Angelina Jolie visits residents at boarding school and medical institution in Ukraine

Actress and activist Angelina Jolie paid a surprise visit to a boarding school and medical institution in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Saturday, according to Maksym Kozytskyy, head of Lviv's regional military administration.

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Naomi Judd, of Grammy-winning duo The Judds, dies at 76

The Kentucky-born singer is the mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd.

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Country music star Naomi Judd dies

Country music legend Naomi Judd -- one half of the duo The Judds -- has died, her daughter Ashley Judd announced Saturday.

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Teacher under fire for cotton, cuffs in class on slavery

Rochester school officials are investigating allegations that a white teacher told his class of mostly Black students to pick seeds out of cotton and put on handcuffs during lessons on slavery in a seventh-grade social studies class

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A Holocaust Remembrance Day event was canceled due to low registration. So hundreds showed up on Zoom to hear survivor's story

On one of the most solemn days on the Jewish calender, Holocaust survivor Arnold Fridland would not be silenced.

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Former CDC chief says Trump appointees blocked agency from briefing on COVID

A government watchdog agency released a new report last week detailing accusations from staffers of political interference against the agencies within HHS.

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Ukrainian commander inside Mariupol steel plant says evacuations of civilians have begun

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Don't look up: 2022's first solar eclipse will appear in the southern hemisphere today

Today, people in some parts of southern South America, Antarctica, and the Pacific and Southern Oceans will be able to watch the first solar eclipse of the year.

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Judge rejects Trump's affidavit saying he doesn't have documents sought by New York's attorney general

Former President Donald Trump said in a sworn affidavit that he doesn't have any documents sought by the New York attorney general in its investigation of the Trump Organization's finances.

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MLB suspends Dodgers' Trevor Bauer for two seasons

Major League Baseball announced it has suspended Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer for two years, for violation of the league's domestic violence and sexual assault policy, which Bauer has consistently denied.

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Dodgers' Bauer suspended for 2 seasons over alleged assault

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has been suspended for two full seasons without pay by Major League Baseball for violating the league’s domestic violence and sexual assault policy, which he denies

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COVID creeps closer to Biden ahead of White House Correspondents' Dinner

President Joe Biden is still slated to attend Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner despite concerns about COVID encroaching on his inner circle.

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Sean Hannity's text to Meadows said he was fed up with 'f'ing lunatics'

Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Fox's Sean Hannity exchanged more than 80 text messages between Election Day 2020 and Joe Biden's January 2021 inauguration, communications that show Hannity's evolution from staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump's election lies to being "fed up" with the "lunatics" hurting Trump's cause in the days before January 6. CNN's Jamie Gangel has the exclusive report.

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Judges rejects Donald Trump's defense in contempt finding

The ex-president is being fined $10,000 a day.

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Commander inside steel plant surrounded by Russian troops speaks to CNN

The Azovstal iron and steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine is sheltering hundreds of military personnel and citizens and is the last stand in this city. Major Serhiy Volyna, Commander of Ukraine's 36th Separate Marine Brigade gives an update from the inside.

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WATCH: Cyclist crashes, mistakenly thinking he had won stage

Spanish cyclist Eduard Prades celebrated what he thought was a victory on the opening stage of the Tour of Hellas.

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WATCH: Space firm plans to catch rocket with helicopter

Space firm Rocket Lab is preparing to try to catch a four-story rocket with a helicopter, in a bid to make space travel less expensive by reusing rockets.

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Amazon stock plunges as company reports nearly $4 billion loss

Amazon reported a significant loss in the first three months of the year, sending the company's stock plunging.

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Alleged subway gunman improperly searched, defense lawyers say

James' lawyers say he was DNA swabbed and forced to sign documents.

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Two large explosions in Kyiv after talks in Ukrainian capital between Zelensky and UN chief

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Gunman allegedly kills 4 in shootings spanning 2 cities

Four people were gunned down across two neighboring Mississippi cities Wednesday morning, allegedly by the same gunman.

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Russia shifts tactics, steps up pace of assault in Ukraine's east and south

The war in eastern Ukraine appears to be entering a critical phase, as Russia pours in more fighting units and Ukrainian forces try to hold lines battered by weeks of shelling and rocket fire.

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WATCH: Baby rhinos give hope to saving endangered species

As conservationists race to protect endangered rhinos, a group in South Africa has found hope through miracle baby calves born in the world’s largest private rhino sanctuary.

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Intense hurricanes and typhoons could double by 2050 in nearly all regions of world, scientists say

Intense hurricanes and typhoons -- the most devastating storms on the planet -- could more than double by 2050 in nearly all regions of the world because of climate change, scientists reported Wednesday.

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McCarthy defends himself to Republicans after leaked Jan. 6 recordings

The House GOP leader received a standing ovation, multiple lawmakers said.

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Wildfires in these forests could release a stunning amount of planet-warming gases, scientists say

Wildfires in the vast and pristine forests of Canada, Europe and the far Northern US could release an enormous amount of planet-warming emissions between now and 2050, putting the world's climate goals in peril, scientists reported Wednesday.

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WATCH: Tornado rips roof off building in Ohio

A tornado ripped the roof off a storage building near Cleveland, but no injuries were reported.

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Everything we've learned about Jan. 6 in the past 72 hours, and what comes next

The farther away we get from January 6, 2021, the more we learn about the circumstances surrounding it.

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US forces have had close encounters with drones on Belarusian border, defense official says

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N. Korea's Kim vows to bolster nuke capability during parade

Kim wants to increase his nuclear capabilities at "maximum speed.”

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Congressman caught bringing loaded gun through airport security

Madison Cawthorn, a Republican congressman from North Carolina, was caught trying to go through security with a loaded gun at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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Melissa Lucio's execution was halted days before she was to be put to death. Here's what we know

Just two days before Melissa Lucio was scheduled to be to be put to death, a Texas court on Monday halted her execution and sent her case back for review.

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Trump held in contempt of court for failure to comply with New York AG's subpoena

Former President Donald Trump has been held in civil contempt for his failure to comply with a subpoena issued by the New York attorney general's office.

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Texas court grants stay of execution for death row inmate Melissa Lucio

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Monday granted a stay of execution for Melissa Lucio, her attorneys announced in a statement, halting her execution scheduled for Wednesday.

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Morgan Stanley warns of potential bear market in US stocks

Stock markets are turbulent and Morgan Stanley is warning clients the ride is about to get even bumpier.

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WATCH: Video of golden retrievers meeting new baby brother goes viral on TikTok

Winston and Doug are such great big brothers.

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US labor board sues Starbucks to rehire unionizing employees

The National Labor Relations Board petitioned in federal court to force Starbucks to rehire three workers who claimed the coffee chain retaliated against them for attempting to unionize.

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Opinion: Why Macron's win is a big blow to Putin

France, Europe and the free world have survived a substantial challenge to their collective well-being. While some 1,200 miles away, Russian President Vladimir Putin suffered a profound blow as Emmanuel Macron defeated far-right challenger Marine Le Pen, a Putin ally, to become the first French President in a generation to win reelection.

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Biden accepts invitation to visit Israel in coming months

The U.S. and Israel say that President Joe Biden has accepted an invitation to visit Israel in the coming months

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US Coast Guard in Louisiana searching for 3 minors last seen entering Mississippi River

The US Coast Guard is searching for three missing minors who were last seen entering the Mississippi River in Louisiana on Saturday evening, according to the law enforcement service.

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France election estimates show incumbent president beating far-right rival

French President Emmanuel Macron will again face his far-right rival, Marine Le Pen, in a runoff election for France's presidency on Sunday.

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Russia bombards the last significant holdout in Mariupol

• Russia continued heavy shelling of Ukrainian cities, official says • Loss of warship could impact morale of Russian troops • Russians locked Ukrainians in basement for 3 weeks

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Tigers' Cabrera gets 3,000th hit; 33rd player to reach mark

Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera has gotten the 3,000th hit of his decorated career, becoming the 33rd major leaguer to reach the mark and the first player from Venezuela to accomplish the feat

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French election could be a bigger shock to markets than Brexit or Trump

French voters are expected to hand Emmanuel Macron five more years in office on Sunday, favoring the president over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen after a strong showing in a fiery debate. But investors remain on edge.

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Bayern Munich wins 10th consecutive Bundesliga title after beating Borussia Dortmund

Bayern Munich clinched its 10th straight Bundesliga title after beating fierce rivals Borussia Dortmund 3-1 on Saturday.

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Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera joins MLB's vaunted 3,000-hit club

Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera entered the vaunted 3,000-hit club Saturday with an opposite field single in his first at-bat at home against the Colorado Rockies.

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Split verdict in first-ever Air Force general military trial

An Air Force major general in Ohio has been convicted by a military judge of one of three specifications of abusive sexual contact in the first-ever military trial of an Air Force general

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An American couple traveled to rescue Ukrainian orphans. Their attempt led to a child trafficking investigation

When Russian bombs started dropping on Ukraine in late February, a country singer half a world away in Nashville says he felt the panic of a parent whose child is in danger.

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3 victims reported in DC shooting: Police

Police are responding to reports of a shooting in Washington, D.C., and are urging residents in the Cleveland Park and Van Ness areas to shelter in place.

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From 'The Rum Diary' to court: A timeline of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's relationship

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are currently spending their days in a Fairfax, Virginia courthouse.

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Disney government dissolution bill signed by DeSantis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill dissolving Walt Disney World’s private government, after the entertainment giant criticized a measure that critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law

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Secret of how rare spider fossils formed has been unlocked by scientists

Spiders are not well represented in the fossil record.

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House GOP member 1st lawmaker to publicly testify about Capitol riot

GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has become the first member of Congress to publicly testify under oath about the events surrounding the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

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Former Raiders QB Daryle Lamonica dies at age 80

Former AFL Player of the Year Daryle Lamonica has died at age 80

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Wildfires scorching the West could explode due to heavy winds

A wildfire inferno is setting up in multiple states as dangerous fire conditions threaten to spread them even further.

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Larry Nassar victims seek $130M in claims, accuse FBI of turning 'blind eye' to abuse allegations

Thirteen sexual assault victims of disgraced former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar on Thursday filed claims against the FBI totaling $130 million.

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Forecasters: Strong wind could lead to explosive fire growth

Winds are expected to intensify through the end of the week.

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US airlines say they've reached a turning point in recovery

American Airlines says the first quarter was difficult, with another large loss, but it expects to turn a profit in the second quarter as more people return to travel

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FAA failure to tell Capitol of parachute stunt led to alert

The Federal Aviation Administration’s failure to notify Capitol Police about a parachute stunt at a nearby baseball stadium led to an alert and urgent evacuation of the U.S. Capitol, a law enforcement official says

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Florida dentist charged with fatal hit on ex-brother-in-law

A Florida dentist has been arrested on charges that he hired hit men eight years ago to kill his sister’s ex-husband, a prominent law professor

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Florida legislature approves end of Disney's special status

The Florida legislature on Thursday gave final passage to a pair of bills aimed at Disney, weeks into the company's feud with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis over its objections to a new law that limits certain classroom discussion on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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WATCH: Waterfall partially freezes over in Canada

Video shows an ice formation at the Johnston Canyon Lower Falls in Banff National Park in Canada.

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DOJ appeals federal ruling on transportation mask mandate

The Justice Department on Wednesday appealed a ruling by a federal judge that struck down the mask mandate for mass transportation, following a recommendation by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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WATCH: State of emergency declared as Arizona wildfire spreads

State of emergency declared as wildfire in Arizona grows to more than 16,000 acres. Residents in more than 700 homes were forced to evacuate.

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'Bring the speed limit down:' Richard Branson on reducing Russian oil use

In a letter, Richard Branson calls on countries to speak out against Russia and stop funding the war in Ukraine. He proposes a few steps countries can take to reduce reliance on Russian oil and gas. He shares more with CNN's Richard Quest.

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WATCH: Russia tests intercontinental ballistic missile

Russia says it carried out a test-launch of its ballistic missile, a new addition to its nuclear arsenal. Vladimir Putin congratulated the military on the successful launch.

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Tesla record profit blows away estimates

Tesla's posted record profits once again, overcoming supply chain issues that have dogged the broader auto industry to blow away Wall Street's forecast for the company for the first quarter of 2022. The company earned adjusted income of $3.7 billion, much higher than the $2.6 billion forecast by analysts surveyed by Refinitiv. It also was more than triple the $1.1 billion it earned on that basis a year ago and up from the previous record of $2.9 billion it posted in the fourth quarter of last year.

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Connecticut state trooper arrested in 2020 fatal shooting

A Connecticut State Trooper was arrested on felony manslaughter charges after an investigation alleged his use of deadly force on a teenager was not justified.

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FDA investigation into Lucky Charms after over 100 claims of illness

The FDA confirmed its investigation to ABC News, saying it’s "aware of consumer complaints regarding illnesses associated with Lucky Charms cereal."

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Netflix's bad year just got worse

Netflix's bad year just got worse.

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Travel mask mandate officially struck down: What you need to know

Many Americans are excited about the travel mask mandate being lifted, but others are confused about if they are at risk of COVID while in transit under the new rules.

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He spent three decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Now at 61, this San Francisco man will be freed

Joaquin Ciria has spent more than half his life behind bars for the murder of his friend in San Francisco, a crime he has always maintained he didn't commit.

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Legal challenge to bar GOP Rep. Greene from ballot can continue, judge rules

A judge has ruled a challenge seeking to bar GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from running for reelection can go forward.

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New photos show Russian warship Moskva before it sank

New photos and a short video clip emerged early Monday on social media showing Russia's guided-missile cruiser, the Moskva, badly damaged and on fire in the hours before the ship sunk in the Black Sea on Thursday.

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Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner announce baby son has died

Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on social media Monday his baby son has died.

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Florida judge voids US mask mandate for planes, other travel

The CDC recently extended the mask mandate, which was set to expire Monday.

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Jury deadlocked in murder trial of doctor accused of overprescribing fentanyl to the dying

Jurors in Ohio said Monday they are at an impasse and cannot reach a unanimous verdict in the murder trial of William Husel, the doctor accused of overprescribing the powerful opioid fentanyl to his critically ill patients and hastening their deaths.

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Russian mother disowns son for not supporting war

Russian actor and model Jean-Michel Shcherbak shares the heartbreaking message he received from his mother, denouncing him as her son for not supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Why can't they stop this one idiot?: Ukrainian woman on Vladimir Putin

CNN's Clarissa Ward visits Sloviansk, Ukraine, on Orthodox Palm Sunday where citizens are preparing to leave as Russian troops approach the town.

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Riots in Sweden against far-right group leave 3 injured

Protesters were angry about demonstrations by a Danish anti-Islam group.

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Russian forces will close off Mariupol, official says

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Greg Abbott's border policies are nothing more than a political stunt

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appears to have violated the US Constitution by mandating additional inspections of commercial vehicles arriving in Texas from Mexico. After trucks were delayed for more than 12 hours, causing supply chain issues on both sides of the border, Abbott lifted the order Friday.

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9 injured in shooting at South Carolina restaurant, police say

At least nine people have been shot at a South Carolina restaurant, according to police.

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How Estonia wants to steer clear of Russian propaganda

It's hard to find out what's going on inside Russia as its attack on Ukraine rages.

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Perfect spring weather greets Boston Marathon's April return

The Boston Marathon is back in the spring, where it belongs

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William and Kate lead royals at Easter service; queen absent

Senior British royals including Prince William and his wife Kate have attended an Easter Sunday church service at Windsor Castle

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Authorities seize over 400 pounds of meth, cocaine and heroin in toolboxes at California border crossing

US Customs and Border Protection officers in California have discovered more than 400 pounds of methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin concealed in toolboxes that were being transported to the United States.

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Tom Hanks reunites with 'Wilson' from 'Cast Away' while throwing first pitch in Cleveland

Wilsoooon!

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Arrests in shooting from SUV in which Cowboy was riding

Dallas police say two men have been arrested in the fatal shooting.

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Unrest sparked by far-right demos continues in Sweden

An anti-Islam far-right group was planning to burn a Quran among other things.

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100-year-old park ranger receives retirement farewell

National Parks icon, Betty Reid Soskin, retires as park ranger at 100 years old

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WATCH: Emergency responders fight flames among Kharkiv rubble

Ukrainian emergency responders worked to extinguish flames among the rubble in Kharkiv in the wake of shelling in the region.

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WATCH: People clean up Al-Aqsa mosque following clashes

People pitched in to help clean up debris at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque in the wake of clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians that injured more than 150.

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Injuries reported at Columbiana Centre mall shooting

Police are investigating a shooting incident at the Columbiana Centre mall.

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$50,000 reward split between tipsters in NYC subway shooting

Several tips "contributed directly to the arrest" of the suspect, the NYPD said.

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Germany seizes world's largest yacht tied to family of Russian oligarch

Germany has seized what is believed to be the world's largest yacht, worth over $700 million, allegedly belonging to the sister of a sanctioned ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin. CNN's Matt Egan details assets targeted by countries across Europe.

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WATCH: Storm chaser captures moment lightning strikes car in Iowa

A storm chaser captured the moment a car was struck by lightning in Iowa and said the person in the car “was fine,” but the vehicle was “demobilized.”

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WATCH: Newborns hop into Easter with adorable bunny outfits

Babies at Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA are in the Easter spirit.

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Liz Sheridan, 'Seinfeld' actress, dead at 93

Liz Sheridan, a veteran stage and screen actress who played Jerry Seinfeld's mother, Helen, on "Seinfeld," died Friday morning, her manager and friend Amanda Hendon confirmed to CNN.

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The Memphis Zoo had to rescue 19 kangaroos and 4 wallabies after storms caused a creek to overflow

After a harrowing 36 hours or so for staff at the Memphis Zoo, Honeybunch, a wallaby that went missing in a severe storm, is back with his fellow marsupials.

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Russia seeks Brazil's help to prevent expulsion from IMF, World Bank

Russia has asked Brazil for support in the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the G20 group of top economies to help it counter crippling sanctions imposed by the West since it invaded Ukraine, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

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WATCH: Speeding car ‘locks’ at over 80 mph on freeway

A Tesla owner said the vehicle's computer froze while he was driving 83 mph on a California freeway.

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The RNC debate decision shows the not-so-hidden hand of Donald Trump

The Republican National Committee's decision Thursday to withdraw from its participation in the organization that has long managed presidential debates has Donald Trump's fingerprints all over it.

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Some Belarusians want to fight Russians in Ukraine. They also hope to free their country from Putin's grip

In a wooded area on the Polish side of the Poland-Ukraine border, men dressed in crisp, clean, camouflage are given tourniquets. They kneel on the muddy ground and start to learn basic survival training.

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Why the 'Battle of Donbas' will be a critical moment in the war's outcome

Ukraine inflicted a stunning defeat of Russian President Vladimir Putin's feeble attempt to capture the capital Kyiv in the war's opening round. Now, Russia is preparing to launch a revised second phase in the east, shaping up to be the biggest tank battle in Europe since the Second World War: The Battle of Donbas.

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Warner Bros. censors gay dialogue in Harry Potter movie for China release

Warner Bros. removed two lines of dialogue about a gay relationship for the Chinese release of its latest Harry Potter movie.

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WATCH: Watch this assistant principal absolutely slay a surprise dance-off with students

“When I heard that song come on… I knew the assignment,” exclaimed assistant principal, Heather Sosnovsky.

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Amazon is adding a 5% fuel and inflation surcharge

Amazon said Wednesday that for the first time in company history it will charge sellers a 5% fuel and inflation surcharge.

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Cops: California store owner fires at shoplifters, hits girl

Police say a Southern California shoe store owner opened fire at shoplifters but mistakenly shot and wounded a 9-year-old girl, fled the state and was arrested in Nevada

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Biden announces $800M in new military aid for Ukraine

President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he has authorized an additional $800 million in weapons, ammunition and other security assistance to Ukraine.

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Biden unveils $800 million security package for Ukraine in call with Zelensky

President Joe Biden on Wednesday told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the US was sending his nation an additional $800 million worth of weapons, ammunition and other security assistance.

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'Recession shock' is coming, Bank of America warns

Bank of America is warning that high inflation poses a credible threat to the economic recovery that began just two years ago.

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WATCH: Passengers flee NYC subway shooting

Passengers flee after multiple people were shot in the New York City subway, according to police who are searching for the gunman.

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Putin's bullying backfires as Finland and Sweden edge closer to joining NATO

When Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, his goals were clear. He wanted to bring his neighbor to heel, assert Russian authority in Eastern Europe and make the West think twice about expanding militarily and politically toward Russia's borders.

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Oil races back above $100 a barrel

Turbulence in the oil market continued on Tuesday, with crude prices soaring back above $100 a barrel on concerns about a loss of supply of oil from Russia and signs that lockdowns in China may be easing.

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3 former police officers charged in George Floyd's death reject plea deal

Three former Minneapolis police officers set to stand trial on state charges in George Floyd's death have rejected a plea deal with prosecutors, the Minnesota attorney general's office told CNN.

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NY AG expands Trump Organization civil investigation to include role of appraiser

New York Attorney General Letitia James has broadened her civil investigation into the accuracy of the Trump Organization's financial statements to include the role of its long-time appraiser Cushman & Wakefield, according to recent court filings.

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Apple's Tim Cook warns of 'unintended consequences' in app store antitrust legislation

Apple CEO Tim Cook blasted regulatory proposals by Congress and in the European Union on Tuesday, arguing that legislation aimed at cracking open the company's app store will hurt user security and privacy.

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Russian driver, 15, under investigation for allegedly making Nazi salute atop podium

Russian karting driver Artem Severiukhin, 15, has denied making a Nazi salute atop a podium on Sunday.

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University of Southern California sues YouTubers over pranks

The University of Southern California is suing two YouTube performers who the school says created panic after barging into classrooms to film prank videos for their channels

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US assesses Putin may increase efforts to interfere with US elections

The United States believes Russian President Vladimir Putin may be willing to take more aggressive action against the US, including dialing up his attempts to interfere with American elections in response to its support for Ukraine, according to four sources familiar with recent US intelligence assessments.

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Biden announces rule on 'ghost guns,' new ATF nominee

President Joe Biden and the Department of Justice announced a final rule on "ghost guns" Monday in the Rose Garden.

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California utility to pay $55 million for massive wildfires

Pacific Gas & Electric has agreed to pay more than $55 million to avoid criminal prosecution for two major wildfires started by its aging power lines in Northern California

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WATCH: Fox cubs play around in wildlife sanctuary

Orphaned fox cubs have a rough-and-tumble playtime at a wildlife sanctuary in New York.

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How Marine Le Pen has changed since losing the 2017 presidential election

France's presidential runoff will likely see Emmanuel Macron face off against Marine Le Pen for a second election in a row, but the woman challenging France's current leader is hardly the same candidate that lost by nearly two votes to one in 2017.

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Russia 'planned' attacks on Ukrainian civilians: National security adviser Sullivan

National security adviser Jake Sullivan called reports of Ukrainian civilians being targeted by Russian troops "horrifying...downright shocking," but not "surprising."

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Tiger Woods' comeback at Masters comes to end

Tiger Woods finished his time at the Masters with a six-over 78 as he capped off his remarkable comeback at Augusta National after 16 months away from golf.

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Average US gas price drops 10 cents to $4.27 per gallon

The average U.S. price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline dropped 10 cents over the past two weeks to $4.27 per gallon

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Fire destroys Northern California Home Depot store

A weekend fire has gutted a Home Depot store in the San Francisco Bay Area but no injuries are reported

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Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen on track to advance to French presidential runoff, data shows

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen appear to be the leading candidates in the first round of the French presidential elections, an analysis of early results shows, setting up a rematch of the 2017 contest.

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WATCH: Huge smoke rises from scrapyard fire in Florida

A column of thick smoke rose from a major fire at a scrap metal facility near Port Manatee, where crews have responded to extinguish the flames.

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan ousted as country's leader following vote of no-confidence

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has been ousted as the country's leader following a vote of no-confidence over allegations of economic mismanagement, bringing an end to his tumultuous term in office.

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WATCH: Volunteers help Ukrainian emergency officials clean Borodyanka

Dozens of volunteers joined Ukrainian emergency officials in the restoration efforts in Borodyanka, Ukraine.

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Feds accused of ignoring asbestos, mold at women's prison

A government watchdog has found a “substantial likelihood” that the federal Bureau of Prisons committed wrongdoing when it ignored complaints and failed to address asbestos and mold contamination at a federal women’s prison in California

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More than 10 billion euros raised for people fleeing Russian invasion in global pledging event

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UK pledges new military assistance for Ukraine after PM's surprise visit to Kyiv

The UK is to send 120 armored vehicles and new anti-ship missile systems to Ukraine, Downing Street announced Saturday, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson paid an in-person visit to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Tiger Woods continues roller coaster Masters journey after improbable comeback

Tiger Woods' incredible Masters journey continued on Saturday as he teed off for his third round at Augusta National.

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'Dumped by email,' says cyclist's mother as British Cycling bans transgender riders from competition

British Cycling has suspended its transgender and non-binary participation policy after the sport's world governing body banned a trans rider from competing in a women's event in the UK earlier this month.

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Death penalty possible in Vegas boy’s body-in-freezer case

A prosecutor says the death penalty will be considered in the case of a Las Vegas man accused of kidnapping and killing a 4-year-old boy and hiding the body in a freezer while keeping the boy’s mother captive

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Only one GOP senator stayed to applaud after Jackson was confirmed

CNN's Manu Raju and Gloria Borger discuss how Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) was the only Republican to stand to applaud after Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation vote.

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Power still out for around 850,000 customers in Puerto Rico amid massive outage

A fire at a major power plant on Puerto Rico left more than 1 million without electricity.

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Actor Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for ten years

Will Smith will not be allowed to attend the Academy Awards for the next ten years, as a result of his slapping comedian Chris Rock on-stage during this year's Oscar ceremony, The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences announced in a statement obtained by CNN.

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Only one Republican senator stayed to applaud after Jackson was confirmed

CNN's Laura Coates and Gloria Borger said many Senate Republicans were not showing Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson proper respect when most of them silently left the Senate chamber during a standing ovation after she was confirmed as the first Black female Supreme Court Justice.

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Awaiting Supreme Court decision, governor moves to protect abortion rights

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is filing a lawsuit to protect abortion rights in the state in the case Roe v. Wade is overturned.

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WATCH: Stop what you're doing and watch this incredible soccer throw

I didn't realize one could throw an object that far...

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6 people shot in terror attack in Israel

There were six people shot in a terror attack in Tel Aviv, according to Israeli authorities.

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Video appears to show execution of Russian prisoner by Ukrainian forces

CNN has geolocated a recent video that appears to show the execution of a Russian prisoner by Ukrainian forces following recent fighting in the Kyiv region.

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Couple recounts daring escape in rain of bombs from Mariupol

A scar left by a piece of shrapnel runs from just above Nadiya's right eyebrow up to her hairline. She said it is a memento of a harrowing 140-mile escape to safety.

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New York AG asks court to hold Donald Trump in contempt

New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a New York court on Thursday to hold former President Donald Trump in civil contempt for allegedly failing to comply with a court order that he turn over certain documents for her investigation.

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Wind energy company kills 150 eagles in US, pleads guilty

A wind energy company has been sentenced to probation and ordered to pay more than $8 million in fines and restitution after at least 150 eagles were killed over the past decade at its wind farms across the U.S.

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'Serious incident' on Air France flight under investigation

French aviation safety investigators have opened a probe after an Air France Boeing 777 airplane approaching Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport was involved in a "serious incident," according to BEA, the French bureau that investigates air crashes and aviation safety.

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Accused ISIS 'Beatle,' on trial for brutal kidnappings, faces mothers of U.S. victims

A British man accused of being one of the four ISIS "Beatles" who beat and killed U.S. hostages in Syria was faced down in federal court by two of their victims' mothers.

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Why Sarah Palin isn't the clear favorite to win the Alaska special election

My columns are often about which candidates are most likely to win elections. But every so often, there are elections that are so difficult to handicap that I throw my hands up in frustration.

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The Fed is ready to move faster on interest rates

The Federal Reserve is ready to raise interest rates at a faster pace to get a handle on America's pervasive inflation problem, according to minutes from the central bank's March meeting released Wednesday.

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Potential for 'significant international conflict' is increasing, top US general warns

The top US military officer told lawmakers Tuesday that the world is becoming more unstable and the "potential for significant international conflict is increasing, not decreasing."

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Obama pokes fun at Biden during his return to the White House

During his first visit back to the White House after leaving office, former President Barack Obama poked fun at his former vice president, President Joe Biden.

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Russian cosmonauts 'blindsided' by controversy for boarding ISS in yellow suits

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Of course Donald Trump endorsed Sarah Palin

Without Sarah Palin, there is no Donald Trump.

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Police arrest suspect in Sacramento shooting that killed 6

Sacramento police have arrested a suspected gunman in the shooting that killed six people on Sunday.

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An elderly Sikh man visiting New York was allegedly attacked. Now police are investigating it as a hate crime

Nirmal Singh had only been visiting in New York City for two weeks when he was allegedly punched in the nose while walking, according to police.

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'Sickening' atrocities in Bucha, Russian troops near Kyiv withdraw: Pentagon update

The Pentagon wants Russian actions in Bucha to be investigated as war crimes.

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'The Russians are gone': What this image says about Russia's strategy

Retired US Army Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton says that satellite images showing the absence of Russian troops at an airport near Kyiv indicates that Putin is shifting his strategy to focus on the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine.

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In Russia's military, a culture of brutality runs deep

The grotesque pictures emerging from the Kyiv suburb of Bucha are some of the strongest evidence yet of apparent war crimes by Russian forces in Ukraine: Dead civilians on the street, some with hands bound and shot execution-style, others apparently mowed down at random.

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Putin knows that controlling history is the key to total power

Like previous wars, Russia's assault on Ukraine is an attack not only on the living but also on the dead, whose traces in the historical record risk being completely erased if evidence of the past -- including iconic physical structures, archives and documents are destroyed -- whether intentionally or accidentally.

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Georgia settles with widow of Black man killed by state trooper for $4.8 million, attorneys say

The widow of Julian E. Lewis, a Black man who was fatally shot by a Georgia state trooper in August 2020, will receive a $4.8 million settlement from the state, attorneys representing the family said.

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Pope still working on meeting Russian Orthodox patriarch

Pope Francis says he is still working on arranging a meeting with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, despite that leader's seeming justification for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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South Sudan's political rivals agree to unify army command

South Sudan’s president and his deputy have signed an agreement to unify the military command of the security forces

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MLB looking at electronic system for calling pitches

Major League Baseball is stepping up its experimentation with an electronic communication channel for calling pitches

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WATCH: Fans swarm court after UNC’s Final Four win

Tar Heels fans swarmed the court after the University of North Carolina men’s basketball team knocked off Duke in the Final Four.

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WATCH: Tourists escape sinking van in Amsterdam

Several occupants escaped the van after it crashed into a canal in Amsterdam.

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WATCH: Ukrainian soldier proposes to girlfriend

A Ukrainian soldier dressed in fatigues, got on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend in Odessa.

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Viktor Orban, Hungary's authoritarian leader, calls Zelensky an 'opponent' after winning reelection

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Airlines cancel more than 3,300 US flights over weekend

Airlines have canceled more than 3,300 U.S. flights this weekend and delayed thousands more, citing bad weather in Florida and other issues

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WATCH: Moose shows up at Alaska homeowner's door

A young moose paid an Alaskan homeowner a visit, standing on the woman's porch when she went to step outside to enjoy a morning cup of coffee.

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Yaroslav Amosov: MMA champion recovers world championship belt from Irpin home

Ukrainian mixed martial arts fighter Yaroslav Amosov has posted a video of himself recovering his world championship belt from a home in Irpin.

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Zach Bates: Ultramarathoner with autism inspiring others after crushing 100 mile goal

With an injured hip, blisters on his feet and experiencing the sort of exhaustion few would be familiar with, Zach Bates retained a steely focus and determination.

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WATCH: Saint Peter's celebrates NCAA Elite Eight run

Jersey City threw a parade for the Saint Peter's men's basketball team to celebrate its historic NCAA Tournament run.

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WATCH: Wrexham AFC fans cheer for Ryan Reynolds

Welsh fans of Wrexham AFC cheered for the soccer club's co-owner and actor Ryan Reynolds as the team advanced to the Football Association Challenge Trophy final after a 2-0 win over Stockport County.

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Multiple people were killed, including several children, after floods and landslides in Brazil

Multiple people, including several children, were killed after days of heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides in the southeastern Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, officials told affiliate CNN Brazil on Saturday.

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Saudi-led coalition and Houthis agree on truce in Yemen

The Saudi-led military alliance and the Iran-aligned Houthi movement, who have been at war in Yemen since 2015, agreed to a two-month truce Friday, marking a significant step toward ending the conflict in years.

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'Go, Mississippi': State could ditch song with racist roots

Mississippi is on the verge of retiring a state song with racist roots, two years after it surrendered a Confederate-themed state flag

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WATCH: The Will Smith Foundation founder speaks out after Oscars backlash

The founder of The Will Smith Foundation, a San Antonio nonprofit organization with no affiliation to the actor, is speaking out following backlash she received after the Oscars.

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'Gunshots everywhere': Survivor of train ambushed by armed gang in Nigeria reveals harrowing details

Chilling details have emerged about an armed gang's attack on a train in northern Nigeria which left eight people dead and more than two dozen injured.

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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia accuses Ukraine of striking oil depot in Belgorod

Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

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WATCH: Congressional redistricting explained

Fivethirtyeight explains congressional redistricting, and how Democrats increased their gerrymandering efforts this year to match Republicans.

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