$15B from Gates, French Gates tops 2021 biggest gift list

It was a healthy year for big gifts to charitable causes in 2021, a year that saw one of the largest multibillion-dollar contributions in more than a decade, according to a Chronicle of Philanthropy tally

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As governor commutes trucker's sentence, DA vows to release new information from case

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos' attorneys said the move is "politically" motivated.

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'Golden Girls' star Betty White dies at 99

The "Golden Girls" star died less than three weeks before her 100th birthday.

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FAA issues warning to travelers amid omicron surge: Delays will continue

The agency is dealing with rising cases among air traffic control employees.

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Over 65 shots fired on busy Philadelphia street; 6 wounded

Philadelphia police say six people were shot as two gunmen fired dozens of shots on a street full of businesses late Thursday

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Experts urge caution ahead of New Year's Eve festivities as COVID surge intensifies

"Omicron and delta are coming to your party," Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned at a press conference Monday.

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'Wait, what?' quip tops school's annual banished words list

The judges of a Michigan university’s cheeky annual “Banished Word List" have a message for texting and tweeting Americans: Your “wait, what?”

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WATCH: Behind the scenes look of the New Year's ball drop

ABC News' Rob Marciano previews the iconic New Year's Eve ball in Times Square.

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WATCH: Airline passenger captures bird’s-eye view of Colorado wildfire

An airline passenger aboard a flight from Denver captured a bird’s-eye view of the wildfire burning in Boulder County, Colorado.

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WATCH: Rare Siberian tiger, cubs caught on camera

Hidden cameras in a Russian wildlife center caught a Siberian tigress, dubbed Svetlaya, with her two newborn cubs, only the third time they have been filmed.

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WATCH: Name day for giant panda

“Le Le” is synonymous with “happiness” in Cantonese, so local people in Singapore hope that the cub will grow up healthy and happy.

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Authorities: Guardians killed Alaska boy after mom's death

Authorities say a 2-year-old Alaska boy has been killed by guardians months after his mother’s death at the hands of her husband

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A week of travel woes: More than 8,000 flights canceled since Christmas Eve

JetBlue is canceling more than 1,200 flights over the next two weeks.

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Skier buried head-first in snow after backflip attempt goes wrong

A California skier had to be rescued by his friends after being trapped in deep snow upon landing a backflip.

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2 police officers shot while responding to a call at a hotel

Police were responding to a report of dogs barking in a parked car when the incident occurred,

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COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective for children: 3 CDC studies say

The new studies come as cases of COVID-19 are on the rise among children.

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Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on 5 of 6 counts

A jury has convicted longtime Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell on five of six counts related to the abuse and trafficking of underage girls.

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Record snow hits Lake Tahoe

Following a year of both extreme heat and drought, Lake Tahoe has seen a record breaking amount of snow this December.

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At least 32 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan

Rescue workers in Sudan are working to recover the bodies of dozens of workers who were killed in a gold mine that collapsed in the remote West Kordofan province, a mining official said.

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Georgia deploys National Guard to hospitals, testing centers amid COVID surge

Georgia is planning to deploy the National Guard to hospitals and testing sites as the state set a single-day record for COVID-19 cases.

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Bad weather, COVID cases fuel 6th day of mass flight cancellations

Alaska Airlines is urging passengers to consider rescheduling their trips.

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Biden, Putin to hold call over stepped up security demands

President Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak Thursday as the Russian leader has stepped up his demands for security guarantees in Eastern Europe

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Family of 14-year-old fatally shot by police in dressing room speaks out

Valentina Orellana-Peralta, 14, was fatally shot by a Los Angeles Police Department officer in a Burlington clothing store.

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WATCH: This boy had the best reaction to his dad opening his gift from the dollar store

That feeling when you won Christmas.

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Deadly flooding in Brazil kills at least 20 and displaces thousands, leaving Covid-19 vaccines submerged

The death toll from floods and heavy rain, which has blighted the Brazilian state of Bahia since November, rose to 20 after flooding intensified over the weekend, causing two dams to burst and the displacement of an estimated 62,800 people, state officials say.

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Family remembers 14-year-old's dreams before LAPD shooting

“Hold up! Hold up!” another officer screamed just before three shots rang out.

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14-year-old girl fatally shot by LAPD called US 'safest country in the world,' father says

Valentina Orellana-Peralta, the 14-year-old who was fatally shot by police in the dressing room of a Los Angeles store, had once assured her father the US was "the safest country in the world" and she dreamed of becoming an American citizen, he said Tuesday.

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Truck driver's mother speaks out as judge reconsiders controversial 110-year sentence

Oslaida Mederos told "Nightline" that her son never intended to hurt anyone.

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An American teacher held in Libya for 6 weeks is now back home in the United States

An American teacher detained in Libya for more than six weeks has returned to the United States after the Libyan foreign minister personally intervened to expedite his release.

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Endangered orangutan in US has healthy baby

A critically endangered Sumatran orangutan in New Orleans has given birth to a healthy male baby, but his twin brother died in the womb

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Again, crews find apparent time capsule at Lee statue site

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam says crews wrapping up the removal of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E

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History-making champ closing out tumultuous year for 'Jeopardy!'

"Jeopardy!" is wrapping up a historic and sometimes controversial year with its first transgender champion, Amy Schneider, to qualify for the Tournament of Champions.

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Panthers send players home after 6 more positive COVID tests

The Carolina Panthers have sent all of their players home from Bank of America Stadium after six more players tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday

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Reward increases to $150,000 for missing 3-year-old girl

Missing three-year-old Lina Sadar Khil was last seen on Monday, Dec. 20 in San Antonio, Texas. The reward to help find her has increased to $150,000.

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WATCH: Pig in reindeer outfit embraces holiday spirit

Betsy the pig fully embraced the holiday spirit on a snowy day in Montreal.

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Deadly flooding hits Brazil, displaces thousands

Heavy flooding has left at least 18 people dead and more than 280 injured in the northeast region of Brazil, officials say.

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3 BTS members test positive for COVID-19

BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, test positive for COVID-19 after returning to US.

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Windsor Castle intruder with crossbow detained under Mental Health Act, police say

An armed 19-year-old man arrested Saturday morning for trespassing at Windsor Castle, where Queen Elizabeth II is staying for Christmas, has been detained by police under the Mental Health Act, London's Metropolitan Police said Sunday.

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Whitmer kidnapping plot defense seeks to dismiss indictment

Five men are accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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Taliban-run government dissolves Afghan election commissions

Taliban also dissolved the ministries for peace and parliamentarian affairs.

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Germany hits goal in push for 30 million new vaccine shots

The push was aimed at countering a resurgence in COVID-19 infections.

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France sees over 100,000 daily virus infections for 1st time

Hospitalizations have doubled over the past month.

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Popular guidebook started with this epic 1970's road trip

It was the 1970s and Tony and Maureen Wheeler had a dream: to travel from London to Sydney by land, or at least as much as they could. They embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime journey that changed global traveling forever.

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Twins a mixed blessing for some West African parents

Twins are seen as both a blessing and a curse in some West African countries.

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Airport security officer leaps conveyor belt to help choking baby

A mother saw her two-month old wasn't breathing after walking through the security checkpoint at Newark Liberty International Airport. In response, officer Cecilia Morales jumped over the conveyer belt and performed the infant Heimlich Maneuver.

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Hundreds of parakeets dropped off at Michigan animal shelter

The son of an animal hoarder showed up with 497 parakeets in his truck.

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More than 30 reported killed in Myanmar Christmas Day attack

At least 30 people, including women and children, were killed in the eastern Myanmar state of Kayah, according to the Karenni Human Rights Group, with two members of international humanitarian group Save the Children still missing.

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'Go in peace': US church founded in 1800 holds last service

It is scheduled to close at the end of the year due to declining membership.

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UK police arrest armed intruder on Windsor Castle grounds

British police have arrested a man armed with a weapon on the grounds of Windsor Castle

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At West Virginia vaccine clinic, pandemic fatigue sets in

As the coronavirus pandemic prepares to enter another calendar year, the fatigue on the front lines of the health care industry wears on

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Parts of California get a White Christmas after snowfall

Parts of California are getting a White Christmas after all, with snowfall pounding mountains across the state

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WATCH: Holiday spirit kicking into high gear in London

ABC News' Maggie Rulli showing around the city and how they celebrate Christmas.

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Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars

The world's largest and most powerful space telescope has blasted off on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars and galaxies

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Thousands line up for 'jingle jabs' on Christmas in England

Thousands of people across England are spending a few minutes of Christmas Day to line up under leaden winter skies to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as the omicron variant fuels a surge in infections across the country

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Death toll in massive Bangladesh ferry fire rises to 40

Bangladeshi authorities have buried 23 unclaimed bodies after a day-long search failed to recover more victims or survivors of a massive fire on a crowded river ferry that left 40 people dead

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Greece: Death toll from capsized migrant boat rises to 16

Greece's coast guard says at least 16 people died after a migrant boat capsized in the Aegean Sea late Friday

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Russia blocks website of group that tracks political arrests

A Russian organization that tracks political arrests and provides legal aid to detainees says government regulators have blocked its website

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Police shoot man reportedly waving rifle on highway

Police said the man's injuries were not life-threatening and the officer who shot him was put on administrative duty.

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El Salvador frees three women convicted of abortions

Abortion rights groups say President Nayib Bukele’s government has freed three Salvadoran women who were sentenced to 30 years in prison under the nation’s strict anti-abortion laws after suffering obstetric emergencies

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Bidens' Christmas message recognizes those 'who have lost loved ones' during pandemic

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden honored those grieving loved ones lost during the pandemic in their joint message to Americans on Christmas Day.

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Rough weather slams West Coast as Christmas travelers hit the road

Heavy snow, torrential rain and powerful winds are pounding the Western U.S. this Christmas weekend.

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What can we expect from US-China relations in 2022?

2021 saw the elevation of Chinese President Xi Jinping as the country grows stronger and richer but moves further away from western democracies in ideology. CNN's David Culver takes a tour around the city of Beijing and reflects on what 2022 may have in store for the country's relations with the US.

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Father uses vulgar insult during holiday call with Biden

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden had been speaking with children about Santa Claus and what they wanted for Christmas.

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Heavy rains, flooding in Bolivia kill at least 12 this month

Heavy rains in Bolivia this month have killed at least 12 people, flooded crops and damaged roads, according to authorities

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Police: 2 killed in restaurant shooting in Kentucky

Police say they have arrested one person after two men were shot and killed at a busy restaurant in Kentucky

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Missouri boarding school doctor accused of child sex crimes

The doctor for a private Christian boarding school that has been the focus of an abuse investigation in Missouri has been charged with child sex crimes

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Carnival cruise ship with 'small number' of Covid-19 cases books a new port after being denied entry to 2

A Carnival cruise ship that departed Miami has "a small number" of people aboard who have tested positive for Covid-19, and it has been denied entry to ports at two Caribbean islands, the cruise line said.

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Biden, first lady visit hospitalized kids on Christmas Eve

It's longstanding tradition to visit Children's National Hospital at Christmas.

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'Makes me physically ill': SE Cupp reacts to Trump's January 6 anniversary plan

CNN political commentator SE Cupp reacts to former President Donald Trump's announcement that he will hold a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on the first anniversary of the attack on the US Capitol.

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Trump touts effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccine

Former President Donald Trump pushed back on a questioner's skepticism about the effectiveness and safety of the Covid-19 vaccine in a new interview, saying that the "vaccine works" and "people aren't dying when they take the vaccine."

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Markets 2021: Stocks soar, IPOs explode, crypto goes wild

Wall Street delivered another strong year in 2021, as a spike in consumer demand fueled by the reopening of the global economy pumped up corporate profits

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'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski transferred to a prison medical facility in North Carolina

"Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski has been moved to a federal medical center in North Carolina, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

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Rare sea eagle from Asia spotted thousands of miles from home in Massachusetts

Birdwatchers are flocking to a Massachusetts state park in hopes of getting a glimpse of a rare Steller's sea eagle -- an enormous raptor that is native to eastern Russia and parts of Asia.

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WATCH: TSA officer jumps into action to save infant

A fast-acting TSA officer jumped into action when an infant stopped breathing at Newark International Airport, performing the Heimlich maneuver and saving the baby's life.

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Trump again publicly defends COVID-19 vaccines, but slams mandates

Donald Trump publicly defended the COVID-19 vaccines and their efficacy, but decried mask and vaccine mandates, in an interview posted online on Tuesday.

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Outcome reached in Kim Potter trial for Daunte Wright's death

Potter is charged with first- and second-degree manslaughter.

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Joan Didion, famed American essayist and novelist, has died

Nationally acclaimed Writer Joan Didion has died at the age of 87, her publicist confirmed to CNN.

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Biden and Trump praise each other in rare moment

Donald Trump reacts to President Biden offering rare praise of the former president during his Covid speech, marking a rare moment where the two men have found common ground since Inauguration Day.

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SE Cupp blasts Trump for January 6 news conference

CNN political commentator SE Cupp reacts to former President Donald Trump's announcement that he will hold a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on the first anniversary of the attack on the US Capitol.

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Boat accident kills 83, forces police chief to swim 12 hours to safety after helicopter crash

At least 64 people have died in a boat accident off the coast of northeastern Madagascar and searches were underway for 24 missing passengers, the maritime agency said on Wednesday.

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Video shows rare deep-sea encounter with a giant phantom jellyfish

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute captured rare footage of a giant phantom jelly. Watch this majestic deep-sea encounter.

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What to do if you test positive for Covid before the holidays

You've tested positive for Covid-19 right before the holidays. What now? CNN Health Reporter Jacqueline Howard explains what you should to do keep yourself and others safe.

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Major city to require vaccine to enter restaurants

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday announced a vaccine mandate for indoor locations, including restaurants, bars and gyms starting Jan. 15.

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Russia aims for January talks with NATO, US on security guarantees

Russia hopes to hold bilateral talks with NATO and the United States in January over security guarantees it is seeking from both, state media RIA Novosti reported Wednesday, citing Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

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NYC adds testing; no decision on Times Square New Year's Eve

New York City officials say they’re opening more COVID-19 testing sites and restricting visitation at city-run hospitals and jails

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Michael Flynn loses legal challenge to House January 6 probe, one day after filing it

Michael Flynn has swiftly lost his bid in court to block a possible House Select Committee subpoena for his phone records and to hold off demands he speak to the committee investigating January 6.

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Biden extends student loan payment pause until May

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he was extending the pause on student loan repayments an extra 90 days.

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WATCH: These guinea pigs are in the holiday spirit

Two adorable guinea pigs were dressed up as Santa, and we can't look away.

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Haitian migrants sue Biden administration over treatment at southern border

Haitian asylum seekers filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration this week over their treatment by U.S. immigration authorities.

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Unruly passengers could lose TSA PreCheck, FAA says

The move comes amid the agency's effort to crackdown on bad behavior on flights.

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Suit: Fairfax police officers protected sex trafficking ring

A federal lawsuit filed by a prominent civil rights attorney alleges that police officers in Fairfax County protected a sex trafficking ring in northern Virginia in exchange for free sex from the trafficked women

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What to know about rapid at-home COVID tests

President Joe Biden plans to announce his administration will distribute 500 million free at-home rapid tests to Americans beginning in January.

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UK high court backs Venezuela's Guaidó, bringing him closer to $1B in gold reserves

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó is one step closer to securing control of more than $1 billion dollars in gold reserves stored at the Bank of England, after Britain's Supreme Court unequivocally recognized him as President of Venezuela on Monday evening.

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Small plane crash near Houston kills at least 1 person

Officials say a small plane has crashed near Houston, killing at least one person

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Drought-stricken Las Vegas proposes grass ban for new homes

Grassy yards would be banned at all new housing and commercial developments in the Las Vegas metro area as officials try to expand water use limitations and the region prepares for a hotter and drier future

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Leniency calls grow for trucker sentenced in Colorado crash

An online petition has gathered millions of signatures calling for leniency for a 26-year-old truck driver who was sentenced to 110 years in prison for causing a crash that killed four people in Colorado

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How to mitigate omicron spread during family gatherings

More vaccinated members will prevent spread from gathers, doctors said.

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WATCH: Tin foil hack helps keep cats away from Christmas trees

Cat owner Tora Rudy shared a clever aluminum foil hack to help keep kitties away from Christmas trees.

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Mysterious 'boom' rattles central Illinois communities

State and local agencies are investigating after residents flooded local police stations with calls about a loud “boom” that rattled central Illinois communities

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De Blasio says 'No more shutdowns' as NYC faces virus spike

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he’s committed to keeping the city open as it grapples with yet another spike in coronavirus cases

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Ex-fraternity member pleads guilty to hazing in pledge death

A former Virginia Commonwealth University student has pleaded guilty to hazing and serving alcohol to a minor shortly before the 19-year-old fraternity pledge died from alcohol poisoning

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6.2-magnitude quake shakes California

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Northern California rattled a wide swath of the state shortly after noon local time, according to data from the US Geological Survey.

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3 men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery appear in federal court

The federal trial is set to begin Feb. 7, 2022.

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Police: No 'obvious trauma' in deaths of 7 Minnesota people

Authorities say preliminary autopsy results show seven people whose bodies were discovered inside a Minnesota home did not die from “any obvious trauma.”

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Conservation groups to sue EPA over manatee deaths

Three conservation groups have filed formal notice of their intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency if it doesn't take steps to protect manatees from water pollution in Florida

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Police: Stolen Ohio bridge found, man facing theft charge

Authorities say a 58-foot-long (18-meter) pedestrian bridge stolen from an Ohio city last month has been found and a man is facing charges

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US-born China pop star Wang Leehom apologizes in scandal

He had a public dispute on social media with his ex-wife.

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Queen Elizabeth II will not travel for Christmas, palace source says

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will not travel to Sandringham for Christmas and will instead celebrate at Windsor Castle, a Buckingham Palace source told CNN on Monday, as the new Omicron coronavirus variant surges in the United Kingdom.

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Peng Shuai tells paper she never wrote of being assaulted

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied saying she was sexually assaulted.

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Alicia Keys reveals her family's Christmas traditions

Grammy award-winning singer Alicia Keys sits down with CNN's Becky Anderson to discuss her favorite holiday traditions as well as reflect on her illustrious career.

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Trump reveals he got COVID-19 booster shot; crowd boos him

Trump told the crowd that they should “take credit" for the vaccines' success.

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Rapper Drakeo the Ruler fatally stabbed backstage at Los Angeles music festival

West Coast rapper Drakeo the Ruler was fatally stabbed in an altercation backstage at a Los Angeles music festival where he was scheduled to perform Saturday, according to his publicist and law enforcement officials.

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See Amazon driver's brave move when dog attacks

An amazon driver in Las Vegas rushed in to save the day when a stray dog attacked a family's pet. CNN affiliate WVVU has the report.

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Hear Bill Nye's warning about 'doomsday' glacier

Scientist and TV personality Bill Nye discusses climate change and Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, which scientists say could collapse in the next five years.

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23 injured when cable pedestrian bridge collapses in Mexico

Officials in southern Mexico say a pedestrian suspension bridge has collapsed, dumping a group heading to a Christmas party into a ravine and sending 23 people to the hospital

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Advocates push for clemency for Black soldiers in 1917 riot

110 Black soldiers were convicted in a mutiny at a military camp in Houston.

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Kinzinger: 'It's possible' some GOP colleagues are responsible for Jan. 6 attack

Rep. Adam Kinzinger appeared on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday.

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WATCH: Motorist drives out from tunnel filling with snow

Snow piled up and blocked the entrance of a tunnel in the Pyrénées mountains, forcing a motorist to throw their vehicle in reverse as the tunnel rapidly became filled.

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WATCH: Ice chunks crash against shore of Lake Superior

Chunks of ice crashed against the shoreline of Lake Superior amid bitter cold temperatures in the region.

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Germany acknowledges mistakes 5 years after Berlin attack

Five years ago a terrorist killed 12 people at a Berlin Christmas market.

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Omicron may sideline two leading drugs against COVID-19

The rapidly-spreading omicron variant may soon leave U.S. doctors without two of the standard treatments they’ve used to fight COVID-19

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Rapper Drakeo the Ruler fatally stabbed at Los Angeles concert

The event was to feature Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Ice Cube and more.

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International banks in UAE to switch to Monday to Friday work week

Deutsche Bank AG, JPMorgan Chase & Co and Societe Generale SA are changing to a Saturday-Sunday weekend from the New Year in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which is aligning its working week with most global markets.

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Shooting spike cancels Mississippi town's Christmas parade

A Mississippi town canceled its annual parade because of a rise in shootings.

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UTFO’s Kangol Kid dies after battle with cancer at 55

His family said he died peacefully in at a Manhasset, N.Y., hospital.

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Where recovery efforts stand 1 week after tornadoes devastate South, Midwest

The recovery and cleanup continue a week after dozens of tornadoes tore through nine states, leaving heartbreaking destruction in their wake.

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WATCH: Time-lapse video shows wintry Lake Tahoe

Cameras set up by the visitors' office captured wintry conditions settling over Lake Tahoe overnight.

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WATCH: Zookeepers play with clouded leopard cub

A zoo in Tacoma, Washington, welcomed an endangered clouded leopard cub for its conservation program.

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Ex-CEO charged with embezzling $15M to fund lavish lifestyle

She allegedly used the stolen money on travel, jewelry and family weddings.

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Police: Man dead after shooting at deputies during chase

He died after his vehicle crashed into an embankment, officials say.

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Labor board certifies first union at a US Starbucks store

The National Labor Relations Board has confirmed a vote to form a union at a Starbucks store in Buffalo

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2 dead in Kansas wildfires fueled by windy, dry weather

Authorities say two men have died in wildfires that erupted across Kansas earlier this week

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Notre Dame restoration kicking off in France

Officials are planning to reopen Notre Dame to the public in 2024.

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COVID cases in New York state triple, hit new record on Friday

New York state is seeing a surge in new coronavirus infections and officials are implementing restrictions to curb the spread.

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Democrats leave for the holidays with much unfinished business

Democrats are leaving Washington for the holidays having fallen short on a slew of President Joe Biden's top domestic priorities.

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Ghislaine Maxwell declines to testify as defense rests case

Ghislaine Maxwell’s defense has rested its case after two days of presenting evidence on the British socialite’s behalf

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Juno flyby reveals stunning new images of Jupiter, sounds of its moon Ganymede

Flybys of Jupiter and its moon Ganymede conducted by the NASA Juno mission have revealed new Van Gogh-like images of the gas giant, as well as the sounds made by one of its moons.

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Melania Trump announces NFT venture

Former first lady Melania Trump launched a venture this week selling non-fungible tokens that must be paid for with Solan cryptocurrency, currently valued around $180 each

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Flash floods in northern Iraq kill 12 people

At least 12 people have died in flash floods caused by heavy rains overnight in northern and northeastern Iraq, Erbil mayor Nabz Abdulhamid told CNN Friday.

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WATCH: Watch this hilarious toddler hyping up an entire restaurant

In June 2021, this toddler had the best time ever flexing his muscles as an enthusiastic group of restaurant-goers cheer him on.

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Trump ally Roger Stone invokes 5th Amendment in appearance before Jan. 6 committee

Longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone appeared Friday before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack, where he said he pleaded the Fifth to every question.

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WATCH: Gaza animal shelter develops mobility devices for disabled animals

With a lack of access to specialized prosthetics, an animal shelter in the Gaza Strip is using the wheels of toy cars and bicycles to build mobility devices for disabled cats and dogs.

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Chris Noth denies sexual assault allegations

Actor Chris Noth is denying allegations of sexual misconduct against him published in a report Thursday by The Hollywood Reporter.

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103 Marines booted for refusing COVID vaccine as services begin discharges

The Marines have discharged more than 100 Marines for refusing to take the COVID vaccine.

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'Significant amounts of water' found in Mars' massive version of the Grand Canyon

Mars has its own version of the Grand Canyon, and scientists have learned this dramatic feature is home to "significant amounts of water" after a discovery made by an orbiter circling the red planet, according to the European Space Agency.

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Jill Biden speaks to Waukesha's resilience after holiday parade tragedy

First lady Jill Biden spoke of a community's resilience and efforts to "hold both our sorrow and joy" in a visit to Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Wednesday.

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National Archives releases nearly 1,500 documents related to JFK assassination

The National Archives has released nearly 1,500 documents related to the JFK assassination nearly 60 years later.

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Fauci weighs in on risk of indoor holiday gatherings

Dr. Anthony Fauci speaks to CNN's Wolf Blitzer on whether is it safe to gather indoors and to travel this holiday season.

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Trump's son admits 'we weren't smart enough to collude with Russia'

Eric Trump joked with former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler on his podcast 'Uncut' about the Trump administration and Russia saying, "we weren't smart enough to collude with Russia. We didn't know what the hell we were doing. "Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief at USA today and CNN's Ryan Lizza join New Day to discuss.

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Man exonerated in the killing of Malcolm X sues New York state for $20 million

A man who was wrongfully convicted of the murder of Malcolm X and exonerated last month is suing New York state for $20 million for the "serious miscarriages of justice" that led to his wrongful conviction.

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WATCH: Arctic warming twice as fast as rest of the world

An NOAA report says that climate change is transforming the Arctic into a “dramatically different state."

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Nation braces for possible omicron-fueled wave

Omicron “undoubtedly” compromises the protection of two doses of Pfizer and Moderna, putting the U.S. at risk of a tidal wave of fresh COVID cases in January.

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This newly discovered security flaw could impact the entire internet. Here's what you should know

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WATCH: Fire briefly traps scores of people in Hong Kong skyscraper

People were trapped in a Hong Kong skyscraper on Wednesday after a major fire broke out, authorities said.

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bell hooks, famed feminist writer, dies at 69

bell hooks -- the beloved poet, author, feminist and professor -- has died, announced Berea College, the university at which she taught, on Wednesday. She was 69.

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UN sounds alarm over extrajudicial killings in the Taliban's Afghanistan

The United Nations (UN) said Tuesday that it was alarmed by continuing reports of extrajudicial killings across Afghanistan, including hangings, beheadings and public displays of corpses.

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Six FBI agents investigated for allegedly soliciting prostitution while on assignment overseas

Six FBI agents were investigated for allegedly soliciting prostitution, trafficking drugs and failing to report unofficial interactions for foreign nationals while on assignment overseas, a Justice Department watchdog says.

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Washington DC sues Proud Boys and Oath Keepers members for 'coordinated act of domestic terrorism'

More than two dozen members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are being sued by District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine in an effort to recover the millions of dollars the city spent to defend the US Capitol during the January 6 attack.

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Is Mitch McConnell in trouble?

On Monday, Alaska Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka made a provocative announcement.

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O.J. Simpson discharged from parole two months early

O.J. Simpson was granted an early parole discharge last week, according to a statement from the Nevada Department of Public Safety.

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Organizers apologize for hockey game stunt that saw teachers compete for pile of cash

An unusual promotional stunt at a hockey game in South Dakota saw a group of schoolteachers competing for a pile of cash by scrambling on their hands and knees to grab fistfuls of dollar bills.

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Kentucky factory survivor trapped 4 hours under rubble, thanks first responders

Jim Douglas, a father of two, was one of the more than a 100 workers who were present at a candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, when the storms hit.

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4 men indicted in $750,000 murder-for-hire kidnapping plot to keep an affair secret

A Texas businessman and three others accused of conspiring in a murder-for-hire kidnapping plot were arrested last week, the Justice Department said.

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WATCH: Kentucky man plays piano amid tornado destruction

A man in Kentucky who played his piano "just to get a quiet moment," brought hope to his community amid the destruction caused by deadly tornadoes.

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Alex Murdaugh agrees to a $4.3 million settlement in housekeeper case

Suspended South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh has agreed to a $4.3 million settlement with the family of Gloria Satterfield, his former housekeeper, according to family attorney, Eric Bland.

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WATCH: This delivery driver deserves a record deal

Delivery driver happily improvised a song while grabbing snacks left outside a home in Racine, Wisconsin.

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Famous LA shopping center adds barbed-wire-like fence to deter smash and grabs

As a recent wave of mob-led store robberies has put retailers, mall operators and communities on edge, one popular shopping center is keeping an unusual security measure in place through the holiday season.

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Judge: Florida school shooting victims' families can testify

A judge has rejected an attempt by Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz’s attorneys to bar the parents of his 17 victims from testifying about the trauma the murders caused

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Top Meta exec says you're to blame for the spread of misinformation, not tech platforms

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Women want Supreme Court to overturn topless sunbathing ban

A group of women is going all the way to the top with their challenge of a beach town ban on topless sunbathing, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to rule against allowing men but not women to show all that skin

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Medical examiner testifies Daunte Wright died from single gunshot wound to the chest

Former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, police officer Kim Potter killed Daunte Wright by firing a single bullet to his chest, a county medical examiner testified Monday at her criminal trial.

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Wife of former US diplomat accused of killing teen in car crash to face UK court

Anne Sacoolas, the US woman accused of killing a British teenager while driving on the wrong side of the road in England, will face criminal proceedings in the UK early next year, the UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said Monday.

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Satellite images, expert suggest Iranian space launch coming

Iran appears to be preparing for a space launch as negotiations continue.

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Paul Revere family artifacts found in attic sold for $20K

Artifacts once owned by Paul Revere’s family have been sold at auction.

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France: 400 investigations into fake COVID-19 health passes

France's interior minister says the country has opened 400 investigations into networks providing fake COVID-19 health passes

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Inflation is painfully high, but some relief may be coming

Inflation is painfully high, but this hopefully is close to as bad as it gets

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Boris Johnson: UK faces 'tidal wave' of omicron cases

The rapid spread of the omicron variant has pushed the U.K. into risky territory

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Respected, feared, criticized, Pelosi plans to continue in leadership

Speaker Nancy Pelosi will stay until at least after the midterm elections, extending her nearly 20-year run as the House's top Democrat after she turns 82 and, perhaps, beyond.

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Officials halt search for woman who went overboard on cruise

U.S. Coast Guard authorities have halted the search.

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild Covid-19 symptoms, after testing positive on Sunday, the office of the presidency said in a statement.

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As violence in Haiti spikes, aid groups struggle to help

A spike in violence has deepened hunger and poverty in Haiti.

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Search for tornado survivors continues after devastating storms

As rescue workers combed miles of splintered houses and commercial buildings for survivors and the dead across six states devastated by a string of tornadoes.

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Vicente Fernández, revered Mexican singer, dies at 81

He inspired a new generation of performers, including his son.

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Back-to-back: Young gives Alabama consecutive Heisman wins

Young beat out Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson.

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WATCH: Michael Strahan details the feeling of being in space

'You're looking at darkness, and you realize, I'm going to change and go from darkness to look down at light, instead of light to look down at darkness.'

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Capitol rioters' social media posts influencing sentencings

For many rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, self-incriminating messages, photos and videos that they broadcast on social media before, during and after the riot are influencing even the sentences in their criminal cases

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Woman charged with stealing $300K from California retailers

A woman has been charged with grand theft for allegedly stealing more than $300,000 in merchandise from retail stores in California

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Florida man arrested after body found floating in Gulf

One man threw another overboard after an argument on a boat, police say.

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Judge OKs regulators' subpoena for 'Rust' assistant director

The assistant director who handed Alec Baldwin a prop gun must answer questions.

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Watchdog: Federal anti-terror unit investigated journalists

As many as 20 journalists, including a Pulitzer Prize-winning AP reporter.

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Brazil justice rules vaccine passport mandatory for visitors

All travelers arriving in Brazil must present a vaccine passport.

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1 dead, 5 others rescued from Seattle-area avalanche

An avalanche hit a ski area near Seattle and six people were buried in the snow.

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Paul Revere family artifacts found in attic up for auction

They include tools such as wrought iron calipers, letters and other items.

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Navy: Member of SEAL Team 8 dies after training incident

A SEAL commander suffered injuries during a training accident in Virginia.

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At least 70 feared dead in Kentucky alone, governor says, after tornadoes hit central and southern US

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German ship with burning timber cargo towed to Swedish port

German-owned cargo vessel has been towed to port in the western Swedish city.

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Omicron live updates: New York announces new mask requirements

As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.2 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 793,000 Americans.

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Jury awards family of drunk driving victims more than $301 billion. They don't expect to get any of it

A jury in Texas has awarded the largest-ever personal injury compensation in the country to a family who lost two people killed by a drunk driver.

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National Guard helping virus-sapped states, hospitals

Health officials say you are risking hospitalization or death without a vaccine.

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Michael Nesmith, the Monkee for all seasons, dies at 78

Michael Nesmith, the wool-hatted, guitar-strumming member of the 1960s, made-for-television rock band The Monkees, has died at 78

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Michael Nesmith, Monkees singer and guitarist, has died

Michael Nesmith, a singer and guitarist for the hit group the Monkees, died Friday.

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Amtrak says it could cut service over vaccination mandate

Amtrak passengers may be facing service cutbacks in January

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Trump loses bid to shield White House records from House Jan. 6 committee

A federal appeals court Thursday ruled against former President Donald Trump in his effort to block his White House records from being released to the House select committee investigating January 6.

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Rep. Schiff reacts to Meadows decision to sue January 6th committee

CNN's Wolf Blitzer talks with Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) about former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows' decision to stop cooperating with the January 6th committee and file a lawsuit.

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Family of student wounded in Michigan shooting sues for over $100 million

The family of a student who was shot during the Oxford High School shooting last week filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the school district, officials and employees that argues they "willfully misrepresented the dangers" of a potential shooting and acted recklessly.

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Reality TV star found guilty of child pornography

A jury on Thursday found reality TV star Josh Duggar guilty of receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography, according to the judgement filed in the United States District Court Western District of Arkansas Fayetteville Division.

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Someone just paid $7,753 for school papers graded by Elon Musk

Today, a lot of business students would probably pay serious money for Elon Musk's opinion of their work. In 1995, though -- long before he took control of Tesla and, later, founded SpaceX -- Musk was a teaching assistant helping grade exams and papers at the University of Pennsylvania's famous Wharton School of Business.

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Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai convicted

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who turned 74-years-old on Wednesday, was found guilty on Thursday of inciting people to join a gathering in Tiananmen Square.

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WHO chief scientist urges caution over Omicron variant

CNN's Max Foster speaks with World Health Organization chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan about the spread of the Omicron variant and whether Western countries are overreacting in their responses.

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Police ask for help finding 15-year-old: 'She definitely is a good kid'

Indiana police are asking the public for help finding a missing 15-year-old girl who they said may be in danger.

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Radio host asked Trump if he'd run for president in 2024. Hear his reply

Former President Donald Trump did an extended interview with conservative talk radio host Hugh Hewitt, who asked him whether he would run for president a third time in 2024. Hear Trump's reply.

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Study raises renewed alarm about missed cancer diagnoses during pandemic

Since March 2020, COVID-19 has caused a disruption in surgeries and treatments for patients with cancer.

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1 dead as car crashes into water near Niagara Falls

A woman is dead after a car crashed into the waters near Niagra Falls.

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Elizabeth Holmes rests her case after testifying for 7 days in fraud trial

Holmes could be sentenced to decades in prison if convicted.

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Search for 'monsters' launched after 2 children among 3 killed

A 9-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl were among three people found fatally shot in a vehicle outside an apartment complex in Columbus, Ohio.

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Tenn medical board takes virus misinformation policy offline

Tennessee’s medical licensing board has voted to remove from its website its stated policy against the spread of coronavirus misinformation by doctors

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Jury begins deliberating in Josh Duggar child porn trial

A federal jury in Arkansas has begun deliberations in the trial of former reality TV star Josh Duggar, who is accused of receiving and possessing child pornography

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Leaking California oil pipe's safeguards not fully working

A report filed with federal regulators reveals the offshore pipeline that spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil off the Southern California coast in October did not have a fully functioning leak detection system

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WATCH: La Palma volcano spits molten 'lava bombs'

Spectacular drone footage shows the erupting volcano in La Palma, Spain, spitting molten "lava bombs," which pepper the mountainside.

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Scott Peterson sentenced to life in prison, after being spared a death sentence

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Second House Republican shares Christmas photo with kids holding guns

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., is facing backlash for posting a gun-themed holiday photo of her children posing with rifles in support of Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.

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Biden to set 2050 net-zero emissions target for US government

President Joe Biden will sign an executive order Wednesday directing the federal government to get to net-zero emissions by 2050, using the power of the federal purse to buy clean energy, purchase electric vehicles and make federal buildings more energy efficient.

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CDC recommends dramatic expansion of HIV prevention medication

The CDC issued new guidelines on HIV prevention on Wednesday.

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'A surreal moment': Fired employees share what it was like on that mass-firing Zoom

Christian Chapman, a former underwriter at Better.com, thought he was logging onto another of CEO Vishal Garg's town halls.

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Instagram launches tool urging teens to take a break

Instagram has launched a feature that urges teenagers to take breaks.

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Convicted murderer Robert Durst's health is improving, appeal pending

The health of convicted murderer Robert Durst, 78, subject of the HBO crime documentary "The Jinx," has been upgraded to fair condition, California prison officials say.

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Man who vowed to make mass shooting 'look like a cakewalk' arrested

Robert Fehring, 74, was arrested for allegedly threatening to attack members of the LGBTQ community and affiliated organizations.

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If Roe falls, some fear ripple effect on civil rights cases

The new line of thinking has some LGBTQ advocates deeply concerned.

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Nick Cannon mourns loss of his youngest child to a brain tumor

Television host and actor Nick Cannon shared with his talk show audience on Tuesday that his youngest child, Zen, has died.

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WATCH: Pandemic peace gives new life to threatened turtle hatchlings

The sandy shores of western Senegal are historic nesting sites for several threatened sea turtle species.

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GOP Rep. Devin Nunes stepping down to join Trump Media & Technology Group

Rep. Devin Nunes of California, former chair of the House Intelligence Committee, is leaving Congress.

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Family pleads for better treatment of Ghislaine Maxwell during trial

Ghislaine Maxwell's siblings have written to the U.S. attorney general to appeal for "immediate improvements" to Maxwell treatment by authorities during her trial.

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WATCH: Orcas breach off coast of Southern California

Passengers on board a whale watching boat were thrilled to see orcas in the wild, breaching off Laguna Beach, California.

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WATCH: Cow stops traffic on Illinois road

Drivers in Elgin, Illinois, were met with a bit of traffic due to a cow on the loose, but officers and handlers worked together to round up the animal.

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WATCH: Streets of Honolulu flooded amid storms

Motorists navigated flooded streets in Honolulu as Hawaii braced for heavy rainfall, with major flash flooding and landslides possible across multiple islands.

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Microsoft used court order to seize websites used by China-based hacking group

Microsoft used a court order to seize dozens of websites that a China-based hacking group was using for a cyber-espionage campaign against organizations in the US and 28 other countries, the tech giant said Monday.

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GOP Rep. Nunes retiring to become CEO of Trump's new media company

Republican Rep. Devin Nunes of California announced Monday he'll leave the House in the coming weeks to become CEO of the Trump Media & Technology Group.

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3, including a child, injured when hair salon floor collapses

The property owner was issued a violation for poor maintenance.

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Maxwell trial stirs anti-media conspiracy theories

Julie K. Brown, the Miami Herald investigative reporter, has been in court covering the Ghislaine Maxwell trial every day. She says the issue is "the government concealing information, the judiciary allowing the sealing of documents in this case. And that is what has allowed these conspiracy theories to fester."

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Biden faces high-stakes test in call with Putin over Ukraine

President Joe Biden is set for one of the most critical calls of his presidency on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as he gets stark warnings from the US intelligence community that Russia is preparing to invade Ukraine as soon as next month.

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Greek PM defends vaccine mandate: 'Our policies eventually will be vindicated'

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks with Christiane Amanpour about making Covid vaccines mandatory for the over 60s -- and why he overcame his initial reluctance.

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Uniformed White nationalist group marches at Lincoln Memorial

Patriot Front, a group widely considered to be White nationalists, marched at the National Mall in Washington, DC, wearing white masks and carrying plastic shields. CNN's Laura Jarrett and John Avlon react to the scene.

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Average US price of gas drops 3 cents over 2 weeks

The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline fell 3 cents over past two weeks, to $3.46 per gallon

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Family of Emmett Till to speak about final report on his death

The family of Emmett Till will address the final report from the FBI and Justice Department's investigation into Till's 1955 murder.

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Cruise ship with COVID-19 infections has new passengers

A cruise ship that carried at least 17 passengers and crew members with breakthrough COVID-19 infections  when it docked in New Orleans has set sail again with new passengers

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WATCH: Arctic blast on the move

ABC News' Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest on a powerful storm system with a cold front moving east across the country.

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Sen. Bob Dole’s passing serves as reminder of bygone era: The Note

Sen. Bob Dole was a decorated WWII veteran and a public servant for most of his life.

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US announces diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics in China over human rights

The U.S. on Monday announced a diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics in China over human rights.

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DOJ sues Texas over redistricting, saying the new maps discriminate

The Justice Department is suing the state of Texas over its newly redistricted congressional and state legislature maps.

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WATCH: Fog rolls over mountains in California

A time-lapse showed a dense fog rolling across the mountains north of Sacramento, California.

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WATCH: Skiing Santas shredding Maine slopes for charity

More than 230 skiing and snowboarding Santas took to a western Maine resort to raise money for charity.

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China wants to return to 'zero-Covid.' But cases have been above zero for seven weeks

As the world grapples with the new Omicron coronavirus variant, China is determined as ever to eliminate Covid-19 within its borders -- but it hasn't been able to achieve that ambitious goal for the past seven weeks.

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Evergrande shares plummet after debt warning

Shares of Evergrande are plummeting in Hong Kong after the debt-laden developer warned it may not have enough funds to meet its financial obligations.

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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to four years in prison

A court in Myanmar has sentenced deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in prison on charges of incitement and breaking Covid-19 rules, in the first verdict against the Nobel Peace Prize winner since the military seized power in February.

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The timeline of events leading to Chris Cuomo's firing

CNN's Brian Stelter breaks down the events that led up to CNN's firing of Chris Cuomo.

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See Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupt

Indonesia's Mount Semeru volcano in East Java Province has erupted. Authorities say thousands have been displaced due to the smoke and ash.

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Pregnant woman saves man from burning home

A pregnant woman faced 50 ft flames to save the life of a nearby neighbor whose house caught fire in Utah. CNN affiliate KSL reports.

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Jim Jordan says 'real America is done with Covid.' These maps indicate otherwise

CNN's Phil Mattingly takes a look at how some prominent Republican lawmakers are peddling misinformation about Covid-19 and vaccines.

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Dole's death prompts nostalgia for a bygone era sullied by Trump's GOP

The bipartisan outpouring of praise following the death on Sunday of Republican Bob Dole, the longtime Senate leader and former presidential nominee, mourned both a man and a more outwardly collegial era as Republicans drive the country toward another debt ceiling deadline crisis and party leadership downplays dangerous radicalism in its ranks.

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Skiing Santas back to shredding Maine slopes for charity

Santa is back to “sleighing” it on the slopes

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Man arrested, charged in harassment case against Kim Potter judge

The suspect allegedly entered a building he thought was the home of Judge Regina Chu.

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Fauci dumbfounded by GOP senator's false accusation

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) falsely accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of "overhyping" the coronavirus pandemic in a Fox News radio interview. Dr. Anthony Fauci responds to the false claim with CNN's Jake Tapper.

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CNN goes inside Covid-19 sequencing lab

CNN's Dianne Gallagher gets access inside a North Carolina lab that is sequencing Covid-19 variants.

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Tesla shows off its $1900 Cyberquad ATV for kids

Tesla revealed its all-electric Cyberquad for Kids, two years after the reveal of the Tesla ATV.

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Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

Early indications suggest the omicron variant may be less dangerous than delta.

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Cruise ship with COVID-19 infections arrives in New Orleans

At least 10 passengers and crew members are infected with COVID-19.

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Putin hopes WHO soon approves Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

He says the move is essential for expanding its global supplies.

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Chris Cuomo was accused of harassment days before CNN firing

Chris Cuomo gets fired after defending his brother amid an investigation.

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Honoring Bob Dole: Politicians react to former senator's death

Dole, 98, died Sunday.

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Runny-nosed hippos test positive for Covid-19 in Belgium

Two hippos at a zoo in Antwerp, Belgium, have tested positive for Covid-19, in what is believed to be the first such infection reported in the species.

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UN and US condemn Myanmar military after protest reportedly turns deadly in Yangon

At least five people were killed in Myanmar when a vehicle plowed into anti-junta protesters this weekend, according to local media. The attack took place in a Yangon township, news outlet Myanmar Now reported Sunday, citing protesters and eyewitnesses.

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Stolen yogini goddess statue, once on sale at Sotheby's, to be returned to India

A stolen yogini statue, which was once on sale at Sotheby's auction house in London, will be returned to the High Commission of India to be repatriated.

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Canadian employers, facing labor shortage, accommodate the unvaccinated

Canada's tight labor market is forcing many companies to offer regular Covid-19 testing over vaccine mandates, while others are reversing previously announced inoculation requirements even as Omicron variant cases rise.

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Manchester United defeats Crystal Palace in Ralf Rangnick's first game in charge

Ralf Rangnick's first game in charge of Manchester United ended in a 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

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Bob Dole, longtime public servant and WWII veteran, dies

Former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole will be remembered for the tenacity that defined his career and his work on behalf of his fellow military veterans.

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Pope Francis decries 'shipwreck of civilization' as he visits refugees

Pope Francis met with refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos Sunday, his second trip to the island -- which has become a symbol of the migrant crisis -- in five years.

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Jussie Smollett's turn to testify. Will he?

The reasons why Smollett might testify begin with how bizarre the case is.

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Number of omicron cases in US 'likely to rise': CDC director

Dr. Rochelle Walensky said the delta variant remains the dominant strain in the US, but the CDC is closely watching the spread of the omicron variant in the US.

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4 dead after small plane crashes in California

The NTSB is investigating the crash.

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How Elon Musk sold 10 million Tesla shares and increased his Tesla holdings

Tesla CEO Elon Musk sold a massive stake in his company over the past several weeks. And yet he owns 564,000 more shares than he did at the start of the selling spree.

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Israel urges hard line against Iran at nuclear talks

Israel's prime minister has urged world powers to take a hard line against Iran in negotiations to curb the country’s nuclear program

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The world has the tools to end Covid pandemic. They're not being used properly

The Covid-19 pandemic will not last forever.

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Real Madrid extends La Liga lead; Bayern triumphs in Der Klassiker

Real Madrid moved eight points clear at the top of La Liga after a 2-0 victory against Real Sociedad on Saturday.

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A man found his mother's vintage school cafeteria cookbook. He's now had the decades-old recipes reprinted

One man is bringing back memories, and delicious food, for the community of Abilene, Texas.

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Grand Ole Opry country singer Stonewall Jackson dies at 89

Jackson sang on the Grand Ole Opry for more than 50 years.

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Top Space Force official: China is developing space capabilities at 'twice the rate' of US

Gen. David Thompson, vice chief of space operations for the US Space Force, said Saturday China is developing its space capabilities at "twice the rate" of the US.

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What the Omicron variant means for the holidays

Just when we thought we were heading for a more normalized holiday season, a new variant -- the dreaded Omicron -- has been identified as a "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization. I and other public health experts are cautioning Americans to take this variant seriously, but also to be patient, as we have much to discover. But I recognize that the wait feels understandably frustrating: how is it possible that almost two years into the pandemic, we still can't know with certainty what the next best step might be?

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COVID outbreak on cruise ship approaching New Orleans

Over the past week, the ship made stops in Belize, Honduras and Mexico.

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More details released on 'concerning' drawings allegedly by school shooting suspect

The suspect in the deadly shooting at Oxford High School reportedly told school guidance counselors that alarming drawings his teacher discovered were for a video game.

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CNN fires Chris Cuomo for helping brother deal with scandal

Details emerged about how he assisted his brother, former N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo

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Italian dentist presents fake arm for vaccine to get pass

He tried to receive a coronavirus vaccine in a fake arm made of silicone.

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Football Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey dies as age 77

One of the NFL's most fearsome pass rushers died at the age of 77.

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Biden administration still seeking return to compliance with original Iran nuclear deal while preparing for world without it

The Biden administration is still seeking a return to mutual compliance to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran but is "preparing for a world in which there is no return" to the landmark agreement, a senior State Department official said Saturday.

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Man accused of trying to intimidate judge in Potter trial

The judge is presiding over the manslaughter trial in Daunte Wright’s death.

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US drugstores squeezed by vaccine demand, staff shortages

The push for shots is expected to grow more intense.

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Anti-lockdown protesters march through Dutch city of Utrecht

They held balloons and banners, including ones that said: "It's not right."

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College student fatally shot in armed confrontation with officers, police say

A Florida Institute of Technology student who was reportedly wielding a knife at students on campus was fatally shot by officers Friday night, authorities said.

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We know who is attacking us and we know how to get even, says Israel's cyber defense chief

On a nondescript office park in the desert town of Be'er Sheva, a "war room" filled with screens showing various maps, rolling information, and graphics inform around a dozen or so staffers, manning computers at the central heart of Israel's civilian cyber defense system.

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How detectives cracked open the case of teen girl's murder from over two decades ago

Omar Soriano has waited 22 years for good news from police about his younger cousin Minerliz, ever since that winter day in 1999 when the 13-year-old never returned home from school.

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French judoka plans appeal over release of partner she accused of domestic abuse

Margaux Pinot, a judoka with the French national team, plans to appeal a decision by a Paris court to not pursue a conviction against her partner, whom she accuses of domestic abuse, her lawyer Rachid Madid told CNN on Friday.

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Parents of alleged school shooter taken into custody

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Brazil's top court opens investigation into Bolsonaro for linking Covid-19 vaccines to AIDS

Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered an investigation into President Jair Bolsonaro's false claim that people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 may have a higher risk of contracting AIDS.

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WATCH: Santas ride scooters to Christmas celebration

Santas in the U.K. skipped the sleigh and opted for scooters instead on their way to a Christmas lighting celebration.

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Nurse charged with making fake Covid-19 vaccine cards

A nurse in Columbia, South Carolina has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of making fraudulent Covid-19 vaccination cards, according to the US Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina.

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Cannibalistic lancetfish washes up on a beach

Beachgoers discovered a 4-foot lancetfish washed up near the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California, San Diego Tuesday. Although not particularly rare, researchers noted it was the first lancetfish preserved by science since 1996, and only the 17th preserved from a San Diego beach since 1947.

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They were trying to get rid of snakes. Instead, they burned down their home

What started as an attempt to get rid of pesky creatures ended with an entire house going up in flames.

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Beijing is angry at the WTA for pulling out of China. But it can't let Chinese people know about it

The women's professional tennis tour just called it quits on China. But within China, there is no news about the decision, no public discussion as to why, nor any response from Chinese tennis fans.

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US military launches investigation after possible civilian casualties in Syria strike targeting al Qaeda leader

US Central Command has launched an investigation after a drone strike against a senior al Qaeda leader in northwest Syria on Friday may have killed civilians, according to a spokesman for Central Command.

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Justice's adoption questioning draws controversy at Supreme Court abortion hearing

The Supreme Court heard arguments on a Mississippi law that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

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Appeals court weighs whether DOJ should substitute for Trump in defamation suit

An appeals court peppered DOJ attorneys Friday with questions over whether it's appropriate for the DOJ to defend Donald Trump against E. Jean Carroll's defamation suit.

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Blizzard warning issued for Hawaii with at least 12 inches of snow forecast

A blizzard warning has been issued for Hawaii, with at least 12 inches of snow forecast this weekend.

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Court hears arguments in Trump rape accuser's lawsuit

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump appeared before a federal appeals court to argue that the U.S. government should take his place as the defendant in a defamation lawsuit filed by a writer who accused him of rape

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Biden signs short-term funding bill, averting government shutdown through February

President Joe Biden has signed a short-term funding bill to keep the government open until Feb. 18, 2022, narrowly averting a shutdown that loomed for Friday.

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Pakistan PM calls mob killing 'day of shame' for the country

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has called a violent mob killing of a Sri Lankan national on Friday "a day of shame for Pakistan."

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US Capitol rioter 'sought to physically remove' Pelosi and McConnell, prosecutors say

Justice Department prosecutors say they have evidence that an alleged rioter who brought a gun to the US Capitol on January 6 was targeting both House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and then-Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

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Man in Italy uses fake silicone arm to try to get vaccine certificate

A 50-year-old man tried to pass off a silicone arm as his own at a Covid-19 vaccination clinic in northern Italy, in an attempt to get a vaccine certificate without actually getting inoculated.

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Homeowner convicted in killings of 2 teens smoking marijuana

An Ohio man has been convicted in the fatal shooting of two teens he found smoking marijuana inside a vehicle in his garage

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Police: Mother kills 6-year-old son with deer rifle

A mother in South Carolina is charged with murder after investigators say she shot her 6-year-old son in the chest with a deer rifle, saying she wanted him to go to heaven

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Judge won’t dismiss 25 murder counts against Ohio doctor

A judge won't dismiss the 25-count murder indictment against a doctor accused of ordering excessive painkillers for hospital patients in central Ohio's Mount Carmel Health System

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Sanders to Biden: Cut back looming Medicare premium hike

Sen. Bernie Sanders is asking the White House to cut back a big Medicare premium hike set to take effect in weeks and tied to a pricey Alzheimer’s drug whose benefits have been widely questioned

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How your ZIP code determines your lung health

Data from air quality monitors could lead us to a more just, greener future.

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WATCH: Timelapse captures vibrant sunset at California beach

Take a moment out of your day to enjoy timelapse footage of the incredible sunset at a beach in Pacifica, California.

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NASA astronauts complete spacewalk postponed due to debris risk

NASA astronauts complete spacewalk which was postponed due to debris risk .

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Antonio Brown, 2 others suspended for violating COVID rules

The players are ineligible to play in the next three games.

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Deal reached to reduce Yellowstone's bison herd by 600-900

As many as 900 bison from Yellowstone National Park could be shot by hunters, sent to slaughter or placed in quarantine this winter in a program that seeks to prevent the animals from spreading a disease to cattle

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WWII vet who survived COVID-19 honored on 105th birthday

A World War II veteran from Alabama who survived COVID-19 will be honored on his 105th birthday with the French Legion of Honor in recognition of his service

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Suspect arrested in murder of Hollywood executive's wife

Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of the wife of famed music executive Clarence Avant at the couple's Beverly Hills home.

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Botswana president: Bans are unacceptable, inhumane and demeaning

Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi tells CNN's Zain Asher that the latest travel restrictions against African countries over the Omicron coronavirus variant are not an acceptable response and offers up what countries could have done instead.

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Video shows men spit and throw shoes at Hanukkah party bus

London Metropolitan Police are looking into an alleged anti-Semitic incident caught on camera in which men spit and throw shoes at a bus carrying Jewish youths celebrating Hanukkah.

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Huge areas of Spanish island buried in volcanic ash

Drone video shows large parts of La Palma island covered in ash from the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano, reports Reuters.

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Family of Black man killed by deputy react to murder charges

Former Ohio sheriff's deputy Jason Meade was charged with murder for fatally shooting Casey Goodson. Goodson's family spoke out at a press conference on Thursday.

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Moderna president clarifies CEO's remarks on vaccine's efficacy against Omicron

During a CNN Global Town Hall, Moderna President Stephen Hoge responded to comments from the company's CEO Stéphane Bancel in which he suggested that current vaccines might struggle with the Omicron variant.

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'Wrong, wrong, wrong': John King responds to GOP lawmaker

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) fired back at Republicans for spreading racist rhetoric, while CNN's John King says that anyone who thinks House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is bringing people together by tolerating hateful speech is wrong.

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Trump's former chief of staff could flip Trump's January 6 narrative on its head. Here's why.

Former President Donald Trump maintains strong support among Republicans even though the party suffered significant losses in both the House and Senate during his presidency. In the latest episode of The Point, CNN's Chris Cillizza talks about how Trump is tricking Republicans into thinking he's the party's the best option in 2024.

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WATCH: Otter frolics in fresh snow in Minnesota

This playful otter was spotted frolicking in freshly fallen snow in Grand Marais, Minnesota.

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Pope Francis urges Europe to shed its 'walls of fear' on visit to divided Cyprus

Pope Francis arrived in Cyprus Thursday, where he called on residents to "welcome and integrate one another," referencing the divisions that the migrant crisis has sowed on the island nation.

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Teen stabbed to death by 'homeless drifter,' police say

Ryan Rogers was stabbed to death in November, police said.

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Starbucks fights expanding unionization effort at its stores

Starbucks is fighting an expanded effort to unionize its stores

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Election workers sue conservative site over fraud claims

Two Georgia election workers have filed a defamation lawsuit against a conservative website

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2 police officers shot by rape, robbery suspect: Authorities

Two Utah police officers are recovering after they were shot by a rape and robbery suspect Wednesday night, according to authorities.

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Dozens of states may restrict abortion if Supreme Court upholds Mississippi ban

The Supreme Court began to hear historic arguments on Wednesday.

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WATCH: 8-year-old golf prodigy

Leo, a young golf phenom, started playing at 4 years old and is now a 19 handicap.

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WATCH: Zoo welcomes newborn pygmy hippo calf

An adorable pygmy hippo explores her new surroundings and spends quality time with mom after the zoo announces her birth.

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Jacqueline Avant, wife of music exec Clarence Avant, shot and killed in home robbery

Jacqueline Avant, a philanthropist and the wife of music icon Clarence Avant and mother-in-law to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, was fatally shot in her home early Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for Netflix.

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WATCH: Surfer has close call with shark

A surfer got a fright after seeing a shark fin cutting through the water.

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Democrats officially have a retirement problem

The shock retirement announcement by Oregon Democratic Rep. Peter DeFazio on Wednesday provides clear evidence that senior members of the Democratic Party expect next year's midterm election to drive them out of the majority.

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Biden declines comment on report Trump tested positive for COVID days before debate

Former President Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows' writes in an upcoming book, according to the Guardian, that Trump tested positive for COVID days before a debate.

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Why two young women traveled far to protest outside Supreme Court

Two women were among more than a thousand people who descended upon the nation's high court on Wednesday as it heard a historic abortion case.

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Mysteries of omicron variant could take weeks to untangle

Omicron raised alarm because of its sheer number of mutations.

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Takeaways from the historic Supreme Court arguments on abortion rights

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday on one of its most important cases in decades and considered the future of abortion rights in America.

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Madagascar's food crisis has been blamed on climate change. Scientists say that's wrong

The UN's World Food Programme and multiple media organizations have been warning that the African island nation of Madagascar is on the brink of the world's first climate-change-induced famine. But a new study says the human-made climate crisis has had little to do with the current food scarcity in the country.

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Roe has lasted almost 50 years. How unusual would it be to overturn it?

For nearly half a century, Roe v. Wade has stood as the law of the land.

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WATCH: You can stay in the famed 'Home Alone' house this holiday season

The McAllister mansion could be yours for a night, thanks to the new Airbnb listing.

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Microsoft shareholders vote to force company to better report sexual harassment data

Microsoft Corp. shareholders voted to force the company to more transparently address sexual harassment claims via independent investigations and public reporting.

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Democrat Stacey Abrams announces second try for Georgia governor

Democrat Stacey Abrams on Wednesday announced a second try for Georgia governor.

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Dems renew push for gun-control bills after Oxford shooting

Democrats are vowing to push new gun-control legislation and to revive stalled bills in Michigan’s Republican-led Legislature following a mass shooting that left four high school students dead and others with serious injuries

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WATCH: Protests gather as Supreme Court considers historic abortion case

Thousands gathered outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday as the court heard arguments in the most serious challenge to Roe vs. Wade in 30 years.

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WATCH: What we know about the victims of the Oxford High School shooting

Four students were killed and seven others were injured.

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Stacey Abrams launches 2nd campaign for Georgia governor

Democrat Stacey Abrams says she is making another run for governor of Georgia

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Fed survey finds supply-chain shortages boosting inflation

The Federal Reserve is reporting that many parts of the country were hit by supply chain disruptions and labor shortages in November

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Texans cancel practice with players not feeling well

The Houston Texans canceled practice and all in-person activities Wednesday on the advice of their medical team because some players weren’t feeling well

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Fossil footprints puzzle scientists: Bear or ancient human?

Prehistoric footprints that have puzzled scientists since the 1970s are getting a second look

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'Our miracle': Girl goes home after surviving plane crash

An 11-year-old girl who survived a Michigan plane crash that killed her father and three other people has been released from a rehabilitation hospital

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New CDC guidelines for international travel expected amid spread of omicron variant

Unvaccinated travelers from other countries still cannot enter the U.S., while the updated recommendation will narrow the testing window for vaccinated people.

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Alec Baldwin exclusive: 'The trigger wasn't pulled. I didn't pull the trigger'

George Stephanopoulos' exclusive interview airs Thursday on ABC, streams on Hulu

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