Friday 30 September 2022

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill limiting the use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal proceedings

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Friday that limits the use of rap lyrics in criminal court cases in the state.

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Swiss court finds in favor of Lindt and orders Lidl to destroy its chocolate bunnies

Lindt & Spruengli's foil-wrapped chocolate bunnies deserve protection from copycat products, Switzerland's highest court ruled on Thursday, and ordered German discounter Lidl to stop selling a similar product in Switzerland and to destroy its remaining stock.

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This ingredient found in some beauty products can enter the bloodstream, the brain and breastmilk

CNN explains how high levels of mercury found in some skin whitening creams can affect the body of people using them and put entire households at risk by contaminating their homes.

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More than 20 killed as civilian humanitarian convoy hit in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine says

• In ghostly Sviatogirsk, Russia's challenge in annexing territory it cannot control is laid bare • Analysis: Putin's new land grab is dangerous for Ukraine -- and the world

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Florida: More than 2 million without power



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Led by Hong Kong, Asian stocks on track to suffer worst month since Covid began

Asian markets are careening toward their worst month since the Covid pandemic began, hit by a mighty US dollar and rising global recession fears.

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Thursday 29 September 2022

Aftermath: Ian barrels towards South Carolina

As Florida contends with the ruinous damage left behind by Hurricane Ian in what officials say is likely the largest natural disaster in the state's history, residents in South Carolina are bracing for the storm's expected landfall mid-day Friday.

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Anti-Asian hate crimes are scaring Chinese travelers away from the US

Cannon Yu lives in Shantou, Guangdong province.

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Biden to host first ever US-Pacific Island Country Summit

President Joe Biden is hosting the first ever US-Pacific Island Country Summit this week, a multi-day event in Washington focused on cooperation with the United States' countries in the Pacific region.

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Coffee lowers risk of heart problems and early death, study says, especially ground and caffeinated

Drinking two to three cups a day of most types of coffee may protect you from cardiovascular disease and an early death, a new study found.

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Behind the 'raw' photo of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal that captures their enduring friendship

It was a moment in time -- as brief as half a second -- that captured the intensity of the relationship and rivalry of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal.

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Wednesday 28 September 2022

Ian is unleashing catastrophic floods and life-threatening storm surges that will continue as the storm advances inland

Photos | Key terms | How to prep | Airports | Get updates | Lite site

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'Life-changing': Hurricane Ian continues its damaging crawl through Florida

As Hurricane Ian continues to pummel Florida, trapping residents in their homes and leaving millions without power in what's already being called a "life-changing event," authorities are urging residents to take shelter hours after it made landfall.

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'Do you think he's well?': Hear ex-CIA director's answer about Putin

Former CIA director John Brennan talks with CNN's Brianna Keilar about the Ukraine-Russia conflict, the recent draft order from Russian President Vladimir Putin and the recent unexplained leaks from the Nord Stream gas pipelines.

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Watch: See the latest forecast for Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian is approaching a Florida landfall, but hurricane and tropical storm conditions are being felt across much of central and southern parts of the state. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the forecast.

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Leaks in Nord Stream gas pipelines likely 'sabotage,' European leaders say

Leaders of several Western countries have said leaks in two Russian gas pipelines are likely the result of sabotage, vowing a strong response as investigations continue.

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In pictures: Hurricane Ian threatens Florida

Hurricane Ian is barreling toward Florida after it made landfall in Cuba on Tuesday and caused a nationwide blackout.

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Tuesday 27 September 2022

Poland tightened its abortion laws. What it didn't count on was where help was going to come from next

It's early evening in an affluent neighborhood in the Dutch city of Haarlem and bed and breakfast owners Arnoud and Marika are waiting for their next guest to arrive. They've prepared their single room for her, a brightly colored space with massive windows overlooking a leafy drive.

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Radar: See where Hurricane Ian is now



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Delayed: Sentencing trial of Parkland gunman

The penalty trial for Parkland massacre gunman Nikolas Cruz will be delayed for three days in anticipation of Hurricane Ian's landfall in Florida this week, the trial judge announced Tuesday.

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Major Asian markets drop after rocky day on Wall Street

Asian stocks fell Wednesday after another turbulent day for US markets, as investors continue to sell off amid fears of global inflation, further interest rate hikes and broader economic turmoil.

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Myanmar beauty queen facing junta threat leaves Thailand for Canada

A beauty queen from Myanmar who took refuge in Thailand after criticizing her home country's ruling military junta has left Bangkok for Canada where she is expected to seek asylum, Thai immigration officials told CNN.

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Marvel's Kevin Feige says it was 'much too soon' to recast Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa in 'Black Panther' sequel

There's a reason why Chadwick Boseman's character in the "Black Panther" sequel was not recast following his death in 2020.

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Congress again races to avoid shutdown as key vote at risk of failing

The Senate is slated to take a key vote Tuesday to take up government funding that is at risk of failing over a deal cut by West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin that has come under sharp criticism from Republicans and liberals -- pushback that could be enough to sink the vote and push Congress to the brink of a shutdown.

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Snowden welcomes news of Russian citizenship



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Monday 26 September 2022

'Putin is cornered': Ex-CIA officer predicts Putin's next move

Russian President Vladimir Putin is under pressure as many Russians are defying his call for partial mobilization for the war in Ukraine. CNN's Intelligence and Security Analyst Robert Baer says Putin will not de-escalate his war against Ukraine despite facing setbacks.

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Filmmaker: Video shows Roger Stone revealing how 'stop the steal' would work

Christoffer Gulbrandsen, one of the filmmakers who followed Trump ally Roger Stone for 3 years and is sharing some of the footage with the January 6 House select committee, says that Roger Stone revealed how the 'stop the steal' campaign to overturn the 2020 election would work months before election day.

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It's one of Europe's most popular destinations. Here's how to avoid the crowds

Like Venice, Barcelona and Prague, Dubrovnik is a victim of its own success.

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City once nicknamed 'Murderapolis' was center of 'Defund the Police.' Now it grapples with violent crime

• Activists are living in trees in attempt to stop construction of 'Cop City,' an 85-acre police and fire training facility

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Opinion: Putin's biggest weakness

When Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in February, many questioned the commitment of his troops to the cause. How strongly would they fight a neighboring nation with longstanding ties and a shared history?

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School shooter who killed 3 students in Kentucky will appear before a full parole board

A man serving a life sentence for killing three students in a Kentucky school shooting when he was 14 years old will face a full parole board Monday after a two-person panel couldn't reach a unanimous decision on his release last week.

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Sunday 25 September 2022

Second middle school student dies after rowing boat capsized in an Orlando lake due to possible lighting strike

A second middle school student has died after a lighting strike may have caused the boat of a student rowing club to capsize earlier this month, rowing officials said Saturday.

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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup after doubles with Roger Federer for 'personal reasons'

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the remainder of the Laver Cup due to personal reasons, after partnering with his longtime rival and friend Roger Federer in doubles to mark the end of Federer's career.

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California's wildfire activity is below average this year. But experts warn it's not over

Wildfire activity in California has been notably low this year, experts tell CNN, particularly compared to 2020 and 2021 when devastating wildfires erupted across the state and burned millions of acres by the time summer ended.

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As info on lead in Jackson's water emerges, parents in the dark on their children's health

When her firstborn exhibited extreme sensitivity to smell, sound and touch, along with some obsessive-compulsive tendencies, Sarah Howard wondered if it was her fault, if she'd done something to harm her baby boy during her pregnancy. She just didn't know.

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The storm could be the first major hurricane to impact the state since 2018

Track Ian's path | Help victims of Fiona

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He thought he ordered a book by a Black financial adviser. The Nazi symbols inside shocked him

Dante Lee thought he was opening an investment book. But what he found inside shocked and appalled him.

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5 things to know about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year

Sunday is the start of Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year, which marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days.

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Close encounters of the disaster movie kind

There's a giant rock ahead.

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Saturday 24 September 2022

Cubans to decide on same-sex marriage in national referendum

The cake with figurines of two brides on top melted in the Caribbean heat and the wedding guests fretted aloud that one of Cuba's frequent blackouts could strike at any moment but for Annery Rivera Velasco and Yennys Hernandez Molina, the day was one of the happiest of their lives.

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'An important part of my life is leaving too,' says emotional Rafael Nadal of Roger Federer retirement

When the end came neither Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal could hold back the tears.

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This iconic bar of soap, with two weird claims to fame, has stuck around for nearly 150 years

Walk into a Walmart, Target, any drugstore chain in your neighborhood or a corner bodega for New York City dwellers, and chances are you'll find an Ivory Soap bar, or a pack of 10 bars for under $5, sitting on the shelf.

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Biden briefed on Fiona, commits to 100% federal funding for debris removal, rescue ops and power restoration

President Joe Biden participated in a briefing Thursday afternoon on the situation in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Fiona and announced he was authorizing 100% federal funding for debris removal, search and rescue and power restoration as a result of the storm.

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Atlanta wants to build a massive police training facility. Neighbors are fighting to stop it

When Ram moved to the Boulder Walk neighborhood just southeast of Atlanta five years ago, it felt like finding a hidden gem: It was a diverse, affordable and family-friendly community just steps away from the local high school, bordering a forest but still a short drive from the big city; perfect for her family of five.

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Friday 23 September 2022

Iran restricts internet as Mahsa Amini protest deaths mount

Iranian authorities say they will restrict internet access in the country until calm is restored to the streets, as protests over the death of a young woman in the custody of the morality police rock the Islamic Republic.

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United Airlines flight made emergency landing at New Jersey airport after circling over Atlantic

A mechanical problem on a United Airlines flight prompted an emergency landing early Thursday at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport.

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US bank CEOs say they could exit China if it ever attacks Taiwan

Leaders of America's biggest banks say they would follow any US directive on pulling business from China if Taiwan is ever attacked by Beijing.

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Hong Kong removes international travel quarantine after more than two years

The Hong Kong government has announced the ending of formal quarantine for international travelers after more than two and a half years of stringent pandemic controls.

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32 whales rescued after around 200 die in mass stranding in Australia

Rescue teams have managed to save 32 pilot whales following a mass stranding this week in a remote part of in Australia that saw the deaths of around 200 whales.

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Thursday 22 September 2022

Los Angeles school district will distribute overdose reversal drug to every K-12 school after student death, officials say

Schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District will soon be equipped with doses of naloxone, a drug used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid drug overdoses, Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho announced Thursday.

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Singer reveals what happened to her after protesting Putin

Pussy Riot co-founder & activist Nadya Tolokonnikova speaks with CNN's Jim Sciutto about the anti-war protests happening in Russia as Russian President Vladimir Putin mobilizes citizens for the war effort in Ukraine.

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Naomi Osaka pulls out of Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo due to illness

Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from her second-round match against Beatriz Haddad Maia at the Pan Pacific Open on Thursday due to illness, ending her title defense at the tournament.

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How to help your teen get moving

It's no secret that exercise is important for your health, whatever your age. And it's tempting to assume kids have no problem staying active. After all, there is gym class in school, recess for the younger ones and organized sports -- lots of organized sports. But children, and especially teenagers, are far less active than you would think.

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Wednesday 21 September 2022

Trump responds to New York attorney general's lawsuit

Former President Donald Trump appeared on Fox News and made his first comments after New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a civil case against him and his children. CNN"s Don Lemon and former Trump attorney Michael Cohen discuss.

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Mastermind of Navy bribery scheme known as 'Fat Leonard' captured in Venezuela

Leonard Francis, the former military contractor known as "Fat Leonard" who orchestrated the largest corruption scandal in US Navy history, was arrested Tuesday morning by authorities in Venezuela at the request of the US Marshals Service, according to the agency.

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Analysis: Donald Trump's poll numbers are making things very awkward for Republicans

Recent polls show that voters' views of Donald Trump are about as low as they were when he left office. In today's episode of The Point, CNN's Chris Cillizza explains why the former President's standing is serving as an anchor for Republican candidates in the midterm elections.

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Kia, Hyundai are easy targets for thieves, insurance data confirms

Stealing older model Hyundai and Kia cars and SUVs became a scary social media trend. Now, data from the Highway Loss Data Institute, which collects information on insurance claims, confirm these South Korean models are far more likely to get stolen than others.

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Analysis: British monarchs are not supposed to have opinions. Charles III has already expressed many of his

The death of Queen Elizabeth II marked the end of an era for the monarchy in more ways than one. She was the last senior royal from a generation that will soon seem alien to modern monarchists.

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Hundreds of whales stranded on Australian shore

More than 200 whales have been found stranded in Australia on the western shore of Tasmania, wildlife officials said.

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Tuesday 20 September 2022

As Hurricane Fiona continues its ruinous path northward, disaster-stricken areas must now begin slow road to recovery

Hurricane Fiona is still strengthening as it continues its catastrophic path northward on Wednesday, leaving behind disaster-stricken communities in Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos and the Dominican Republic who must now begin working toward recovery.

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Russian mercenaries bombard Bakhmut as Moscow searches for a win

• Live updates: UN General Assembly meets • Video: Lawmaker predicts Putin's next step • Opinion: Where Putin goes from here

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Video shows treacherous conditions smuggled migrants face

Human smuggling has grown into a billion-dollar multinational business in recent years as US sees jump in migrants from countries like Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba. The smuggled migrants often face conditions so treacherous that this year's migrant deaths have already exceeded last year's record number. CNN's Rosa Flores has more

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GOP strategist points out problem with Lindsey Graham's abortion comments

Republican strategist Alice Stewart says Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) call for a national abortion ban will put Republicans on the defense.

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Washington Monument vandalized with red paint

United States Park Police say the Washington Monument is temporarily closed and a man is in custody for allegedly vandalizing the monument with paint on the evening of Tuesday, September 20.

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Analysis: An elite Wall Street bank gets a $35 million lesson: Just call tech support

Wall Street's big banks are lousy with highly educated people yanked from among the top performers at the world's best business schools and universities. They are elite and powerful. And sometimes, like every human, they do very dumb things.

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4 out of 5 pregnancy-related deaths in the US are preventable, CDC finds

The vast majority of deaths among pregnant women and new mothers in the United States are preventable, according to a new report.

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US border encounters jump amid increased migration from Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba

US Customs and Border Protection encounters along the US-Mexico border have already topped 2 million so far this fiscal year, according to newly released agency data, with migration from countries like Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba driving numbers up.

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Don't cook chicken in NyQuil: FDA warns about dangerous social media challenges

Want to cook chicken in NyQuil? Overdose on antihistamines? Swallow laundry detergent pods?

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Lea Michele mocks rumor that she's illiterate

Lea Michele has leaned into being a "Funny Girl."

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The Supreme Court is already involved in 2024 politics

An obscure legal theory promoted by allies of former President Donald Trump during the effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election will soon have its day before the Supreme Court.

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China considers easing entry rules for some foreign tourists

The Chinese government on Monday, September 19, issued draft regulations that aim to bolster tourism along its border and make it easier for some foreigners to enter China.

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Monday 19 September 2022

Woman injured when the patrol car she was placed in was struck by a train

A Colorado woman was placed in the back of a patrol car before it was hit by a train, leaving her with serious injuries, authorities said Monday.

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Russians continue to conduct airstrikes 'impacting civilian infrastructure' in Ukraine, US military official says



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What will happen if Lake Powell's water level continues to drop

Upstream reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin might not have enough water to keep Lake Powell above a critical threshold indefinitely, federal officials have warned in recent weeks, as the West's ongoing megadrought saps water from across the West.

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Opinion: The political issue Charles should keep speaking out on

For more than five decades as Prince of Wales, Charles, heir to the British throne, spoke about the perils of climate change and the need for concerted global action to protect the environment.

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A million Puerto Ricans without power as hurricane brings life-threatening flooding to island

• Track Hurricane Fiona • Video shows bridge swept away • Live Updates: Flash Flood emergency issued for south-central Puerto Rico • What will happen if Lake Powell's water level continues to drop

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Sunday 18 September 2022

Opinion: Why an invitation to the Queen's funeral is such a big deal

Whatever you think of the monarchy, of the late Queen Elizabeth II or of the new king, Charles III, there is no question that Monday's royal funeral will live on in the annals of history. Billions of people will likely watch. For those who attend in person, it's the opportunity of a lifetime. That's why an invitation to the ceremonies has become the hottest ticket on Earth.

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Opinion: Owning the libs, disowning the migrants

The late-day sun coaxes a rainbow of colors out of the eroding cliff at Aquinnah, a town on the western tip of Martha's Vineyard. The soil, thrust upward millennia ago by a glacier, is spotted with glowing red clay, chalk white crevices and touches of gray, brown and black.

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How horse racing was Queen Elizabeth II's enduring passion

Who can forget the Queen's reaction at Royal Ascot in 2013 when her racehorse, Estimate, won the prestigious Gold Cup?

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Tsunami warnings issued after 6.9-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan

Hazardous tsunami waves are possible along coastlines within a 300-kilometer (186-mile) radius of a 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit southeastern Taiwan on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has said.

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US public schools get a D+ for poor conditions, and experts say problems are getting worse. Here's what kids are facing

When it gets too hot in Denver and Baltimore classrooms, students are sent home because their schools don't have air conditioning.

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Having a history of psychological distress may trigger long Covid, study says

You may have up to a 50% higher risk of developing long Covid-19 if you suffer from common psychiatric issues such as anxiety or depression, a recent study found.

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Don't touch foreigners, warns senior health official after China's first monkeypox case

A top Chinese health official has warned people against touching foreigners, a day after mainland China confirmed its first case of monkeypox.

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Opinion: The tyranny of Idi Amin -- and limits of a British welcome

The plane carrying 193 passengers circled down over London Stansted Airport, where a cluster of journalists were waiting to document its arrival. Stepping onto the tarmac under typically gray English skies, the families clutched their scant possessions in briefcases and boxes, saris flowing in the wind.

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Cheetahs arrive to India after more than 70-year absence

After going extinct in India over 70 years ago, cheetahs are finally making a comeback in the country with a new reintroduction program.

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In photos: Meet the people in the Queen's queue

Mourners have been packing London's streets for the chance to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin and pay their respects. The line, aka The Queue, has stretched for several miles over four days.

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Saturday 17 September 2022

Bingo and Masters of The Universe are among the finalists for this year's Toy Hall of Fame

Some of your favorite childhood games may be honored at the 2022 Toy Hall of Fame.

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A new threat from China faces Taiwan's military: Trolls with drones

With the sun shining, drinks on the table and music in the air, it looks like the young men in the video, which has gone viral on Chinese social media, have picked a great day for a picnic.

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Newsom ratcheted up the political stunts this week in a move destined to infuriate abortion opponents

• 'They enriched us.' Migrants' 44-hour visit leaves indelible mark on Martha's Vineyard • Opinion: DeSantis chose Martha's Vineyard for a reason

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Yeshiva University puts all student club activities on hold after Supreme Court upholds order requiring it to recognize LGBTQ club

New York's Yeshiva University announced Friday that it would put all undergraduate club activities on hold, days after losing a bid to have the US Supreme Court block a court order that requires the university to recognize an LGBTQ student club, an attorney for the club said.

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Acosta calls Trump team's finger-pointing 'almost comical'

Former Trump White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham reacts to the former president's team's claim about boxes recovered from Mar-a-Lago.

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Opinion: For Dems to win, Biden must answer a question FDR and Trump both aced

Democrats have to be feeling good about recent polls. It appears that former President Donald Trump and the Supreme Court have given Democrats a chance to blunt, if not reverse, the historic midterm trend that leaves the president's party nursing significant losses. If the polls are to be believed, Democrats might just hold on to their majorities in the House and Senate, making 2022 a rare example of the party in power doing well.

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Watch Elton John pay tribute to deceased fan during concert

Singer Elton John paid tribute to Parkland shooting victim Jamie Guttenberg during his concert in Pittsburg.

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Watch all 8 of the Queen's grandchildren stand vigil

Queen Elizabeth II's eight grandchildren held a vigil at her lying in state as the royal family prepares to bid farewell to the late monarch at her state funeral.

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Friday 16 September 2022

Fact check: How three new Republican attack ads deceive on policing and crime

Republican midterm candidates around the country are running attack ads criticizing their Democratic opponents over crime and policing. But some of their September ads have been deceptive.

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Wegmans ends self-checkout app after too much shoplifting

In 2019, Wegmans, the cult-favorite northeastern grocery chain, rolled out a new mobile app that allowed customers to scan, bag and pay for groceries while they shopped and then skip the checkout line altogether.

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Daughter of cricket legend Shane Warne calls TV miniseries into his life 'beyond disrespectful'

The daughter of cricket legend Shane Warne has called a TV miniseries which will dramatize his life "beyond disrespectful."

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Corporate representative for Alex Jones' company makes admission on the stand

A representative hired by Alex Jones to testify for Free Speech Systems, Brittany Paz, gave hours of testimony about Jones' Infowars Show, admitting that false statements were made about the Sandy Hook shooting for money. A Connecticut jury is now determining how much money Jones and his company must pay in damages to the families affected and an FBI agent who responded to the school massacre. CNN's Brynn Gingras has the latest.

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Look of the Week: Anne Hathaway's 'The Devil Wears Prada' moment at New York Fashion Week

Life imitated art on the front row of the Michael Kors show on Wednesday when assigned seating placed Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and actor Anne Hathaway next to one another in a display of PR genius.

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Thursday 15 September 2022

'Our league definitely got this wrong': LeBron James and other NBA figures respond to Robert Sarver decision

LeBron James and Chris Paul have criticized the NBA for the punishment handed down to Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, who this week was fined $10 million and suspended for a year after an independent investigation found he engaged in hostile, racially insensitive and inappropriate behavior.

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Opinion: Eliza Fletcher's case points to one pervasive failure

The killing of 34-year-old Eliza Fletcher, a teacher and mother of two in Memphis who was abducted while on her morning run, has stunned and outraged not just her community, but the country. Her family and friends have spoken about what a shining light Fletcher was, with her devastated family saying in a statement that she was "a joy to so many." Female runners have united around Fletcher's death, insisting on the right to jog while female and holding eight-mile runs in her honor in multiple cities -- with some participants singing "This Little Light of Mine," a song Fletcher sang to her young students.

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University reopens after employee says package exploded. Officials investigating incident as possible hoax, sources say

Northeastern University in Boston reopened Wednesday after an employee reported being injured by an exploding package. Boston police and the FBI are now investigating the incident as a likely "hoax," multiple law enforcement sources tell CNN.

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Jimmy Kimmel apologizes to Quinta Brunson for 'dumb comedy bit' at Emmys

Well, she didn't punch him. But Jimmy Kimmel did take some time during Quinta Brunson's appearance on his late-night talk show Wednesday night to apologize for what he called a "dumb comedy bit" that some viewers felt took away from her Emmy victory on Monday night.

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Wednesday 14 September 2022

Gov. Ron DeSantis claims credit for sending 2 planes carrying migrants to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is claiming credit for sending two planes carrying migrants to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts Wednesday, according to a statement emailed to CNN by his office.

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Man arrested after climbing through airport baggage carousel

Surveillance and bodycam video show a man entering the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport baggage carousel and into a restricted area.

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Prince William just inherited a 685-year-old estate worth $1 billion

Royal wills are never made public. That means what happens to much of the Queen's personal wealth following her death last week will remain a family secret.

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Plane carrying Queen Elizabeth's coffin sets flight tracking record

The plane carrying Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has broken records to become the most-tracked flight ever.

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Extreme weather could push food prices even higher

Weather has long been a fickle farmhand, devastating fields one year while delivering bountiful harvests the next.

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How to live without chronic back pain, according to an expert

Too often, after fruitless searches for a single magic bullet to eradicate chronic back pain, people decide that living with discomfort is a normal fact of life. But living with back pain is not normal, nor is it necessary. This last installment in our back pain series will empower you to create your own, personalized long-term strategy for maintaining back health and living an active, pain-free lifestyle.

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California's Mosquito Fire prompts more evacuations as it races toward mountain communities

The Mosquito Fire burning in Northern California flared up Tuesday afternoon, charging toward a mountain community and torching more homes as it burned dangerously close to a high school.

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Authorities investigating after a Northeastern University employee was injured when a package exploded on campus

Authorities in Boston are investigating the motive behind a package sent to Northeastern University that exploded when a staff member opened it Tuesday evening, officials said.

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Tuesday 13 September 2022

California's Mosquito Fire pushes deeper into forested areas, sending smoke into Nevada

Burning intensely and choking the air with smoke, California's raging Mosquito Fire has destroyed 25 homes and continues its unrelenting spread through dry forests in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

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Clashes erupt along Armenia-Azerbaijan border, potentially reigniting an old conflict

A decades-old conflict may be on the verge of reigniting, as reports emerged this week of attacks along the border between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

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Officials are investigating the deaths of 3 children found on a Brooklyn beach. Here's what we know

Authorities are investigating the deaths of three children who were found unresponsive along a New York City shoreline early Monday after a family member reported concerns about their safety.

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Monday 12 September 2022

Rapper fatally shot at Roscoe's Chicken 'N Waffles in Los Angeles, report says

Rapper PnB Rock was fatally shot during a robbery in Los Angeles Monday, the Los Angeles Times reported.

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Emmy wins for 'Squid Game' actor Lee Jung-jae and director Hwang Dong-hyuk

Smash Netflix series "Squid Game" racked up multiple wins at Monday's Emmy Awards, with South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae winning outstanding lead actor in a drama series and director Hwang Dong-hyuk taking the award for top director of the same.

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Canadian family taking world tour before children lose their vision

Their daughter Mia was just three years old when Canadian couple Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier first noticed that she was having vision problems.

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Opinion: Who should pay for climate disasters?

August will be one to remember for all the worst reasons. From epic flooding in Pakistan and along the Mississippi, to drought in China and out-of-control fires in Europe, the climate crisis is wreaking havoc on planet Earth on a new scale.

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Opinion: Here's who John Roberts should blame for the Supreme Court losing 'legitimacy'

Chief Justice John Roberts says he's worried that the Supreme Court is losing "legitimacy" in the eyes of those disagree with its decisions. Addressing a judicial conference Friday in Colorado, Roberts acknowledged, "The court has always decided controversial cases and decisions always have been subject to intense criticism and that is entirely appropriate."

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Sunday 11 September 2022

Oregon wildfire explodes in size as multiple blazes rage across the West

An outburst of wildfires that broke out over the past week amid triple-digital temperatures across the West have forced thousands of evacuations and choked the air with smoke as strong winds complicated firefighting efforts.

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Analysis: TV, travel, walkabouts: How the Queen stayed relevant and transformed the monarchy

"I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong."

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3 injured in explosion at Aurora, Colorado apartment building, forcing hundreds of residents from their homes

Hundreds of people will need to find new homes after an explosion at their apartment building in Aurora, Colorado, Saturday that injured at least three people, according to Aurora Fire Rescue.

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The real-life drama behind filming locations for 'Stranger Things,' 'Ted Lasso,' 'Only Murders in the Building' and other Emmy favorites

What do a pub in London, a 113-year-old apartment building in New York City, a former mental hospital in Atlanta, a luxury resort in Hawaii, a sprawling office complex in New Jersey and a mausoleum in one of the South's largest cemeteries have in common?

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The NFL's most iconic theme music has roots in everything from Batman to 'Star Wars'

If you're a football fan, the first few blasts of an NFL broadcast theme can make you feel like running through a brick wall. It's superheroes! It's action! It's the entire percussion session wailing away for dear life! As the season descends upon us, enjoy a breakdown of the most iconic football themes you'll be hearing all autumn long. There are so many fascinating parallels and big names involved, you'll be the menace of every commercial break conversation.

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Queen begins final journey through Scotland

• In pictures: See how countries around the globe responded to the Queen's death • Watch: Charles takes formal oath as King • Analysis: How the Queen's soft power has helped keep the United Kingdom together • Live updates: The Queen departs Balmoral for the last time

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The rise and fall of a virtual rapper reignites old questions about art -- with a new twist

On its surface, the saga of FN Meka appeared to be a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of music powered by artificial intelligence.

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Verbal encounter with police at a Black Lives Matter protest led pregnant activist to 4-year prison sentence

Lawyers are pushing for a judge to reconsider the prison sentence of a South Carolina activist who was convicted for "breach of peace," aggravated over remarks she made to police during racial justice protests in 2020.

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Saturday 10 September 2022

Debunking myths about suicide helps encourage compassion and understanding

Sometimes people who die by suicide get branded as selfish, depressed or attention-seeking.

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How the Northeast's extreme drought could spoil this year's fall colors

Three years ago, Andy Finton planted a sugar maple tree -- his favorite species -- in his suburban Boston backyard. Each fall he waits for its leaves to change into the bright red or deep orange autumn colors the tree is known for.

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Why CVS and Walmart still print photos

Many aspects of drug stores and supermarkets feel like they're of another era. But perhaps the most retro part of these stores is the photo-printing equipment.

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Analysis: Welcome to the Cold War without the communism

More than six months after the war on Ukraine started, the worldwide fracture it set off is hardening.

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Friday 9 September 2022

Russia sends reinforcements to Kharkiv as Ukrainians advance

Russia is reinforcing embattled military units in Kharkiv as it scrambles to counter a Ukrainian advance that has taken Kyiv's troops to the edge of two key cities in the region.

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Baptist leader sees Christian nationalism as 'biggest threat to religious freedom'

The United States is seeing the rise of Christian nationalism and how it's deeply impacting today's political climate, especially with the far-right. Amanda Tyler, the executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty and the lead organizer of the Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign, has studied the roots of Christian nationalism. Tyler joins Reality Check's John Avlon to discuss how Christian nationalism is used as a political ideology to merge one's faith with partisan politics.

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Buffalo Bills assert Super Bowl aspirations with emphatic 31-10 win over reigning champion LA Rams in NFL season opener

If there was any doubt about the Buffalo Bills' aspirations this season, they laid out an early marker on Thursday night in Los Angeles.

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Private moment revealed: Queen's press secretary shares favorite memories

Simon Lewis, former press secretary to Queen Elizabeth II, joins CNN's Wolf Blitzer and shares a treasured moment from his time working with her.

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Ukraine's Zelensky claims country's military retook key city from Russia



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Thursday 8 September 2022

How British royal titles work

Titles play a major role in the British royal family. You can be born with one, get one later in life or sometimes even lose your title. To the uninitiated it can be understandably confusing. CNN's Max Foster decodes the system.

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Vietnam arrests famous noodle vendor for 'anti-state' acts

A noodle seller famous in Vietnam over a viral video that was widely viewed as mocking a top government official has been arrested, police said, the latest in a crackdown on critics of the country's communist rulers.

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Kellogg's wants you to add water to its new cereal

Kellogg's wants you to add water to its new cereal. Really.

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Obama quips about infamous tan suit during portrait unveiling

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama's official White House portraits were unveiled during an emotional ceremony at the White House on Wednesday --marking their first joint visit to the building since they left in 2017 and the return of a Washington tradition last celebrated 10 years ago.

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Questions remain after death of second Canada stabbing suspect, who police say may be responsible for 10 fatalities

Three days after a brutal mass stabbing devastated a rural Indigenous community in Saskatchewan, the two brothers who were wanted in the violent attacks are dead, though witness accounts indicate that one of the men, Myles Sanderson, was responsible for the deaths of 10 of the victims, according to a law enforcement official.

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Carlos Alcaraz reaches first grand slam semifinal after late-night finish

At close to 2:50 a.m. local time in New York, Carlos Alcaraz triumphed in a captivating, five-set encounter against Jannik Sinner at the US Open to reach his first grand slam semifinal.

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Wednesday 7 September 2022

Chinese pine nut picker rescued after drifting 300km in hydrogen balloon

A man who lost control of his hydrogen balloon while harvesting pine nuts in China has been found and rescued -- after landing in a forest two days later and more than 300 kilometers (186 miles) away.

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'As you get older, life changes quite a bit': Tom Brady reflects on how his life is evolving

On the eve of his 23rd NFL season, Tom Brady has been reflecting on how his life has changed as he's grown older.

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Opinion: Putin's extortion must not succeed

Vladimir Putin is doing his best to strong-arm Europe. That's the only way to look at the comments made Monday by his Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov that Russian natural gas won't begin flowing again through the huge Nord Stream 1 pipeline until the West lifts it sanctions against Russia. This latest move has "significantly increased the risk that Europe may not get further gas flows through Nord Stream 1 for the whole winter," analysts at energy consultancy Rystad Energy said in a research report cited by CNBC.

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State media: Xi and Putin to meet next week, Russian envoy says



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Tuesday 6 September 2022

As China's economy slows, one industry is seeing record profits: Covid testing

China's zero-Covid strategy of endless testings and lockdowns has hammered its economy and taken a toll on company profits, but it has delivered a windfall for test makers.

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This is what's going on with the cast of 'Don't Worry Darling'

The internet is worried, darling. Fans have flocked to social media to share their theories on what's going on with the cast of "Don't Worry Darling." CNN's Chloe Melas breaks down the drama surrounding the film.

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Backpacking parents who homeschool their kids

Backpacking tends to be associated with young people with few responsibilities.

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Russia is purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea, source says

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In pictures: Liz Truss, the UK's new prime minister

Liz Truss will be the United Kingdom's next prime minister, succeeding Boris Johnson, who resigned in July after a series of scandals.

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Monday 5 September 2022

Suspect still at large after mass stabbing that left 10 dead and 18 injured across 13 crime scenes in Canada

• Video: Timeline of mass stabbing in Canada

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Uvalde children return to school after 21 students, teachers were slaughtered. But some refuse to go back to classrooms

Zayon Martinez spent his final hour of second grade hiding under a desk while bullets flew through Robb Elementary School.

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Wastewater surveillance becomes more targeted in search for poliovirus, monkeypox and coronavirus



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This city has around 20 days of fresh water left. Officials are racing to find another source

A city in New Mexico has about 20 days of fresh water left, and officials there are scrambling to find another source to prevent cancer-causing particles from flowing out of faucets.

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Turkish national team alleges NBA player attacked by opposing team members

The Turkish national team is threatening to pull out of EuroBasket 2022 after it says one of its team members, NBA player Furkan Korkmaz of the Philadelphia 76ers, was attacked Sunday after being ejected from a game.

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Rescuers search for survivors after eight die while trying to climb Russian volcano

Rescuers are trying to reach survivors of a climbing expedition on Eurasia's highest volcano that has already claimed eight lives as of Monday, local authorities say.

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Fire conditions are 'extremely dangerous' in California, officials say, with 2 dead and thousands of acres scorched

Prolonged drought has exacerbated fire conditions throughout California, where six active wildfires have consumed tens of thousands of acres in less than a week, and led to the deaths of at least two residents, officials say.

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Sunday 4 September 2022

The stabbings, which also left at least 15 people injured, happened across 13 crime scenes, officials say

A manhunt is underway in Canada for two "armed and dangerous" men who are suspects in a mass stabbing Sunday that left at least 10 dead and 15 injured at multiple scenes in an Indigenous community and the surrounding area in Saskatchewan, authorities say.

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Hamas executes five in Gaza, including two accused of spying for Israel

Hamas executed five Palestinians in Gaza, including two on charges of cooperating with Israel, the militant group announced on Sunday -- the first known executions in Gaza in more than five years.

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Sebastian Vettel believes world needs to 'rethink our behaviors' to tackle climate change

Sebastian Vettel has never been afraid to speak his mind.

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Video: Mom films an unusual issue with her drinking water

The city of Jackson, Mississippi, has been without clean water for days. Rozetta Womack has resorted to storing water in tubs so it can be boiled and safely used by her and her son. 

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Analysis: Hulu's 'The Patient' has just the cure for your streaming woes

As we slide into September, it's time to rotate out that warm weather wardrobe for something more conducive to the temps dropping.

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She moved to the US with big dreams and met a boyfriend on Craigslist. Then she vanished

Irene Gakwa's last WhatsApp video call with her parents was filled with gentle ribbing. But beneath the banter were hints that something was off.

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Saturday 3 September 2022

Boy finds giant earthworm in his backyard

Barnaby Domigan revealed what he named his "amazing discovery" in an interview with Radio New Zealand.

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These principals have all experienced a school shooting. Now they are helping others navigate the road to recovery when the next one happens

Twenty-three years later, Frank DeAngelis vividly recalls the day his life changed forever. On April 20, 1999, he was the principal at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, when two students -- carrying guns and bombs -- entered the school and opened fire.

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Another named storm joins Hurricane Danielle in the Atlantic

As Hurricane Danielle churns in the North Atlantic, another storm has developed to its south near the Caribbean and may bring flooding to the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico over the weekend.

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Jackson residents and officials have been warning about water issues for years

James Taylor lugged two 24-count cases of bottled water to his pickup truck as the sun beamed its rays onto the parking lot of Grocery Depot in west Jackson, Mississippi.

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As wildfires and high temps scorch the West, millions across Nevada and California are asked to reduce their power consumption

Millions across Nevada and California are urged to reduce electricity consumption during the holiday weekend as a heat wave continues to smother several states in the West, where crews are also battling wildfires.

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China warns of 'counter-measures' as US approves $1.1bn arms sales to Taiwan

China has warned the United States it will take "counter-measures" after the Biden administration approved more than $1.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.

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Friday 2 September 2022

UN will have 'continued presence' at Zaporizhzhia plant

• Opinion: What I learnt growing up in the shadow of Europe's biggest nuclear plant • Ukrainian prosecutors identify Russian soldier suspected of shooting civilians from CNN report

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The savage heat baking California and several other states in the West will continue through the holiday weekend



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Analysis: UN report on human rights in Xinjiang is damning for China. But what will its impact be?

For Adila Yarmuhammad, the release of a damning new report from the United Nations' top human rights official on the treatment of Uyghur and other Muslim minorities in Xinjiang brought relief, and sadness.

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Rafael Nadal overcomes hitting himself in face with own racket to beat Fabio Fognini in US Open second round

Rafael Nadal overcame accidentally hitting himself in the face with his own racket to beat Fabio Fognini in the US Open second round.

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India's first homegrown aircraft carrier puts it among world's naval elites

India joined an elite league of the world's naval powers on Friday, when it commissioned its first domestically built aircraft carrier, the INS Vikrant.

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Thursday 1 September 2022

These tiny houses cost $50k and can be built in an hour

CNN business correspondent Alison Kosik speaks with Galiano Tiramani, the director and founder of Boxabl, about the small homes his company builds and his goal of reinventing housing.

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Apparent assassination attempt is caught on video

A man has been arrested after attempting to shoot Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Argentina's vice-president and former president, at point blank range outside her home in Buenos Aires.

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Why air turbulence could be about to get a whole lot worse

Most of us have experienced turbulence while traveling: when your plane flies through clashing bodies of air moving at widely different speeds.

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Evacuations ordered as a wildfire rages in northern Los Angeles County

A wildfire raging in northern Los Angeles County swelled to more than 4,600 acres in a matter of hours Wednesday, leading to mandatory evacuation orders for residents as the area endured dangerously high temperatures.

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Body camera video shows a Columbus, Ohio, officer fatally shooting an unarmed 20-year-old Black man

Police in Columbus, Ohio, have released body camera video that shows a police officer fatally shooting an unarmed Black man in his bed.

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The first bus carrying migrants from the US-Mexico border in Texas arrives in Chicago, officials say

The state of Texas, which for several months has bussed thousands of newly arrived migrants at the US-Mexico border to New York City and Washington, DC, has set a new metropolitan area as a destination: Chicago.

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UN report on China's Uyghurs: What you need to know

Just minutes before the end of her term on Wednesday, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights dropped a damning report on China's treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities.

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As heat wave grips the West, millions in California are urged to set thermostats to 78 degrees today

An intense heat wave will blanket much of the West this week, prompting officials in California to urge residents to slash their energy consumption for the second day in a row to avoid straining the electrical grid.

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