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Shincheonji director denies responsibility for South Korea coronavirus infections

The director of the religious group at the center of South Korea's novel coronavirus outbreak has denied responsibility for the recent spike in infections, saying authorities were trying to "exaggerate" its involvement to shift blame. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32CcXWG via IFTTT

Trump says additional American coronavirus cases 'likely' as US confirms first death

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Joe Biden's South Carolina rout sends a warning to Bernie Sanders

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Netanyahu is fighting for power like his freedom depends on it -- and it might

Nearly everything about the last year in Israeli politics has been unprecedented. A second election. A third election. A sitting Prime Minister indicted. That same Prime Minister standing next to the US President and talking about imminent annexation of Palestinian territory. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2wUqz3H via IFTTT

California university fired 54 grad students who were striking for higher pay

Fifty-four teaching assistants at the University of California, Santa Cruz were fired after they refused to turn final fall grades as part of an ongoing strike for higher wages. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vqHH0A via IFTTT

Briton Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe believes she contracted coronavirus in Iranian prison, her family says

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, the British-Iranian mother jailed in Iran on espionage charges, believes she has contracted coronavirus in Evin Prison outside Tehran, according to a family statement released Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3addukz via IFTTT

Liverpool lose first Premier League game of the season, beaten 3-0 by Watford

Liverpool has lost its first Premier League game of the season after being defeated 3-0 at Watford. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vq9oGQ via IFTTT

Top German clubs play out bizarre conclusion to game over fans' offensive banner

You would think after a 6-0 away win, Bayern Munich and its fans would be in high spirits. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2wihCAS via IFTTT

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and partner Carrie Symonds announce pregnancy and engagement

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner, Carrie Symonds, have announced they are expecting a baby and are engaged to be married, Downing Street confirmed on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TboDN9 via IFTTT

Actresses walk out of 'French Oscars' after Roman Polanski wins top awards

France's equivalent of the Oscars -- the Cesars -- was thrown into turmoil Friday after director Roman Polanski won top awards, prompting walkouts from actresses and protests outside the venue. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TwCkFs via IFTTT

Welcome to London, where $2,000 a month gets you a bed beside the toilet

At first glance, the advertisement looks impressive: A one-bedroom flat in London's trendy Camden Town, situated in a pretty townhouse and boasting "high ceilings" and "designer marble worktops." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2I57UEH via IFTTT

New US coronavirus cases of unknown origin

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US and Taliban poised to sign historic agreement

After a week-long "reduction in violence," the US and Taliban are poised to sign a historic agreement Saturday, which would set into motion the drawdown of US troops from Afghanistan and potentially pave the way to ending America's longest-fought war. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2I2lN6L via IFTTT

Must-watch videos of the week

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New case of coronavirus in the US

An older adult woman from Californalliia might be the second case of community transmission of the novel coronavirus, health officials in Santa Clara County said Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uI9Dgk via IFTTT

Trump announces his pick for director of national intelligence

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Exclusive: New evidence shows a patient warned Columbia University about OB-GYN's alleged sexual assault decades ago

As the number of women who accuse a former Columbia University gynecologist of sexual assault keeps growing -- it currently stands at 78 -- new evidence has emerged that indicates university officials were warned about his behavior decades ago. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TnwAxz via IFTTT

In 2016, Sanders was blown out in South Carolina. Has he learned how to win over black voters in 2020?

If there's one script from 2016 that Bernie Sanders wants to flip in 2020, it's the one on how he just doesn't resonate with a wide range of black voters as much as his rivals do. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uAP5WQ via IFTTT

Pop star's opinion on Girl Scout cookies ignites debate

Justin Timberlake started a fierce debate on social media when he declared Samoas to be his favorite Girl Scout cookies over Thin Mints. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2waO5cC via IFTTT

America Ferrera leaving 'Superstore' in surprise move

"Superstore" will have to continue without its super star America Ferrera. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uFGvpZ via IFTTT

Pop star opens up about her bipolar disorder

Pop star Bebe Rexha opened up to Self magazine about her bipolar disorder and how it has affected her career. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HZJdJX via IFTTT

Trump's 'woke' campaign cracks Cuomo and Lemon up

President Donald Trump's campaign is rolling out a black voter outreach plan featuring the word 'woke,' and Chris Cuomo and Don Lemon can't stop laughing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/398Z84t via IFTTT

Woman dies after drinking single sip of wine laced with MDMA

A woman has died after taking a single sip of wine laced with the drug MDMA, prosecutors in the Belgian city of Antwerp have said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cgkLSt via IFTTT

Eerie soccer match played in empty stadium amid coronavirus outbreak

Italian soccer team Inter Milan may have booked its place in the next round of the Europa League on Thursday but none of its fans were in the San Siro stadium to witness it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32x4NyW via IFTTT

Mike Bloomberg's presidential run could cost taxpayers billions

Unlike his rivals, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is running a "self-financed" campaign for president. The 78-year-old entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of around $62 billion has pledged to spend "whatever it takes" out of his fortune to defeat President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2T7Gd4E via IFTTT

French cinema faces moral reckoning as Roman Polanski's new film up for 12 César awards

French cinema is gearing up for a watershed moment on Friday when "An Officer and a Spy," the latest movie from Roman Polanski, competes for 12 César awards. The results will be seen as a verdict on how far the industry -- and the country -- has come in the #MeToo era. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VtxzPt via IFTTT

Smartphone sales are collapsing in China. They could plunge 40% in Q1

China's smartphone market, the biggest in the world, is set for a massive plunge due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cgghv7 via IFTTT

Triple Olympic champion Sun Yang handed eight-year ban

Triple Olympic swimming champion Sun Yang has been banned from the sport for eight years for missing an out-of-competition doping test, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Ti6uMo via IFTTT

The global travel industry may not recover for years

Countries around the world have been eager to cash in on the rising spending power of Chinese travelers. Shops advertise Mandarin speaking salespeople, the United States and Japan offer 10-year visas, and hotels and duty-free retailers accept China's Alipay and WeChat Pay apps. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uBE6wk via IFTTT

A neo-fascist party hopes for big gains in Slovakia's election

A neo-fascist party, whose leader is on trial for hate speech, has big hopes for the general election in Slovakia this weekend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ceaWV3 via IFTTT

Teenager's remains found in zoo's lion enclosure

The remains of a teen, who was missing for two days, have been found in a lion enclosure at Lahore Safari Zoo in Pakistan. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2T2hnmD via IFTTT

Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai arrested

A Hong Kong tycoon known for his outspoken support of the city's pro-democracy movement and criticism of China was arrested Friday, along with two other prominent pro-democracy figures. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2I0NFb9 via IFTTT

Harry and Meghan to lose their Canadian security

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will lose their Canadian security when they step back as senior members of the royal family next month, the country's government has said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VtSDFt via IFTTT

Coronavirus could cost Trump the election, Goldman Sachs warns

A market meltdown. Surging recession fears. And a sudden spotlight on America's health care system. Goldman Sachs is warning Wall Street that the coronavirus could cost President Donald Trump the election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vcwhxG via IFTTT

What a Sanders-Trump map could look like

With Bernie Sanders looking more and more like the potential Democratic presidential nominee, the good people at the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia have released their first take on what the electoral map might look like in a matchup between the senator from Vermont and President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/399dtxR via IFTTT

Teacher suspended for showing students a picture of her fiancée wins $100,000 settlement

A Texas art teacher who was placed on administrative leave after talking about "her future wife" in class hopes her settlement with a school district will change the lives of other LGBTQ people. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/392BLcO via IFTTT

Doctors pull entire beach towel out of python's mouth

Doctors in Australia were able to save a python's life after it swallowed an entire beach towel by pulling it out with forceps. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3acWw5E via IFTTT

A missing Mennonite woman from New Mexico was found dead 250 miles away

A Mennonite woman who went missing from New Mexico last month was kidnapped and murdered, the San Juan County Sheriff's Office said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TrhgQm via IFTTT

How Trump and his Fox News allies are infecting the public trust amid coronavirus concerns

In times of emergency — whether it's a major hurricane, terror attack, or health crisis — the public relies on the press for much-needed information. In some of these cases, it can be a matter of life and death. And given the current coronavirus outlook, there will soon be a lot of questions the public will need answers to. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VvXPJ8 via IFTTT

Mom makes son do pushups in a store's bathroom because he wouldn't listen

Parents, have you ever asked your kiddo to do something or behavior properly and they've ignored you? Yeah, you're not alone. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TiDJPE via IFTTT

Secret doorway discovered under UK Parliament

On February 26, the UK Parliament announced the discovery of a previously hidden entrance that had been built for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PtIlkY via IFTTT

Foreign diplomats to be evacuated from North Korea as country steps up efforts to prevent virus outbreak

A plan is in the works to evacuate quarantined foreign diplomats from North Korea, a source inside the country has revealed as concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus grow. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VuOi4I via IFTTT

Tokyo Disney parks closing for two weeks over coronavirus

Disney is closing down its theme parks in Japan as the novel coronavirus outbreak in that country escalates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PwXwdf via IFTTT

China wants to get back to normal. That could be dangerous

Everyone knows the feeling. It's day six of a two-week course of antibiotics, and you're feeling much better. You're ready for a return to normality, to being able to drink alcohol and eat what you want without worry, to not stressing about taking your pills at the right time. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2T8ADiu via IFTTT

US says Chinese warship fired military laser at US aircraft

The US Navy said Thursday that a Chinese military warship fired a military grade laser at US Navy P-8 surveillance aircraft last week while it was flying over the Pacific Ocean, an action that the US Navy called "unsafe and unprofessional." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aeafZU via IFTTT

Washington state legislators voted to reduce penalty for intentionally exposing a sexual partner to HIV

A bill that's steadily progressing in Washington state would reduce the penalty for intentionally exposing another to blood-borne pathogens like HIV. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3a5BJAU via IFTTT

There are actually two species of red panda, not just one

Scientists have discovered for the first time that there are two distinct species of red panda, not just one -- and the find could have important ramifications for conservation efforts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2T3Vi7f via IFTTT

Gupta on Trump's coronavirus claim: That's not true

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta fact checks his exchange with President Donald Trump during a coronavirus press conference when Trump claimed the flu had higher death rates than the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TnVtcv via IFTTT

Ghosh: 'There's no political reins' on Modi

Christiane Amanpour speaks with Bobby Ghosh, former editor-in-chief of the Hindustan Times, about President Trump's visit to India and Prime Minister Modi's rule. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VtRtK6 via IFTTT

Warren: Will run until convention even if behind in delegates

At the CNN Democratic town hall in Charleston, South Carolina, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) said that she is ready for a convention floor battle this summer if none of the Democratic candidates reach a delegate majority during the primaries. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37Y5yC8 via IFTTT

Demolition company accidentally destroys wrong house in Texas

A demolition company in Texas admitted that it made a mistake after demolishing the wrong house in a Dallas neighborhood. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32ypSZU via IFTTT

Relive moments from Sharapova's career highlights

Five-time grand slam singles winner Maria Sharapova is retiring from tennis. The 32-year-old made the announcement in Vanity Fair on February 26. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vibB7j via IFTTT

US companies say the coronavirus outbreak could cut China revenues by 50%

Some US companies are bracing for the revenue they make in China to be cut in half if the novel coronavirus outbreak extends into the summer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2I2rnWy via IFTTT

What Trump's 'peace' agreement with Taliban really means

The Trump administration is close to signing a "peace" agreement with the Taliban, but let's not kid ourselves; this is really a withdrawal agreement in the middle of a hotly contested presidential election season. Such an agreement with the Taliban will allow Trump to point to a campaign promise kept: getting the United States out of its longest war. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2I25WFi via IFTTT

A Los Angeles hearse was stolen and police are asking suspects to 'bring back the deceased person'

Los Angeles police are looking for the suspects who took off with a hearse that had a body inside. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ccOUBY via IFTTT

Trial begins for 2 Americans charged in stabbing death of Italian police officer

Two Americans charged with aggravated murder and extortion in the stabbing death of an Italian police officer last July went on trial Wednesday in Rome, claiming self-defense. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Pu2OWF via IFTTT

Federal health officials investigate E. coli outbreak likely linked to Jimmy John's

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced an investigation into a multi-state E. coli outbreak they believe is linked to Jimmy John's. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ThMzx7 via IFTTT

Jay-Z and Yo Gotti file second lawsuit against Mississippi prisons on behalf of 150 inmates living in 'filth and dilapidation'

Rappers Yo Gotti and Jay-Z filed a second lawsuit this week against the Mississippi Department of Corrections targeting the state's notorious Parchman prison, where at least nine inmates have died since the beginning of the year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32tAzwI via IFTTT

Japan health expert says cruise ship quarantine flawed

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Maria Sharapova, the ultimate competitor with a complicated legacy

It was Maria Sharapova's mental toughness which set her apart from most of her peers. There may have been others with more talent, players who moved more elegantly on the court, yet few could match her spirit. She was the ultimate competitor. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cc7MB3 via IFTTT

Gunman kills five coworkers in Wisconsin

An employee stormed the Molson Coors complex in Milwaukee and killed five co-workers before turning the gun on himself in one of the city's deadliest shootings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/380GjPt via IFTTT

Japan health expert says cruise ship quarantine flawed

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CDC: US may have first community-transmitted case of coronavirus

A California resident who contracted novel coronavirus might be the first case of "community spread," the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains why it matters. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cfjo6i via IFTTT

Anderson Cooper to Bloomberg: Seems you've only had change of heart because you're running for president

At the CNN Democratic town hall in Charleston, South Carolina, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg discusses what he's done to reverse the effects of his old stop-and-frisk program. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HYV3nB via IFTTT

Images show massive Antarctic change in just 9 days

CNN's Tom Sater speaks to scientists about an unprecedented heat wave that has resulted in rapidly melting ice caps in Antarctica. Experts warn this may lead to irreversible damage. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3a3O1tF via IFTTT

7-year-old girl dies during tonsillectomy

A 7-year-old South Carolina girl died one minute into surgery to remove her tonsils, her parents told CNN affiliate WHNS. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/381CERs via IFTTT

Obama sends cease-and-desist letter to Republican super PAC

Representatives for Barack Obama sent a cease-and-desist letter to a Republican super PAC on Wednesday, demanding that they stop airing an ad that uses the former President's words to imply former Vice President Joe Biden supports "plantation politics." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3chqWWz via IFTTT

Winners and losers from the 10th presidential debate

The 10th Democratic debate -- this one in Charleston, South Carolina -- is in the books. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3817s55 via IFTTT

Cillizza: Donald Trump has had a VERY good 2020

From an impeachment acquittal to a rocky Democratic race, 2020 is off to a good start for President Trump. Chris Cillizza explains what this could mean looking forward into the rest of the year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VkdNWn via IFTTT

A patient kept getting kicked off liver transplant waiting lists for alcohol abuse. But she wasn't drinking, her bladder was making the alcohol

A woman insisted she needed a liver transplant. But doctors wouldn't allow it, removing her from waiting lists and recommending treatment for alcohol addiction instead. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2T46HnH via IFTTT

Eminem calls on fans to match his flow with the '#GodzillaChallenge'

Hip-hop star Eminem wants fans to match his impeccable flow with their own rapping skills. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3c9qJ7s via IFTTT

Boris Johnson's family 'stunned' after neighbor found murdered

Boris Johnson's family are "stunned and saddened" after a neighbor of the British Prime Minister's father was found shot to death near his country home in southwest England. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3c8Yaan via IFTTT

Hong Kong is giving 7 million people $1,200 in cash to boost its recession-hit economy

Hong Kong is handing most of its residents a pile of cash to spend as it tries to save its slumping economy from the aftermath of protests and the coronavirus outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38WDksK via IFTTT

Seagulls are more likely to go after food humans have touched

Seagulls prefer to eat food that humans have already touched, according to new research. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32xam07 via IFTTT

7-year-old girl dies during tonsillectomy

A 7-year-old South Carolina girl died one minute into surgery to remove her tonsils, her parents told CNN affiliate WHNS. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/381CERs via IFTTT

Bloomberg on allegations of sexist behavior: I was 'probably wrong to make the jokes'

Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg said Tuesday that he was "probably wrong to make the jokes," referencing allegations of sexist and misogynistic behavior made against him. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3abd66d via IFTTT

A man allegedly stabbed a woman in a grocery store with a syringe and is now facing charges

A man is in custody after a woman reported being assaulted with a syringe in a Maryland grocery store, police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32sjGlW via IFTTT

Syrian school and hospital attacks kill at least 21 people, aid group says

At least 21 civilians, including nine children and three teachers, were killed when 10 schools and a hospital were hit by "airstrikes and ground attacks" in Idlib province in northwestern Syria on Tuesday, said the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations said in a statement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HWdYPP via IFTTT

Mother of missing 15-month-old arrested for giving investigators 'false reports,' police say

The mother of a Tennessee toddler missing for two months was arrested on Tuesday after giving investigators false information, police say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32usKqk via IFTTT

The math behind Bernie Sanders' $50 trillion vision

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has been remarkably consistent about his democratic socialist vision to remake the country. And he doesn't mind that it'll cost many, many trillions. With a T. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2T2dUoe via IFTTT

Four teens arrested in connection with fire that destroyed a nearly 100-year-old train depot

Four teenagers have been arrested after a massive fire destroyed a nearly 100-year-old train depot in Florida. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2w4GegE via IFTTT

A TV reporter unknowingly gave the snow report with googly eyes after he accidentally turned on Facebook's face filters

In the news industry, mistakes aren't taken lightly as viewers trust journalists to relay the day's news accurately. But for Justin Hinton, a reporter with CNN affiliate WLOS, his latest blooper had even his bosses laughing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/390suln via IFTTT

Emanuel: 'Panic' would describe the mood right now

Rahm Emanuel, Barack Obama's former White House Chief of Staff and former Chicago mayor, talks to CNN's Christiane Amanpour about the current state of the Democratic Party. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37YXm4D via IFTTT

Images show massive Antarctic change in just 9 days

CNN's Tom Sater speaks to scientists about an unprecedented heat wave that has resulted in rapidly melting ice caps in Antarctica. Experts warn this may lead to irreversible damage. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3a3O1tF via IFTTT

'Panic,' ex-Obama official Rahm Emanuel sounds the alarm

Former Vice President Joe Biden fired back at Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) during the South Carolina Democratic presidential debate hosted by CBS, after Sanders claimed that Barack Obama made similar comments praising Cuba's education system. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Pn7kGj via IFTTT

Body camera videos show 6-year-old sobbing and pleading with officers during arrest

The police body camera videos are disturbing. They show two Orlando police officers arresting 6-year-old Kaia Rolle as she pleads with officers for a "second chance." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2T2dVIO via IFTTT

Blasted by Democratic rivals, Sanders holds his ground

Sen. Bernie Sanders, who holds a delegate lead, took on his Democratic counterparts in a contentious CBS debate ahead of the South Carolina primary. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2v7A6Ek via IFTTT

Singer Duffy says she retreated from the spotlight after being 'raped and drugged and held captive'

Duffy opened up to her fans Tuesday in an Instagram post that explained why she stepped away from the spotlight nearly a decade ago. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/390taqV via IFTTT

Grandfather charged in death of toddler on cruise ship will change his plea to guilty, attorney says

Salvatore "Sam" Anello, the grandfather charged in the death of his 18-month-old granddaughter who fell from a cruise ship, will change his plea to guilty, according to his attorney. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32sQsU1 via IFTTT

Conflicting signals cast doubt on Trump team's coronavirus response

Jarring contradictions in the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus are casting doubt on its capacity to tackle an outbreak that officials say is now certain to reach US soil. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37VyryJ via IFTTT

Grab lands $850 million to pump into financial services

Ride hailing company Grab just secured nearly $1 billion to help achieve its super app ambitions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cbvxJu via IFTTT

Carnival festivals around the world: Join the parades and parties in 2020

Ash Wednesday is fast approaching (Wednesday, February 26). So you know what that means. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39QuPzB via IFTTT

The River Nile's greatest attractions from Aswan to Luxor

The River Nile stretches more than 4,000 miles (6,650 km) between Lake Victoria and the Mediterranean Sea. Out of all that length, is the relatively short section between Aswan and Luxor in southern Egypt is the most intriguing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2w7fko5 via IFTTT

Controversy and spectacle take center stage

Milan Fashion Week served as proof that fashion doesn't exist in a vacuum, with conversations around gender fluidity and sexual violence, as well as the spread of the novel coronavirus, were unavoidable. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HSEr0J via IFTTT

Millennials are changing the auction market

Over the past year, a handful of surprising auction house press releases have graced my inbox. "Sotheby's Partners with The Strokes' Fabrizio Moretti For Special Old Masters Exhibition & Auction," one proclaimed, while another proudly boasted: "Christie's to Present its Most Accessible Auction to Date: Christie's 100 | Online Only." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38Y9eF9 via IFTTT

These adorable cheetah cubs just made history

A pair of cheetah cubs at Columbus Zoo were the first in history born via in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer to a surrogate mother. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PnP5Rn via IFTTT

Where to eat in Paris, according to its top models

If you're planning a whirlwind trip to Paris, there's no better source of recommendations than the industry's top models. After all, Paris Fashion Week might be a haze of castings, fittings and runways -- but they still have to find the time to eat. CNN asked four models for their favorite spots in the city, from breakfast to post-show drinks to the best place to kill a spare hour or two. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2kY6La6 via IFTTT

Look back at Mubarak's life and legacy

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who ruled Egypt for 30 years before he was overthrown in a popular uprising, has died at 91. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37YnVa6 via IFTTT

Trump to invite Fury and Wilder to White House after 'exciting' clash

US President Donald Trump says he could invite both Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder to the White House following their world heavyweight title clash in Las Vegas Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38Wv3oE via IFTTT

Lego minifigure creator and 'unsung hero' of the toy industry Jens Nygaard Knudsen dies

Jens Nygaard Knudsen, creator of the Lego minifigure, has passed away at the age of 78. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HRikru via IFTTT

Hosni Mubarak, former Egyptian president, dies at 91

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Hear Vanessa Bryant's tearful tribute to late Kobe and Gigi

Vanessa Bryant, Kobe's widow and mother of 13-year-old Gianna, delivered a touching speech and tribute at the Staples Center memorial service for her late husband and daughter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2STyfvO via IFTTT

Avlon: Bernie Sanders' praise of Fidel Castro is problematic

CNN's John Avlon looks at Bernie Sanders' past comments on socialism, including his support of the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro and other controversial political events. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SUGAQ0 via IFTTT

Teen convinces lawmakers to spend a day in wheelchairs

Alex Johnson, who has a rare skeletal disorder, challenged Tennessee lawmakers to experience the challenges he faces every day from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vXwVyV via IFTTT

21 of the world's 30 cities with the worst air pollution are in India

India has once again topped an annual list of cities with the worst air quality in the world, according to a new report, while Chinese cities have continued to show improvements from the previous year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37Zrbls via IFTTT

Malaysian politics has been plunged into chaos, it may take a long time to recover

Whoever loses, Mahathir wins. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3c1TOlv via IFTTT

Hong Kong bookseller Gui Minhai sentenced to ten years in Chinese jail

A Chinese court has sentenced Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai to 10 years in prison for "providing intelligence" overseas, in a case that is likely to reignite international criticism of Beijing's treatment of its critics. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SWIobe via IFTTT

A 'wayward' sea lion found wandering miles from the water in Washington needed a little rescuing

Deputies in Washington state had an unusual road hazard call on Sunday -- a 500-pound sea lion. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/391iR68 via IFTTT

Another University of Oklahoma professor uses the N-word

For the second time in as many weeks, a professor at the University of Oklahoma has been accused of using the N-word. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2usSqHB via IFTTT

Two cheetah cubs were born for the first time by IVF. The breakthrough offers hope for the threatened species

A pair of cheetah cubs have been born from in vitro fertilization to a surrogate cheetah mother for the first time, and experts are hailing it a "huge scientific breakthrough." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Pkirjo via IFTTT

To attract young collectors, auction houses tap rock stars, sneakerheads and a Spice Girl

Over the past year, a handful of surprising auction house press releases have graced my inbox. "Sotheby's Partners with The Strokes' Fabrizio Moretti For Special Old Masters Exhibition & Auction," one proclaimed, while another proudly boasted: "Christie's to Present its Most Accessible Auction to Date: Christie's 100 | Online Only." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38Y9eF9 via IFTTT

Petition to airlines: Kids should sit with their parents

Basic economy is fine if you're a solo airline passenger willing to roll the dice on a middle seat. For families, the lowest airfare class can be problematic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PjvQbG via IFTTT

From the Cold War to trade wars: Six things you need to know about Indo-US ties

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Cutting salt likely to prevent future heart disease, even if you're not at risk now

Heart disease is the number one killer of people worldwide. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37ZcO0y via IFTTT

Car drives into carnival crowd in Germany

A car drove into a crowd of people at a carnival parade in the German town of Volkmarsen, police in Kassel said Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/380ofFu via IFTTT

President Trump and first lady tour India's Taj Mahal

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump toured India's Taj Mahal as part of Trump's first state visit to the country. Earlier, Trump addressed a rally of more than 100,000 people alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Modi's hometown of Ahmedabad. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports from New Delhi, India. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37ZtjKh via IFTTT

Supreme Court won't take up Rodney Reed appeal

The Supreme Court said Monday it will not take up an appeal from death row inmate Rodney Reed, who is challenging his sentence based in part on the fact that Texas relied on evidence that was later proven to be scientifically invalid. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32kQwoI via IFTTT

Axios: White House created lists of 'disloyal' officials

President Donald Trump has told aides he wants more loyalists working in key administration positions, and his allies have provided him with lists of government officials they have identified as disloyal and of names they say would work better toward advancing his agenda. Axios' Jonathan Swan, who first reported the story, has the details. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TbJZIT via IFTTT

Lesotho Prime Minister in surprise court appearance as lawyers seek immunity

Lesotho's Prime Minister Thomas Thabane made a surprise appearance in a court in Maseru on Monday but will not be charged with murder and attempted murder until a constitutional question is settled, a magistrate ruled. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3c42SGj via IFTTT

US couple in limbo as wife is quarantined in Japan

Kent and Rebecca Frasure from Oregon are both in Japan, but they're kept apart. She's quarantined in a hospital in Tokyo, while he's free to roam the city. CNN's Will Ripley follows Kent around Tokyo as he visits Rebecca at the hospital. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38Uxw39 via IFTTT

Trump wants fewer people on his team -- but more loyalists

President Donald Trump has told aides he wants fewer people working for him in the White House and only loyalists installed in key administration positions, several people familiar with the matter say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uubN30 via IFTTT

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman says crash left him with a head injury

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman led in the final lap of last week's Daytona 500 when his car spun, went airborne and flipped several times. He was rushed to an area hospital. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32mtRbB via IFTTT

The US would be better off with fewer billionaires

When folks say that billionaires shouldn't exist, it's nothing personal. Some billionaires are nice enough. Some spend generously on philanthropy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HSGQZc via IFTTT

Wikileaks' Julian Assange put lives of informants in 'immediate' danger, say prosecutors

Julian Assange put the lives of sources and informants in "immediate" danger, lawyers for the US government told a London court on Monday as the WikiLeaks founder's extradition hearing began. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2STjwRj via IFTTT

Neymar sees red in Paris Saint-Germain's thrilling comeback win against Bordeaux

Paris Saint-Germain bounced back from the disappointment of its Champions League defeat by Borussia Dortmund with victory over Bordeaux -- but it was far from straightforward. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HRl73S via IFTTT

A 9-year-old asked Buttigieg to help him tell the world he's gay. Here's how Buttigieg responded

Pete Buttigieg shared an emotional moment with a young supporter in Denver on Saturday night. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bVCzSN via IFTTT

Massive sandstorm strands travelers in Canary Islands

Travelers in the Canary Islands face continued disruption Monday morning following a massive sandstorm that blew in from the Sahara Desert over the weekend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ViPQyI via IFTTT

With Sanders, Democrats choose revolution over resistance

Democrats are on the cusp of making a very important decision after Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' decisive win in Saturday's Nevada caucuses. Faced with a choice between moderates promising a way back to the pre-Donald Trump era -- the resistance -- and Sanders' revolutionary vision for a radically different America, voters are choosing revolution. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37VkVes via IFTTT

Two more major economies at risk from coronavirus

Stock markets are falling around the world after the number of coronavirus cases surged in Italy and South Korea, putting two more major economies at risk from a virus that has already caused widespread disruption in China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HRwMQq via IFTTT

Pepsi is buying a major Chinese snack retailer for $705 million

PepsiCo is buying a Chinese company that sells snacks online as it tries to corner more of the world's largest food and beverage market. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ccZUzw via IFTTT

Prague renames square in front of Russian embassy after slain Putin critic Boris Nemtsov

When a group of politicians in Prague decided to honor the murdered Russian dissident Boris Nemtsov by naming a square after him, there was just one location they had in mind: The plaza in front of the Russian embassy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37TJCrZ via IFTTT

'Guilty as charged': Schumer admits to spending over $8,600 on cheesecake

Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday acknowledged a report that he spent more than $8,600 on cheesecake in under 10 years, saying it is his "guilty pleasure." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SR7msc via IFTTT

Convicted murderer escapes from Alabama work release center

A convicted murderer escaped from a work release center in Alabama Saturday night, authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32j6GyW via IFTTT

Here's what to expect from Trump's visit to India

It's Donald Trump's first visit to India -- and it comes at a crucial time for both countries. CNN takes a look at what to expect from the two-day trip. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37Oy215 via IFTTT

Analyst: Trump trying to transform intel community into PR machine

CNN's Samantha Vinograd discusses President Trump's recent move to appoint Richard Grenell, staunch loyalist to the President, as Acting Director of National Intelligence. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Tc1vwu via IFTTT

New study suggests higher voter turnout may help Trump

A new study for the Knight Foundation suggests the possibility that a higher turnout may help President Donald Trump win reelection. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ujYWjF via IFTTT

There's a pattern to who Trump is pardoning

CNN's John Avlon takes a look at the eleven people President Trump pardoned this week - they all have a Fox News connection, according to the New York Times. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32luVNd via IFTTT

Sanders says he'd meet with Kim as president and take action if China invaded Taiwan

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Sotomayor issues scathing dissent on order that could reshape US immigration

Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote a scathing dissent late Friday night, castigating the government for repeatedly asking the Supreme Court on an emergency basis to allow controversial policies to go into effect and charging her conservative colleagues on the court with being too eager to side with the Trump administration on such requests. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38OJMSy via IFTTT

'I have never seen him eat a vegetable:' Trump braces for a beef-free menu in India

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Beloved lifestyle guru dies at age 70

The restaurateur, model and author B. Smith died on Saturday after a battle with Alzheimer's disease, her husband Dan Gasby said in a statement. She was 70 years old. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SRM2mB via IFTTT

Three US aircraft shot down during WWII found in Pacific

The last time anyone saw these military aircraft, US forces were pummeling Japanese targets in the western Pacific during World War II. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3c4t7fJ via IFTTT

Italy's coronavirus outbreak is the biggest outside of Asia

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New Orleans bans tandem floats for the rest of Mardi Gras season after second deadly parade accident

New Orleans officials have banned tandem floats from parading during the rest of the Mardi Gras season after two people were killed in separate accidents last week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38TDYap via IFTTT

Bloomberg needs to take down Sanders -- immediately

It seems Michael Bloomberg entered the presidential race for at least two reasons: he wants to be president and he understands the importance of denying President Trump a second term. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2urydSw via IFTTT

In India, Trump aims for crowds and strategic friendship

Donald Trump's biggest rally might not be in a red state, or even in the United States. It's likely to be inside a cricket stadium in Gujarat state, in western India, packed as promised by the President's loyal counterpart. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32k8lnR via IFTTT

Some of the world's biggest economies are on the brink of recession

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Trump's 2020 position is improving

First things first: The theme song of the week is Will & Grace. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PiouFn via IFTTT

Fashion Institute of Technology apologizes after fashion show evokes controversy over racist imagery

The Fashion Institute of Technology has apologized and placed two academic officials on leave, after its graduate fashion show used accessories that many — including a model scheduled to walk in the show — called racist. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VeFOyE via IFTTT

She beat cancer twice, then helped Sanders win Nevada

Young people and Latinos came out big for Sen. Bernie Sanders during the Nevada caucuses. Camila Lausso explains why she picked Sanders to be her candidate. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Vqy3pF via IFTTT

Mother of a missing baby last seen in December says she knew who took her

The mother of a 15-month-old girl last seen two months ago and reported missing last week in Tennessee says she knew who had her daughter, and she was afraid to report her disappearance. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SRVdn6 via IFTTT

Dave Ayres, 42, emergency goaltender and Zamboni driver gets win in NHL debut

Dave Ayres, a 42-year-old goaltender, was victorious in his National Hockey League debut for the Carolina Hurricanes in Toronto on Saturday evening. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39VtCqI via IFTTT

Health care emerges as the top single issue among Nevada Democrats

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From one-time Chinese capital to coronavirus epicenter, Wuhan has a long history that the world had forgotten

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Country singer Lindsey Renee Lagestee of Dixie Crush dies at 25

Lindsey Renee Lagestee, the 25-year-old lead female vocalist of the country music band Dixie Crush, died days after being hit by a car on her way to a Valentine's Day performance in Chicago, the band said on Facebook. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vb6t4G via IFTTT

Man builds shrine to Trump for his visit

CNN's Linda Kinkade reports on how India is preparing for President Trump's visit. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38SsTXh via IFTTT

A rare rainbow snake was spotted in a Florida forest for the first time in 50 years. Don't worry, it's harmless

A hiker in Florida found and took pictures of a rare rainbow snake, a species that experts say hasn't been seen in the area for more than 50 years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vVLnYa via IFTTT

Steve Irwin's family honors the 'Crocodile Hunter' on what would have been his 58th birthday

Steve Irwin, lovingly remembered as the one and only "Crocodile Hunter," would have turned 58 on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39U7UDs via IFTTT

New Jersey governor announces he has cancer

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Saturday that he has a cancerous tumor on his kidney and will undergo surgery to remove it in March. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2v7lIvB via IFTTT

Burger King debuts a french fry sandwich and Wendy's isn't impressed

Burger chains have come a long way, now offering a wide array of options for all, no matter your dietary preference. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vXx4Ci via IFTTT

Sanders eyes breakaway win in Nevada as rest of the field scrambles to be his alternate

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is looking for a breakaway win in Saturday's Nevada caucuses. Everybody else in the Democratic presidential race is trying to keep it close. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39SOVsN via IFTTT

What you can do right now to evade America's No. 1 killer

Growing up, I watched my father, a highly respected cardiologist, read medical journals every evening, answer emergency phone calls in the middle of many nights, and rush to the hospital after-hours several times a week. I didn't know it then, but these years were the peak of an epidemic of heart disease in the United States. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39UJnhv via IFTTT

Ethiopia's Yeshaneh smashes half marathon record wearing Nike Vaporfly shoes

Ethiopia's Ababel Yeshaneh became the latest athlete to break a world record wearing Nike's controversial Vaporfly shoes as she won the Ras Al Khaimah half marathon in the United Arab Emirates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VeMKM8 via IFTTT

UK unveils 'iconic,' blue post-Brexit passports, made by a French-Dutch company in Poland

The British government has unveiled the country's new, blue post-Brexit passports, hailing the return of an "iconic" document that became a thorny issue during the UK's protracted departure from the European Union. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2T87Rgu via IFTTT

Trump's unbroken pattern of disdain for the rule of law

President Donald Trump's actions this week attacking the US justice system are stunning only in how much they conform to a three-year pattern that seems unstoppable. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uY2vwx via IFTTT

Melania Trump next in long line of first ladies to visit India

For decades, America's first ladies have made India an essential global visit, a sort of rite of passage for the job, either alone or in a supporting role with the president. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32hoRVL via IFTTT

Woman records racist coronavirus rant while on subway

CNN's Anderson Cooper spoke to Tanny Jiraprapasuke, who was verbally attacked while riding the subway in Los Angeles. This comes amid a string of racist attacks on Asians in the US due to hysteria around the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vXBqt7 via IFTTT

Trump's 'disruptor' spy chief is having an immediate impact

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Joe Biden predicts Trump's next firing

During a CNN town hall in Nevada, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden discusses the briefing shared with lawmakers warning them that the intelligence community believes Russia is already taking steps to interfere in the 2020 election with the goal of helping President Donald Trump win, which three sources familiar with the matter have told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HG9o8f via IFTTT

Delivery driver survives 75-foot fall off bridge

A FedEx delivery driver jumped off a highway bridge and fell 75 feet while to avoid being hit by an oncoming truck. CNN affiliate WSOC has more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HL0B5a via IFTTT

Far-right terrorism is on the rise

The shisha bar attack in Germany is only one of many examples of far-right extremist attacks in the past few years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FglzIs via IFTTT

Town raises money to buy school's janitor a new truck

One Tennessee town started a fundraiser for their school's favorite custodian when they learned his commute was 4 hours each way. He now has tens of thousands of dollars to finally buy a truck. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SOT8bB via IFTTT

Washington Post: Mick Mulvaney says US is 'desperate' for legal immigrants

Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said at a private event Wednesday that the US is "desperate" for more legal immigrants to help grow the economy, according to audio of his comments obtained by The Washington Post. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bWHrqP via IFTTT

Boeing wants to end a $100 million tax break it gets. Here's why

It's not often that a company asks to end a tax break worth about $100 million a year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HKcqbF via IFTTT

President's new personnel head tells agencies to look out for disloyal staffers

President Donald Trump's new personnel chief told agency officials at a meeting on Thursday to expect staffing changes and movements across the government, people familiar with the meeting told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vPsZAd via IFTTT

Why Democrats are hurtling toward a nightmare convention scenario

At Wednesday night's debate, the six top 2020 Democratic candidates were asked whether the one of them with the most delegates at the end of the presidential primary process should be the nominee -- even if that person didn't have a majority of the delegates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32fH4D6 via IFTTT

Jurors' note in Harvey Weinstein trial suggests they may be deadlocked on most serious charges

Jurors in Harvey Weinstein's trial sent the court 10 notes over four days of deliberations -- including one note suggesting they may be deadlocked on the two most serious charges. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ParKlW via IFTTT

This is one pardon Trump should consider

Since pardons are something of a topic du jour, Mr. President, I have a simple request. I'm fairly certain you've heard of former NFL star quarterback Michael Vick. We also all noticed the news reports that you just gifted a commutation for an alum of "The Celebrity Apprentice" who was accused of shakedowns involving a children's hospital and pardoned a former police commissioner convicted for tax fraud and lying to the government. So please, sir, hear me out -- I have a far more deserving candidate for your leniency consideration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32fH6eh via IFTTT

Germany's far right shows its true strength: feeding political chaos

It only took one vote in one state parliament for Germany's populist far right to break a decades-long political taboo, topple Chancellor Angela Merkel's chosen successor and trigger a political crisis whose implications reach even beyond the country's borders. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2T2Lh8Z via IFTTT

New Jersey just raised its threat level for white supremacists to 'high,' well above ISIS and al Qaeda

White supremacists are officially more of a threat to New Jersey than both ISIS and al Qaeda, according to state security officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2T5WMg4 via IFTTT

A 12-year-old boy left his dog outside a shelter. A heartbreaking note explained why

A 12-year-old boy left his puppy outside a shelter with a stuffed animal and a touching note: He wanted to spare him the wrath of his abusive father. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PcYGuc via IFTTT

Anderson Cooper calls B.S. on Blagojevich in fiery interview

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Friday declared himself a "political prisoner" in a contentious interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper over the substantial evidence prosecutors used to convict him on a host of public corruption charges. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2T39hJm via IFTTT

Intelligence community feels immediate impact of Trump's diplomatic 'disruptor'

Richard Grenell, the newly installed acting director of American spy agencies and loyalist to President Donald Trump, began his temporary tenure by moving aggressively to put his stamp on the intelligence community that Trump has repeatedly attacked. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bZVhIY via IFTTT

Mom visits newborn in NICU then makes daring rescue before tanker explodes

A mother in Indianapolis narrowly saved a semi-truck driver before his tanker exploded as she was on the way home from visiting her newborn child in the NICU. CNN affiliate WXIN has the details on this daring rescue. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39TDK3i via IFTTT

Watch Trump's reaction to Roger Stone's sentence

President Donald Trump addressed the Roger Stone sentencing for the first time during a commencement address in Las Vegas. CNN's Elie Honig fact-checks Trump's claims about the case. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HDHt95 via IFTTT

Rep. tells GOP to 'get a backbone' against Russian meddling

Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-NY) chastises her Republican colleagues and says none of them have responded to the briefing delivered to lawmakers warning them that the intelligence community believes Russia is already taking steps to interfere in the 2020 election with the goal of helping President Donald Trump win, which three sources familiar with the matter have told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2P7ZIHK via IFTTT

CBP employee killed wife and sons before fatally shooting himself, police say

A US Customs and Border Protection employee allegedly shot and killed his wife and two sons in Florida before killing himself, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HLPmsQ via IFTTT

Harvard students sue university officials over school's investment ties to prisons

Five Harvard students are suing university officials over Harvard's investments in what they call the "prison-industrial complex." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2T0JBwJ via IFTTT

Warren says she'd endorse Bloomberg against Trump

Speaking at a CNN town hall in Nevada, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) says that Democratic rival Michael Bloomberg should be disqualified from running for president based on his alleged past treatment of women, but then confirms that she would support him if he were the Democratic nominee against President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HHGjt9 via IFTTT

Robots clash in new competition

Students from around the world descend on Dubai for the "First Global Challenge" robotics competition from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vM2ewH via IFTTT

Coronavirus infection cluster emerges outside mainland China

South Korea scrambles to deal with a surge in confirmed coronavirus cases over the past two days. Its southern city Daegu is becoming the new ground zero. Outside mainland China, more local transmissions are also being reported. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HKn0Q2 via IFTTT

Democratic contenders plead for cash after draining their accounts

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The rise of the '50 Shades' defense in murder trials

British backpacker Grace Millane was strangled to death, crammed into a suitcase and buried in a New Zealand woodland after a Tinder date in December 2018. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HK5prn via IFTTT

Ben Affleck relates role to own experience with alcoholism

Actor Ben Affleck spoke about his role as an alcoholic basketball coach in upcoming movie "The Way Back." He said his own struggles with addiction helped him portray his character. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ubExgC via IFTTT

Leaked video that brought down Macron ally was part of 'political porn' project

The Russian artist who published an explicit video that prompted a candidate to pull out of the Paris mayoral race told CNN on Thursday that he stole the incriminating footage from his girlfriend's computer, saying his actions were "just the beginning" of a "political porn" project. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HIkrxH via IFTTT

America's Russia nightmare is back

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Global air traffic could fall this year for the first time in a decade

The global airline industry is facing huge financial losses and its first decline in more than a decade because of the novel coronavirus outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HLCvH6 via IFTTT

Man dies in alleged ax attack after 'road rage' incident near school

A 24-year-old man was killed by an ax-wielding group near a primary school in Australia, as parents picked up their children on Thursday, according to CNN affiliate Seven News. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39P5HZZ via IFTTT

Warren proposes contract to free women from Bloomberg confidentiality agreements

Elizabeth Warren on Thursday urged her fellow Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg to sign a contract the senator wrote herself that would release people who have made allegations of sexist and misogynistic behavior against Bloomberg from nondisclosure agreements. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37NcYbj via IFTTT

Trump isn't pleased a South Korean film won best-picture Oscar

President Donald Trump bemoaned this year's Academy Award winner for best picture, "Parasite," on Thursday because it's a South Korean film. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32aS0C4 via IFTTT

Which Galaxy S20 is right for you? It depends

Samsung will open preorders for its Galaxy S20 lineup on Feb. 21. The trio of phones are similar, yet unique with their own features. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vR2w5g via IFTTT

Mother of two missing children arrested in Hawaii

The mother of two missing children has been arrested by police officers in Hawaii on a warrant issued by Madison County, Idaho, according to a statement from law enforcement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SLStHI via IFTTT

3 corrections officers say Nicholas Sutton protected them. He was executed tonight

Nicholas Sutton, a multiple murderer who was sentenced to death for fatally stabbing a fellow inmate, was executed Thursday night by electric chair at a Tennessee prison. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SIfF9K via IFTTT

NFL player arrested for allegedly possessing 157 pounds of marijuana

Cleveland Browns player Gregory Robinson was arrested after US Border Patrol agents found 157 pounds of marijuana in a car, officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2P6I72L via IFTTT

South Korea coronavirus cases pass 150

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'El Chapo' Guzman associate who testified against the kingpin sentenced to 84 months in prison

Tirso Martinez Sanchez, a former associate of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman whose testimony helped convict the drug kingpin, was sentenced to 84 months in prison -- about seven years -- in Brooklyn federal court Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37JBw53 via IFTTT

Whitney Houston hologram tour is already creeping people out

There was outcry last year when it was announced that a hologram of Whitney Houston was set to go on tour years after she died. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SIjFXW via IFTTT

Trump's longtime ally Roger Stone to be sentenced today

Roger Stone, a longtime showman, political strategist and friend of Donald Trump's whom a jury found guilty of lying to Congress and threatening a witness regarding his efforts for the President's 2016 campaign, will be sentenced Thursday in Washington. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SZD3hX via IFTTT

Pep Guardiola vows to stay at Manchester City despite Champions League ban

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Far-right motive suspected after nine die in rampage at two shisha bars in Germany

A gunman suspected of shooting nine people dead at two shisha bars in Germany is believed to have a far-right background, prosecutors said Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V6ttg3 via IFTTT

Gunman suspected of killing at least nine found dead inside home

A gunman suspected of killing at least nine people in shootings in the German city of Hanau has been found dead inside his home, along with another body, police said on Thursday. CNN's Nic Robertson reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vOyxLr via IFTTT

Julie Walters reveals she was diagnosed with bowel cancer

British actress Julie Walters has revealed she was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2018. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bSn2mD via IFTTT

The boss of France's richest soccer team has been charged in connection with a TV rights scandal

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been charged in Switzerland for criminal offenses around the awarding of media rights for various World Cups and Confederations Cups. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V6z4Tq via IFTTT

Giant iceberg breaks off Antarctic glacier

An iceberg the size of Malta broke off the Pine Island glacier in Antarctica. The glacier has lost dramatic amounts of ice over the last 25 years as the region warms due to the climate crisis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vuPb2A via IFTTT

Trump names staunch loyalist with 'zero intelligence experience' as intelligence chief

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he has named Richard Grenell, a staunch loyalist, as acting spy chief. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bSmu04 via IFTTT

Avlon: Trump's pardons are restocking the swamp

CNN's John Avlon warns that President Trump's recent pardons are helping further normalize corruption. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vKeu0w via IFTTT

Infertile cancer survivor gives birth using frozen, lab-matured egg in scientific 'breakthrough'

A cancer survivor who became infertile after chemotherapy treatment has given birth to a baby in a world first hailed as a breakthrough for reproductive science. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37Kcenp via IFTTT

It's unanimous: It was a horrible night for Bloomberg

Michael Bloomberg's billions got him onto the debate stage -- but did nothing to spare him from the barrage he faced Wednesday night here in Las Vegas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39MqJZd via IFTTT

A one-man police department was disbanded. The chief left the town meeting in his underwear

A small New Hampshire town's only lawman was let go Tuesday night. Richard Lee, the now-former Chief of Police of Croydon, was asked to turn in his patrol car and his uniform. He did - and then headed for the snowy walk home in only boots, a hat, and his underwear. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SGnBsc via IFTTT

2 killed in massive pileup involving more than 200 cars near Montreal

Two people were killed Wednesday in a massive car pileup that shut down a major highway just outside Montreal, according to Quebec police. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bMnRNT via IFTTT

Passenger weeps after leaving cruise ship quarantine

CNN's Matt Rivers speaks to a woman who spent two weeks quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship off the coast of Japan after passengers on the ship were diagnosed with the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32bGq9y via IFTTT

What Obama is saying in private about Sanders, NY Magazine reports

New York Magazine reports that President Obama has privately made clear to Bernie Sanders' campaign that he will support Sanders if he is the nominee. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/327cYll via IFTTT

See family's emotional reunion after coronavirus quarantine

A Wisconsin family is finally reunited after Samuel Roth's wife and daughters spent weeks on lockdown in Wuhan, China, then under quarantine in California. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SZawJu via IFTTT

Novel coronavirus appears to be stabilizing in China amid fears of new outbreak in Japan

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Who won the Democratic debate in Las Vegas?

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Climate change could kill all of Earth's coral reefs by 2100, scientists warn

Climate change could destroy almost all of Earth's coral reef habitats by 2100, according to new research. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2P7HKoX via IFTTT

Child unaware pizza man suffered horrific tragedy. See moment that brought hope.

A sweet moment of a young boy running up to a man delivering pizza and hugging him was captured on a doorbell camera. The man's recent loss made the exchange that much more meaningful. CNN affiliate WLNE reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/328Ev5T via IFTTT

Warren drags Bloomberg: He's an arrogant billionaire

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) attacked former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg during NBC News' 2020 Democratic presidential debate in Nevada. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2v07nRE via IFTTT

Lawyer for Assange says he was offered a US pardon for denying Russian hacking

A lawyer for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has said that a former US congressman offered him a pardon on behalf of US President Donald Trump, in exchange for denying Russian involvement in the Democratic National Committee email leak. The White House and the congressman have strongly denied Trump's involvement in the matter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/328afrC via IFTTT

Top Pentagon policy official expected to depart administration

The Pentagon's top policy official is expected to depart his post soon, according to two sources familiar with the matter. John Rood, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy at the Pentagon, lost support among senior national security leadership and has been asked for his resignation, one of the sources said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39RcgLH via IFTTT

Former Australian rugby player Rowan Baxter, wife and children killed in Brisbane car fire

Former rugby league player Rowan Baxter, his wife and their three young children have been killed in a horrific car fire in Brisbane, Queensland. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39LWphf via IFTTT

Class action lawsuit alleges fashion mogul sexually assaulted at least 10 women

Global fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been accused of allegedly sexually assaulting 10 unnamed women and girls, some under the age of 18 at the time of the alleged incidents, according to new federal lawsuit. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39Nw1nm via IFTTT

Woman who posed as baby photographer charged with assault and attempted kidnapping after drugging a mother and planning to steal her child, prosecutors say

A Washington woman is facing second degree assault and attempted kidnapping charges after prosecutors say she posed as a newborn photographer and drugged a mother in order to steal her baby. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37EsIgD via IFTTT

Ex-Temple University fraternity president convicted of attempted sexual assault after victim testimony

Former Temple University fraternity president Ari Goldstein was convicted Tuesday for his role in an attempted sexual assault of another student -- one of two incidents presented to the jury. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38HXBSC via IFTTT

Source: Barr thought about resigning over Trump's interference

Attorney General William Barr has told people he's considered resigning over President Donald Trump's interference with Justice Department matters, particularly the President's tweets, according to a source close to the situation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38HL5CC via IFTTT

Keilar shuts down Bloomberg spokesperson's defense: That's not going to do it

Jason Schechter, Chief Communications Officer for Michael Bloomberg's campaign, defended the former mayor against reports of alleged previous sexist comments, saying Bloomberg's track record on women's issues speaks for itself. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HCsxb2 via IFTTT

Manchester United fans ejected for singing homophobic chants, says Chelsea

Chelsea says a large group of Manchester United fans sang homophobic chants during its English Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32cMn6u via IFTTT

Dead TV star's family releases star's unpublished social media post

The family of deceased TV presenter Caroline Flack has released an unpublished message written by the star, as an inquest into her death began on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2P407uD via IFTTT

Harry and Meghan's use of the word 'Royal' being reviewed, source says

The use of the word "Royal" by Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, for their new venture is being reviewed, according to a royal source. Discussions are still underway but the likely direction is that the term will not be a part of the Sussex's branding. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vI906D via IFTTT

The world's top climate negotiator is feeling optimistic. She says you should too

At first glance, Christiana Figueres doesn't have that many reasons to be optimistic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37LdpDb via IFTTT

3 men were found dead near a cemetery. Sheriff says it 'was a message'

The bodies of three men found dead near a cemetery in Southern California have been identified, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2P7gVB9 via IFTTT

Drugmakers could be hit by the coronavirus. India is especially vulnerable

Drugmakers in India are bracing for potential disruption from the coronavirus. If they're hit, the impact could be felt around the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/327oSLX via IFTTT

Beijing expels three Wall Street Journal reporters

The Chinese government announced Wednesday that it would revoke the press credentials of three Wall Street Journal reporters, the largest such expulsion of overseas media from the country in recent years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bSw56S via IFTTT

US judge rejects Huawei lawsuit challenging a ban on its products

A US judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by Chinese tech company Huawei challenging the constitutionality of a law that banned federal agencies from buying its products. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V38o63 via IFTTT

Watch this man fly in a jet-powered suit

The team at Jetman Dubai has built a jet-powered, carbon fiber wingsuit that can launch a human into the air from the ground. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bNXw1E via IFTTT

Mexican national charged with acting as Russian agent in the US, DOJ says

A Mexican national has been arrested and charged with acting as a Russian agent within the United States, the Justice Department said Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/328086d via IFTTT

Brit Awards 2020: Best red carpet fashion

Last night, the Brit Awards -- the UK music industry's biggest night -- took over London's O2 arena to celebrate some of the world's most famous artists and emerging acts. It was an evening that saw lots of great black British talent, a few politically charged speeches and, disappointingly (but by now in no way surprising), too few women recognized for their work. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2v0A6Wi via IFTTT

'Parasite' filming locations you can visit in Seoul

With South Korean director Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite" becoming the first ever non-English film to snag the Best Picture award at the 2020 Oscars, interest in the Seoul locations it features has skyrocketed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38FWTFF via IFTTT

Buttigieg slams Trump: My marriage never involved sending 'hush money to a porn star'

Pete Buttigieg turned an attack on Tuesday about his marriage into a pointed knock against President Donald Trump and hush money payments he paid to porn star Stormy Daniels. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39N5Xc0 via IFTTT

SpaceX teams up with space tourism agency to sell rides aboard its spacecraft

SpaceX has signed a deal with a space tourism company to organize a trip orbiting the Earth for a handful of adventurous travelers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V9B65r via IFTTT

A museum of women's history is long overdue -- and so are many others

Earlier this month, the House of Representatives passed a bill to establish a National Women's History Museum. The announcement of the new museum immediately sparked praise on social media as long overdue. The most common criticism was not about the museum but was reserved for Liz Cheney as the only woman who voted against the measure. A handful of well-placed critiques rightfully raised concerns about how inclusive the new museum would be, a point that resonates with many women's historians who have long been familiar with the need for the field to more evenly address the histories of women of color and of working class women. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bRp9XF via IFTTT

How Hollywood costumes shaped a fashion legend

The late French-Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaïa approached his work as a form of art, focusing more on his famously precise technique than the vagaries of fashion. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HyKOpO via IFTTT

Turkey acquits defendants in controversial 2013 Gezi Park protest trial

A Turkish court acquitted defendants Tuesday over the 2013 protests in Istanbul's Gezi Park -- a high-profile trial criticized by rights groups as part of the government's crackdown on dissenting voices. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39Hh5Hh via IFTTT

DOJ storm intensifies with new attacks on Barr's credibility

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He's known Bill Barr for 40 years. Now, he's calling for his resignation

Former Deputy Attorney General Donald Ayer, who worked in George H. W. Bush's administration with current Attorney General Bill Barr, is now one of the thousands of former Justice Department employees calling for Barr to resign. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V08Y4D via IFTTT

Drew Carey mourns death of ex-fiancée Amie Harwick

Comedian Drew Carey is mourning the death of his ex-fiancée Amie Harwick, writing in a social media post that he was "lucky" that she was a part of his life. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SCU5DB via IFTTT

Women's golf legend Mickey Wright dies aged 85

One of the most successful women's golfer of all time, Mickey Wright, has died at the age of 85. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2P2gHuU via IFTTT

See what Shanghai looks like as coronavirus fears linger

CNN's David Culver visits Shanghai, China, where streets are mostly empty and businesses shuttered as fears of the novel coronavirus linger. The virus has infected more than 73,000 people around the world, mostly in mainland China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HzMgZ4 via IFTTT

Roger Stone judge to discuss case in court amid sentencing chaos

Judge Amy Berman Jackson will hear Tuesday from Roger Stone's defense team and the Justice Department after a tumultuous week that saw President Donald Trump suggest she is biased and several prosecutors quit his case after Justice Department leadership rescinded their initial recommended sentence of up to nine years in prison. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V2fPuo via IFTTT

John Avlon: Why is Trump pumping up Bernie Sanders?

CNN's John Avlon looks at why it seems that President Trump regularly boosts Sen. Bernie Sanders when discussing the 2020 race. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V0NsMZ via IFTTT

Super agent sparks feud with Man United

Paul Pogba is not the "property" of Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the French star's agent said in a combative social media post. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39KHLqu via IFTTT

Westerdam passenger infected with coronavirus: What we know and what we don't

The Westerdam cruise ship was supposed to have been the lucky one. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39IcsN1 via IFTTT

A pigeon that can't fly befriended a puppy that can't walk. Yes, it's as cute as it sounds

Meet Herman and Lundy, recent cuddle buddies and rescue animals. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HzfXth via IFTTT

Ruud Gullit 'disappointed' players didn't 'protect' racially abused star

Dutch soccer legend Ruud Gullit says he was "disappointed" to see players not back Porto striker Moussa Marega as he walked off the pitch after being subjected to racist abuse from opposition fans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Hy0Q3d via IFTTT

Skeleton found in cave could reveal Neanderthal death rites

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Medieval 'Black Death' mass grave uncovered in the English countryside

The sweeping scourge of the Black Death in 14th century England was so great it forced city-dwelling victims out to countryside hospitals, based on the tragic findings in a mass grave in Lincolnshire, England. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HxIyyW via IFTTT

British Queen's nephew and wife to divorce

Queen Elizabeth II's nephew, the Earl of Snowdon, has announced he is to divorce his wife after 26 years of marriage. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SBM0yT via IFTTT

Pennsylvania museum's disputed portrait is a Rembrandt, research says

A small Pennsylvania museum has declared that a 17th-century portrait, long considered the work of someone in Rembrandt's studio, is in fact by the Dutch master himself. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2uThI1y via IFTTT

Bloomberg qualifies for Wednesday's Democratic debate -- his first

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Lewis Hamilton calls for diversity and inclusivity after winning Laureus award

Lewis Hamilton highlighted gender inequality in motorsport as he was crowned Laureus Sportsman of the Year jointly with Barcelona star Lionel Messi Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Vcj1Un via IFTTT

Leaked records expose China's Xinjiang camps

Newly leaked Chinese records have revealed for the first time the system by which hundreds of thousands of Uyghurs have been monitored and detained in heavily fortified internment centers across Xinjiang. According to the leak, Chinese citizens can be sent to the camps for reasons such as growing beards, owning passports, or having too many children and their release may depend on how well their family behaves. CNN's Ivan Watson reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Syk8fe via IFTTT

Singapore tightens rules for entry from China

Singapore has more reported cases of the novel coronavirus than any country outside of China, including two new cases from Westerdam passengers. CNN's Cyril Vanier speaks with Lawrence Wong, the co-chair of the multi-ministry task force on the coronavirus for Singapore, to discuss new rules the country has put into place. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2u7gsrj via IFTTT

Ski season in the Alps may soon be over, permanently

Ski resorts across the Alps are struggling to keep slopes open as climate change causes temperature rise and snowfall becomes less predictable. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vBsSrJ via IFTTT

'Female Elon Musk' pioneers electric motorbike racing

Motorsport and sustainability are finally on converging paths, says the woman dubbed the "female Elon Musk." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HAJhzr via IFTTT

La Liga rethinks stance over apparent racist gesture by Real Mallorca coach

La Liga has clarified its stance on an alleged racist incident in a Spanish top tier football match following a public backlash. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bPzoMb via IFTTT

Porto forward Moussa Marega walks off pitch after suffering racist abuse

Porto striker Moussa Marega walked off the pitch during a match against Vitoria de Guimaraes Sunday after he was subjected to racist abuse from opposition fans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37D5bg6 via IFTTT

NASA missions could uncover secrets on Venus, Io and Triton

In order to further explore our solar system, NASA has chosen four proposals for missions that would investigate Venus, Jupiter's moon Io and Neptune's moon Triton. If chosen, NASA would develop the missions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31VroEO via IFTTT

Mark Zuckerberg comes to Europe and asks for more regulation

Mark Zuckerberg has asked for more regulation of Big Tech companies. Europe is preparing to give him what he wants. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UYejcp via IFTTT

A 6-year-old girl was removed from school for psychiatric evaluation under Florida's Baker Act. How does that law work, exactly?

When Nadia King, 6, was removed from her school last week and taken to a mental health facility for an involuntary psychiatric evaluation, she was held under Florida's Baker Act, according to an incident report from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37xZdNI via IFTTT

Federal prosecutors weigh new charges that bring Lev Parnas investigation closer to Giuliani

Federal prosecutors are weighing new charges against associates of Rudy Giuliani in connection with a company that paid him $500,000, according to people familiar with the investigation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2P0IVGB via IFTTT

Football fans in Germany chant 'Nazis out' as racist fan is identified and ejected

Football fans in Germany united on Sunday to chant "Nazis out" as a single fan who made monkey noises at a black player was identified and removed from the ground during a third tier match. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31ZcLR6 via IFTTT

Patients describe what it's like to contract coronavirus

CNN talks to two recovering coronavirus patients who described what it was like to go through the struggles and scares over the virus. CNN's David Culver reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HfBvuS via IFTTT

Syrian refugees in desperate race to outrun regime offensive

It's freezing cold and the kids don't have proper shoes, but the elderly Samar couldn't risk it. Overnight, the bombings got too close. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/323f3P9 via IFTTT

How Bernie Sanders became the Democratic primary's early front-runner

Bernie Sanders was stuck in the hospital. His second presidential run was stuck in the mud. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/321zgEP via IFTTT

BBC soccer pundit fired after criticizing Derby County's 'young black lads'

A BBC soccer pundit who suggested "young, black lads" at Championship side Derby County "need pulling down a peg or two" will no longer be employed by the broadcaster. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38AQED0 via IFTTT

General Motors is killing off the Holden brand and pulling out of Australia

General Motors is killing off the iconic Holden brand and pulling out of Australia and New Zealand, the latest in a series of moves to shrink the US carmaker's global presence as it ramps up investments in electric and autonomous vehicles. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V1WbhV via IFTTT

World braces for what another four years of Trump could look like

What will a second Donald Trump presidential term look like -- if it happens? That was the thought in many delegates' minds as they gathered over the weekend in the southern German city of Munich for a security conference. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37wxVas via IFTTT

Two people are dead after getting trapped under an avalanche they accidentally triggered

Colorado authorities on Sunday identified two snowmobilers who were killed in an avalanche they accidentally triggered. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/320K9a1 via IFTTT

A black college student was handcuffed facedown in the snow and threatened with a gun to his head by law enforcement who had the wrong guy, lawsuit says

Jaylan Butler, a black student at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, filed a lawsuit against several police officers and sheriff's deputies alleging he was wrongfully detained after being mistaken for a suspect. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HxpG3j via IFTTT

Japan's economy is shrinking and a recession looks 'all but inevitable'

Japan's economy is flirting with recession, and the novel coronavirus could push it over the edge. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37AUL0o via IFTTT

Struggling to quit sugar? You might not be sleeping enough

If you find yourself eating too much added sugar and unhealthy fats, it might be because you're not getting enough sleep, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of the American Heart Association. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vGkpUa via IFTTT

Missing woman and two daughters found dead in a garage

A Milwaukee woman and her two daughters, who went missing earlier this month, were found dead in a garage Sunday, authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UY0Xgz via IFTTT

This father lost his wife during childbirth. Now he's taking action

Charles Johnston lost his wife Kira during what was supposed to be a routine Cesarian section. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2wog6NR via IFTTT

Analyst: I've seen thousands of sentencings. I've never seen this

CNN legal analyst Elie Honig answers questions about Attorney General Bill Barr changing the Department of Justice's sentencing recommendation for Roger Stone. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HvJ80k via IFTTT

Implosion fails to take down entire Dallas building

A building is still partially standing in Dallas after a scheduled implosion failed the take down the entire tower. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SAc1Po via IFTTT

Snowmobilers die in avalanche they might have triggered

In the Rocky Mountains outside of Denver, Colorado, two snowmobilers were buried and killed in an avalanche that officials say they my have accidentally triggered. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31XPSgW via IFTTT

Did Xi Jinping know about the outbreak earlier than suggested?

As the deadly novel coronavirus spread throughout China and the world last month, it was clear that something had gone wrong. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Sx8zoo via IFTTT

Disney actress Nikita Pearl Waligwa dead at 15

A Disney actress died Saturday following a brain tumor, according to the Ugandan school where she was a student. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UXUguY via IFTTT

'This was too violent': Protesters march after young woman brutally killed and skinned

Another march against femicide took to the streets this weekend, this time in solidarity with 25-year-old Ingrid Escamilla, who was found brutally slain a week ago, her body skinned and missing some of its organs. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38Jord2 via IFTTT

Police found more than 1,400 marijuana plants inside a California building

A man was arrested in West Point, California, after authorities discovered 440 pounds of illegal marijuana inside a building, the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2OYpVs2 via IFTTT