For Lula and the World, the Tough Job of Saving the Amazon Begins

Deforestation is one of many problems Brazil’s new government will need to address.

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Anthony Hopkins offers uplifting New Year's message on his 47th anniversary of sobriety

Anthony Hopkins has a lot to celebrate this New Year's Eve.

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Katie Couric: What Barbara Walters Made Possible for Women

She never took no for an answer, so women who came after her could hear “yes.”

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Putin 'hides behind you': Zelensky directly addresses the Russian people

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The Invention of Elise Stefanik

To rise through the Trump-era G.O.P., a young congresswoman gave up her friends, her mentors and her ideals. Will it be enough?

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They Said They Went to Mali to Keep the Peace. Now They’re Jailed as Mercenaries.

Ivory Coast said its soldiers were in Mali to provide security for the United Nations peacekeeping mission. But Mali accused them of seeking to undermine its own security.

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Andrew Tate: Romanian police to hold influencer for 30 days

The controversial influencer is detained in an investigation into rape and human trafficking.

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The year in CNN visuals: Our favorite maps, illustrations and interactives and more

From breaking news, like the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, to lighter stories, like the time a young traveler bumped into David Bowie, the CNN visuals team helps to tell these stories through maps, charts, illustrations and interactives. The staff of designers, data editors, developers and more highlighted their favorite visuals of 2022.

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How McCarthy’s Speaker Election Bid Could Devolve Into Chaos

Representative Kevin McCarthy, the Republican leader, has pledged to take his fight for the speakership to the House floor. It could turn into a debacle not seen in the chamber for a century.

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Suspect Arrested in Killings of 4 College Students in Moscow, Idaho

The college town has been reeling since the attack last month, in which four students were killed overnight, apparently as they slept.

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Inside an Underground Network of Los Angeles Museums

Shrines to skateboarding, bunnies, neon, aviation and citrus trees dot the sprawling region, highlighting its diversity.

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Advice From Pelosi’s Daughter: ‘Every Woman Needs a Paul Pelosi'

Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, a multimillionaire venture capitalist recovering from a brutal attack, has long taken care of the couple’s “business of living,’’ including shopping for the speaker’s clothes.

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Ex-prosecutor says he noticed something 'interesting' in Donald Trump Jr.'s Jan. 6 testimony

The House January 6 committee has released a new batch of transcripts, including key interviews from members of former President Donald Trump's family and staff. Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti joins CNN's Abby Phillip to discuss what Donald Trump Jr.'s testimony could mean.

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Pelé Will Live Forever

Luminous, consummate and magical, the King of Soccer was Blackness in action.

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Highlights from the latest release of January 6 transcripts

The House January 6 committee on Thursday released another wave of witness interview transcripts.

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Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82

Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and helped popularize the sport in the United States.

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Barbershop owner in Buffalo opens his doors and saves lives in deadly blizzard.

When people were stranded in the storm, the local shop became a refuge.

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You’re Stranded at the Airport. Now What?

Airlines may provide vouchers or reimbursements, or there may be places to sleep within the airport.

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Unraveling Climate Change’s Link to Extreme Winter Storms

The deadly freeze that swept the United States was extraordinary, but while scientists know that global warming can intensify extreme weather, the effects on winter storms are tricky to untangle.

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Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack pleads not guilty to state charges

In a short court hearing Wednesday, David DePape entered a second not guilty plea to state charges stemming from an attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in late October. A second arraignment for felony charges is customary in California following a preliminary hearing in which a defendant is held to answer to all charges.

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Sam Bankman-Fried borrowed $546M from his hedge fund to buy a Robinhood stake

When Sam Bankman-Fried bought a nearly 7.6% stake in Robinhood, the popular stock-trading app, earlier this year, he financed the deal with more than half a billion dollars borrowed from the his own hedge fund — the entity that prosecutors say was illegally funneling customer funds from its affiliated platform, FTX.

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Former F.B.I. Agents Lodge Accusations of Bias Against Conservatives

Historically, the F.B.I.’s critics have come from the left. But the bureau’s array of inquiries into former President Donald J. Trump has turned the tables.

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A Literary Scene Where Parties Are Part of the Agenda

LittlePuss Press specializes in work by transgender writers. Its founders also know it’s hard to resist a great party.

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19-year sentence for second ringleader in Michigan governor kidnap plot

Barry Croft Jr has been given a 19-year sentence for his role in a plot to kidnap Gov Gretchen Whitmer.

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Hugh Jackman's frenemy dynamic with Ryan Reynolds will bleed into 'Deadpool 3'

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Electric vehicle sales have hit a tipping point

Next time you're circling a full parking lot, try to remember what you saw in it just a couple of years ago. Things are different, now. There are a lot more electric vehicles and they aren't just Teslas anymore, either.

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2 miles of border fencing installed in El Paso area as migrants surge around Texas amid Title 42 limbo

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Epidemics That Weren’t: How Countries Shut Down Recent Outbreaks

Some of the most fragile health systems in the world can teach us ways to respond to public health threats early and effectively.

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Flight cancellations wreak havoc on US airports

The chaos has left thousands of passengers sleeping in terminals as they search for solutions.

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Looking Ahead to 2023 in Sports

The rise of a new winter sports hero. The women’s soccer World Cup. A brisker pace of play in baseball. And, for heaven’s sake, less talk about pickleball.

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Gretchen Whitmer kidnap ringleader, Adam Fox, sentenced to 16 years

Adam Fox hoped to start a "revolution" but was sentenced to 16 years for targeting Gretchen Whitmer.

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Pandemic Woes Lead Met Opera to Tap Endowment and Embrace New Work

Facing tepid ticket sales, the company will withdraw up to $30 million from its endowment and stage more operas by living composers, which have been outselling the classics.

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Years after viral video, triplets reunite with beloved trash collector

Four years after a video of their daily visit with the neighborhood trash collector went viral, a set of Florida triplets got the chance to catch up with their hero. See the report from CNN affiliate WESH.

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In the Bahamas, a Lingering Sympathy for Sam Bankman-Fried

Residents there have a generous view of the disgraced FTX founder, who has been accused of misusing billions of dollars in customer funds.

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From the McRib to the Choco Taco, here are 6 foods we lost in 2022

2022 marked a return to the basics for many of America's largest food companies. That left some fan favorites in the garbage heap of history.

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Human Artists on New A.I. Illustrations

“Usually what happens is it devalues that human labor.” Three illustrators discuss art generated by artificial intelligence.

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Maya Ruiz-Picasso, Artist’s Daughter and Inspiration, Dies at 87

As a girl she brought out a childlike quality in Picasso. As an adult she became an authority on his works.

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US storm: Death toll in historic Arctic freeze rises to 24

Transport chaos and power cuts wreak havoc as much of North America shivers in blizzard conditions.

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2 people found dead at Jehovah's Witness hall in Colorado; suspicious device found

Law enforcement officials are investigating a homicide at a Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Colorado where two adults were found dead, police said.

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Head of major Russian shipyard dies suddenly, no cause given

• Zelensky rallies Ukrainians with defiant Christmas message after deadly Russian barrage in Kherson • They were welcomed into British homes. Celebrating their first Christmas together, Ukrainians wonder if that hospitality will last

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Doorbell camera captures Alaskan moose dropping antlers

A doorbell camera in Alaska captured a moose dropping his antlers in the front yard. CNN affiliate KTUU has the story.

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Something About This Mysterious Fossil Graveyard Was Fishy

For decades, paleontologists have tried to explain what they assumed was a 230-million-year-old scene of mass death.

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No antibiotics worked, so this woman turned to a natural enemy of bacteria to save her husband's life

• Trump White House drafted statement attacking Barr after he publicly refuted Trump's voter fraud claims, transcript reveals

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The Premier League Is Back, With Quite an Act to Follow

The Premier League will play on Boxing Day because the Premier League always plays on Boxing Day. But the title race changed over the World Cup break.

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Arizona judge rejects Kari Lake's election challenge and confirms Hobbs' victory

An Arizona judge on Saturday rejected Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake's lawsuit attempting to overturn her defeat, concluding that there wasn't clear or convincing evidence of misconduct, and affirming the victory of Democratic Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs.

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Putin Wants Fealty, and He’s Found It in Africa

The Russian president has unleashed a new disorder on the world with his war in Ukraine, and the Central African Republic may be its ultimate expression.

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Maxi Jazz, lead singer of dance group Faithless, dies at 65

Maxi Jazz, the British musician best known as the lead vocalist for dance group "Faithless," has died, according to the band.

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She Worked for Twitter. Then She Tweeted at Elon Musk.

Sasha Solomon, a software engineer, joined others in the media business who lost their jobs this year after publicly taking on their employers.

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IRS delays rule change for people who get paid on Venmo, Etsy, Airbnb and other apps

Anyone getting paid for their goods and services through apps like Venmo, PayPal or CashApp, or platforms like Etsy and Airbnb, just got a reprieve from the IRS.

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The F.D.A. Now Says It Plainly: Morning-After Pills Are Not Abortion Pills

Labels of Plan B One-Step had previously said, without scientific evidence, that the pill might block fertilized eggs from implanting in the womb.

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This is the transportation secretary's top concern about winter storm

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins "CNN This Morning" to discuss the winter storm sweeping across the US.

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How Did Sam Bankman-Fried Make His $250 Million Bail?

Though Mr. Bankman-Fried was not required to pay $250 million, the large amount of the bond in this high-profile case has raised questions about the federal bail process.

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No tree or gifts for thousands in this US city

Migrants arriving in El Paso will spend their first Christmas away from home. Many left loved ones behind.

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Henrietta Lacks statue will replace Robert E. Lee monument in Roanoke, Virginia

A statue of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were used without her consent in crucial medical research, will replace a monument to Confederate general Robert E. Lee in Roanoke, Virginia.

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Cathedral of St. John Finally Solves a 100-Year-Old Problem

The cathedral’s dome, a tour de force of tile, was supposed to be temporary. Instead, it’s lasted more than a century. Now, after a $17 million rehab, it could last a couple hundred more.

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Why everyone's talking about 'nepo babies'

One of the surest roads to success in showbiz is to be the child of an already famous and successful person.

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At France’s Oldest Christmas Market, Energy Crisis Dims Festive Spirits

Amid soaring gas prices and the war in Ukraine, Strasbourg’s Christkindelsmärik, like holiday fairs across Europe, has faced a tough question: “How do you balance magic and responsibility?”

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FTX founder released to parents on $250m bail

Prosecutors have accused Sam Bankman-Fried of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".

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Companies are reining in holiday bonuses

Last year, bonuses were bountiful. This year, economic uncertainty is bringing a chill to the holiday-season perk, according to survey data released Thursday by Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

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Fleeing China's Covid lockdowns for the US - through a Central American jungle

Fed up with lockdowns and Xi's policies, some Chinese citizens are taking a perilous journey to escape.

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Hackers Mined a Single Software Flaw for a Year in NY Cyberattack

Suffolk County officials on Wednesday released the results of their investigation into a devastating breach that was discovered in the fall, forcing the government offline.

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Groundbreaking Mars mission comes to an end

After making groundbreaking discoveries about the mysterious interior of the red planet, the InSight lander's mission has officially ended.

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The Most Exciting Part of a Restaurant Is … the Bathroom?

A discothèque, a shrine to Dolly Parton, an ode to Iranian films: These are just a few of the eye-popping, eccentric restaurant restrooms giving diners a different kind of thrill.

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8 Teenage Girls Charged With Killing a Toronto Man

Police said the girls, who ranged from 13 to 16 years old, connected on social media before meeting up, possibly for the first time, on the day of the killing.

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Bans on TikTok Gain Momentum in Washington and States

At least 14 states have passed bans on the service on government-issued devices in recent weeks. And Congress appears poised to pass a similar prohibition for federal workers.

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Elon Musk at Twitter: Who could replace him as chief executive?

We look at the runner and riders to take over as the social media firm's chief executive.

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Appeals court asks DOJ to weigh in on whether Trump is immune in civil January 6 lawsuits

A federal appeals court on Tuesday asked the Justice Department to weigh in on whether former President Donald Trump should be protected by absolute immunity in civil lawsuits brought against him for his alleged role in the January 6 US Capitol attack.

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Merry ‘Sismas’: A Holiday Tradition Honors Friendship

For a group of devoted girlfriends, the season shines brighter when they’re together — preferably in a costume, eating some oxtail.

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What US border policy shift means for migrants

Immigration attorney Gerardo Menchaca says Trump-era policy is likely to be eliminated.

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US Sues Arizona for Gov. Doug Ducey’s Shipping Containers Border Wall

Doug Ducey, the outgoing governor of Arizona, spent $82 million to stack shipping containers along the border with Mexico. His successor, Katie Hobbs, calls it a waste of money.

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Iran and Russia were too distracted to meddle in midterm elections, US general says

Domestic unrest in Iran and Russia's war in Ukraine may have distracted Tehran and Moscow from making more of an effort to influence or interfere in the 2022 US midterm election, a top US military cyberofficial said Monday.

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Homicides of Children Soared in the Pandemic’s First Year, CDC Reports

Killings of children and teenagers under 18 increased sharply in 2020, federal researchers reported. Black communities were disproportionately affected.

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Will Elon Musk's ultimatum cost him Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the future of Musk and Twitter.

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The Austere Beauty of Egypt’s Long-Distance Hiking Trails

Two new routes, managed by Bedouins, will help preserve long-overlooked natural wonders and a vanishing way of life.

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Twitter to Ban Accounts That Promote Rival Social Media Like Mastodon

The move may affect giant social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, as well as smaller ones like Mastodon and Truth Social.

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Manchin says Biden should ask for extension of Trump-era border policy

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said Sunday that President Joe Biden should ask for an extension of Title 42, a public health authority that was invoked under former President Donald Trump and allows officials to expel migrants encountered at the US-Mexico border.

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Dorothy Pitman Hughes Dies at 84; Brought Black Issues to Feminism

A close friend of Gloria Steinem, she toured with her and spoke widely about the need for women to confront racism and classism in their ranks.

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Canada's polar-bear capital Churchill warms too fast for bears

The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, experts say.

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Haberman: Trump insiders say he sees 2024 campaign as a shield

CNN political analyst Maggie Haberman discusses Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and what Trump's inner circle has to say about it.

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Argentina Just Won the World Cup, and Lionel Messi Is the Perfect Man for This Moment

The superstar striker’s career has taken place in an era when the country’s culture around masculinity in football has changed. Is that a coincidence?

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2022: The Songs of the Year

Let’s talk about tracks by Ice Spice, Cardi B, Ethel Cain and many more of the 70 picks on our critics’ lists.

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Arizona man ticketed for driving in the HOV lane with an inflatable Grinch

An Arizona man driving in the high-occupancy vehicle lane was ticketed after a police officer realized his passenger wasn't a person at all. It was an inflatable Grinch.

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You can only fit one 'Big Fruit Loop' in a bowl

Just in time for the holidays, artist collective MSCHF is releasing its newest playful art piece: a giant, 930-calorie, $19.99 fruit loop.

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How FIFA Silenced a World Cup Armband Campaign

European teams had planned to highlight inclusivity on soccer’s biggest stage. They blinked when the sport’s governing body flexed its muscles.

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CNN contributors react to University chancellor's racist remarks during speech

CNN contributors Shan Wu and Lisa Ling join anchor Amara Walker to discuss the racist remarks made by Thomas L. Keon, the chancellor of Purdue University Northwest, during a commencement speech. The chancellor was following the keynote speaker who referenced using "made up languages" to his grandchildren several times in his speech, which made no mention or reference to Asians.

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Cold and Flu Medicine: What to Stock for the ‘Tripledemic’

Doctors weigh in on the essentials families need and what parents can do if they’re unable to find children’s pain reliever.

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Federal investigators have accessed emails in which Rep. Scott Perry, John Eastman and other Trump allies discuss 2020 election

Federal investigators have obtained access to several email accounts, a draft autobiography and other writings in which Republican Rep. Scott Perry, Donald Trump elections attorney John Eastman, and former Justice Department officials Jeffrey Clark and Ken Klukowski discussed the 2020 election, according to a newly released order in the DC District Court.

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MoMA’s Daydream of Progress

An artist’s A.I. turns thousands of works from the museum’s collection into a cheerful vision of the next avant-garde. Will “Unsupervised” help MoMA stay relevant?

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Nigerian child chess prodigy granted US asylum

Tanitoluwa Adewumi rose to national stardom after winning a major tournament at eight years old.

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The world turns pink and sparkly in first 'Barbie' teaser trailer

Life in plastic really is fantastic if the first official teaser trailer for the highly anticipated "Barbie" movie is anything to go by.

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Hundreds of tourists stranded in Machu Picchu amid Peru protests

About 300 tourists from around the world have been left stranded in the ancient city of Machu Picchu, according to the mayor, after Peru was plunged into a state of emergency following the ousting of the country's president.

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Royal aide apologizes in person to Black charity boss for asking where she was 'really from'

A meeting "filled with warmth and understanding" took place on Friday between an honorary royal aide and the Black charity founder she repeatedly asked where she was "really from," according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.

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New York Bans Pet Stores From Selling Dogs, Cats and Rabbits

The ban, which takes effect in December 2024, is meant to prevent the sale of animals raised by commercial breeders accused of keeping them in inhumane conditions.

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Harrison Ford Loves His Craft. ‘1923’ Tested His Limits.

The actor, now 80, is still trying new things, including his first major TV role. Just don’t ask him to get all touchy-feely about it.

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Harry and Meghan, the final episodes, in 60 seconds

BBC Royal correspondent looks at the royal rift at the centre of the new episodes of Harry and Meghan.

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US sues Arizona over shipping container border wall

The government seeks a court order to stop the building of the barrier and to remove the containers.

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US brings back free at-home Covid tests as part of winter plan

The programme allows households to order four rapid tests with deliveries starting next week.

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How to Hand Out Billions in Climate Subsidies? Very Carefully.

John Podesta, the White House aide overseeing new tax credits, said rules were expected to be in place within months. Avoiding waste and fraud is a priority.

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El Paso, Long an Immigrant Haven, Is Tested by Spike in Arrivals

The influx is arousing a mix of emotions in a predominantly Latino border city where immigrants already make up a quarter of the population.

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Twitter suspends @ElonJet account that tracked owner Elon Musk's private plane

The account that tweeted about Elon Musk's private jet is suspended for violating Twitter rules.

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Five people arrested on domestic terrorism charges in clash at Atlanta's 'Cop City' site

Five people were arrested and charged with domestic terrorism in Atlanta on Tuesday after a clash between activists and law enforcement at a site set to be turned into a state-of-the-art training facility for police, state investigators said.

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Georgia’s Top Election Official Calls for End to Runoff System

Brad Raffensperger, the Republican secretary of state, said that a newly tightened timeline for runoff elections had put added strain on election workers.

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Ukraine War: US planning to send Patriot air defence missiles

The expensive air defence system would be a huge boost to Ukraine, but supplies will be limited.

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Rishi Sunak Unveils Plans to Tackle Migrant Boat Crossings and Asylum Backlog

Amid growing anger within his governing Conservative Party, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed to eliminate the country’s backlog of asylum claims.

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US energy secretary: Scientists replicated conditions 'only found in the stars and sun'

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Amid a ‘Tripledemic,’ It’s Time to Mask Up Again, Experts Say

A high-quality, well-fitting mask is your best protection against infection from the coronavirus, influenza and R.S.V.

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World's oldest known jeans found in 1857 shipwreck sell for $114,000

The jeans were recovered from the SS Central America shipwreck, also known as the "Ship of Gold".

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Mike Leach, Innovative Football Coach at Three Colleges, Dies at 61

At Mississippi State and earlier at Texas Tech and Washington State, he deployed a high-powered, pass-happy “Air Raid” offense, winning eight bowl games.

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US immigration: 'They'd rather die than return to Nicaragua'

A record number of Nicaraguans are heading to the US as conditions worsen at home.

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House Democrats have former President Donald Trump's tax returns. But what happens next?

After a years-long fight, House Democrats finally have access to six years of former President Donald Trump's tax returns. It is now up to Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal to decide what to do with them.

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Winnipeg murders: Families of murdered indigenous women call for landfill search

Winnipeg Police say they can't recover the remains of murdered indigenous women from a landfill.

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'Trump obsession is very bad': Senate Republicans confront their problems after poor election showing

Donald Trump is facing a flurry of criticism on Capitol Hill, with Republican fury growing over their failure to take back the Senate and GOP leaders at odds over their strategy with the former president still maintaining a dominant hold on the party.

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Croatia Is the World Cup Team That Refuses to Lose

Croatia, a nation of four million people, needs one more win to reach a second straight World Cup final. If it happens, it will probably come on penalties, and certainly after extra time.

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Obstruction Charge Takes Center Stage at Jan. 6 Court Hearing

A federal appeals court ruling could affect the cases of hundreds of people charged in connection with the attack on the Capitol — and potentially any prosecution of Donald Trump.

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Christmas classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' hits the big screen this month

The one-time lost Christmas classic "It's A Wonderful Life" staged an unlikely comeback in the 1970s and 1980s by becoming a December TV staple, after underperforming at the box office and failing to win big at the Oscars when it debuted in the '40s.

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Unapologetic Black Power in the South

Georgia Republicans thought they could fracture the Black vote. They couldn’t.

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Chicago priest Michael Pfleger reinstated following latest accusation of sexual abuse against him

Father Michael Pfleger, the senior pastor of the St. Sabina Parish in Chicago, has been reinstated after an independent review board found "no reason" to keep him away following the latest accusation of sexual abuse against him.

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Stellantis to close Illinois plant, lay off more than 1,000 workers, citing rising costs for EVs

Stellantis is shuttering its Illinois plant in February resulting in indefinite layoffs for 1,350 employees, the company said in a statement, citing increasing costs in the electric vehicle market.

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Winter Storm System Bringing Heavy Snow, Rain and Wind Across the U.S.

The system has clobbered the Sierra Nevada with snowfall of up to three inches an hour and is expected to develop into a major winter storm from the Central Plains to the Upper Midwest, forecasters said.

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Nasa's Orion capsule makes safe return to Earth

After a 26-day flight around the Moon, Nasa's future astronaut ship parachutes into the Pacific.

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Vaping Settlement by Juul Is Said to Total $1.7 Billion

The proposed deal would resolve thousands of lawsuits in multidistrict litigation based in Northern California.

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Toledo Zoo welcomes twin polar bear cubs

This Saturday just got twice as cute.

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The New Chat Bots Could Change the World. Can You Trust Them?

Siri, Google Search, online marketing and your child’s homework will never be the same. Then there’s the misinformation problem.

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Lawmaker hit with racial slurs during meeting to address racism

The Board of Supervisors in the once-solid Republican stronghold of Orange County, California, put forth a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. The resolution was unanimously adopted, but was met with contempt by some audience members in attendance, with at least one heard on video yelling an ethnic slur. CNN's Josh Campbell reports.

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True ‘Holiday Magic’ Can’t Be Manufactured

It’s not about elaborate preparation.

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Belgian Inquiry Into Qatar and Bribery Stuns European Parliament

The police detained five people, including former and current members of the body, in a case centered on possible attempts to influence the Parliament’s economic and political decisions.

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Former Minneapolis police officer who helped restrain George Floyd sentenced to 3 ½ years in prison

A former Minneapolis police officer who assisted in the fatal restraint of George Floyd was sentenced to 3 ½ years in prison Friday for his role in the killing.

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Opinion: We are tearing holes in the fabric of life on Earth

From my home in southwest Nova Scotia, I look out on the warming and rising Atlantic Ocean with alarm. This summer, the kelp forest, nursery to so many aquatic species, was bleaching out in its struggle to cope with temperature. This continued years of decline in this precious aquatic ecosystem.

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She lives near a landfill. Now she has to bathe in salt water

At the Bhalswa landfill in northwest Delhi, India, a steady flow of jeeps zigzags up the trash heap to dump more garbage on a pile now over 62 meters (203 feet). Some of the 200,000 residents that live in Bhalswa say the area is uninhabitable. CNN's Vedika Sud reports.

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Musk says Twitter is rolling out a new feature that will flag 'shadowbanning.' It's complicated

Twitter's new owner Elon Musk on Thursday said he plans to introduce an option to make it possible for users to determine if the company has limited how many other users can view their posts. In doing so, Musk is effectively seizing on an issue that has been a rallying cry among some conservatives who claim the social network has suppressed or "shadowbanned" their content.

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Lace, That Most Coveted Textile

Bard’s survey of European traditions finally reveals exactly what Vermeer’s ‘Lacemaker’ was up to.

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European country's last 'restaurant bear' freed, non-profit says

After decades in a cage, Albania's last "restaurant bear" has been freed, according to a non-profit.

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House voting on defense bill that rescinds military Covid vaccine mandate

The House voted on Thursday to pass sweeping legislation that would authorize $858 billion in national defense funding and rescind the US military's Covid vaccine mandate.

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Messi and Ronaldo’s Last World Cup Is the End of Soccer’s Greatest Generation

The World Cup is bidding farewell to the starriest cast the game has ever assembled. The setting is a perfect fit for the game’s age of excess.

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How the Brittney Griner prisoner swap with Russia was done

The US and Russia were willing to talk despite worsening relations - but there were limits to the deal.

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Amateur fossil hunters find giant, 100 million-year-old skeleton

Amateur paleontologists in Queensland, Australia uncovered a rare,100 million-year-old marine reptile's skeleton that could provide vital clues about prehistoric life.

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A Plea From Experts to Pregnant Women: Get Vaccinated Against Covid

Many expectant women have avoided the shots, unaware that the virus poses significant risks to the fetus — and to them.

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Letitia James Accused of Protecting Top Aide From Harassment Allegations

Sofia Quintanar said that her sexual harassment allegations against the aide were handled differently than similar ones lodged against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

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Two men, one a descendant of Holocaust survivor, indicted in connection with NYC synagogue threat

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The Weeknd shares 'Avatar' sequel music

The Weeknd has confirmed that is he a part of the "Avatar" sequel soundtrack.

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Book Review: ‘The McCartney Legacy’ by Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair

“The McCartney Legacy” follows the superstar from the last gasp of the Beatles to “Band on the Run.” It’s 700 pages — and only the first volume planned.

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Iran's former president urges government to be more lenient with protesters

Iran's former president Mohammad Khatami has urged the current government to be more lenient with protesters, amid ongoing nationwide demonstrations representing the biggest challenge to the Islamic Republic in decades.

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FDA Report Faults Agency’s Food Unit for Leaderless Dysfunction

Spurred by the infant formula crisis, a panel found that the agency shied away from tough decisions, sometimes fearing confrontations with industry over enforcement of critical public health issues.

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Trump's Save America PAC paying legal bills for witnesses in Mar-a-Lago probe

Donald Trump's Save America PAC has been footing the legal bills for additional Trump aides and allies whom federal investigators have subpoenaed for grand jury testimony as part of investigations surrounding the former president, sources familiar with the matter tell CNN.

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US Capitol riot committee to make criminal referrals, chairman says

The House committee investigating the attack will make criminal referrals to the justice department.

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Santa Claus, the KKK, and other bizarre hypotheticals raised by Supreme Court in LGBTQ rights case

While hearing a case about whether a graphic designer can refuse to serve gay couples, the Supreme Court debated whether a shopping mall Santa Claus could decline to take a photo with a child dressed in a KKK costume.

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NTSB says pilot that hit power lines was too low for miles

Investigators say the pilot of a private plane that crashed into power lines and cut electricity to 120,000 people was flying too low for miles.

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F. Murray Abraham Would Make ‘The White Lotus’ All Over Again

The buzzy series is one of several featuring the actor, who at 83 is finding some of the most satisfying work of his career. “I still am thrilled by acting,” he said.

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Idaho students murders: Roommates break silence over killed friends

The two slept through the attack, during which four of their friends were murdered.

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The looming debt ceiling fight could be the messiest since 2011, Goldman Sachs says

Republicans and Democrats are likely to clash next year over the debt ceiling, a fight that could rock financial markets, unnerve consumers and threaten the economy with the specter of a calamitous default.

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Small Investors Who Jumped Into Crypto on FTX Say, Now What?

Many small investors who piled into cryptocurrencies on FTX, BlockFi and other platforms are recognizing the perils of investing in an unregulated industry.

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‘Casablanca’ and the Romance of the Refugee

A showcase of memorabilia at the Neue Galerie spotlights the Central European exiles who crafted Hollywood’s great wartime love story.

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North Carolina Power Outages May Stem From Criminal Act, Officials Say

About 45,000 customers were without power in Moore County in outages that a sheriff’s office said was linked to potential vandalism at multiple sites.

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Hear newly elected GOP lawmaker's response to Trump's call to end Constitution

Congressman-elect Mike Lawler (R-NY) joins CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss former President Donald Trump's call for the termination of the Constitution to overturn the 2020 election and reinstate him to power in a continuation of his election denialism and pushing of fringe conspiracy theories.

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Tampa police chief placed on leave after flashing badge during traffic stop

Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor has been placed on administrative leave after body camera footage taken from a traffic stop last month revealed she told a deputy she was "hoping that you'll just let us go tonight" and flashed her badge.

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Kenan Thompson on 'SNL' as Herschel Walker days before Georgia runoff

"Saturday Night Live's" latest episode opened with Kenan Thompson as Herschel Walker meeting with Republicans to strategize before the Georgia Senate runoff election.

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Mbappé and France Make a Statement in Extending Their Title Defense

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College Football Playoff will feature Georgia vs. Ohio State, Michigan vs. TCU

The Georgia Bulldogs will step up their pursuit of back-to-back national titles when they compete in the upcoming College Football Playoff.

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Omega X Members Say Their K-pop Agency Mistreated Them

A public dispute between band members and the head of their agency has revived concerns about whether South Korean entertainment agencies exploit young musicians.

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Ramaphosa Vows to Fight Impeachment Report and Seek Re-election

The South African president had considered resigning after Parliament released a report last week accusing him of violating his oath of office by obscuring details about a 2020 robbery at his game farm.

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Opinion: I'm a volcanologist. Here's what this Mauna Loa eruption will teach us

When Mauna Loa volcano on the island of Hawaii started erupting on Sunday night, many people were already waiting for it. For months, the scientists at the US Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) have been noticing inflation of the ground and an increase in seismic activity at Mauna Loa, indicating the ascent of magma within the volcano's plumbing system toward the surface.

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In the Hudson Valley and Catskills, Veteran Rockers Start Over

How the Hudson Valley and the Catskills became the home to grunge icons, ex-punks and one-hit wonders.

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Amazon is filled with ads. Here's how to avoid making a bad purchase

The Washington Post's Geoffrey Fowler tells "Nightcap's" Jon Sarlin how to avoid falling for sponsored ads or questionable reviews on Amazon. For more, watch the full Nightcap episode here.

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A Killer on the Loose Leaves an Idaho College Town Shaken

Many students living in the dorms at the University of Idaho have not returned after the Thanksgiving break, as residents worry about their safety.

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Flu brought nearly twice as many people to the hospital last week as the week before, updated CDC data show

Nearly 20,000 people in the United States were admitted to the hospital for flu last week, almost double the number of admissions from the week before, according to data updated Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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U.S. Job Growth Remains Strong, Defying Fed’s Rate Strategy

Employers added 263,000 workers in November, even as some industries showed signs of a slowdown. Wage growth exceeded expectations.

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Santa Claus is coming to town (via video call)

The pandemic upended life for millions around the world - and Santa was no exception.

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Obama mocks Herschel Walker's vampire remark

Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) and criticized his opponent Herschel Walker (R) for a remark he made about vampires and werewolves.

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Woman Burned by Chemical in Brooklyn Subway Attack

The attack, which occurred early Friday at a subway station in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, left the victim in critical but stable condition.

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Peanut allergies: Parents worry after Palforzia drug sales flop

World-first peanut allergy drug Palforzia’s poor sales spark concerns over future drug research.

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The Cake Recipe That Was a Secret for Two Decades

With an origin story out of Old Hollywood, chiffon cake is at once airy and rich.

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RSV and flu: US children's hospitals stretched by respiratory viruses

More than three quarters of paediatric hospital beds were full in November, health officials say.

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World's most expensive cities: New York and Singapore top list

The cost of living in both cities is now the joint highest worldwide, with Tel Aviv in third.

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Pressure mounts on Senate to pass legislation to avert rail shutdown

Pressure is mounting on Senate leaders to clear legislation for President Joe Biden's signature to avert a rail shutdown amid concerns over the economic danger posed by a strike.

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Joel Greenberg sentenced to 11 years after cooperating with federal probe into Matt Gaetz

Convicted fraudster Joel Greenberg, who cooperated extensively with prosecutors investigating GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz, was sentenced on Thursday to 11 years in prison by a federal judge in Orlando, Florida.

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Elon Musk Hopes to Test a Brain Implant in Humans Next Year

The tech multibillionaire said his company, Neuralink, was seeking government approval to test his device in people, and predicted it could happen in six months. Others have been conducting similar tests for years, but no device has been marketed commercially.

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Shanquella Robinson's death is being investigated as a femicide. Here is what it means

The killing of Shanquella Robinson is being investigated as a femicide, an unfamiliar term for many in the United States as this gender-motivated crime has not been defined by US legislation despite being a global issue.

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In Georgia, Walker’s Pace in the Finish Worries Republican Allies

The Senate candidate’s performance in the final days of the runoff campaign has Republicans airing frustrations. But no one is counting him out yet.

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Man who punched Asian woman more than 100 times sentenced to 17.5 years in prison

A man seen in surveillance video punching an elderly Asian woman more than 100 times and stomping on her body in Yonkers, New York, has been sentenced to more than 17 years in state prison, prosecutors announced Tuesday.

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A Resonant Topic in Georgia’s Senate Runoff: Insulin Prices

The cost of insulin is nowhere near as contentious as just about everything else raised in the runoff, but in a state with a high diabetes rate, it has proved a powerful issue.

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'So relieved': Ex-wife of Oath Keepers founder reacts to verdict

Tasha Adams, the ex-wife of Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes, joins "CNN This Morning" to discuss Rhodes' conviction of seditious conspiracy.

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Suspect in 2016 double murder, face-biting case found not guilty by reason of insanity

Austin Harrouff, the 25-year-old accused of stabbing a Florida couple to death and biting the face of the male victim in 2016, will be sent to a mental hospital instead of prison, according to court documents.

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Opinion: Herschel Walker needs to pull a rabbit out of a hat

Herschel Walker, the former football star now running to become a Republican US senator from Georgia, needs to pull a rabbit out of a hat.

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The Willows Inn Closes After Abuse Allegations and Lawsuits

The world-famous restaurant on a Washington State island has been donated to a nonprofit, a year after a Times report on harassment and discrimination.

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Ali Karimi: Iranian soccer great alleges death threats made against him by the Iran government after supporting protesters

Iranian soccer great Ali Karimi has alleged that death threats have been made against him, while his family and close friends have been intimidated and harassed by the Iranian government following his support of ongoing protests in the country.

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‘Phantom of the Opera’ to Delay Broadway Closing After Sales Spike

Last week was the highest-grossing in the show’s 35-year history.

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The Latest on the FTX Crisis

The collapse of FTX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency companies, is still sending shock waves through the crypto world.

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Elon Musk Takes On Apple’s Power, Setting Up a Clash

In a series of tweets on Monday, Mr. Musk accused Apple of threatening to pull Twitter from its App Store and of trying to censor.

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U.S. Crypto Exchange Kraken Settles With Treasury Dept.

The crypto exchange, which had been under investigation for violating U.S. sanctions, agreed to pay $360,000 to settle the allegations.

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Teen charged with murder after Instagram video chat - police

Police say the 16-year-old video chatted with an acquaintance and asked for help disposing of a body.

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First on CNN: Harris-Macron meeting to highlight revitalized relationship between the US and France

Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron at NASA headquarters on Wednesday as part of Macron's state visit this week, US and French officials told CNN.

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These Young Workers Are ‘Romanticizing’ the Return to Office

As many others chafe against employer mandates, creators on TikTok —  some new to the work force — are trying to show that the office can be fun.

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Opinion: Trump's disgraceful dinner with bigots

Just one week after formally announcing his 2024 White House bid, former President Donald Trump dined at Mar-a-Lago with Kanye West, who recently made headlines for spouting antisemitic conspiracy theories, and Nick Fuentes, a White supremacist and Holocaust denier. And to be blunt, the only surprising part of this is that Trump is now trying to distance himself from Fuentes by saying he didn't previously know the far-right activist or invite him to the dinner.

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Marijuana Pardons Affect Just a Sliver of Those Swept Up in the War on Drugs

President Biden’s pardons for thousands of Americans convicted of possessing marijuana don’t apply to state charges or many immigrants at risk of deportation.

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Baby and toddler were stabbed to death in New York City, police say

Two young brothers -- an 11-month-old baby and a 3-year-old boy -- were stabbed to death in New York City, police said.

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Roman Coins Thought for Centuries to Be Fakes Get a Fresh Appraisal

New research suggests that the gold coins, which were found in 1713 and long dismissed as forgeries, may be authentic.

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The 10 Best Books of 2022: An Event Announcing Our List

On Nov. 29 at The Times Center in New York City, Times readers are invited to be the first to find out which books we’ve selected as the year’s best.

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Daughter cannot watch execution of Kevin Johnson, judge rules

Kevin Johnson faces execution in Missouri on Tuesday for the killing of a police officer.

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Mexico’s World Cup History: An Unlucky Seven

El Tri has advanced out of the group stage in seven straight World Cups. It is only then that the problems start.

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US provides Chevron limited authorization to pump oil in Venezuela after reaching humanitarian agreement

The US has granted Chevron limited authorization to resume pumping oil from Venezuela following the announcement Saturday that the Venezuelan government and the opposition group have reached an agreement on humanitarian relief and will continue to negotiate for a solution to the country's chronic economic and political crisis, including a focus on the 2024 elections.

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Opinion: What to do with Trump's tax returns

Can it really be time for yet another Donald Trump tax return story?

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This Country’s Top Judges Were All Foreigners. Now They’re Gone.

The president’s suspension of five jurists in the Pacific nation of Kiribati highlights the outsize role noncitizen judges play in the region.

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Trump’s Latest Dinner Guest: Nick Fuentes, White Supremacist

The former president’s table for four at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday also included Kanye West, whose antisemitic statements have made him an entertainment-industry outcast.

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Emergencies Act: Trudeau defends use to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests

The emergency powers were used to help bring an end to Canada's "Freedom Convoy" last winter.

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Research helps seniors make informed decisions about risks, benefits of major surgery

Nearly 1 in 7 older adults die within a year of undergoing major surgery, according to an important new study that sheds much-needed light on the risks seniors face when having invasive procedures.

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Member of 'Little Rock Nine' reacts to Jerry Jones 1957 resurfaced photo

A resurfaced photograph from 1957 pictures Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones standing with a crowd of White students blocking six Black students from entering North Little Rock High School in Arkansas. CNN spoke with Ernest Green, a member of nine African-American students -- known as 'Little Rock Nine' who integrated Arkansas' Little Rock Central High School.

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Meet the Mice Who Make the Forest

Scientists are unearthing a quiet truth about the woods: Where trees grow, or don’t, depends in part on the quirky decisions of small mammals.

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‘Goncharov’: The Fake Scorcese Film You Haven’t Seen — Or Have You?

Tumblr is obsessed with the mafia film “Goncharov.” The problem is it isn’t real.

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How Do You Tell a Vandal From a Visitor? Art Museums Are Struggling.

It’s not easy to stop a determined climate protester, museum directors say, even as they fear for their masterpieces.

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Lawmakers Back Bill to Enshrine Abortion Rights in France’s Constitution

The bill, which developed in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, may face opposition in France’s Senate and would have to be approved in a referendum.

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Russia passes 'Answer to Blinken' gay propaganda law

Extending its controversial law, any mention of LGBT people in books, films and online will be banned.

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Kanye West: Adidas investigates after claims of 'toxic' behaviour

Rolling Stone has reported that staff have complained about West's "problematic behaviour".

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The average score for this week's news quiz is 4.6. Think you can do better?

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Things have been relatively quiet on the Covid front. That may come to an end soon

As millions of Americans travel to gather with friends and family over the next few days, there's a good chance that Covid-19 will follow.

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Evan Mock Is Having the Best Time

After a childhood of surfing and skateboarding on Oahu’s North Shore, the “Gossip Girl” star, party-circuit fixture and friend to many brands is making waves on the island of Manhattan.

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European Space Agency announces first 'parastronaut'

For the first time in 13 years, the European Space Agency has announced a new class of trainee astronauts, including the world's first "parastronaut."

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NFL Sends Sunday Ticket Talks With Apple and Google Into Overtime

Talks for Sunday Ticket are expected to spill into next year, as Apple faces increased competition from Google for the league’s last available TV rights.

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'In denial:' Father and siblings of Idaho victim speak to CNN about investigation

The father and siblings of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the four University of Idaho students found dead in an off-campus residence, spoke with CNN's Jim Sciutto about the ongoing investigation into the killings.

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US Bolsters Ukrainian Military With $400 Million in Aid

A new shipment of $400 million in matériel underscores Ukraine’s battlefield priorities: shooting down waves of Russian missiles while continuing to push back Moscow’s ground forces.

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Georgia Supreme Court Reinstates Abortion Ban After Six Weeks of Pregnancy

The decision reverses a lower-court ruling last week that had said the ban was unconstitutional.

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RSV and flu: Doctors urge Thanksgiving caution as viruses rise

RSV and flu are circulating in the US - here's how to stay safe over the holiday season.

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How One Jewish Group’s Tweet Surveillance Uncovered a Synagogue Plot

The Community Security Initiative of the UJA-Federation of New York sounded the alarm that set off the manhunt that ended in two arrests.

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Genesis, the Troubled Crypto Lender, Hires a Restructuring Adviser

The firm has been under pressure from its creditors since the crypto exchange FTX began to unravel this month.

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Iranian Weapons Built With Western Semiconductors Despite Sanctions

Investigators in Kyiv found that explosive drones and other guided munitions provided to Russia are built mostly with parts from the United States, including many made since 2020.

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Donors love hobnobbing with politicians. Ron DeSantis isn't playing ball

Gov. Ron DeSantis has gotten a rock star's reception at Republican Party functions since winning reelection this month, solidifying himself as a top-tier possible presidential contender. But the Florida Republican has left some influential members of the party wanting more.

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In Life and Music, Ned Rorem Was Unwaveringly Himself

This composer, diarist and reluctant pioneer of gay liberation has died. A critic remembers visiting him in his twilight.

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Thanksgiving travelers could run into weather trouble on both coasts

It is four days until Thanksgiving and if you're like me, you've got your lists: Your grocery list, your Thanksgiving to-do list, your list of football games and World Cup matches to watch, and the list of 8 things you are NOT going to say around the Thanksgiving table. If you are one of the 54 million people set to travel for Thanksgiving this week, you will need a list of to-dos for travel as well.

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What Elon Musk Is Doing to Twitter Is What He Did at Tesla and SpaceX

Firing people. Talking of bankruptcy. Telling workers to be “hard core.” Mr. Musk has repeatedly used those tactics at many of his companies.

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Prosecution Rests as Trump Company Trial Moves Faster Than Expected

In a sign of confidence, Manhattan prosecutors skipped a witness they had said they would call. The case could end as soon as next week.

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As Meta and Twitter slash staff, this platform is hiring 1,000 engineers

While much of Silicon Valley is grappling with hiring freezes and job cuts, at least one social media company is still planning to keep hiring: TikTok.

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How to Give Thanks in a Screwed-Up World

This time of year, despite all sorrows, I try to see the world the way my father did.

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The Chief Curators of MoMA and the Guggenheim on Leading Change

Ann Temkin of MoMA and Naomi Beckwith of the Guggenheim discuss how they’re rethinking business as usual — and why they have reason to be hopeful.

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In Iraq’s Mountains, Iranian Opposition Fighters Feel the Squeeze

The armed groups, which have trained in the Kurdistan region for decades, face attacks from Iran and pressure from the Iraqi government to give up their weapons.

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FTX crypto exchange owes biggest creditors $3.1bn

FTX owes about $1.45bn to its top 10 creditors, according to its US bankruptcy court filings.

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Biden on mass shooting: 'Jill and I are praying for the families'

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Kindle's 15-year anniversary is a reminder simplicity is king

Len Edgerly, a 72-year-old podcaster from Cambridge, Massachusetts, has spent the last 14 and a half years talking about his favorite tech product of all time: the Kindle.

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Kyrie Irving’s Suspension is Lifted, Expected to Return to Nets

In his first news conference since his suspension began, Irving said he doesn’t stand for “anything close to hate speech or antisemitism.”

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Netanyahu’s Comeback Widens Divide Over Israel Among American Jews

Benjamin Netanyahu has mounted a political comeback with the backing of a far-right coalition that has stirred concerns among some over the direction Israel will take.

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Fireball Flashes Above Ontario and Parts of the U.S.

The bright meteor was the sixth object detected in space before striking Earth, the European Space Agency said.

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Lauren Sánchez on going to space, philanthropy and trying to bring light to the world

For four years, Lauren Sánchez has been quietly working behind the scenes to help Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, strategically give away his vast wealth to a variety of causes.

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NASA won't rename James Webb Space Telescope, citing new investigation into namesake's career

Despite numerous calls from astronomers to rename its powerful new telescope, NASA officials stood by the naming of the James Webb Space Telescope before its launch.

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Buffalo Emerges From a Monster Snowstorm, but More Is on the Way

The city is on track to break snowfall records set in 2014 with at least another six inches forecast to arrive Saturday night.

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New York Times: Former evangelical activist claims he knew of 2014 Supreme Court decision before it was released

A former evangelical activist claimed in a letter to the Chief Justice of the United States that he knew about the outcome of a 2014 Supreme Court decision involving contraception and the Affordable Care Act by the court prior to the formal announcement, according to The New York Times.

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Georgia Senate Rivals, With Little Time to Spare, Sprint Toward Runoff

Herschel Walker and Senator Raphael Warnock have only a few weeks to campaign, and Senate control is no longer at stake — which has both scrambled the race and left it largely unchanged.

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The crypto meltdown, explained

November 2022 is a month that investors, particularly in cryptocurrencies, will never forget. And the worst may be yet to come.

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Parents are buying fewer baby clothes, a sign of deep financial distress

Customers are pulling back on spending at Gap and Old Navy — particularly in one specific category that shows just how much families are feeling inflation's pinch.

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Rishi Sunak, With Elite Pedigree, Must Now Sell Britain on Austerity

The country’s new prime minister must now persuade ordinary Britons that they should support his government through a painful ordeal of tax increases, spending cuts and a recession.

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Traces of explosives found at Nord Stream pipelines, Sweden says

• Russian strikes leave 10 million Ukrainians without power as temperatures plummet • Opinion: Putin digs himself into a quagmire

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How Drake Rescued the Long-Lost Art Carnival Luna Luna

In 1987, the Austrian artist André Heller debuted an avant-garde amusement park with works by Basquiat, Dalí and Haring. Its disappearance was a winding tale. Its return is even more bizarre.

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RSV and flu: Canada getting foreign supply of pain meds next week

The shipments will begin to arrive next week amid a months-long shortage of the drugs in Canada.

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Buffalo Shooting Suspect Expected to Plead Guilty in Massacre

The accused gunman in a racist massacre at a Buffalo supermarket earlier this year has agreed to plead guilty in the deaths of 10 people.

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University of Virginia shooting suspect purchased 2 guns legally after his prohibition of buying firearms was removed

The suspected gunman in Sunday's shooting at the University of Virginia -- killing three students and wounding two others -- legally purchased firearms on two separate occasions after being prevented from doing so years earlier, according to the gun shop that made the sales.

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Canada grapples with shortage of children's pain medication

Canada says a foreign supply is on the way to help with the months-long shortage worrying parents.

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Anger on the front lines and anxiety at home as Russia's mobilization is mired in problems

Russia's first mobilization since World War II may be complete, but the deployment of thousands of soldiers to the battlefields of Ukraine is generating dissent and protest on the front lines -- and back home.

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A Small Town Librarian Spoke Against Censorship. Then the Dark Money Came for Her.

Now she’s fighting back.

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Nancy Pelosi stands down as leader of US House Democrats

The 82-year-old has led the party in the lower chamber of Congress for almost two decades.

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Teens say their experience on social media is better than you think. Here's why

Teens are entering the chat around social media.

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Student Charged in University of Virginia Shooting Appears in Court

Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. was ordered held without bail. The university also canceled its football game for Saturday after three players were killed on campus earlier this week.

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UVA shooting: Football players were targeted, court hears

Details of the deadly campus shooting were released during the suspect's first court appearance.

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Veterans sue VA demanding land be used for homes and not rented out to a college and private school

A group of veterans has filed a lawsuit to force homes to be built for them on land now used for elite sports facilities in Los Angeles.

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The Red Wave Didn’t Just Vanish

“Apparently, Republicans tacked too hard to the right.”

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Coors Light's new nail polish changes color if your beer is cold enough to drink

Fact: No one likes warm beer.

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Poland Calls a Crisis Meeting After Grain Plant Explosion Near Ukraine Border

The plant lies just a few miles from the border with Ukraine, and the explosion reported there came on the same day that Russia launched a widespread missile attack on Ukraine.

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Kari Lake defeat: Did democracy win in US midterms?

Many election deniers lost in their races, which would have put them in positions to control future counts.

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Video shows corrections officers beating Black man in custody

An attorney for Jarrett Hobbs, a North Carolina man, released videos showing Hobb's being brutally beaten while in custody at the Camden County, Georgia, Detention Center in September. Attorneys for the 41-year-old Black man are calling the incident "inexcusable" and want charges against the officers to be filed. CNN's Martin Savidge reports.

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Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Lead 2023 Grammy Nominations

Brandi Carlile, Lizzo and Harry Styles, also near the top of the pack, will compete for the biggest awards at the 65th annual ceremony in February.

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Four Stark Lessons From a Democratic Upset

What we can learn from Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s victory.

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NYT: Amazon plans to lay off thousands of employees

Amazon is planning to lay off some 10,000 employees in corporate and technology jobs, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter.

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Nova Scotia’s Race to Harness Tidal Power

The Bay of Fundy, between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, has one of the world’s most powerful tides. Now, engineers and scientists hope to finally turn it into a clean energy source.

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Elon Musk Tesla pay package heads to court

A shareholder wants Elon Musk's $56bn pay package to be revoked.

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Bezos' tips on managing economic downturn

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos recently warned consumers and businesses they should consider postponing large purchases in the coming months as the global economy contends with a downturn and faces a possible recession.

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Iran Unleashes Its Wrath on Its Children for Joining Protests

Hundreds of minors have been detained for joining the demonstrations, and many others have died in the crackdown, according to Iranian lawyers and rights activists.

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Emma Thompson was 'utterly blind' about ex-husband Branagh's on-set relationships

Two-time Oscar-winner Emma Thompson has admitted she was "utterly blind" to her ex-husband Kenneth Branagh's on-set relationships with other actresses and was left devastated when she found out.

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An Ode to Stacey Abrams

What she gave to Georgia and the country was so much larger than any one contest, hers included.

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New York returns nearly 200 looted antiquities to Pakistan

The Manhattan district attorney's office has returned 192 looted antiquities with a value of nearly $3.4 million to Pakistan.

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While Abortion Rights Shrink in U.S., This Small Country Expanded Access

The West African nation of Benin adopted one of the continent’s most liberal laws on abortion last year after hearing testimony from gynecologists about women dying from illegal abortions.

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A guide to parental controls on social media

A little over a year ago, social media companies were put on notice for how they protect, or fail to protect, their youngest users.

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Zelensky calls the fighting in Donetsk ‘hell,’ a sobering view after the recapture of Kherson.

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Texas authorities responding to mid-air collision at Dallas air show

Authorities are responding to reports of a mid-air collision between two aircraft at the Wings Over Dallas air show at Dallas Executive Airport, Jason Evans with Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) told CNN on Saturday.

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Nursing Home Cited 7 Times by Inspectors Before Legionnaires’ Outbreak

But the Manhattan facility, Amsterdam Nursing Home, was far from the only home flagged in New York City for failing to take steps to prevent the spread of the airborne infection.

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Opinion: The judge blocking student loan relief for millions is wrong about the law

The legal battles over President Joe Biden's student loan debt relief program heated up on Thursday, when the Fort Worth, Texas-based Judge Mark Pittman, a Trump appointee, struck down the program and issued a nationwide injunction purporting to block it across the country.

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Playbill leaves Twitter, saying the site 'expanded tolerance for hate'

Playbill, a news outlet and guide for the Broadway theater community and theatergoers, said Friday it left Twitter after Elon Musk took over the platform.

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Bouncing Your Way to Better Health

Trampolines aren’t just for kids. This exercise tool can be a low-impact boon for your cardiovascular fitness, pelvic floor strength and sense of balance

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It’s Veterans Day. Where Have All the Veterans Gone?

New research finds an important benefit to Army enlistment.

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Ron DeSantis: Five things to know about the Florida governor

The Florida governor is a rising Republican star after a big election win. Here's what you need to know.

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Henry Winkler was offered the lead role in 'Grease.' Hear why he turned it down

Actor Henry Winkler tells CNN's Chris Wallace about his career struggles and why he turned down the lead role in the iconic film "Grease."

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Paying for Climate Damage Isn’t Charity

They’re a down payment on a more stable future.

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US midterms: Local Kentucky races decided by coin toss

Local elections were also held across the country on Tuesday, some with unusual tiebreaker methods.

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RJ Reynolds Sues California Over Flavored Tobacco Ban

On Tuesday, the state’s voters overwhelmingly supported letting a two-year-old law take effect. The company’s lawsuit is viewed by anti-smoking advocates as a tactic that could keep menthol cigarettes on the market longer.

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Russian-Canadian arrested over global LockBit ransomware campaign

Mikhail Vasiliev is accused of involvement in cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure worldwide.

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DC Attorney General sues Washington Commanders, owner Dan Snyder and NFL for deceiving residents

DC Attorney General Karl Racine announced a lawsuit against embattled Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder, the team and the NFL on Thursday, alleging they colluded to deceive DC residents about an NFL investigation into toxic workplace culture at the team and allegations of sexual assault.

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The US monthly budget deficit dropped to $88 billion in October, down 47% for the year

The US government recorded a monthly budget deficit of $88 billion in October, the Treasury Department reported Thursday.

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DC Attorney General Alleges NFL Covered Up Commanders’ Wrongdoing

The civil complaint, filed against the N.F.L., Commissioner Roger Goodell, the Washington Commanders and the team’s owner, Daniel Snyder, takes aim at the league’s investigation into workplace harassment.

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US midterm elections: More female governors than ever elected

These officials have enormous power, as many aspects of American life are decided at the state level.

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Ron DeSantis’s God Complex

The Florida governor’s resounding re-election will only feed his divine delusions.

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US midterms: Why a Republican 'wave' never happened

Economic concerns and Joe Biden's disapproval rating failed to deliver the results that Republicans hoped for.

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Biden set to take a midterm victory lap even as key races remain close

President Joe Biden will address reporters Wednesday after appearing to withstand historic and political headwinds in the midterm elections, staving off resounding Republican wins even as his presidency is now likely entering a new period of divided government.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson brings young fan with heart condition to tears with kind gesture

It was a Monday Night Football match to remember for one NFL fan thanks to Lamar Jackson

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Drake and 21 Savage’s ‘Her Loss’ Review: A Frisky Experiment

The rappers’ collaborative album is loose and untethered, a frisky experiment that’s intermittently successful.

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Jennifer Aniston has zero regrets about trying IVF

The Morning Show and Friends star says she tried to get pregnant but "the ship has sailed".

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Arizona Voting Machine Problems Fuel Right-Wing Fraud Claims

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Covid Patients Coming Off Ventilators Can Take Weeks to Regain Consciousness

A new paper suggests that the combination of the virus and anesthesia plunges the brain into a prolonged state of quiet — like a freshwater turtle in winter.

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Cher reminds 'haters' that she can hold hands with anyone she wants

Twitter may not be old enough to remember that Cher does what she wants.

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Epstein Victim Giuffre Says She May Have Erred in Accusing Dershowitz

Virginia Giuffre, who was trafficked as a girl by the financier Jeffrey E. Epstein, had accused Alan Dershowitz, a law professor, of abusing her. Now she says she is no longer certain.

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$2 Billion Powerball Ticket Sold in Los Angeles County, Lottery Said

The identity of the winner is not yet known, but the California Lottery said it had made its first billionaire. There was a delay in announcing the winning numbers, because of a security issue.

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US midterms polls: Who will win control of Congress?

The final polls of the midterm elections are out and can help give us an answer to the overriding question.

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Late night hosts warn of the danger of election deniers

Comedians John Oliver and Bill Maher warn their audiences about the possible fallout for US democracy if election deniers win the 2022 midterm elections.

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What Is Mastodon and Why Are People Leaving Twitter for It?

Since Elon Musk took ownership of Twitter, some of its users have migrated to Mastodon, an alternative social platform.

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Russian oligarch appears to admit to US election meddling

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20 Years of Roman and Williams Design: Hotels, Restaurants, Guild

Ask the founders of Roman and Williams, who for two decades have designed homes, hotels, restaurants, clubs, galleries, stores, furniture — even birdhouses — bathed in a luxe patina.

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US midterms: When will we know the election results?

Officials have called on voters to be patient as the results of the 8 November midterm are certified.

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Kari Lake's campaign headquarters receives 'suspicious' mail containing white powder

An envelope containing "suspicious white powder" was received Saturday at the campaign headquarters of the Republican nominee for governor in Arizona.

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The Oklahoma City Zoo is asking for help naming 4 adorable lion cubs

The Oklahoma City Zoo is asking the public to help choose names for its new litter of African lion cubs.

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Twitter Said to Delay Changes to Check Mark Badges Until After Midterms

Users and employees had raised concerns that Elon Musk’s plan to give check marks to those who paid a monthly fee could be misused to sow discord.

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Analysis: Conspiracy theories you'll see on Election Day

In 2016, a machine apparently blocked a vote for Donald Trump. In 2018, a video supposedly showed votes being switched. In 2020, a video purported to show ballots being burned.

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In pictures: The road to the 2022 midterms

Candidates and their supporters are making their closing arguments to voters ahead of the high-stakes US midterm elections.

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UK town burns giant effigy of Liz Truss on Bonfire Night

The customary "Guy" wasn't enough for the southeastern town of Edenbridge, who chose to burn an 11-foot cardboard depiction of the embattled former PM as well as an effigy of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot's Guy Fawkes.

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Teenager Holger Rune shocks Novak Djokovic to claim Paris Masters title

Teenager Holger Rune stunned Novak Djokovic in the final of the Paris Masters on Sunday, winning 3-6 6-3 7-5 against the 21-time grand slam champion.

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RNC chair urges people not to intimidate voters or poll watchers

Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel discusses voter intimidation and remarks she made on Steve Bannon's podcast about poll watchers.

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Putin signs law to mobilize Russian citizens convicted of serious crimes

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In 2022, Reality Has a Conservative Bias

Can liberalism adapt itself to what reality is asking?

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NYC Marathon Guide 2022: Start Times, Route, and More

Everything you need to know about the five-borough race.

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Two teens arrested in the shooting of Washington Commanders player Brian Robinson, police say

Two teens were arrested this week in connection with an attempted armed robbery in August where NFL player Brian Robinson Jr. sustained two gunshot wounds, the Metropolitan Police Department said in statement.

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YouTube May Have Misinformation Blind Spots, Researchers Say

The video platform said it had limited the spread of misinformation ahead of Election Day, but new research showed that false narratives continued to slip through.

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How an LAPD Officer Helped Les Moonves Fight an Assault Complaint

A captain in the department, who had moonlighted as a security guard for CBS, disclosed to the network information about a confidential complaint made in 2017 against the C.E.O.

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Brushing Teeth: Is It Better Before Breakfast or After?

It’s a hotly debated question in dentistry.

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Tom Barrack: Jury acquits top Trump aide of acting as foreign agent

Tom Barrack was accused of being the "eyes, ears and the voice" of the United Arab Emirates.

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Man who allegedly attacked Paul Pelosi waives court appearance, future hearings set

David DePape -- the man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, one week ago -- on Friday waived his appearance in a San Francisco Superior Court.

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When Twitter Is ‘Free,’ We Pay With Our Privacy

Elon Musk is not the worst thing about Twitter.

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Troubled Loner? Political Terrorist? Both? It’s Often Hard to Say

The attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband has raised questions about the role of demonizing political speech in violent acts, not for the first time.

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FBI says it has 'credible information of a broad threat' to synagogues in New Jersey

The FBI in Newark, New Jersey, says it has received "credible information of a broad threat to synagogues" in the state, according to a tweet from the office.

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My Election: Select your races

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'Ironic and frankly disturbing': Hillary Clinton on GOP response to Pelosi attack

Hillary Clinton talks with CNN's Don Lemon about campaign messaging ahead of the midterms and says that Republicans are trying to "scare voters" over crime.

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Lyft to lay off 13% of staff

Lyft on Thursday said it will lay off 13% of its staff, or nearly 700 employees, as it rethinks staffing amid rising inflation and fears of a looming recession.

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Trump Files a Lawsuit Against New York’s Attorney General

The case, filed in Florida, seeks to stop Letitia James’s lawsuit in New York and includes Mr. Trump’s signature rhetoric. His legal advisers are split on the wisdom of filing it.

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Former Pence aide on whether she thinks he will launch presidential bid

It's still unclear whether former Vice President Mike Pence will run for president in 2024. CNN's Bianna Golodryga speaks with his former aide, Olivia Troye, who weighs in on a potential future candidacy.

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Stocks Drop As Fed Leaves Investors Uncertain About Rates

The Fed chair said the central bank “still has a ways to go” before it will be done raising interest rates, and that rates may go higher than previously anticipated.

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The Fed hikes US interest rates to fresh 14-year high

The Federal Reserve is steering borrowing costs higher at the fastest rate in decades.

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Weird, fake pious crap': Mom goes off over controversial library display

A library director in Maury County, Tennessee resigned amid pressure from conservatives after library staff put on a Pride Month display.

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Top Democrat Grills Capitol Police About Lawmaker Protection After Pelosi Attack

Representative Zoe Lofgren, Democrat of California and the chairwoman of the Administration Committee, raised questions in a lengthy letter to J. Thomas Manger, the Capitol Police chief.

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Trump Lawyer Expressed Worry Over False Claims of Election Fraud

John Eastman also suggested in a newly disclosed batch of emails that getting the case in front of Justice Clarence Thomas would be the most likely route to delaying certification of the 2020 results in Georgia.

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US tech firm 'fails’ to detect some knives and bombs

Technology used in the Manchester Arena to find weapons has limitations, according to a report.

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'You don't know me, but you tried to kill me.' Parkland victims and loved ones get last word before shooter sentenced to life in prison

Anguished survivors of the Parkland school shooting and grieving relatives of victims faced the gunman in court before he's sentenced to life in prison, testifying Tuesday about the loved ones and sense of security he stole from them, and expressing anger over a jury's decision not to recommend he be put to death.

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