Monday, 31 August 2020

AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine has started Phase three trials in the US

British drugmaker AstraZeneca said Monday it has started Phase 3 trials of its experimental coronavirus vaccine in the United States, becoming the third company to start late-stage trials of a vaccine to prevent Covid-19.

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Two strangers, with the same first name, and a terrifying story about ketamine in policing

Elijah McKnight admits he was drunk. The 25-year-old says he'd had a fifth of Jim Beam with a buddy before passing out on his way home on a sidewalk just outside Aurora, Colorado. That is where sheriff's deputies found him.

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AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine has started Phase three trials in the US

British drugmaker AstraZeneca said Monday it has started Phase 3 trials of its experimental coronavirus vaccine in the United States, becoming the third company to start late-stage trials of a vaccine to prevent Covid-19.

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Two strangers, with the same first name, and a terrifying story about ketamine in policing

Elijah McKnight admits he was drunk. The 25-year-old says he'd had a fifth of Jim Beam with a buddy before passing out on his way home on a sidewalk just outside Aurora, Colorado. That is where sheriff's deputies found him.

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Michael B. Jordan pens powerful tribute to Chadwick Boseman

One of the last times Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan spoke, Boseman said they were forever linked, Jordan wrote on Instagram Monday.

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Michael B. Jordan pens powerful tribute to Chadwick Boseman

One of the last times Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan spoke, Boseman said they were forever linked, Jordan wrote on Instagram Monday.

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Wedding announcement goes viral after groom's ex publicly reveals he cheated on her when he met the bride

When Nikyta Moreno saw her ex-husband in the New York Times' Wedding section, it came with a startling realization: He had been cheating on her. Now, after publishing her side of the story, the internet has her back.

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Some Louisiana residents won't have power for weeks, if not months, after Hurricane Laura

Fifteen years after Hurricane Katrina devastated Louisiana, the state faces another long, grueling recovery in the wake of Hurricane Laura.

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Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin was never afraid to go to space. But a police stop made him sweat

A police stop could have cost former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin his career in space before he ever got started.

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Wedding announcement goes viral after groom's ex publicly reveals he cheated on her when he met the bride

When Nikyta Moreno saw her ex-husband in the New York Times' Wedding section, it came with a startling realization: He had been cheating on her. Now, after publishing her side of the story, the internet has her back.

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Some Louisiana residents won't have power for weeks, if not months, after Hurricane Laura

Fifteen years after Hurricane Katrina devastated Louisiana, the state faces another long, grueling recovery in the wake of Hurricane Laura.

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Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin was never afraid to go to space. But a police stop made him sweat

A police stop could have cost former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin his career in space before he ever got started.

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Sunday, 30 August 2020

Elites are flouting coronavirus restrictions -- and that could hurt us all



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Portland mayor to Trump: 'It's you who have created the hate'



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White House says Trump still planning to visit Kenosha after governor urges him to reconsider

President Donald Trump is still planning to visit Kenosha, Wisconsin, this week after Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers wrote him a letter urging that he reconsider as the city continues to grapple with racial unrest following the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

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MTV VMAs 2020: Lady Gaga, The Weeknd and more take home awards

The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards aired Sunday night and despite the Covid-19 pandemic, some of the biggest names in music showed up to accept their awards.

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Evidence suggests an animal that roamed with the dinosaurs went into a hibernation-like state to survive

New evidence suggests the Lystrosaurus species that roamed the Earth with the dinosaurs went into a state of hibernation to survive what is modern day Antarctica.

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Expert compares Trump's politics to fascism

Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley explains why he claims President Donald Trump's politics are akin to fascism, a political movement based around a leader.

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Elites are flouting coronavirus restrictions -- and that could hurt us all



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Portland mayor to Trump: 'It's you who have created the hate'



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White House says Trump still planning to visit Kenosha after governor urges him to reconsider

President Donald Trump is still planning to visit Kenosha, Wisconsin, this week after Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers wrote him a letter urging that he reconsider as the city continues to grapple with racial unrest following the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

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MTV VMAs 2020: Lady Gaga, The Weeknd and more take home awards

The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards aired Sunday night and despite the Covid-19 pandemic, some of the biggest names in music showed up to accept their awards.

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Evidence suggests an animal that roamed with the dinosaurs went into a hibernation-like state to survive

New evidence suggests the Lystrosaurus species that roamed the Earth with the dinosaurs went into a state of hibernation to survive what is modern day Antarctica.

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Expert compares Trump's politics to fascism

Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley explains why he claims President Donald Trump's politics are akin to fascism, a political movement based around a leader.

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Night of deadly violence yields pointed leader responses

After a night of deadly protest violence in Portland, Oregon, officials responded in starkly different ways. CNN's Wolf Blitzer has the latest from Mayor Ted Wheeler, President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.

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Leaders resign after 'Golfgate' scandal highlights hypocrisy

EU Commissioner Phil Hogan, who resigned from his post for breaking Ireland's coronavirus restrictions by attending a political golf society event with 80 other people, was just the latest member of the political elites to be caught flouting the rules. CNN's Salma Abdelaziz

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CNN reporter pushes GOP senator on violence in Wisconsin

CNN's Dana Bash speaks to Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) about the violence that flared in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, is accused of shooting and killing two men and injuring a third Tuesday night.

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Night of deadly violence yields pointed leader responses

After a night of deadly protest violence in Portland, Oregon, officials responded in starkly different ways. CNN's Wolf Blitzer has the latest from Mayor Ted Wheeler, President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.

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Portland mayor blasts Trump for 'hate and vitriol'

The Democratic mayor of Portland, Oregon, said Sunday it is President Donald Trump who "created the hate" in an unyielding attack on the White House following a shooting at a protest that left one person dead.

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Leaders resign after 'Golfgate' scandal highlights hypocrisy

EU Commissioner Phil Hogan, who resigned from his post for breaking Ireland's coronavirus restrictions by attending a political golf society event with 80 other people, was just the latest member of the political elites to be caught flouting the rules. CNN's Salma Abdelaziz

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CNN reporter pushes GOP senator on violence in Wisconsin

CNN's Dana Bash speaks to Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) about the violence that flared in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, is accused of shooting and killing two men and injuring a third Tuesday night.

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One shot of coronavirus vaccine likely won't be enough 

When a coronavirus vaccine comes on the market, people will likely need two doses, not just one -- and that could cause real problems.

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Axios: Trump offered FBI director job to John Kelly if he pledged loyalty

President Donald Trump offered then-Homeland Security secretary John Kelly the position of FBI director one day after he fired James Comey in 2017, but demanded that he be loyal, according to an Axios report citing New York Times reporter Michael Schmidt's forthcoming book.

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One shot of coronavirus vaccine likely won't be enough 

When a coronavirus vaccine comes on the market, people will likely need two doses, not just one -- and that could cause real problems.

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Axios: Trump offered FBI director job to John Kelly if he pledged loyalty

President Donald Trump offered then-Homeland Security secretary John Kelly the position of FBI director one day after he fired James Comey in 2017, but demanded that he be loyal, according to an Axios report citing New York Times reporter Michael Schmidt's forthcoming book.

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New York Times: Justice Department secretly curtailed investigation into Trump's Russia ties

The US Justice Department in 2017 took secret steps to curtail the special counsel investigation into Russian election interference and possible coordination with the Trump campaign, former law enforcement officials told The New York Times.

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New York Times: Justice Department secretly curtailed investigation into Trump's Russia ties

The US Justice Department in 2017 took secret steps to curtail the special counsel investigation into Russian election interference and possible coordination with the Trump campaign, former law enforcement officials told The New York Times.

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Schiff says it is possible spy chief could be subpoenaed to testify before Congress on election interference

House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff said Sunday it is possible the House could decide to subpoena Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to testify before Congress, a day after the nation's top intelligence office informed Congress it'll no longer deliver in-person briefings on election security issues.

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The US is adding jobs. But the recovery could take years

Economists are worried that the tepid recovery in the US job market could run out of steam this fall should coronavirus cases surge again just as federal stimulus money runs out.

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Schiff says it is possible spy chief could be subpoenaed to testify before Congress on election interference

House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff said Sunday it is possible the House could decide to subpoena Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to testify before Congress, a day after the nation's top intelligence office informed Congress it'll no longer deliver in-person briefings on election security issues.

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The US is adding jobs. But the recovery could take years

Economists are worried that the tepid recovery in the US job market could run out of steam this fall should coronavirus cases surge again just as federal stimulus money runs out.

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Trump continues to break the polling



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Trump continues to break the polling



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Colleges and universities work to control outbreaks as a new school year starts amid coronavirus

A return to campus for the new academic year has colleges and universities struggling to both contain outbreaks of Covid-19 and enforce policies meant to prevent its spread.

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Colleges and universities work to control outbreaks as a new school year starts amid coronavirus

A return to campus for the new academic year has colleges and universities struggling to both contain outbreaks of Covid-19 and enforce policies meant to prevent its spread.

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Elites are flouting coronavirus restrictions -- and that could hurt us all

When countries impose restrictions to combat coronavirus, there's an implicit pact between the government and people: we're all in this together.

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Saturday, 29 August 2020

1 person dead after shooting during protests in Portland

Portland Police are investigating after they responded to a shooting in downtown Saturday night and found a victim with a gunshot wound to the chest.

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1 person dead after shooting during protests in Portland

Portland Police are investigating after they responded to a shooting in downtown Saturday night and found a victim with a gunshot wound to the chest.

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Los Angeles teacher flees home after receiving death threats for wearing 'I can't breathe' T-shirt

A Los Angeles high school teacher said she was forced to flee her home after receiving numerous death threats for wearing an "I can't breathe" T-shirt during one of her virtual class sessions.

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Then and now: 57 years, two Washington marches, one call to end racism

On the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech, people from all over the United States descended on the nation's capital once again to demand justice.

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Los Angeles teacher flees home after receiving death threats for wearing 'I can't breathe' T-shirt

A Los Angeles high school teacher said she was forced to flee her home after receiving numerous death threats for wearing an "I can't breathe" T-shirt during one of her virtual class sessions.

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Then and now: 57 years, two Washington marches, one call to end racism

On the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech, people from all over the United States descended on the nation's capital once again to demand justice.

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Twitter's most liked tweet of all time now belongs to Chadwick Boseman

The tweet announcing that the world had lost Chadwick Boseman is now the most liked tweet of all time.

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Married Delta pilots retire early after decades of service

They've flown around the globe and have seen the world side by side from the best seat in the house -- the cockpit of a Delta A330.

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Unable to open its concert hall, New York Philharmonic brings its music to the streets

The New York Philharmonic was stuck in traffic.

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Twitter's most liked tweet of all time now belongs to Chadwick Boseman

The tweet announcing that the world had lost Chadwick Boseman is now the most liked tweet of all time.

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Married Delta pilots retire early after decades of service

They've flown around the globe and have seen the world side by side from the best seat in the house -- the cockpit of a Delta A330.

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Unable to open its concert hall, New York Philharmonic brings its music to the streets

The New York Philharmonic was stuck in traffic.

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'They spied on my campaign': How Trump transformed a conspiracy theory into a political rallying cry

President Donald Trump says all the time, "they spied on my campaign." He ad-libbed during his Thursday night convention speech to add the phrase into his prepared remarks. And he tweeted it last week as a rebuttal to former President Barack Obama's convention address.

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Coronavirus outbreaks identified at 4 sororities at Kansas State University

Coronavirus outbreaks have been identified at four sororities at Kansas State University.

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India struggles to contain its growing Covid-19 cases

The number of new coronavirus cases in India continues to skyrocket. CNN's Michael Holmes reports even though states are ramping up testing, getting the epidemic under control is easier said than done.

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Former officer in George Floyd killing asks judge to dismiss case

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has asked a judge to dismiss murder charges against him in the death of George Floyd.

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New audio of Trump's sister: Donald has no principles

Maryanne Trump Barry, President Donald Trump's sister, is heard on secret audio recordings made by his niece, Mary Trump, describing the president as having "no principles" and only caring about his political base.

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'They spied on my campaign': How Trump transformed a conspiracy theory into a political rallying cry

President Donald Trump says all the time, "they spied on my campaign." He ad-libbed during his Thursday night convention speech to add the phrase into his prepared remarks. And he tweeted it last week as a rebuttal to former President Barack Obama's convention address.

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Coronavirus outbreaks identified at 4 sororities at Kansas State University

Coronavirus outbreaks have been identified at four sororities at Kansas State University.

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India struggles to contain its growing Covid-19 cases

The number of new coronavirus cases in India continues to skyrocket. CNN's Michael Holmes reports even though states are ramping up testing, getting the epidemic under control is easier said than done.

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Fresh off convention, Trump launches baseless attack on Kamala Harris

• Analysis: Trump's answer on what he would do in a second term was unintelligible • Biden hits Trump where it hurts: in TV ratings • Watch: See what happened when Trump crowd was asked to wear masks

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Jacob Blake's uncle slams police union's claims of what happened leading up to the shooting

Nearly a week since the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, Blake's uncle said the police union's version of events is "garbage" and "insulting."

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Born out of racial tensions, Notting Hill Carnival has a rich history. What can we expect this year?

Vibrant parades, feathered dancers, infectious live music, and the aroma of delectable Afro-Caribbean cuisine -- these are the things many people look forward to when they descend on the streets of west London during the UK's August holiday weekend.

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Friday, 28 August 2020

Kids see themselves in 'Black Panther' heroes

Hundreds of kids from the Harlem Boys and Girls Club got a chance to see "Black Panther" before its widespread release.

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'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman has died

Chadwick Boseman, the man who brought Black Panther to life, has died.

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Kids see themselves in 'Black Panther' heroes

Hundreds of kids from the Harlem Boys and Girls Club got a chance to see "Black Panther" before its widespread release.

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An abandoned dog taken in by California firefighters is adopted by Miley Cyrus

An abandoned bulldog who captured the hearts of California firefighters has found a forever home with singer and actress Miley Cyrus.

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An abandoned dog taken in by California firefighters is adopted by Miley Cyrus

An abandoned bulldog who captured the hearts of California firefighters has found a forever home with singer and actress Miley Cyrus.

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Are these fast, cheap coronavirus tests the game-changer everyone is waiting for?

Move over, slowpoke coronavirus tests that take a week or more to return a result -- there's a new generation of rapid tests coming to town -- some are already here -- and they're poised to transform the landscape. They are the antigen tests, but are they really all they're cracked up to be?

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Elon Musk shows off a working brain implant — in pigs

Elon Musk promised that he'd show a working demo of his latest technology moonshot, a new kind of implantable chip for the brain, on Friday. And he did, but it wasn't with a human subject: Rather, it was with a pig named Gertrude.

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In authoritarian China, eating freely is a cherished activity. Now a food waste campaign wants to control meals, too

A call from Beijing to reduce food waste has sent officials and businesses scrambling to find ways to stop people from ordering too much, and in some extreme cases put meal times under surveillance.

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Are these fast, cheap coronavirus tests the game-changer everyone is waiting for?

Move over, slowpoke coronavirus tests that take a week or more to return a result -- there's a new generation of rapid tests coming to town -- some are already here -- and they're poised to transform the landscape. They are the antigen tests, but are they really all they're cracked up to be?

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Elon Musk shows off a working brain implant — in pigs

Elon Musk promised that he'd show a working demo of his latest technology moonshot, a new kind of implantable chip for the brain, on Friday. And he did, but it wasn't with a human subject: Rather, it was with a pig named Gertrude.

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In authoritarian China, eating freely is a cherished activity. Now a food waste campaign wants to control meals, too

A call from Beijing to reduce food waste has sent officials and businesses scrambling to find ways to stop people from ordering too much, and in some extreme cases put meal times under surveillance.

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Video shows forceful arrest of Black man stopped while jogging in San Antonio

A Black man in San Antonio was stopped and detained by police Tuesday while he was jogging, witnesses said, as officers searched for a suspect in a nearby domestic violence call.

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Trump pardons Alice Johnson

President Donald Trump granted Alice Marie Johnson a pardon on Friday, after commuting her prison sentence two years ago.

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Kanye West's strange presidential bid unravels thanks to messy ballot operation

Kanye West is on the ballot in Minnesota and Tennessee but just missed the filing deadline in Wisconsin. Missouri said his petition lacked more than 3,400 valid signatures, but he's gone to court in a last-ditch attempt to get on the ballot in the swing state of Ohio.

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Italy reports most daily cases since early May



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Before and after satellite images show widespread destruction from Hurricane Laura



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Before and after satellite images show widespread destruction from Hurricane Laura



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Tour de France: Grappling with staging the world's toughest bike race in a pandemic

It's set to be a Tour de France like no other.

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Bright satellites in the thousands could impact future space discoveries

Large constellations of bright satellites in low-Earth orbit will "fundamentally change" astronomy that relies on ground-based telescopes -- and could even change the appearance of our night sky as viewed from Earth, according to a new report.

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Tour de France: Grappling with staging the world's toughest bike race in a pandemic

It's set to be a Tour de France like no other.

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Bright satellites in the thousands could impact future space discoveries

Large constellations of bright satellites in low-Earth orbit will "fundamentally change" astronomy that relies on ground-based telescopes -- and could even change the appearance of our night sky as viewed from Earth, according to a new report.

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Dark and defiant Trump claims Biden would destroy America



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China test fires so-called 'carrier killer' missiles into South China Sea

China launched a series of ballistic missiles into the South China Sea this week, according to United States defense officials, part of a flurry of military exercises extending thousands of miles along the country's coastline, as tensions with Washington over the disputed waterway continue to escalate.

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Michael Jordan mediates talks between NBA players and owners as it postpones Thursday games

In these unprecedented times for US sports, NBA players and owners found a familiar face as an intermediary: Michael Jordan.

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Dark and defiant Trump claims Biden would destroy America



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China test fires so-called 'carrier killer' missiles into South China Sea

China launched a series of ballistic missiles into the South China Sea this week, according to United States defense officials, part of a flurry of military exercises extending thousands of miles along the country's coastline, as tensions with Washington over the disputed waterway continue to escalate.

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Michael Jordan mediates talks between NBA players and owners as it postpones Thursday games

In these unprecedented times for US sports, NBA players and owners found a familiar face as an intermediary: Michael Jordan.

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Thursday, 27 August 2020

Trump calls this the 'most important election in history'

President Donald Trump accepts the GOP's renomination for president in a speech held at the White House on the fourth night of the 2020 Republican National Convention.

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China wants Trump to stop 'scapegoating' Beijing. That seems unlikely

When it comes to the United States election, policymakers in China would rather their country was not a topic of conversation.

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Trump insists he doesn't watch much TV despite years of evidence to the contrary

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Legendary Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson dies at 85

Lute Olson, who coached the Arizona Wildcats for 24 seasons from 1983 to 2008, passed away on Thursday at age 85, according to a statement from the University of Arizona.

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Trump calls this the 'most important election in history'

President Donald Trump accepts the GOP's renomination for president in a speech held at the White House on the fourth night of the 2020 Republican National Convention.

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Legendary Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson dies at 85

Lute Olson, who coached the Arizona Wildcats for 24 seasons from 1983 to 2008, passed away on Thursday at age 85, according to a statement from the University of Arizona.

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UK extends travel restrictions on day it posts highest case total in two months



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UK extends travel restrictions on day it posts highest case total in two months



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White House says it's compiling dossier on journalists

• Chinese dissident brought to US by Obama admin. praises Trump at RNC • Analysis: Trump's most irresponsible theory on Biden yet

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Chinese dissident brought to US by Obama administration praises Trump at RNC

A Chinese human rights activist brought to the United States by the Obama administration appeared at the Republican National Convention Wednesday, where he praised President Donald Trump.

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New cases are down, but US still averaging more than 900 Covid-19 deaths a day



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In this dinosaur egg, the baby wasn't what researchers expected

Before long-necked dinosaurs like Brontosaurus grew into their giant bodies, they began as baby dinosaurs with some unusual facial features that changed as they aged, according to a new study.

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Stressed zoo elephants to be given CBD oil to help them chill and stop fighting

Two stressed African elephants are to be given medical cannabidiol -- CBD -- to help them relax and stop fighting at a zoo in Poland.

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Chinese dissident brought to US by Obama administration praises Trump at RNC

A Chinese human rights activist brought to the United States by the Obama administration appeared at the Republican National Convention Wednesday, where he praised President Donald Trump.

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New cases are down, but US still averaging more than 900 Covid-19 deaths a day



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In this dinosaur egg, the baby wasn't what researchers expected

Before long-necked dinosaurs like Brontosaurus grew into their giant bodies, they began as baby dinosaurs with some unusual facial features that changed as they aged, according to a new study.

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Stressed zoo elephants to be given CBD oil to help them chill and stop fighting

Two stressed African elephants are to be given medical cannabidiol -- CBD -- to help them relax and stop fighting at a zoo in Poland.

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What to pack in a 'go bag' for when disaster strikes

When wildfires rage, hurricanes bear down, flood waters rise and that big earthquake finally strikes, it's critical that you and your family members are ready to evacuate.

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Investigators give more details about the officer who shot Jacob Blake



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Jeff Bezos is now worth a whopping $200 billion

Jeff Bezos was already the world's richest man. Now his net worth has skyrocketed once again, setting another new record.

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China's Xpeng Motors raises $1.5 billion in bumper New York IPO

Xpeng Motors has raised more money than expected from its New York initial public offering despite the souring of US-China relations.

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Investigators give more details about the officer who shot Jacob Blake



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Jeff Bezos is now worth a whopping $200 billion

Jeff Bezos was already the world's richest man. Now his net worth has skyrocketed once again, setting another new record.

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China's Xpeng Motors raises $1.5 billion in bumper New York IPO

Xpeng Motors has raised more money than expected from its New York initial public offering despite the souring of US-China relations.

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Afghanistan floods kill dozens, with many still missing

Flash flooding in Afghanistan's Parwan province has killed at least 86 people and injured at least 106, according to Rahmatullah Haidari, deputy spokesman for the governor of the province said Thursday.

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TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer quits



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Afghanistan floods kill dozens, with many still missing

Flash flooding in Afghanistan's Parwan province has killed at least 86 people and injured at least 106, according to Rahmatullah Haidari, deputy spokesman for the governor of the province said Thursday.

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TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer quits



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Katy Perry gives birth to a baby girl named Daisy Dove Bloom

US singer Katy Perry has given birth to a baby girl named Daisy Dove Bloom, her partner Orlando Bloom confirmed on Instagram Thursday.

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Wednesday, 26 August 2020

Pence to champion 'law and order' at RNC on same night as NBA protest



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What to expect from Night 3 of the RNC

• Pence to champion 'law and order' at RNC on same night as historic NBA protest

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Ant Group's Chinese IPO could be among the biggest in history

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma could be about to pull off a record-breaking IPO for the second time.

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'It's like dating a guy that you know sucks,' says Serena Williams after loss

After relinquishing another lead and exiting the Western & Southern Open in the third round in New York, Serena Williams sounded a bit like 'Sex and the City' author Candace Bushnell, whose alter-ego Carrie Bradshaw chronicled the lives and loves of people she knew in the Big Apple.

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'Enola Holmes' movie trailer released on Netflix

Netflix has released a new trailer for the upcoming action comedy movie "Enola Holmes."

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How Brendon Todd came in from the cold to grab himself a slice of the action on PGA Tour

Considering he once came close to quitting the sport he loves to open up a pizzeria, American golfer Brendon Todd has earned the right to enjoy every single slice of life that comes his way these days. And with good reason too.

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Britain's latest culture war is about a classical concert. Critics say racial justice is a bigger issue

They are two patriotic songs that, for decades, have been a staple of the final extravaganza in the "Proms" series of classical music concerts that bookends the British summer.

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US racial inequality just as deadly as Covid-19 if not more, report suggests

Even amid a pandemic, life expectancy among White people in the United States far exceeds what Black people have experienced every year, according to new research.

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Ant Group's Chinese IPO could be among the biggest in history

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma could be about to pull off a record-breaking IPO for the second time.

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'It's like dating a guy that you know sucks,' says Serena Williams after loss

After relinquishing another lead and exiting the Western & Southern Open in the third round in New York, Serena Williams sounded a bit like 'Sex and the City' author Candace Bushnell, whose alter-ego Carrie Bradshaw chronicled the lives and loves of people she knew in the Big Apple.

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'Enola Holmes' movie trailer released on Netflix

Netflix has released a new trailer for the upcoming action comedy movie "Enola Holmes."

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How Brendon Todd came in from the cold to grab himself a slice of the action on PGA Tour

Considering he once came close to quitting the sport he loves to open up a pizzeria, American golfer Brendon Todd has earned the right to enjoy every single slice of life that comes his way these days. And with good reason too.

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'Laughable.' CNN fact checker breaks apart Eric Trump's claim

CNN's lead fact checker Daniel Dale talks to CNN's Anderson Cooper about statements that Eric Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and others made during their speeches during night two of the 2020 Republican National Convention. Click here for more fact checks.

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See convicted bank robber's reaction to learning he's been pardoned

Convicted bank robber and founder and CEO of Hope for Prisoners, Inc. Jon Ponder was issued a full pardon by President Trump. CNN's Kaitlan Collins has the details.

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Republicans' fake feminism might have worked

If the first night of the Republican National Convention was about letting the Trump team's unhinged flag fly, night two was an attempt to leverage Trumpworld women to send a message of sanity and compassion. The scary thing is, it might have worked.

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Three-legged quarantine companion keeps family happy

CNN's Anderson Cooper shares viewers' stories about what makes them happy including a dog named Sebastian who beat cancer and a grandfather who cares for his granddaughter while her mother is working during quarantine.

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Tuesday, 25 August 2020

Melania Trump: We deserve total honesty from our President

First Lady Melania Trump describes her husband, President Donald Trump, as an authentic person during her speech at the 2020 Republican National Convention.

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Breakthrough AI identifies 50 new planets from old NASA data

British researchers have identified 50 new planets using artificial intelligence, marking a technological breakthrough in astronomy.

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China says US U-2 spy plane disrupted its military exercises

Beijing has accused the US of sending a U-2 spy plane into a no-fly zone to "trespass" on live-fire exercises being conducted by China below.

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Melania Trump offers what her husband simply can't

If President Donald Trump wanted to win over undecided voters, you would not have known it by watching the first two nights of the Republican National Convention. That is, until Melania Trump's speech, which in an emotional and heartfelt way showed that she can reach people beyond her husband's base by acknowledging the pandemic that has ravaged the country.

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Melania Trump Rose Garden speech attendees not all required to get coronavirus tests

Those who attended first lady Melania Trump's speech in the White House Rose Garden that capped the second night of the Republican National Convention were not required to get tested for coronavirus, a person who attended the speech told CNN.

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What is Kim Yo Jong's exact role in North Korean politics?

Claims that Kim Jong Un's younger sister, Kim Yo Jong, is now the second-most powerful figure in North Korea and a potential successor to her brother are "exaggerated," a South Korean government minister said -- contradicting assessments by other top officials in Seoul.

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Bacteria from Earth can survive in space and could endure the trip to Mars, according to new study

A type of bacteria that is highly resistant to radiation and other environmental hazards survived outside of the International Space Station for three years, according to a new study.

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Updated CDC guidelines now say people exposed to coronavirus may not need to be tested

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its Covid-19 testing guidelines. The agency no longer recommends testing for most people without symptoms, even if they've been in close contact with someone known to have the virus.

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Landon Clifford, of YouTube channel Cam&Fam, has died

YouTuber Landon Clifford has died, his family announced.

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Over a dozen dead after stampede at illegal party in Peru

Thirteen people died in a stampede in Lima, Peru, after police raided an illegal party. Large social gatherings are currently banned in Peru and there is a nationwide 10 p.m. curfew in place due to coronavirus restrictions. Several attendees and victims subsequently tested positive for the virus. CNN's Stefano Pozzebon reports.

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CNN's Dr. Gupta breaks down the effects of convalescent plasma

The US Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for convalescent plasma to treat Covid-19. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a deeper look at the data and explains why controlled randomized trials are still necessary to fully understand the effectiveness of convalescent plasma.

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Spain is seeing a surge in Covid-19 cases but fewer deaths

Spain is launching mass coronavirus testing in a hope to get a snapshot of how the virus is spreading as cases in the country continue to rise. Journalist Atika Shubert reports.

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Rescue workers in India battle to save the lives of 19 people trapped under collapsed building in Maharashtra state

Rescue workers in western India are hopeful that they can save 19 people still trapped under the rubble of a five-story apartment building that collapsed Monday evening in the state of Maharashtra.

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Facebook prepares legal action against Thai government's request to block group

Facebook said it is planning legal action against Thailand's demand that forced the company to block a group deemed critical of the country's monarchy.

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Rescue workers in India battle to save the lives of 19 people trapped under collapsed building in Maharashtra state

Rescue workers in western India are hopeful that they can save 19 people still trapped under the rubble of a five-story apartment building that collapsed Monday evening in the state of Maharashtra.

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Facebook prepares legal action against Thai government's request to block group

Facebook said it is planning legal action against Thailand's demand that forced the company to block a group deemed critical of the country's monarchy.

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Van Jones and Rick Santorum clash over RNC rhetoric

CNN's Van Jones and Rick Santorum clash over rhetoric used at the Republican National Convention. See more of CNN's coverage of the RNC here.

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Why people are leaving New York city

CNN's Jason Carroll takes a look at the challenges New York City is facing to mount a comeback following its struggle with coronavirus.

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Former NFL player endorses Trump: He's not a racist

During his 2020 Republican National Convention speech, former NFL player Herschel Walker endorsed President Donald Trump for reelection and said the president wasn't a racist. Watch more convention videos here.

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Even Cardi B struggled to master this routine to 'WAP'

How are people injuring themselves with Cardi B's "WAP" song? Jeanne Moos reports on dancing to the ER.

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Monday, 24 August 2020

Trump's convention offers misleading portrait of his presidency

Had Donald Trump conducted the kind of presidency portrayed on a truth-bending but stylistically sound first night of the Republican National Convention, he might not be in such a desperate fight for a second term.

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The US and China say they're making progress on trade, even as tensions worsen

The United States and China say they're optimistic about the state of their trade agreement — even as the two superpowers fight over a slew of other issues, including technology and national security.

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Western Carolina University condemns racist videos posted on social media by students

Western Carolina University is condemning racist videos posted on social media by students.

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Highlights from the first night of the Republican National Convention



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Brazil reports more than 17,000 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours



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'Do or die' mentality brings Japanese PM Shinzo Abe to the brink

When Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took three days off for a summer vacation last week and used one of them to get a physical exam, it opened a political Pandora's Box.

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Delta Air Lines to furlough nearly 2,000 pilots in October

Delta Air Lines is planning to furlough 1,941 pilots in October as the airline industry struggles to rebound from coronavirus-related fallout.

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Virgin Islands attorney general will subpoena billionaire investor in Jeffrey Epstein civil case

US Virgin Islands Attorney General Denise George has filed subpoenas to serve Leon Black and his private equity firm Apollo Global Management, demanding financial documents and communications for the company and several other entities tied to Black in the civil case against Jeffrey Epstein's estate.

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Liberty University says Jerry Falwell Jr. has resigned. Falwell says that's not accurate.

Embattled evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. is in discussions with Liberty University about his fate as president of the Christian school founded by his late father, a school spokesman told CNN.

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Wisconsin police shoot a Black man as his children watch from a vehicle, attorney says

Two Wisconsin police officers were on leave Monday as state authorities investigate why a Black man was shot multiple times in the back as he entered the driver's side door of an SUV, officials said.

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Liberty University says Jerry Falwell Jr. has resigned. Falwell says that's not accurate.

Embattled evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. is in discussions with Liberty University about his fate as president of the Christian school founded by his late father, a school spokesman told CNN.

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Wisconsin police shoot a Black man as his children watch from a vehicle, attorney says

Two Wisconsin police officers were on leave Monday as state authorities investigate why a Black man was shot multiple times in the back as he entered the driver's side door of an SUV, officials said.

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148 arrested as fans clash with riot police in Paris after PSG's Champions League final defeat

French police arrested 148 people as fans clashed with riot police on the Champs-Élysées following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final defeat by Bayern Munich on Sunday.

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China's Xpeng Motors plans to raise $1.1 billion in New York IPO

Xpeng Motors, a Chinese electric automaker backed by Alibaba, is heading to the New York Stock Exchange, where it hopes to raise up to $1.1 billion — even as relations between Beijing and Washington continue to worsen.

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Disaster looms for Boris Johnson as fall crises collide

Even by the standards of a world leader navigating a pandemic, Boris Johnson has had a tumultuous 2020. The UK's Prime Minister returns to work on Monday, having spent a week on vacation with his fiancée and baby in Scotland. In that time he'll have had the chance to reflect on his extraordinary year to date, in which he took his country out of the European Union, got divorced, got engaged, got Covid-19 so badly he was taken to intensive care, had a baby and endured months of criticism over his handling of coronavirus.

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Mother of Christchurch victim to attacker: 'You thought you could break us'

The gunman who took 51 lives in New Zealand's worst mass shooting in modern history has appeared in court at the start of his sentencing hearing. The courtroom was filled with family members of victims and survivors. CNN's Ivan Watson reports.

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Colleges and universities across US halt in-person classes and begin campus monitoring after rising coronavirus cases

As colleges and universities try to settle into the fall semester, coronavirus cases continue to rise leading some institutions to cancel in-person instruction and implement strict rules to control the virus.

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America will be stuck in this recession for years, economists say

America remains in a deep downturn and is running a serious risk of a worsening recession that will last at least another year, economists warned Monday.

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Biden responds to Trump attacks: Watch me

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris sat down with ABC News for their first joint interview. CNN's MJ Lee has the details.

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China's Xpeng Motors plans to raise $1.1 billion in New York IPO

Xpeng Motors, a Chinese electric automaker backed by Alibaba, is heading to the New York Stock Exchange, where it hopes to raise up to $1.1 billion — even as relations between Beijing and Washington continue to worsen.

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18 Chinese tech stocks soar 200% as a major market relaxes its IPO rules

One of China's major stock markets is making it easier for tech startups to go public. It's yet another way the country is trying to promote homegrown champions as its tech war with the United States continues to escalate.

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Mother of Christchurch victim to attacker: 'You thought you could break us'

The gunman who took 51 lives in New Zealand's worst mass shooting in modern history has appeared in court at the start of his sentencing hearing. The courtroom was filled with family members of victims and survivors. CNN's Ivan Watson reports.

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America will be stuck in this recession for years, economists say

America remains in a deep downturn and is running a serious risk of a worsening recession that will last at least another year, economists warned Monday.

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Biden responds to Trump attacks: Watch me

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris sat down with ABC News for their first joint interview. CNN's MJ Lee has the details.

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Police shoot Black man as children watch from a car

A man is fighting for his life after he was shot by an officer with the Kenosha Police Department in Wisconsin Sunday afternoon.

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Abe returns to hospital on day he becomes Japan's longest-serving Prime Minister

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe returned to the hospital on Monday on the day he became the country's longest serving head of government in terms of consecutive days in office.

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Police shoot Black man as children watch from a car

A man is fighting for his life after he was shot by an officer with the Kenosha Police Department in Wisconsin Sunday afternoon.

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Abe returns to hospital on day he becomes Japan's longest-serving Prime Minister

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe returned to the hospital on Monday on the day he became the country's longest serving head of government in terms of consecutive days in office.

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Sunday, 23 August 2020

Trump aide Kellyanne Conway announces she's leaving the White House

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway announced Sunday evening she will leave her post at the end of the month and George Conway said he was withdrawing from The Lincoln Project, both citing a need to focus on their family.

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Trump aide Kellyanne Conway announces she's leaving the White House

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway announced Sunday evening she will leave her post at the end of the month and George Conway said he was withdrawing from The Lincoln Project, both citing a need to focus on their family.

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Japanese airline testing hands-free bathroom doors

Even before the coronavirus pandemic ignited global conversations about hygiene, there was one part of an airplane that nobody wanted to touch -- the bathroom door.

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Japanese airline testing hands-free bathroom doors

Even before the coronavirus pandemic ignited global conversations about hygiene, there was one part of an airplane that nobody wanted to touch -- the bathroom door.

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The key to unlocking peace with North Korea for the United States is cross-border tourism

To outsiders, the demilitarized zone (DMZ) dividing North and South Korea is a flashpoint, a scar, and a reminder that, 70 years after it began, the Korean War is not actually over.

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The key to unlocking peace with North Korea for the United States is cross-border tourism

To outsiders, the demilitarized zone (DMZ) dividing North and South Korea is a flashpoint, a scar, and a reminder that, 70 years after it began, the Korean War is not actually over.

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After the Christchurch shootings, New Zealand promised change. But Muslims there still don't feel safe

In the days and weeks after a right-wing terrorist live-streamed the massacre of 51 people at two Christchurch mosques, New Zealand's leaders promised the country would change.

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304th-ranked Sophia Popov clinches British Open to win her first major

Sophia Popov clinched a surprise victory at the British Open on Sunday, winning her first major by two shots.

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Belarus opposition protests begin amid heavy police presence

Belarus's embattled government vowed to take control of national monuments to protect them from protesters, as opposition demonstrators gathered in Minsk on Sunday.

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Belarus opposition protests begin amid heavy police presence

Belarus's embattled government vowed to take control of national monuments to protect them from protesters, as opposition demonstrators gathered in Minsk on Sunday.

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Trump's niece: He is a psychologically deeply damaged man

In an interview with CNN's Chris Cuomo, Mary Trump, President Donald Trump's niece, describes the President as a "psychologically damaged man" based on his upbringing and habits.

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Trump shares emotional post after his brother's death

Robert Trump, 71, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, died Saturday at a New York hospital, Donald Trump announced in a statement. Details of Robert Trump's illness have not been released, but he had been sick for several months, a person familiar with knowledge of the matter told CNN.

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Trump's niece: He is a psychologically deeply damaged man

In an interview with CNN's Chris Cuomo, Mary Trump, President Donald Trump's niece, describes the President as a "psychologically damaged man" based on his upbringing and habits.

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Trump shares emotional post after his brother's death

Robert Trump, 71, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, died Saturday at a New York hospital, Donald Trump announced in a statement. Details of Robert Trump's illness have not been released, but he had been sick for several months, a person familiar with knowledge of the matter told CNN.

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At least 13 dead in club stampede breaking Covid-19 restrictions

At least 13 people have been killed and three others injured in a stampede at a nightclub in Lima, Peru, as partygoers attempted to escape a police raid on the venue, according to Orlando Velasco Mujica, general of the Peruvian National Police.

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At least 13 dead in club stampede breaking Covid-19 restrictions

At least 13 people have been killed and three others injured in a stampede at a nightclub in Lima, Peru, as partygoers attempted to escape a police raid on the venue, according to Orlando Velasco Mujica, general of the Peruvian National Police.

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A driver for UPS is accused of a series of highway shootings in Oregon

A driver for UPS was arrested in a series of interstate shootings spanning three counties in southwest Oregon, authorities said.

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A driver for UPS is accused of a series of highway shootings in Oregon

A driver for UPS was arrested in a series of interstate shootings spanning three counties in southwest Oregon, authorities said.

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London's Tower Bridge gets stuck open, causing traffic chaos

Tower Bridge, one of London's most famous landmarks, was stuck open Saturday afternoon due to "mechanical failure," causing traffic chaos in the city.

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Video shows Kanye campaign moments before missing deadline

The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted to keep Kanye West off the general election presidential ballot after determining the hip hop star had filed late, a move that keeps him from potentially competing in a key battleground state in November.

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London's Tower Bridge gets stuck open, causing traffic chaos

Tower Bridge, one of London's most famous landmarks, was stuck open Saturday afternoon due to "mechanical failure," causing traffic chaos in the city.

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Video shows Kanye campaign moments before missing deadline

The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted to keep Kanye West off the general election presidential ballot after determining the hip hop star had filed late, a move that keeps him from potentially competing in a key battleground state in November.

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Saturday, 22 August 2020

Washington Post: President Donald Trump's sister calls him 'cruel' in audio secretly recorded by her niece Mary Trump

Maryanne Trump Barry called her brother President Donald Trump "cruel" and appeared to confirm her niece Mary Trump's previous allegations that he had a friend take his SATs to get into college, according to transcripts and audio excerpts obtained exclusively by the Washington Post.

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New Tennessee law penalizes protesters who camp on state property with felony and loss of voting rights

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation on Thursday that will increase penalties for individuals caught camping on state property.

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Washington Post: President Donald Trump's sister calls him 'cruel' in audio secretly recorded by her niece Mary Trump

Maryanne Trump Barry called her brother President Donald Trump "cruel" and appeared to confirm her niece Mary Trump's previous allegations that he had a friend take his SATs to get into college, according to transcripts and audio excerpts obtained exclusively by the Washington Post.

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New Tennessee law penalizes protesters who camp on state property with felony and loss of voting rights

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation on Thursday that will increase penalties for individuals caught camping on state property.

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Melania Trump unveils White House Rose Garden restorations

First lady Melania Trump on Saturday unveiled the newly renovated White House Rose Garden, an iconic space that she will use as a backdrop for her upcoming speech to the Republican National Convention.

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China's Communist Party is a threat to the world, says former elite insider

Cai Xia is no stranger to defying expectations. During her years at the Chinese Communist Party's top training center and think tank, the outspoken professor had surprised many with her liberal ideas and support for democratic reform.

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TikTok to challenge Trump administration's efforts to ban app

• This is what it's like when a country actually bans TikTok

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Melania Trump unveils White House Rose Garden restorations

First lady Melania Trump on Saturday unveiled the newly renovated White House Rose Garden, an iconic space that she will use as a backdrop for her upcoming speech to the Republican National Convention.

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Oh, great: NASA says an asteroid is headed our way right before Election Day

Well, 2020 keeps getting better all the time.

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How a brand of chalk achieved cult status among mathematicians

Some call it the Rolls Royce of chalk, the Steinway of writing utensils. Some say it's unbreakable, others say it leaves no dust behind.

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An 18-year-old woman drowned near a Minnesota dam after carrying several children to safety, police say

Minnesota police say 18-year-old Raina Lynn Neeland drowned after carrying several children to safety who were near a dam.

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Jack Sherman, an early guitarist with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, dies at 64

Jack Sherman, a guitarist who played on the Red Hot Chili Peppers' debut album, has died at 64, the band announced on Instagram.

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Trump is leading Republicans to an unwanted record in the popular vote

American elections tend to swing on a pendulum. No one party usually holds power for too long. Since 1952, for example, only once has a party won the presidency three elections in a row.

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Facebook wants to help build AI that can remember everything for you

On Friday, Facebook announced new AI research that could help pave the way for a significant change in how artificial intelligence — and some devices that incorporate this technology — functions in our daily lives.

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A Taco Bell employee saved a man's life after he passed out in the drive-thru

A Taco Bell employee in Tennessee is being hailed a hero for saving a man's life after he passed out in the drive-thru.

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Thousands crowd into an indoor rock concert in experiment

Ever since the coronavirus pandemic shuttered clubs, bars and concert halls around the world, music fans have been dreaming of the day they can once again visit a busy, sweaty venue to enjoy a gig with friends.

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Thousands crowd into an indoor rock concert in experiment

Ever since the coronavirus pandemic shuttered clubs, bars and concert halls around the world, music fans have been dreaming of the day they can once again visit a busy, sweaty venue to enjoy a gig with friends.

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Flames scorch roads in fires caused by lightning strikes

Nearly 11,000 lightning strikes have sparked 367 wildfires, with more than 300,000 acres burned across California, according to a Cal Fire spokesman. At least four blazes have already burned more than 150,000 acres in Colorado.

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Flames scorch roads in fires caused by lightning strikes

Nearly 11,000 lightning strikes have sparked 367 wildfires, with more than 300,000 acres burned across California, according to a Cal Fire spokesman. At least four blazes have already burned more than 150,000 acres in Colorado.

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Mexico's solution to the Covid-19 educational crisis: Put school on television

The Jiménez family have their morning routine down to a science. Or at least, they used to.

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Mexico's solution to the Covid-19 educational crisis: Put school on television

The Jiménez family have their morning routine down to a science. Or at least, they used to.

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These men received 505-year prison sentences each. Now their cases are under new scrutiny

On an August afternoon in 1991, a federal judge in California sent an unmistakable message in the "war on drugs" when he sentenced four men convicted of laundering cocaine cartel cash to more than 500 years each in prison.

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These men received 505-year prison sentences each. Now their cases are under new scrutiny

On an August afternoon in 1991, a federal judge in California sent an unmistakable message in the "war on drugs" when he sentenced four men convicted of laundering cocaine cartel cash to more than 500 years each in prison.

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Friday, 21 August 2020

Trump's planned troop pullout from Germany has many military holes



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South Korea to extend strict social distancing rules to the entire country



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Trump's planned troop pullout from Germany has many military holes



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South Korea to extend strict social distancing rules to the entire country



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Court orders Donald Trump to pay legal fees in Stormy Daniels suit

A California Superior Court judge has ordered President Donald Trump to pay $44,100 to Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels, to reimburse her attorneys' fees in the legal battle surrounding her nondisclosure agreement.

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What Kamala Harris' Indian roots reveal about the US

When Shyamala Gopalan first came to the United States, there were only around 12,000 Indian immigrants living here.

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Court orders Donald Trump to pay legal fees in Stormy Daniels suit

A California Superior Court judge has ordered President Donald Trump to pay $44,100 to Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels, to reimburse her attorneys' fees in the legal battle surrounding her nondisclosure agreement.

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What Kamala Harris' Indian roots reveal about the US

When Shyamala Gopalan first came to the United States, there were only around 12,000 Indian immigrants living here.

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Russian hospital says opposition leader Navalny too ill to be moved, following suspected poisoning

The Siberian hospital treating Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny said it cannot authorize him to be transported due to "worry" over his clinical state, amid claims by his team that the delay is to mask the presence of a "deadly substance."

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Lights dim on cafe life in Buenos Aires, as Argentina grapples with Covid-19 and a grim future

It's a rather unusual sight. Felipe Evangelista is sitting down at the café he has owned for nearly four decades and all he can see are upside-down chairs stored atop empty tables.

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Lights dim on cafe life in Buenos Aires, as Argentina grapples with Covid-19 and a grim future

It's a rather unusual sight. Felipe Evangelista is sitting down at the café he has owned for nearly four decades and all he can see are upside-down chairs stored atop empty tables.

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Thursday, 20 August 2020

Joe Biden's DNC speech: Full video

During his speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Joe Biden accepts the nomination to be the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee and talked about his vision to beat Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election. Watch more convention videos here.

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Republican strategist gets emotional over DNC moment

CNN Republican strategist Scott Jennings says the highlight of the fourth night of the DNC was the story of a 13-year-old boy overcoming the insecurity of his stutter.

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Brawl erupts on airplane over masks

Airline passengers brawl over seats and masks. CNN's Jeanne Moos has the blow-by-blow account.

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Teen shares how Joe Biden helped him with his stutter

During the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Brayden Harrington, 13, shares how meeting Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden gave him confidence to work through his stutter.

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Stephen Curry laughs at daughter's presidential nominee guess

During the Democratic National Convention, Stephen and Ayesha Curry have a candid conversation with their daughters Ryan and Riley about the importance of voting ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

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How one hotel helped unleash Australia's new outbreak

More than 90% of new Covid-19 cases in Australia's state of Victoria can be traced back to one quarantine hotel, officials say. The state has launched a judicial inquiry into what went wrong in the quarantine hotels that helped unleash a fresh outbreak in the state. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus' DNC satire: Awkward or funny?

"Veep" and "Seinfeld" star Julia Louis-Dreyfus emceed the final night of the Democratic National Convention in the lead up to Joe Biden officially accepting the Democratic presidential nomination.

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Satellite photos appear to show Chinese submarine using underground base



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Kim Jong Un delegates some powers to sister, South Korean intelligence says

Kim Jong Un has reportedly given his sister, Kim Yo Jong, partial authority to oversee "general state affairs" in order to ease the North Korean leader's workload, according to South Korean intelligence.

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Joe Biden urges Americans to choose hope over fear in accepting Democratic nomination for president

Joe Biden took the stage on Thursday for the most important speech of his 50 years in politics, hoping to convince frustrated voters that he would be a more caring, competent and thoughtful president than Donald Trump.

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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern wants to eliminate coronavirus. Is she setting herself up to fail?

In mid-March, as the coronavirus pandemic began to take hold in Europe and the United States, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern presented her country with a choice.

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California fires turn deadly as evacuees worry about their homes, Covid-19, and excessive heat

California's lightning-sparked infernos are torching wide swaths of the state, killing a utility worker, demolishing homes and forcing people to evacuate in the sweltering heat during a pandemic.

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Alaskan salmon are decreasing in size thanks to climate change and competition, study says

Alaskan salmon are getting smaller due to climate change and competition, according to a new study.

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Joe Biden set for the biggest moment of his 5-decade career



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Fact-checking Trump's new Biden attacks

President Donald Trump attacked Joe Biden in a speech in Old Forge, Pennsylvania, but overlooked critical facts that undermined his message. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports.

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Rojak: The evolution of Singapore's favorite salad

From chilli crabs to chicken rice, char kway teow to laksa, Singapore's open-air hawker markets are a must-visit destination for those in search of the rich yet cheap offerings the Little Red Dot is known for.

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Joe Biden set for the biggest moment of his 5-decade career



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Fact-checking Trump's new Biden attacks

President Donald Trump attacked Joe Biden in a speech in Old Forge, Pennsylvania, but overlooked critical facts that undermined his message. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports.

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US isolated as allies and opponents reject its bid to snapback UN sanctions on Iran

The Trump administration was left isolated on the world stage as foreign allies and competitors alike rejected its demand to restore UN sanctions on Iran Thursday.

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Rojak: The evolution of Singapore's favorite salad

From chilli crabs to chicken rice, char kway teow to laksa, Singapore's open-air hawker markets are a must-visit destination for those in search of the rich yet cheap offerings the Little Red Dot is known for.

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This company is taking on Africa's fake drinks industry

How do you know whether the product you are buying is the real deal and not an inferior or harmful knockoff?

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Lightning strikes lead to wildfires across two states

Nearly 11,000 lightning strikes have sparked 367 wildfires, with more than 300,000 acres burned across California, according to a Cal Fire spokesman. At least four blazes have already burned more than 150,000 acres in Colorado.

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Recap night three of the Democratic Convention in under 2 minutes

President Barack Obama made a passionate appeal, singer Billie Eilish got political, and Hillary Clinton warned voters about the mistakes of 2016.

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Google Maps has a new, more colorful look

Google Maps just unveiled its latest redesign. The new maps are more colorful and show more details so users can better understand what kind of terrain they're looking at.

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Lightning strikes lead to wildfires across two states

Nearly 11,000 lightning strikes have sparked 367 wildfires, with more than 300,000 acres burned across California, according to a Cal Fire spokesman. At least four blazes have already burned more than 150,000 acres in Colorado.

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Many leaders used Covid as cover to dent democracy. Trump may be the first to openly admit it

In the months since Covid-19 swept the globe, leaders the world over have been accused of exploiting the pandemic for political gain while laying waste to democratic norms. Few, if any, have gone as far as to reveal those plans publicly.

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Many leaders used Covid as cover to dent democracy. Trump may be the first to openly admit it

In the months since Covid-19 swept the globe, leaders the world over have been accused of exploiting the pandemic for political gain while laying waste to democratic norms. Few, if any, have gone as far as to reveal those plans publicly.

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How one hotel helped unleash Australia's new outbreak

More than 90% of new Covid-19 cases in Australia's state of Victoria can be traced back to one quarantine hotel, officials say. The state has launched a judicial inquiry into what went wrong in the quarantine hotels that helped unleash a fresh outbreak in the state. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

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Wednesday, 19 August 2020

Putin critic Navalny hospitalized in Russia after suspected poisoning

Russian opposition leader and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was hospitalized Thursday morning after what his spokeswoman Kira Yarmish said was poisoning.

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How one hotel helped unleash Australia's new outbreak

More than 90% of new Covid-19 cases in Australia's state of Victoria can be traced back to one quarantine hotel, officials say. The state has launched a judicial inquiry into what went wrong in the quarantine hotels that helped unleash a fresh outbreak in the state. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

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Top ex-Obama strategist: Let me just be really clear ...

David Axelrod, who advised former President Barack Obama, assesses the speech the former president delivered tonight at the Democratic National Convention.

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Putin critic Navalny hospitalized in Russia after suspected poisoning

Russian opposition leader and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was hospitalized Thursday morning after what his spokeswoman Kira Yarmish said was poisoning.

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Controversy over Australian PM's vaccine comments points to the next coronavirus nightmare



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Fact checking Trump's hate tweets about Obama

CNN's Chris Cuomo and Jeremy Diamond fact check President Trump's tweets that were posted as former President Barack Obama gave his speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

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California wildfires: 23 major blazes stretching state's firefighting resources

Northern California resident Gus Valerian woke up to pounding on the door of his Vacaville home.

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Controversy over Australian PM's vaccine comments points to the next coronavirus nightmare



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Fact checking Trump's hate tweets about Obama

CNN's Chris Cuomo and Jeremy Diamond fact check President Trump's tweets that were posted as former President Barack Obama gave his speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

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California wildfires: 23 major blazes stretching state's firefighting resources

Northern California resident Gus Valerian woke up to pounding on the door of his Vacaville home.

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Hits and misses from night 3



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Australia's Qantas says international flights 'unlikely' to resume before July 2021

Australian carrier Qantas Airways announced Thursday that it's "unlikely" to resume international flights before July 2021, as it suffers heavy losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo's latest attraction: Transparent public toilets

One of Tokyo's most popular districts has recently added some unusual new attractions: transparent public toilets.

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Apple helped build 'top secret' iPod for US government, former engineer says

David Shayer was sitting at his desk in 2005 when his boss's boss at Apple asked him to take on a "special assignment" for the company: help the US Department of Energy build a "top secret" iPod.

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US tells UK it will not seek death penalty for ISIS 'Beatles'

The Trump administration has informed the UK that it will not seek the death penalty for two of the high-profile ISIS members known as "the Beatles," in an effort to convince Britain to provide critical evidence that can be used to prosecute the operatives in US courts.

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Apple is now worth $2 trillion

Among its many accomplishments -- the iPhone, the iPad, iTunes, the App store -- Apple can now boast of one more: It is now worth more than $2 trillion, making it the first company in the United States to reach that milestone.

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Citi CEO: Banks must have the courage to walk away from deals that are bad for the climate

In the early days of the global pandemic, we got a glimpse of what progress in the fight against climate change could look like. With lockdowns keeping cars off the road and causing office buildings to shutter and industry to slow down, air pollution temporarily decreased over cities from Los Angeles to Mumbai.

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Why the Mali coup could worry Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron

A coup in Mali, West Africa, could have ramifications far beyond its borders, threatening to further destabilize across the region and jeopardizing counter-insurgency efforts led by France and the United States.

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Senate intelligence report warns of repeat of Russian interference in US election

A Senate Intelligence Committee report detailing how Russia's 2016 election interference was encouraged by President Donald Trump and his campaign raises the stakes for the current campaign at a time when Trump is openly amplifying Russian disinformation.

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Why is the plague still a thing in 2020? And are you at risk of getting it?

Plague, one of the deadliest bacterial infections in human history, caused an estimated 50 million deaths in Europe during the Middle Ages when it was known as the Black Death.

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Late-night have their say on Michelle Obama's DNC speech

Late-night hosts lauded Michelle Obama's Democratic National Convention speech as she calls out Donald Trump.

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Flood waters reach the toes of China's famous giant Buddha statue

Floods in southern China have caused water from the Yangtze River to reach the toes of a famous gigantic statue of the Buddha -- reportedly for the first time in decades.

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Investors love stocks because there's nowhere else to go

If you're asking why US stocks just hit an all-time high in the middle of a pandemic that's triggered the sharpest recession in history, you aren't alone.

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The Girl Scouts used to segregate Black and White girls. Now they have their first Black CEO

The Girl Scouts of the USA has reached a milestone. After more than a century, and a history which included racially segregated troops in its early years, the organization has appointed its first Black CEO.

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Duffer brothers talk future of 'Stranger Things'

Season 4 of "Stranger Things" won't be the end of the show.

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Pope says Covid-19 vaccine should be for all, but especially the poor



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What you need to know about coronavirus today



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Trump's and first lady's ballots have been returned in Florida

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have voted in Florida's Tuesday congressional primary after designating someone to pick up and drop off their ballots in Palm Beach, an official familiar with the matter told CNN.

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CNN Poll: Most Americans embarrassed by US response to coronavirus

Nearly 7 in 10 Americans say the US response to the coronavirus outbreak makes them feel embarrassed, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS, as 62% of the public says President Donald Trump could be doing more to fight the outbreak.

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Taiwan to ban Chinese streaming services

Taiwan is preparing to ban iQiyi and Tencent from operating streaming video services on the island, the latest in a series of moves by governments around the world against Chinese tech giants.

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Believe it or not, Donald Trump says he should get a third term

Even as he fights for a second term in November, President Donald Trump already has his eye on extending his stay in the White House for a lot longer.

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Taiwan to ban Chinese streaming services

Taiwan is preparing to ban iQiyi and Tencent from operating streaming video services on the island, the latest in a series of moves by governments around the world against Chinese tech giants.

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Lionel Messi is 'pillar' of new Barca project

Amid fevered speculation that Lionel Messi's days at Barcelona are numbered, the club's president has insisted his star playmaker is going nowhere.

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Lionel Messi is 'pillar' of new Barca project

Amid fevered speculation that Lionel Messi's days at Barcelona are numbered, the club's president has insisted his star playmaker is going nowhere.

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Carl Bernstein talks mail-in voting and the USPS

Anderson Cooper talks to legendary journalist Carl Bernstein about the threat to mail-in voting and the USPS. Watch Anderson Cooper Full Circle every Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 6p E.T.

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Roll call from across America officially nominates Joe Biden for President

Delegates from around America made Joe Biden the official Democratic presidential nominee during the roll call at the Democratic Convention.

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Carl Bernstein talks mail-in voting and the USPS

Anderson Cooper talks to legendary journalist Carl Bernstein about the threat to mail-in voting and the USPS. Watch Anderson Cooper Full Circle every Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 6p E.T.

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Tuesday, 18 August 2020

This chip-eating Kenyan comic is keeping Africans entertained on social media

Elsa Majimbo is taking over social media by providing comic relief on Instagram and Twitter amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Governor Cuomo slams Trump's administration's Covid-19 response

During his speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) criticized the Trump's administration's response to the pandedmic and says Americans need to vote for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election because he is the leader America needs. Watch more convention videos here.

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The moments that transformed US political conventions

US political conventions used to be filled with raucous antics. But reforms over decades have dramatically changed the role of delegates and this year many won't even show up in person. So what actually happens at conventions?

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They landed scholarships abroad. Now they are stranded as their government fails to pay the money.

When Nigerian student Mercy Eyo landed a foreign postgraduate scholarship in July 2019, she had just lost her father. A year earlier, her mother had passed away.

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Iconic British store to cut 7,000 jobs as clothing sales collapse

Marks & Spencer will axe 7,000 jobs over the next three months, delivering another blow to the struggling UK economy as the pandemic changes the way people work and shop.

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David Silva signs for Real Sociedad after leaving Manchester City a legend

David Silva has signed for Spanish club Real Sociedad after leaving Manchester City as a free agent.

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They landed scholarships abroad. Now they are stranded as their government fails to pay the money.

When Nigerian student Mercy Eyo landed a foreign postgraduate scholarship in July 2019, she had just lost her father. A year earlier, her mother had passed away.

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Iconic British store to cut 7,000 jobs as clothing sales collapse

Marks & Spencer will axe 7,000 jobs over the next three months, delivering another blow to the struggling UK economy as the pandemic changes the way people work and shop.

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David Silva signs for Real Sociedad after leaving Manchester City a legend

David Silva has signed for Spanish club Real Sociedad after leaving Manchester City as a free agent.

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Japan's heat wave continues, as temperatures equal highest record

Temperatures in central Japan tied for a national record on Monday, as the country sweltered under a scorching summer heat wave.

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Japan's heat wave continues, as temperatures equal highest record

Temperatures in central Japan tied for a national record on Monday, as the country sweltered under a scorching summer heat wave.

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Monday, 17 August 2020

Democrats cast 2020 choice as between Biden's empathy and Trump's chaos on first night of convention



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Democrats aim to show off a broad coalition on first night of DNC



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How coronavirus may affect the US election

CNN's John King examines how the politics of the coronavirus pandemic may affect the presidential election as the nation averages over 50,000 new cases of Covid-19 per day.

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White House focus on oleandrin treatment for coronavirus would be 'nonsense,' experts say

Is the White House about to promote a new, unproven and sketchy coronavirus treatment?

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Huawei faces fresh US sanctions that put its entire business at risk

The United States has cut off Huawei's access to vital, advanced computer chips, striking a deadly blow to the Chinese tech champion.

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Republican John Kasich: Joe Biden can bring us together



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How coronavirus may affect the US election

CNN's John King examines how the politics of the coronavirus pandemic may affect the presidential election as the nation averages over 50,000 new cases of Covid-19 per day.

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White House focus on oleandrin treatment for coronavirus would be 'nonsense,' experts say

Is the White House about to promote a new, unproven and sketchy coronavirus treatment?

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Former CIA officer arrested and charged with espionage

Federal prosecutors accused a former CIA officer of selling sensitive defense secrets to the Chinese government over a decade in an espionage case revealed in Hawaii on Monday.

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Huawei faces fresh US sanctions that put its entire business at risk

The United States has cut off Huawei's access to vital, advanced computer chips, striking a deadly blow to the Chinese tech champion.

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo slams Trump's administration's Covid-19 response



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Former CIA officer arrested and charged with espionage

Federal prosecutors accused a former CIA officer of selling sensitive defense secrets to the Chinese government over a decade in an espionage case revealed in Hawaii on Monday.

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For sale: the demo album Ed Sheeran really doesn't want us to hear

A rare copy of Ed Sheeran's first demo album is being auctioned -- and somewhere out there, he is dying of embarrassment.

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Police pick up penguin found waddling along rural English road

Police in central England were surprised to find a penguin waddling along a village street on Sunday morning.

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Officials apologize and drop charges against Black reporter covering rally

Officials in Kalamazoo have apologized for the arrest of a Black reporter who was covering a Proud Boys rally and counterprotests on Saturday, according to affiliate reports.

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Sharon Stone blames people who won't wear masks for her sister's Covid-19 diagnosis

Actress Sharon Stone shared her sister's experience with Covid-19 on Instagram, and she said people who don't wear masks are to blame.

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What to watch on the first night of the Democratic convention

The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday with a two-hour virtual event built on a theme of unity.

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Officials apologize and drop charges against Black reporter covering rally

Officials in Kalamazoo have apologized for the arrest of a Black reporter who was covering a Proud Boys rally and counterprotests on Saturday, according to affiliate reports.

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See the precautions a Scottish school is taking as children return to class

CNN's Max Foster shows us how one school in Scotland has prepared to reopen and what safety measures they have put in place.

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Sharon Stone blames people who won't wear masks for her sister's Covid-19 diagnosis

Actress Sharon Stone shared her sister's experience with Covid-19 on Instagram, and she said people who don't wear masks are to blame.

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What to watch on the first night of the Democratic convention

The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday with a two-hour virtual event built on a theme of unity.

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Thailand's monarchy was long considered God-like. But protesters say it's time for change

It was an act unthinkable in Thailand mere months ago -- an estimated 10,000 anti-government protesters packing Bangkok's Democracy Monument on Sunday, with some calling for reform of the country's monarchy.

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Green recovery or 'nightmare' for trade? Europe wants to tax emissions from ships

Europe's plan to raise billions each year for coronavirus relief by charging ships for their pollution could inflame trade tensions at the worst moment for the global economy and set back efforts to tackle the climate crisis.

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Elizabeth Debicki will play Princess Diana in final two seasons of 'The Crown'

Elizabeth Debicki is set to play Diana, Princess of Wales in the final seasons of "The Crown," makers of the hit Netflix series announced on Sunday.

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Biking your way to better health: How to reboot your workout routine



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Thailand's monarchy was long considered God-like. But protesters say it's time for change

It was an act unthinkable in Thailand mere months ago -- an estimated 10,000 anti-government protesters packing Bangkok's Democracy Monument on Sunday, with some calling for reform of the country's monarchy.

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Green recovery or 'nightmare' for trade? Europe wants to tax emissions from ships

Europe's plan to raise billions each year for coronavirus relief by charging ships for their pollution could inflame trade tensions at the worst moment for the global economy and set back efforts to tackle the climate crisis.

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Elizabeth Debicki will play Princess Diana in final two seasons of 'The Crown'

Elizabeth Debicki is set to play Diana, Princess of Wales in the final seasons of "The Crown," makers of the hit Netflix series announced on Sunday.

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Biking your way to better health: How to reboot your workout routine



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Schiff: This is a shocking betrayal of our democracy

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) says the emergency needs of the US Postal Service must be addressed, and accuses President Donald Trump of not wanting to improve the function of the USPS in an attempt to disenfranchise voters.

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WHO reports record global Covid-19 increase over 24 hours

As the World Health Organization reported a global record of new Covid-19 cases within a 24-hour period over the weekend, CNN's Kim Brunhuber reports on how the pandemic is spreading across the world.

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Covid-19 takes toll on mental health in India

Coronavirus is taking a toll on the mental well-being of people worldwide. Many who have recovered find they can't really leave the experience behind. CNN's Vedika Sud reports.

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Schiff: This is a shocking betrayal of our democracy

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) says the emergency needs of the US Postal Service must be addressed, and accuses President Donald Trump of not wanting to improve the function of the USPS in an attempt to disenfranchise voters.

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WHO reports record global Covid-19 increase over 24 hours

As the World Health Organization reported a global record of new Covid-19 cases within a 24-hour period over the weekend, CNN's Kim Brunhuber reports on how the pandemic is spreading across the world.

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Covid-19 takes toll on mental health in India

Coronavirus is taking a toll on the mental well-being of people worldwide. Many who have recovered find they can't really leave the experience behind. CNN's Vedika Sud reports.

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Sunday, 16 August 2020

Man in critical condition after stabbing at Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas

A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a stabbing at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas on Saturday night, according to Las Vegas Metro Police Department spokesman Lt. Frank Humel.

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Biden heads into the conventions in a historically strong position

First things first: The theme song of the week is The Nanny.

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Biden heads into the conventions in a historically strong position

First things first: The theme song of the week is The Nanny.

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Saturday, 15 August 2020

Robert Trump, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, dead at age 72

Robert Trump, 72, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, died Saturday at a New York hospital, Donald Trump announced in a statement.

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Robert Trump, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, dead at age 72

Robert Trump, 72, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, died Saturday at a New York hospital, Donald Trump announced in a statement.

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CDC blindsided by Trump's statement it could deploy teams to schools this fall

Leaders at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were blindsided this week when President Donald Trump announced that the agency could deploy teams to assist schools with safely reopening in the fall, a senior CDC official told CNN.

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The wild tigers that terrorized Hong Kong

In 1929, two Chinese farmers were stopped by a British police officer while ambling down a road in a rugged part of Hong Kong's then-expansive rural hinterland.

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A cargo ship leaking tons of oil off an island coast has split in two

A ship that has leaked tons of oil off the coast of Mauritius has split apart, authorities said on Saturday.

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CDC blindsided by Trump's statement it could deploy teams to schools this fall

Leaders at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were blindsided this week when President Donald Trump announced that the agency could deploy teams to assist schools with safely reopening in the fall, a senior CDC official told CNN.

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Trump's knee-jerk reaction isn't the way to deal with TikTok and WeChat security concerns

For years, the Great Firewall of China has blocked some of the largest online services coming out of the United States, including Google, Facebook and Twitter.

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Democrats consider bringing House back into session next week over USPS issues

Democrats are seriously considering whether to bring the House of Representatives back as early as next week to discuss some of the issues facing the United States Postal Service, one source familiar with the matter told CNN.

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The wild tigers that terrorized Hong Kong

In 1929, two Chinese farmers were stopped by a British police officer while ambling down a road in a rugged part of Hong Kong's then-expansive rural hinterland.

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A cargo ship leaking tons of oil off the Mauritius coast has split in two

A ship that has leaked tons of oil off the coast of Mauritius has split apart, authorities said on Saturday.

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Georgia State Patrol trooper charged with murder after shooting a Black man

A Georgia State Patrol trooper has been arrested and charged with felony murder after fatally shooting a Black man during an attempted traffic stop.

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What Kamala Harris means to Indian Americans

Kamala Harris, the daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, became the first Black and South Asian American woman to run on a major political party's presidential ticket after presumptive nominee Joe Biden announced her as his VP pick on Tuesday.

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Fishermen rescue women stuck at sea for 15 hours

Two young women survived 15 hours at sea after going missing while paddle boarding in Galway, Ireland. They were found the next day clinging to a lobster pot buoy by a local father and son fishermen duo. CNN affiliate Virgin Media News has the story.

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Taylor Swift warns fans to vote early because Trump opposes mail-in voting

Taylor Swift has a message for her fans: Vote early.

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Trump's knee-jerk reaction isn't the way to deal with TikTok and WeChat security concerns

For years, the Great Firewall of China has blocked some of the largest online services coming out of the United States, including Google, Facebook and Twitter.

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Democrats consider bringing House back into session next week over USPS issues

Democrats are seriously considering whether to bring the House of Representatives back as early as next week to discuss some of the issues facing the United States Postal Service, one source familiar with the matter told CNN.

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Georgia State Patrol trooper charged with murder after shooting a Black man

A Georgia State Patrol trooper has been arrested and charged with felony murder after fatally shooting a Black man during an attempted traffic stop.

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What Kamala Harris means to Indian Americans

Kamala Harris, the daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, became the first Black and South Asian American woman to run on a major political party's presidential ticket after presumptive nominee Joe Biden announced her as his VP pick on Tuesday.

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Fishermen rescue women stuck at sea for 15 hours

Two young women survived 15 hours at sea after going missing while paddle boarding in Galway, Ireland. They were found the next day clinging to a lobster pot buoy by a local father and son fishermen duo. CNN affiliate Virgin Media News has the story.

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Taylor Swift warns fans to vote early because Trump opposes mail-in voting

Taylor Swift has a message for her fans: Vote early.

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Chef José Andrés helps feed people in Beirut after deadly explosion

Anderson Cooper talks with Chef José Andrés, who is in Beirut with World Central Kitchen helping feed people after the deadly explosion. Anderson Cooper Full Circle airs Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 6p E.T.

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India cricket legend MS Dhoni announces retirement from international competition

India cricket legend MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international competition on Saturday, marking the end to his 16-year career with the India National Team.

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Brazil's Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain reopen Saturday

Two of Brazil's best known tourist attractions -- the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain -- have reopened after being shut for five months due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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India cricket legend MS Dhoni announces retirement from international competition

India cricket legend MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international competition on Saturday, marking the end to his 16-year career with the India National Team.

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Brazil's Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain reopen Saturday

Two of Brazil's best known tourist attractions -- the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain -- have reopened after being shut for five months due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pandemic power play: It's China vs. US in Latin America

At first glance, the picture China's ambassador to Barbados tweeted on July 23 shows nothing more than an online meeting — a typical, screen-based representation of what life has become during the pandemic.

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