Thursday, 31 December 2020

Analysis: It's a new year but the politics of 2020 isn't going away

It is officially, finally 2021. But while everyone on Earth has had enough of the year that was, Americans need to gird themselves for a bit more 2020, at least to start, as a large portion of Republican lawmakers put their names next to President Donald Trump's effort to overturn the election.


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Thailand bans food, drink, newspapers and magazines on domestic flights

In an effort to stem the tide of the coronavirus, Thailand has banned food, drink and any printed materials other than safety information cards on board domestic flights. The airlines will have to follow the regulations or could face possible penalty from their regulator, Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand.


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Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen meet their puppy doppelgängers

CNN's Randi Kaye and some furry friends from Big Dog Ranch Rescue join New Year's Eve Live co-hosts Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen to ring in 2021.


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Minneapolis police were involved in a fatal shooting. The chief released footage

Minneapolis police on Thursday released body camera footage of the fatal shooting of a Black man that happened during a traffic stop -- the department's first police-involved shooting since George Floyd died while being pinned down by officers in May.


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Carole Baskin shares biggest 'Tiger King' misconception

CNN's New Year's Eve Live co-hosts Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen ring in 2021 from Times Square. They were joined by "Tiger King's" Carole and Howard Baskin, who dressed up for the occasion.


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Recall campaign against once-popular governor gathers momentum

The Covid-19 crisis is taking a political toll on California Gov. Gavin Newsom where an effort to recall him from his position ramps up. CNN's Nick Watt reports.


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She's back... 'SNL' alum returns with hilarious impression

CNN's New Year's Eve Live co-hosts Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen ring in 2021 from Times Square with 'SNL' alum Cheri Oteri.


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Wednesday, 30 December 2020

Samuel Little, believed to be America's worst serial killer, dies at age 80

Samuel Little, believed to be the most prolific serial killer in American history, has died at age 80, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said Wednesday.


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Analysis: Neither human rights concerns nor US disapproval could stop the EU-China trade deal

In a year that has seen global perceptions of China plunge, Beijing scored a major diplomatic victory Wednesday with the finalizing of a trade deal with the European Union -- in spite of criticism from the United States and outstanding concerns many in the bloc have over Beijing's worsening human rights record.


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