Ahmaud Arbery's family slams federal prosecutor's deal with men convicted in murder

A plea deal purported to allow the white father and son convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery to serve time in federal prison is being slammed by Arbery's family.

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Detectives involved in case of woman found dead after date suspended: Mayor

Two detectives in the Lauren Smith-Fields death case have been suspended.

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George Soros warns China is facing an economic crisis

China is facing an economic crisis after a real estate boom ended with a bang last year, according to investor George Soros.

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UN Security Council adjourns without action after US, Russia spar over Ukraine

The U.N. Security Council on Monday adjourned without action after the U.S. and Russia sparred over Ukraine.

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Upstate DA declines to pursue case against Andrew Cuomo

An upstate New York district attorney says he will not bring criminal charges against Andrew Cuomo after a woman accused him of running his fingers across the chest of her shirt at a public event

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Moderna announces full US approval for its COVID-19 vaccine

U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine after reviewing additional data on its safety and effectiveness

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7 HBCUs received bomb threats Monday

This is the second time this month several HBCUs were targeted with bomb threats.

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COVID-19 live updates: Only 5 states reporting jump in cases

As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.6 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 884,000 Americans.

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WATCH: Cargo plane damaged after collision on runway

A China Airlines cargo plane was damaged after colliding with baggage carts while taxiing at Chicago O'Hare Airport during snowy conditions.

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Judge to hear suit over Confederate memorial in Tuskegee

An Alabama judge is scheduled to consider arguments this week.

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Elon Musk offered a Florida teen $5,000 to delete a Twitter account tracking his jet. It wasn't enough

Josh Sweeney, a 19-year from Florida, rejected a $5,000 offer from Elon Musk to delete his Twitter account that tracks the billionaire's private jet.

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Police investigating multiple 'suspicious' vehicle explosions

Sacramento police are investigating two similar vehicle explosions in the Oak Park area of the city.

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Collins says Biden’s handling of Supreme Court vacancy has been 'clumsy at best'

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said she welcomes diversity on the Supreme Court but Biden's handling of replacing retiring Justice Stephen Breyer has so far been "clumsy."

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Missouri officers kill suspect, citing 'imminent danger'

Officers determined he had put a woman and her children in “imminent danger."

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NFL legend Tom Brady will retire: Report

ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington are reporting he will retire.

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Russian roar on Ukraine rings hollow to Latin America allies

Russia has been threatening to expand military ties with allies Venezuela, Cuba.

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Texas police fatally shoot man threatening woman with knife

An officer shot a knife-wielding man who cops say was holding a woman hostage.

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Germany's climate-focused Greens elect new leadership duo

They vow to fight for the party’s issues, especially combating climate change.

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Ukrainian rebel region residents can join Russian military

A Russian lawmaker is encouraging residents of the rebel-controlled areas of Ukraine who hold Russian passports to join the Russian army

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Virginia AG: State colleges can't mandate COVID-19 vaccines

Virginia's new attorney general says state colleges and universities cannot require students to get vaccinated against COVID-19

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Hiker falls 700 feet to his death while trying to take a photo

A hiker in Arizona slipped and fell hundreds of feet to his death Monday after trying to take a photo in Lost Dutchman State Park, according to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office.

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Boston may lose 'disproportionate' number of educators of color with vaccine mandate

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a temporary pause of the City of Boston's revised vaccination policy for city employees.

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Why China's Olympics matter to Putin

By the time the closing ceremony marked the end of Russia's 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, pro-Russian demonstrators in Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula were already out in the streets. Within days, the unidentified "little green men," masked soldiers with hidden insignia, began what became Russian President Vladimir Putin's most brazen violation of international law: the capture and annexation of another country's territory.

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Dramatic video shows off-duty police officer stopping armed robbery

An off-duty police officer went into a supermarket near Barcelona, Spain to buy groceries and ended up tackling a suspected armed robber.

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In 2022, the world's strongmen could fall on their Covid-19 swords

This will be a fateful year for autocrats around the world.

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US, NATO using military moves to send message to Russia over Ukraine

What message are U.S. and NATO's military moves sending to Russia?

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Moderna launches clinical trial for HIV vaccine that uses mRNA technology

Moderna announced Thursday it has launched early-stage clinical trials of an HIV mRNA vaccine.

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Gold is shining again as stocks wobble and cryptos melt down

Stocks have slumped this year. So has bitcoin. But gold, by comparison, has had a fairly solid start to the year. The price of the yellow metal is roughly unchanged, hovering just below $1,800 an ounce.

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Jussie Smollett to be sentenced March 10 for lying to police

Jussie Smollett, who was convicted last month of for lying to police about a racist, homophobic attack that authorities said he staged, will return to court for sentencing March 10

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Biden honors Breyer, promises to nominate Black woman to replace him on Supreme Court

President Joe Biden and Justice Stephen Breyer made a joint appearance on Thursday at the White House to announce Breyer's retirement.

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Alleged Oxford High School shooter, Ethan Crumbley, to claim insanity defense

Alleged Oxford High School shooter, Ethan Crumbley, to claim insanity defense

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The construct of 'virginity' is putting girls' lives at risk. It's time for it to go

On Monday, the British government moved to make hymenoplasty, or "virginity repair" surgery -- with or without consent -- illegal.

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Melania Trump's auction items fail to bring desired price

The lot of three items put up for auction earlier this month by former first lady Melania Trump failed to reach its desired monetary threshold of $250,000 for an opening bid.

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Man suspected of killing Texas deputy arrested in Mexico

A fugitive suspected of gunning down a Texas deputy constable during a traffic stop over in Houston has been taken into custody in Mexico, authorities said on Wednesday.

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Navy discharges 1st active duty sailors for vaccine refusal

The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots

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6 injured in explosion at Louisiana chemical plant

An explosion at a southwest Louisiana chemical plant has left at least six people with minor injuries

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Fed signals rate hikes coming 'soon' amid inflation concerns

The central bank's latest policy statement was released Wednesday.

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Climate change is coming for our coffee

Bad news for coffee lovers: Climate change will make it much harder to grow Arabica coffee in the coming years, according to a study published Wednesday in the scientific journal Plos One.

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WATCH: Toddler drives decked out mini Zamboni on backyard ice rink

Nikah can’t walk or skate, but she can operate a Zamboni.

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US-backed Kurdish forces recapture Syrian prison days after ISIS attack

US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) regained control of a prison in northeast Syria where ISIS fighters launched an attack last week, a spokesman for the Kurdish-led alliance said Wednesday.

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First on CNN: Bank of America is giving workers $1 billion of stock

Bank of America is handing out $1 billion worth of restricted stock to virtually its entire workforce as the bank seeks to gain an upper hand in the war for talent.

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Toddler spent $2K shopping on his parents phone. They found out when the packages arrived

Toddler orders almost $2,000 of furniture from Walmart. CNN's Jeanne Moos talked to the proud parents.

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2nd NYPD officer dies from Harlem shooting

A second NYPD officer has died after being shot in the line of duty.

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WATCH: Bulldog can’t wait to dive into freshly fallen snow

Garcia, the bulldog, couldn’t wait to jump into the freshly fallen snow after a winter storm dropped nearly a foot of snow in Toronto.

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McConnell plots GOP midterm strategy amid Trump's primary influence

Former President Donald Trump has been relentless in his attacks against Senate Minority Mitch McConnell, making Republicans uneasy as they battle for the majority in the November midterms.

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WATCH: Baby displays wide range of emotions in her sleep

Esme must have had one dramatic dream.

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Boris Johnson attended a gathering for his birthday during UK lockdown

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson celebrated his birthday with a gathering at his official residence in June 2020 while the United Kingdom was in its first Covid-19 lockdown, a spokesperson said Monday, marking the latest scandal for the country's leader.

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Biden meets with Europeans about Ukraine as US puts 8,500 troops on alert

President Joe Biden held a video call with European allies on Monday as Western nations warned the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine remained high.

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A cruise ship had an arrest warrant waiting in Miami. So it took passengers to the Bahamas

A cruise ship heading to Miami changed course to the Bahamas Saturday after a US judge issued an arrest warrant for the ship due to unpaid fuel bills.

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Fed to signal rate hike as it launches risky inflation fight

With inflation punishing consumers and threatening the economy, the Federal Reserve will likely signal its intent this week to begin raising interest rates in March for the first time in three years

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Lebanon's Hariri withdraws from politics, leaving sectarian vacuum behind

Lebanon's former Prime Minister Saad Hariri has pulled out of politics, ending a turbulent 17-year career and throwing the crisis-ridden country into further uncertainty.

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DHS warns of Russian cyberattack on US if it responds to Ukraine invasion

The Department of Homeland Security has warned of a Russian cyberattack against the U.S. if it responds to an invasion of Ukraine.

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Cruise ship changes course after US judge orders seizure

A judge granted an order to seize the vessel as part of a suit over unpaid fuel.

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Gaza's Hamas rulers play down pro-Iran demonstration

Pro-Iranian militant group harshly attacked Saudi Arabia over Yemen’s civil war.

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Russia sets another daily virus record amid omicron surge

It's the third consecutive daily record as omicron spreads through the country.

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Blind man who rescued 5 after Oklahoma City bombing dies

Raymond Washburn, a blind man, was credited with helping rescue five people.

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All eyes on California's proposed single-payer heath system

Public health experts said policymakers around the country are closely watching the debate over a single-payer plan in California.

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2 critically injured in shooting at post-funeral gathering

A gunman was being sought on Sunday after he opened fire on a crowd gathered for a post-funeral meal at a Minneapolis community center, authorities said.

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Search underway for suspect in fatal shooting of Texas deputy: 'Brutal murder'

The deputy did not have time to defend himself, a constable said.

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Vaccine passport protests in Europe draw thousands of people

Thousands of people have gathered in European capitals to protest the measures.

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Video shows struggle that preceded restrained teen's death

Video shows a Black 17-year-old struggling with Wichita juvenile center staff.

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Witnesses: Extremists abduct 17 girls in northeast Nigeria

Members of the Boko Haram jihadi group attacked a village in Borno state.

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Sheriff agrees to improve jail conditions to settle lawsuit

Suit alleged that conditions risked causing women serious psychological harm.

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Hazardous weather conditions after winter storm hits southeastern US with snow, ice

The southeastern United States is weathering snow and ice yet again a week after the region was slammed with hazardous winter conditions.

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Taliban says bombers target minivan in Afghanistan, 7 dead

A bomb attached to a packed minivan exploded in Afghanistan’s Herat province.

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Stunning find discovered hiding in the ocean's 'twilight zone'

The ocean depths are as mysterious as the infinite abyss of space beyond our planet.

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COVID deaths surge in nation's largest county

Los Angeles County reported 102 new COVID deaths Thursday, the highest number recorded in a single day since Mar. 10, 2021.

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Brian Laundrie claims responsibility for killing Gabby Petito in notebook: FBI

Investigators revealed new key evidence in the murder of Gabby Petito.

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Overwhelmed Utah battles omicron surge with limited testing

How Utah is impacted by testing shortage during omicron surge.

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Man admits to placing homemade bombs in suburban Des Moines

An Iowa man accused of making and placing several homemade bombs in a Des Moines suburb has pleaded guilty to federal weapons charges

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Cher, Rob Thomas, Adam Lambert and more pay tribute to Meat Loaf

The music world is mourning the death of "Bat Out of Hell" singer Meat Loaf.

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Austrian lawmakers pass Europe's strictest Covid-19 vaccine mandate

Austria's parliament has approved the European Union's strictest Covid-19 vaccine mandate, making it compulsory for the country's residents over the age of 18 to get the shot.

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Peloton stock tumbles on report that it is halting production

Peloton shares sank 20% Thursday after it was reported to have temporarily halted production of its bike and treadmill products because waning consumer demand.

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WATCH: Waves from Tonga’s volcanic eruption reach Vanuatu

The strong tides crashed along the shoreline in Port Vila on Jan. 15.

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Is a woman leader good for gender equality?

The appointment of a woman into a position long-held by men is often believed to be a sign; a harbinger of good things to come for other women and in the fight for gender equality. But is it ever?

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2 Marines killed in rollover crash near Camp Lejeune

The accident involved members of the 2nd Marines Logistics Group.

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Biden holds rare solo news conference ahead of 1-year mark in office

President Joe Biden on Wednesday held a rare solo news conference on the eve of his one-year mark in office.

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Suspect captured in furniture store slaying, a crime that 'shocked' LA neighborhood

The suspect, believed to be homeless, attacked 24-year-old Brianna Kupfer with a knife just before 2 p.m. Thursday.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit against Bureau of Prisons filed by Whitey Bulger family

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Prisons by the family of convicted organized crime figure Whitey Bulger.

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New species of tarantula discovered by YouTube star

A previously unknown type of tarantula has been discovered in Thailand, and it lives exclusively in the hollowed stems of bamboo plants, surprising scientists.

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3 officers charged in shooting death of 8-year-old girl at high school football game

Criminal charges have been filed against three Pennsylvania police officers in connection with the shooting death of an 8-year-old girl at a high school football game.

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Artist behind viral image of Black fetus speaks out

Nigerian medical student and illustrator Chidiebere Ibe speaks with CNN's Zain Asher about his intentions behind a now viral image of a Black fetus in a womb and why he thinks it struck a chord.

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Verizon, AT&T delay 5G rollout around some airports

A showdown between the nation’s major airlines, the FAA and AT&T and Verizon appears to be cooling after both companies agreed to pause a portion of its 5G-C rollout.

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Cillizza: Lindsey Graham just threatened Mitch McConnell

Lindsey Graham has a message for Mitch McConnell if he wants to lead the Senate GOP after the 2022 midterms: have a working relationship with Donald Trump or get out. In the latest episode of The Point, CNN's Chris Cillizza unpacks McConnell's tumultuous relationship with Trump and why being on good terms with the former president is crucial to leading the Republican Party moving forward.

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WHO director: There's 'hope that the worst of this latest wave is done with'

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7 senators meet with Ukraine president as Russian troops amass on border

Seven bipartisan senators are in Ukraine to meet with President Zelenskyy and officials to reaffirm the U.S.' commitment to Ukraine as Russian troops amass at the border.

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As pandemic divides rich and poor, advocates renew calls for billionaires' tax

The ten richest men in the world have doubled their fortunes during the COVID-19 pandemic, a report published Monday by the advocacy group Oxfam said.

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Canada approves Pfizer COVID drug

Canada’s health regulator has approved a pill by Pfizer that treats the effects of COVID-19

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Rabbi recounts hostage ordeal escape: ‘I threw a chair at the gunman’

Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker said he felt he was facing a life-or-death situation and knew he had to take desperate measures to survive.

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Hawaii to require travelers have booster shots to be 'fully vaccinated'

Hawaii to require visitors to the state receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster if they want to skip quarantine.

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Former Miss Universe asked to 'cover-up' before boarding flight, sister says

The former Miss Universe was asked to change into a more appropriate outfit before boarding an American Airlines flight to Cabo, according to her sister, who documented the incident on Instagram.

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Bidens pack carrots, apples into boxes during food bank stop

It was part of a day of service for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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4 young manatees flown from Florida to Ohio for treatment

SeaWorld said it has been getting a record number of manatees needing treatment.

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Search underway for suspect in fatal shooting aboard Amtrak train

An assailant in the fatal shooting of a man on an Amtrak train in Missouri remained on the run Sunday, authorities said.

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Ex-leader Poroshenko to go to Ukraine to face charges

He vows to fight treason charges he views as politically motivated.

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Suspect who died in synagogue hostage ordeal ID'd

The suspect died as an FBI team breached the temple.

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WATCH: Older bald eagle kicks out younger eagle for meal

A young eagle's mealtime was interrupted when an older bald eagle swooped in.

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DirecTV drops Trump-friendly One America News

The decision is believed to remove OAN from millions of homes.

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Woman killed after pushed onto NYC subway tracks in unprovoked attack, police say

A woman died after she was pushed onto the New York City subway tracks and hit by an oncoming train, officials said.

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FBI assisting in hostage situation at Texas synagogue

The FBI and Texas Department of Public Safety are assisting a hostage situation at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, according to Colleyville Police Sgt. Dara Nelson.

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Armed man takes hostages at synagogue, source says

A hostage situation is underway at a synagogue in the Dallas-Fort Worth area Saturday, a source on the scene told ABC News.

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75 million Americans under alert for winter storm, chilling temperatures

Some 75 million Americans in 33 states are under alert Saturday through Monday for severe winter weather.

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"If I could give you jail time on this I would": Judge shames elderly cancer patient

Captured on Zoom, a district judge in Hamtramck, Michigan berated a 72-year-old cancer patient for his overgrown landscaping, despite his pleas.

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Stocks sink as big banks get pummeled

Investors clearly didn't want to go into the upcoming three-day weekend holding onto stocks. The Dow fell more than 350 points, led by a steep fall for shares of JPMorgan Chase and other big banks.

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That package you're missing might have been stolen in Los Angeles

Thieves are raiding freight trains along a corridor in Los Angeles and making off with packages and goods destined for all parts of the country. CNN affiliate KCAL/KCBS reports.

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WATCH: Who enjoys a belly rub more than this wombat?

An adorable wombat named Merindah rolled around in the sun while enjoying a belly rub from its carer in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.

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US intelligence indicates Russia preparing operation to justify invasion of Ukraine

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Judge shames and fines cancer patient for his unkept yard

A father and son appeared for an online court appointment for a citation they received for their unkept yard in Michigan, but instead of a slap on the wrist from the judge, the father was berated.

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Ohio's new congressional map overruled for 'unduly favoring' Republicans

Ohio's state supreme court ruled Friday that the state's newly-drawn congressional map, which was passed by the GOP-controlled legislature, violates the state constitution because it "unduly favors the Republican Party and disfavors the Democratic Party."

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Twitter, Meta among tech giants subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel

The House committee has issued subpoenas to Twitter, Meta, Reddit and YouTube.

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Kyrsten Sinema not backing down on the filibuster in fatal blow to Democrats' voting rights fight

Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona reiterated from the Senate floor Thursday that she is not backing off her position to uphold the filibuster, less than an hour before President Joe Biden arrived on Capitol Hill to pitch Democrats on eradicating it.

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Alec Baldwin hasn't turned over phone in probe of fatal on-set shooting: Authorities

The shooting on the set of "Rust" left the film's cinematographer dead.

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Right-wing media seizes on edited clip of CDC director

Prominent right-wing figures have been falsely describing a comment CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Waleksny made last week about Covid-19 deaths out of context to wrongly claim she had delivered a dramatic new admission about the 840,000-plus Americans who have died of the virus.

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Ronnie Spector, '60s icon who sang ‘Be My Baby,’ dies at 78

Spector died Wednesday after a brief battle with cancer, her family said.

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'Heroic' helicopter pilot avoids fatalities with 'miracle' landing

Four people, including a two-month old baby, survived a medical helicopter crash in Drexel Hill, PA.

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NYC mayor seeking waiver to hire brother for security job

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seeking approval from city ethics officers to hire his brother as the head of his security detail

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CDC to weigh in soon on whether to upgrade your mask: The answer will likely be yes

After weeks of health experts urging Americans to upgrade their masks to protect agains omicron, the CDC says it's planning to update its mask guidance to Americans.

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Jan. 6 committee asks GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy to cooperate with probe

In a major development, the House Jan. 6 select committee on Wednesday asked GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy to voluntarily cooperate with its probe.

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Nigeria to lift 6-month Twitter ban

Nigeria will lift its ban on Twitter from midnight on Thursday, the government said, a move that will give millions of people in Africa's most populous country access to the social media platform once again.

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McConnell blasts Biden's voting rights speech as 'rage and false hysteria'

Sen. Mitch McConnell blasted President Joe Biden from the Senate floor Wednesday over his speech one day earlier calling for filibuster changes to pass election reforms.

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Russia is undermining Europe's gas supply, watchdog says, amid Ukraine standoff

Russia is contributing to an undersupply of natural gas to Europe, the head of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol said on Wednesday, noting it comes amid a standoff between Moscow and the West over Ukraine.

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Baby in stable condition after three people found him in a dumpster and called police

A newborn baby is in stable condition after people looking through a dumpster found the infant and called authorities, said the acting police chief in Hobbs, New Mexico.

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WATCH: Michigan man skates down icy road

A man in Michigan took advantage of the ice and freezing temperatures, making the road his personal ice rink.

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'Absolute miracle': No serious injuries after medical helicopter crashes

The medical helicopter was traveling to a children's hospital in Philadelphia.

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Christmas tree lit with lighter likely cause of fire that killed 12

A fast-moving fire in a Philadelphia row house that killed 12 people last week likely started after a Christmas tree was lit ablaze with a lighter.

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Biden turns up heat on Senate to change filibuster rules in voting rights push

President Joe Biden is in Atlanta on Tuesday delivering a major speech on voting rights, looking to turn up the heat on reluctant senators as Democrats face pressure to pass two pieces of pending legislation opposed by nearly all Republicans on Capitol Hill.

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You can't discuss the Bronx fire with talking about race and class

Watching the news footage of the fatal fire that spread through a New York apartment block Sunday, I was transported back in time to another fire that four years ago changed my life forever.

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Lawyers for Trump and niece Mary Trump spar over lawsuit alleging she was defrauded in family settlement

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and his niece Mary Trump sparred in court Tuesday over whether her lawsuit alleging she was defrauded of millions of dollars in a 2001 family settlement could move forward.

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Elvis Costello says he will no longer perform 'Oliver's Army,' which contains a racial slur

Elvis Costello, rock music journeyman, is heading back on tour this summer after Covid-19 halted his shows. But one song will be notably missing from his setlist.

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Omicron may be headed for a rapid drop in US and Britain

Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S., at which point cases may start dropping off dramatically

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Coldest air of the season hits Northeast, with wind chill well below zero

Millions of Americans woke up to the coldest air of the season on Tuesday morning.

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Bank of America to cut overdraft fees from $35 to $10

Bank of America joins other financial institutions in slashing pesky overdraft fees, which advocates say disproportionately impact the poor.

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COVID may be with us for a long time. What kind of testing do we need?

Testing experts say the US needs kits sent to patients directly, community sites and tests that check people for multiple diseases at one time -- including COVID.

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IRS to start tax season early and warns of agency's limitations amid pandemic

"The pandemic continues to create challenges," IRS head Chuck Rettig said.

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Oklahoma death row inmates offer firing squad as alternative

An attorney for two men on Oklahoma's death row says after a judge's prodding that his clients agreed to choose execution by firing squad as a way to delay their upcoming lethal injections

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What is the Senate filibuster? And why the calls to change it?

Both political parties have toyed with the idea of eliminating the Senate filibuster over the years. Here's what you need to know about the procedural tool.

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Second Starbucks store near Buffalo votes to unionize

A second Starbucks store near Buffalo, New York, has voted to unionize

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North Korea has launched an 'unidentified projectile,' South Korea says

North Korea launched an unidentified projectile, or projectiles, off its east coast Tuesday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a text message to media.

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WATCH: 4-year-old shows off skills on the slopes

This 4-year-old skiing and snowboarding prodigy looks more at home on the snow than most 44-year-olds.

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WATCH: Fossilized skeleton of sea dragon excavated in UK

Crews excavated the site of a fossilized skeleton of a giant ichthyosaur, or "sea dragon," discovered last year in the U.K. and called it the "paleontological discovery of a lifetime."

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WATCH: Supporters of Novak Djokovic celebrate visa appeal in Australia

Supporters of Novak Djokovic celebrated outside the courthouse where a judge's ruling overturned the tennis player's visa cancellation.

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US, EU slap new sanctions on Nicaraguan officials before Ortega's inauguration

The United States and the European Union issued new sanctions on a number of Nicaraguan officials on Monday, just hours before the the country's long-time strongman leader Daniel Ortega was expected to be sworn in for his fifth term as the president.

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US, Russia talks end with 'no progress': Here's what you need to know

U.S. and Russian officials held over seven hours of talks Monday, but the two sides did not negotiate or appear any closer to a resolution.

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Convicted murderer and millionaire Robert Durst dies

Robert Durst, the eccentric millionaire who fascinated viewers as the subject of HBO's documentary series "The Jinx" before being convicted last year of murder, has died in a California prison hospital, longtime attorney Dick DeGuerin tells CNN's Paul Vercammen. He was 78.

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Fox cements new strategy by installing flame-thrower Jesse Watters in primetime slot

Jesse Watters, the right-wing talk show host who throughout his career has courted controversy with incendiary commentary, will be Fox's new 7 p.m. host, the network announced on Monday.

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WATCH: Smoke from deadly fire pours out of NYC building

Videos show smoke from a massive fire pouring out of an apartment building in the Bronx.

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WATCH: Birds swarm parking lot in Texas

A parking lot in Texas turned into a scene from a certain Hitchcockian horror as birds swarmed cars and circled above.

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WATCH: Buffalo Bills fan surprised with tickets to game

A young Buffalo Bills fan was surprised to receive an early birthday present, tickets to see her favorite team play for the first time.

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WATCH: ‘Unprecedented’ fire leaves dozens dead in New York City

At least 19 people are dead, including nine children, following a massive fire that erupted at an apartment in the Bronx, officials said.

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Several skiers hurt at N.C. ski resort after hydrant struck

Several people were hurt at a North Carolina ski resort when a hydrant sprayed a blast of water onto skiers riding above on a lift, prompting several skiers to jump

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Flooding persists after Pacific Northwest storms

Southwest Washington has experienced its worst flooding in a decade.

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Hong Kong's free press is being 'gutted.' Here's what the world loses

In the past year, two of Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy media outlets were toppled after enormous government pressure, a series of arrests and police raids on their newsrooms.

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5th victim possibly linked to 'shopping cart killer,' as police identity 2 others

Virginia police believe they have found a fifth victim linked to an alleged serial killer dubbed the "shopping cart killer."

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US sanctions on Russia would impose 'severe and overwhelming' economic costs, officials say

The US is prepared to impose a range of harsh economic penalties on Russia should it move to invade Ukraine, starting with high-impact targets that would impose "severe and overwhelming costs on Russia's economy," Biden administration officials tell CNN.

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Naomi Osaka withdraws from Melbourne tournament due to injury

The tennis star said she had an abdominal injury after playing intense matches.

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At least 5 people are dead, 20 missing after a boulder crashes on 3 boats in Brazil

At least five people were killed and 32 were injured after a boulder collapsed and fell on three boats in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais on Saturday, Brazilian state media Agência Brasil reported.

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Webb telescope spreads its wings, completes final deployment measures

After two weeks in space, NASA's new super telescope has finished its final deployment and soon start exploring the cosmos. James Webb Space Telescope.

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CDC director says US may see 'precipitous decline' in omicron cases like South Africa

Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Friday sharp increases and quick declines in omicron cases may occur across the U.S. at different times.

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Citigroup to fire unvaccinated US employees this month

Citigroup staff in the United States who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 by Jan. 14 will be placed on unpaid leave and fired at the end of the month unless they are granted an exemption, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.

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Louisiana Supreme Court upholds employer vaccine mandate

The Louisiana Supreme Court has upheld a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the state's largest healthcare system

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Gordon Ramsay tells Kelly Clarkson how he pranked his daughter's boyfriend

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay stopped by "The Kelly Clarkson Show" and joked about crashing his 23-year-old daughter's date.

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Heavy gunfire reported in Kazakhstan as president seeks to regain control

Heavy gunfire reported in Kazakhstan's biggest city Almaty as authorities try to regain control amid ongoing mass protests.

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Boy's discovery saves his family minutes before home is destroyed

A 9-year-old boy is credited with saving his family after alerting his parents to a fire that broke out in the home office.

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Tim Cook's compensation jumped to nearly $100 million last year

Tim Cook had a very good year.

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Evacuations ordered due to imminent flooding from heavy rain and snow in Washington state

Record rain and snow will cause floods, possible landslides, and higher avalanche risks across western Washington state, with more forecast to fall through the weekend.

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India toxic gas leak kills 6 after illegal chemical dump

Six workers at a dyeing and printing mill in India were killed and more than 20 were taken to hospital on Thursday after inhaling toxic gas caused by an illegal dump of waste chemicals, officials said.

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Two journalists burned alive by gang in Haiti

Two Haitian journalists were burned alive by a gang in the country's capital on Thursday, a source with the Haitian Security Forces told CNN.

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WATCH: Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper dives away from out-of-control vehicle

Authorities in Wyoming are urging motorists to slow down after a trooper had to dive away from a vehicle that lost control on an icy highway.

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WATCH: Prague Zoo welcomes wombat

Cooper the wombat explored his enclosure at the Prague Zoo, which is looking for a partner for him so he isn't lonely.

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WATCH: Vehicle loses control on icy Connecticut road

Security camera footage shows a vehicle sliding down the road amid icy conditions in Bristol, Connecticut. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

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Fire at home converted into 2 apartments left 12 dead. Here's what we know

The flames erupted before sunrise Wednesday and the sound of emergency sirens alerted neighbors in the Fairmount area of Philadelphia that something was wrong. Shortly after, the devastating scale was clear: 12 people, including children, had died in a fire at a row home.

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Reflections on the Jan. 6 insurrection: FiveThirtyEight

FiveThirtyEight breaks down the anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot.

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Vice President Harris was inside the DNC on Jan. 6 when pipe bomb was found outside

Vice President Kamala Harris was inside the Democratic National Committee headquarters on Jan. 6, 2021 when a pipe bomb was found outside, an official confirmed to ABC.

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House Jan. 6 investigators contact ex-Oath Keeper featured in ABC News doc

House Jan. 6 investigators have contacted a former spokesperson for the Oath Keepers, seeking to interview him after he appeared in an ABC News documentary.

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Antonio Brown says he was forced to play injured by Bucs

Antonio Brown says he was forced to play injured by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and that an MRI on Monday revealed damage to his ankle

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Walmart, Kroger raise at-home test prices after agreement with White House expires

Walmart, Kroger raise at-home test prices after agreement with White House expires.

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WATCH: Angry cow runs amok on Idaho interstate

Cowboys came to aid state police in Idaho when two cattle escaped their pasture and dashed down I-84 before they were lassoed and safely placed into a trailer.

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CDC panel recommends Pfizer boosters for children aged 12-15

If the CDC director signs off, shots could go into arms as soon as Thursday morning.

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Houston police investigating shooting of George Floyd's 4-year-old niece

Houston police are investigating a shooting that wounded a 4 year-old girl on New Year's Day, identified by family as Arianna Delane, a niece of George Floyd.

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Biden, Obama, Pelosi to speak at Harry Reid's funeral

President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama and congressional leaders will speak at Harry Reid’s funeral in Las Vegas on Saturday

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Novak Djokovic caught in visa bungle on arrival into Melbourne amid Australian Open controversy

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, to receive confidential sum from UK newspaper for copyright infringement

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will receive a confidential sum from the Mail on Sunday for infringement of copyright as her lengthy legal battle against the British tabloid comes to an end, court documents show.

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Pope Francis calls out people who choose pets instead of kids

Pope Francis has criticized couples who choose to have pets instead of children as selfish, arguing that their decision to forgo parenthood leads to a loss of "humanity" and is a detriment to civilization.

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COVID outbreak in Antarctica research station

A research station in Antarctica is battling a COVID-19 outbreak despite being located in one of the most remote corners of the world.

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France sees record 271,000 coronavirus cases in single day

France reported a record-smashing 271,686 daily COVID-19 cases Tuesday as omicron infections race across the country

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Lotteries to incentivize vaccinations did not help, study says

At least 19 states offered prizes of up to $5 million.

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WATCH: Northern lights ring in 2022 in North Dakota

The northern lights lit up the sky above North Dakota in the early morning hours of Jan. 1, 2022.

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WATCH: Aerial footage captures snow in North Carolina landscape

Snow fell in Haywood County, North Carolina, as a winter storm moved through the area, creating a winter wonderland.

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WATCH: Sailboat lashed by waves amid winter storm in Virginia

A winter storm in Virginia caused a sailboat to bash against a sea wall due to gusty winds.

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High court confirms justices have received COVID-19 booster

The Supreme Court says all nine justices have received COVID-19 booster shots

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Manchin still a no, Biden's $2T bill on Dems' back burner

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he remains opposed to President Joe Biden’s roughly $2 trillion package of social and environmental initiatives

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EXPLAINER: Why was holiday-season flying such a nightmare?

A forecast of better weather means that the worst may finally be over for tens of thousands of air travelers who were grounded by flight cancellations that skyrocketed over the New Year’s Day weekend

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CDC clarifies isolation guidance after criticism but still no call for testing

The CDC issued more guidance on Tuesday that further explained last week's decision to shorten the isolation period down to five days but not call for a negative test.

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Sen. Tim Kaine arrives at Capitol after 27 hours trapped in snowstorm traffic jam

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine tweeted Tuesday he had been trapped overnight, among hundreds of others, in snowstorm traffic jam on Interstate 95.

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Jan. 6 committee releases texts between Fox News host Sean Hannity and Trump White House

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Cold blast, cross-country storm hit both coasts

Winter weather across the country brings record snowfall and leaves people stranded.

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Sudan PM's resignation triggered by military reneging on deal, sources say

Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok's resignation on Sunday was triggered after the military went back on a "non-interference" agreement struck in November and relaunched the feared national intelligence agency, according to Sudanese political sources speaking to CNN.

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Prince Andrew moves to dismiss lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Epstein victim

The document is a 2009 settlement between Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre.

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Suspect arrested and charged as fire reignites at South Africa's Parliament

A 49-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in connection to a large fire that "gutted" South Africa's Parliament complex in Cape Town on Sunday, according to police.

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Protesters call for charges against officer who killed teen in dressing room

Valentina Orellana Peralta, a 14-year-old, was shot and killed when an LAPD officer opened fire on an assault with a deadly weapon suspect.

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Cuomo not charged with COVID nursing home deaths: Manhattan DA

The former New York governor was under scrutiny for an early pandemic policy.

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COVID live updates: NY looking at COVID hospitalizations that began for other reasons

As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.4 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 826,000 Americans.

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GM was America's largest automaker for nearly a century. It's about to be dethroned

Toyota is about to become the leader in US auto sales for the first time, taking away a title that General Motors has held for nearly a century.

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Starbucks says employees must get vaccine or test weekly

Starbucks says its U.S. workers must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID testing requirement

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Congressman recalls Jan. 6 attack: 'I figured, Well, this is it'

Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee gives a look at the attack on the U.S. Capitol from inside the building as the insurrection unfolded.

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WATCH: Ice crystals form in bubble

Bitter temperatures in western Minnesota turned bubbles on the rim of a jar into a snow globe of ice crystals.

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NFL player no longer a part of team after he takes off jersey and leaves sideline mid-game

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 28-24 victory over the New York Jets wasn't without drama Sunday.

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WATCH: Coast Guard rescues 2 missing hikers

Two hikers who went missing around Dec. 23 were found safe after hiking on Swastika Mountain in Oregon.

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Biden tells Ukrainian president US 'will respond decisively if Russia further invades'

President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday that the US and its allies "will respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine," according to a readout of a call between the two leaders provided by the White House.

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WATCH: Major fire tears through South Africa's Parliament building

A major fire ripped through South Africa's Parliament complex, gutting offices and causing some ceilings to collapse. No injuries have been reported.

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Mali proposes five-year election delay to West African bloc

Mali's interim authorities proposed to its West African neighbors that a transition back to democracy following a 2020 military coup be extended by five years, the foreign minister said in comments broadcast on Saturday.

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Russian, Czech junior hockey teams removed from plane

Fellow passengers say the Russian squad was smoking and refusing to wear masks.

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Ukraine nationalists march to honor wartime partisan leader

Stepan Bandera led a militia that fought alongside Nazi soldiers in World War II

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Famous Key West buoy burned after 2 set tree on fire

Two people who burned a part of Key West’s famous Southernmost Point buoy.

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Arrests made in carjacking death of off-duty police officer

One person was arrested after the vehicle was found and more were arrested later

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New Year's Day brings weather threats as Kentucky gov declares state of emergency

Parts of Kentucky and Tennessee are expected to see severe thunderstorms and tornadoes on New Year's Day.

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Off-duty NYPD officer shot while sleeping in car between shifts, authorities say

The officer is expected to make a full recovery.

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