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Elite German military unit to be disbanded over reported far-right links

An elite German military unit which reportedly had a number of extreme right-wing members will be disbanded, a source told CNN on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Bfh1mF via IFTTT

Putin's entire system of political power at stake in referendum

On Wednesday, voters across Russia will have a chance to hit the reset button for Vladimir Putin: A national referendum will decide whether to approve a raft of constitutional amendments that will allow the Russian president to run for two more terms in office, potentially extending his tenure until 2036. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NOZDHL via IFTTT

Wall Street posts best quarter in decades as US economy falls apart

It has been a rough quarter for the US economy, with the country plunging into a pandemic-fueled recession. Yet the stock market is alive and kicking — in fact, it's having its best quarter in more than 20 years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31tYIEU via IFTTT

China approves experimental vaccine for use in military

The Chinese government has approved the use of an experimental Covid-19 vaccine for the country's military -- the latest step in a global race to stop the deadly disease caused by the novel coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NKmC73 via IFTTT

Ex-Intelligence officials scoff at denials that Trump wasn't briefed on Russia bounties

In response to reports that Russia offered bounties to Taliban fighters to kill US troops in Afghanistan, the White House has denied that President Donald Trump was "personally briefed" on the matter, claiming that the intelligence "wasn't verified." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NIAGhe via IFTTT

What if Trump loses and refuses to leave?

President Trump has joked about running for a third term, but what happens if he refuses to leave after a loss in November? CNN's Nick Watt looks into how it could all play out. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3goTOxl via IFTTT

Largest tanzanite gemstones in history sold for $3m

A team of Tanzanian miners has discovered the largest tanzanite stones ever seen in the country's history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VzMO8N via IFTTT

Russia's brazen spy agency linked to bounty allegations

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Shell warns of $22 billion hit from coronavirus price slump

Royal Dutch Shell is writing down the value of its assets by as much as $22 billion as lower oil prices push the Anglo-Dutch company to accelerate a shift away from fossil fuels. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YK8lxl via IFTTT

Fauci and Redfield to testify before Senate as states struggle to contain coronavirus

Coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield and other top government health officials will testify before a Senate Committee on Tuesday on the latest efforts by the US government to contain the pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Zlh0pg via IFTTT

Couple in St. Louis wield guns near protesters on private street

Protesters en route to demonstrate outside of the St. Louis mayor's residence were walking on a private street when two armed individuals came out of a home brandishing weapons. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3i78RNA via IFTTT

Water ambulances are vital for this community's virus response

Covid-19 is hitting some of the most remote Amazon river communities in Brazil as the country struggles with soaring virus cases and deaths. CNN's Shasta Darlington reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dJQFpM via IFTTT

Pro-choice and pro-life activists react to SCOTUS decision

The Supreme Court blocked a Louisiana law that barred doctors from performing abortions unless they had admitting privileges at hospitals — a win for supporters of abortion access. Here's what Louisiana pro-choice and pro-life groups think of the decision. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ibb3DQ via IFTTT

Belgium's King sends 'regrets' to Congo for Leopold II atrocities -- but doesn't apologize

The King of Belgium has sent his "deepest regrets" to the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the "suffering and humiliation" his nation inflicted while it colonized the region -- but stopped short of apologizing for his ancestor Leopold II's atrocities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BVlLxq via IFTTT

The body of one of three missing men has been found on Mount Rainier

The body of one of the three men who have gone missing on separate excursions in Washington's Mount Rainier National Park has been found, according to the National Park Service. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31t2KNK via IFTTT

Elijah McClain was a massage therapist who 'wanted to heal' others, his mother says

Before his name was added to a growing list of Black people killed at the hands of police, Elijah McClain "was a happy young man" who was "always energetic," his mother says. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CVaEFx via IFTTT

NBA and players union to paint 'Black Lives Matter' on courts in Orlando when season resumes, source says

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association plan to paint the words "Black Lives Matter" on all courts when the season restarts in July, a source familiar with the plan told CNN Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38cPq1d via IFTTT

India bans TikTok as tensions with China escalate

India is banning TikTok and several other well-known Chinese apps, saying they pose a "threat to sovereignty and integrity," in the latest indication of escalating tensions between the two countries. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2AiXiSy via IFTTT

Reddit bans popular pro-Trump forum for promoting hate

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I was stranded at sea on a cruise ship. Now I'm owed $37,000

When she arrived back home after weeks stranded at sea on board the Pacific Princess cruise ship, passenger CJ Hayden, a San Francisco-based author and business coach, submitted a refund request right away. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NEwsav via IFTTT

The South Pole has been warming at three times the global average over the past 30 years, study says

The South Pole has been warming at more than three times the global average over the past 30 years, a new study has found. That could have huge implications for the melting of Antarctic ice sheets, marine life in the region and the rising of global sea levels. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VuI7wL via IFTTT

Activists want to make Black history compulsory in English schools

Activists are pushing for the Black community's history to become a compulsory part of England's national school curriculum. Historian David Olusoga tells CNN's Nina dos Santos that the country's curriculum has long upheld half-histories and half-truths. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CRXzwG via IFTTT

Multiple people dead after attack on Pakistan Stock Exchange

At least five people have died after shots were fired at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi, according to rescue officials on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3gbYA0H via IFTTT

Asian markets fall sharply as US coronavirus cases trigger concerns about a global recovery

Asian markets fell sharply Monday as the number of coronavirus cases around the world crossed more than 10 million, with at least half a million deaths. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2AgP0KW via IFTTT

From the Qing Empire to the People's Republic, China's worries about separatism run deep

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28 family members test positive for coronavirus

60-year-old Vidal Garay died after contracting the coronavirus and at least 28 family members have tested positive. CNN's Paul Vercammen spoke with Garay's son Richard about the impact the virus has had on the family. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31p59ch via IFTTT

Video shows encounter between woman and mom with young child at yogurt shop

Surveillance video from a Yogurtland in San Jose, California appears to show a woman coughing on a baby. Police are investigating the incident. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31nXjj4 via IFTTT

The world's tallest hybrid timber tower to be built in Sydney

Sydney could soon be home to the world's tallest hybrid timber building if a new project comes to fruition. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3i0ycbT via IFTTT

YouTube star quits over past racist videos

YouTube influencer Jenna Marbles announced that she plans to stop making YouTube content after her fans asked her to apologize for racist videos she created in the past. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3duCSU4 via IFTTT

This is Latin America's first primarily transgender school

At the Amaranta School in Santiago, Chile, most of the students are transgender. It's a welcoming place of learning for kids who were bullied or discriminated against at their previous schools. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2A8CDAA via IFTTT

How China's worries about separatism run deep

In a speech on the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sun Yat-sen -- seen by many as modern China's founding father -- President Xi Jinping pledged to "resolutely oppose" any attempt to divide the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YHKPRE via IFTTT

Hong Kong protester voices fear over national security law

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Beyoncé: 'Vote like our life depends on it, because it does'

One of the major highights of Sunday's BET Awards was Beyoncé receiving the prestigious Humanitarian Award. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YDJJ9A via IFTTT

Fauci says Covid-19 vaccine might not get us the herd immunity we need

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Trump thanks 'great people' shown in video in which a man chants 'white power'

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Facebook VP on ad boycott: We have 'no incentive' to allow hate speech

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Beachgoers heckle officials after July 4th announcement

CNN's Natasha Chen discusses how beachgoers reacted as Broward County, Florida, officials announced that their beaches will be closed July 4th weekend over coronavirus concerns. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CGZBiX via IFTTT

Boeing can begin test flights of the 737 Max, FAA says

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Democrats want John Wayne Airport renamed after 'I believe in white supremacy' interview resurfaces

Democrats in Orange County, California, are done with The Duke, and they want John Wayne's name and likeness stripped from the county's airport. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BN6hMd via IFTTT

Photographer remembered for shocking images of Mao's China

Tributes are flooding in for photographer Li Zhensheng, who documented the violent and tumultuous years of China's Cultural Revolution in the '60s and '70s. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fPP1V8 via IFTTT

FA Cup: Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal reach semifinals

The FA Cup semifinals feature a familiar quartet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3g5Nomn via IFTTT

Evacuations ordered after fireworks spark wildfire in Utah

A wildfire threatening homes in Utah was sparked by someone setting off fireworks, Utah Fire Info said early Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dGmVKC via IFTTT

India opens one of the world's largest hospitals to fight Covid-19

India has opened one of the largest hospitals in the world to help fight coronavirus, as health authorities announced the country's biggest one-day increase in the number of new infections. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31vUSLg via IFTTT

Trump campaign removed social distancing stickers before Tulsa rally - report

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Russian intelligence officers offered cash rewards to Taliban fighters to kill US, UK troops in Afghanistan, source says

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Black man said he was afraid to walk in his neighborhood. So hundreds joined him.

Hundreds of people in a Tennessee man's community are marching by his side after he shared his fears of walking in his neighborhood because he is Black. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NCNt4M via IFTTT

Why isn't Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill yet?

Money talks. It's an adage ingrained in the minds of the American consumer. Our country's wealth speaks volumes when the US asserts its prominence on the global stage, and our President's wealth was touted as a credential for his candidacy during the 2016 election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Ny2Ifk via IFTTT

DNA evidence points to 8-year-old's killer after 38 years

After nearly 38 agonizing years, the family of Kelly Ann Prosser finally has some closure. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3i3PC7L via IFTTT

After weeks of protests, meaningful police reform appears unlikely

The dramatic images rocked the nation -- hundreds of thousands of people from all races taking to the streets across the United States, demanding an end to excessive police force against people of color. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eEDaJm via IFTTT

Graham Linehan, creator of 'The IT Crowd' and 'Father Ted,' removed from Twitter

Graham Linehan, known for creating "The IT Crowd" and co-creating "Father Ted," has been permanently suspended from Twitter after allegedly making multiple transphobic comments. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31mBaBH via IFTTT

Dolphins learn this fish-catching trick from their peers

Dolphins in Australia have been spotted trapping fish in huge conch shells. Scientists have now discovered just how they learn to catch their prey in this extraordinary way. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YABUl7 via IFTTT

Dollar General's business is booming. It's also vulnerable to crime, police say

Dollar General is one of the fastest growing discount chains in the country. But its ultra low-cost business model could make it vulnerable to crime. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Nzk2ki via IFTTT

The US is more alone than ever, just at the moment the world needs its leadership

The United States is in uncharted territory, on an exponential path to becoming a Covid-19 pariah and an unreliable ally to its friends. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YCuDRJ via IFTTT

Brazil revises date of first Covid-19 death

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Source: Russia offered Taliban fighters rewards to kill US and UK troops in Afghanistan

US intelligence concluded months ago that Russian military intelligence offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants to kill coalition forces in Afghanistan, including US troops, amid peace talks, according to a New York Times report published Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ggKpI7 via IFTTT

US fighter jets again intercept Russian military aircraft near Russia

US F-22 fighter jets intercepted four Russian Tu-142 reconnaissance aircraft Saturday entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), NORAD said in a statement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZcThHL via IFTTT

Colombian soldiers confess to sexually abusing indigenous girl

Seven Colombian soldiers were arrested on Thursday after confessing to charges of sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl from the Embera Katio indigenous group, in the northwestern department of Risaralda, the country's Attorney General said. Their Army unit had been deployed there to enforce lockdown measures in an effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NClVwl via IFTTT

A bear in Italy has been sentenced to death. Activists want a stay of execution.

Animal rights groups in Italy are calling on authorities to lift a death sentence on a brown bear that attacked a father and son last week on a hiking trail in the northern region of Trentino. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Vky0KY via IFTTT

After saving his own life with a repurposed pill, professor reviews every Covid-19 drug

Every morning, Dr. David Fajgenbaum takes three life-saving pills. He wakes up his 21-month-old daughter Amelia to help feed her. He usually grabs some Greek yogurt to eat quickly before sitting down in his home office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NyxPaF via IFTTT

Lewis Hamilton: 'Sad and disappointing' to read Ecclestone comments

Lewis Hamilton said it was "sad" and "disappointing" to see the former head of Formula 1, Bernie Ecclestone, claim that "in lots of cases, Black people are more racist than what White people are." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eQe5es via IFTTT

Why meat processing plants have become Covid-19 hotbeds

In the picturesque market town of Llangefni on the Welsh island of Anglesey, almost all the shops are closed and the town is empty amid the ongoing lockdown. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YDKuQ4 via IFTTT

Archbishop of Canterbury says portrayal of Jesus as White should be reconsidered

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Travel relief for Britons as two-week quarantine reviewed

The British government says it will announce travel agreements with countries such as France, Greece and Spain next week as it reviews its policy of imposing a 14-day quarantine for travelers arriving in Britain. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3i98FNO via IFTTT

NJ corrections officer may lose his job over George Floyd death re-enactment

A New Jersey corrections officer who was suspended for his alleged role in mocking the death of George Floyd and re-enacting it earlier this month faces termination from his job and internal charges from his union. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Zct0cC via IFTTT

'The Simpsons' to stop using white actors to voice non-white characters

"The Simpsons" will no longer use white actors to voice non-white characters, according to the show's producers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Vk6gGb via IFTTT

Novak Djokovic's week to forget

Novak Djokovic should have been stepping out this Monday at Wimbledon, opening the Championships as the defending champion. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3i5G8c7 via IFTTT

Why the EU is so White

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Is the world turning its back on US tourists?

In downtown Buffalo, New York, crossing the border into Ontario, Canada, used to be as easy as driving one mile across the Peace Bridge over the Niagara River. But that's now a forbidden route. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NxAnWm via IFTTT

As Liverpool party, 30 years ago the world was a very different place

If you were to compare the world in Liverpool's two most recent English title wins, in 1990 and 2020, it is almost unrecognizable. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CJ7gxf via IFTTT

Facebook takes down videos targeting California public health officers

Facebook has removed at least four videos posted by a group accused of targeting California public health officers over their directives to stay home and wear face masks to prevent spread of the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Vn06oW via IFTTT

'The Simpsons' will stop using white voice actors for non-white characters

"The Simpsons" will no longer use white actors to voice non-white characters, according to the show's producers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Vk6gGb via IFTTT

Airlines agree to move forward with contact tracing of passengers

Vice President Mike Pence has told major airlines to move forward with an industry-led solution for the contact tracing of passengers during the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31lIca0 via IFTTT

NJ corrections officer who re-enacted George Floyd death may lose job

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Judge rules migrant children in government family detention centers must be released due to coronavirus

The US government must release migrant children held in government family detention centers by mid-July due to the coronavirus pandemic, a federal judge ruled Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BGTJpt via IFTTT

Police seek a California woman they say coughed on a baby in a social distancing dispute

Police are investigating video of an alleged assault that occurred at a Yogurtland in California where a woman is seen coughing in the face of a baby, allegedly because the mother was not maintaining proper social distance. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Vo4ZxX via IFTTT

A man wins a $4 million lottery jackpot — for the second time

When most can't manage to get a $20 return on a scratch off, one Michigan man walked away with $4 million ... TWICE!! from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YCM7xu via IFTTT

Will a Pacific Island travel bubble give Australia an edge in its rivalry with China?

On a blue-sky day in May, as the coronavirus raged across the world, the Chinese flag was raised on a remote nation with a total population of 116,000, thousands of miles from Beijing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3g3ju2i via IFTTT

Liz Cheney posts photo of former VP in face mask and says 'real men wear masks'

Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney posted a photo of former Vice President Dick Cheney sporting a face mask on Friday and took a shot at the manhood of people who refuse to wear face coverings in a seeming jab at President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fZKmA6 via IFTTT

Mike Pence pressed on holding campaign events amid pandemic

Vice President Mike Pence was pressed on the wisdom of holding campaign rallies, even as the administration's own public health experts continue to warn against large public gatherings and as coronavirus cases surge. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3g3Gqyo via IFTTT

Must-watch videos of the week

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Trump says he signed executive order to protect monuments

President Donald Trump said on Twitter Friday that he has signed an executive order on protecting monuments, an action the President had been teasing for the past week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3g6S6At via IFTTT

A huge dust plume from the Sahara Desert has crossed the Atlantic and is closing in on the US

A dust plume from the Sahara Desert traveled across the Atlantic and is darkening skies in the Caribbean. One model predicts it will reach the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic US. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BwOfgZ via IFTTT

See rare home videos of Michael Jackson

Facebook Watch's "Unfiltered: Paris Jackson & Gabriel Glenn" takes viewers on a journey through music and life with Michael Jackson's daughter Paris. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dBivER via IFTTT

Trump calls out reporter on face mask

As Covid-19 cases spike in the US, President Trump is trying to change the subject. CNN's Jim Acosta reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3i3FqvW via IFTTT

Mexico City security chief injured in shooting and 3 others killed

Mexico City's secretary of public security, Omar Garcia Harfuch, was wounded and three others were killed during a shooting early Friday morning, said Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum on Twitter moments after the attack. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eCsVW3 via IFTTT

Justin Bieber files $20 million defamation lawsuit against women who accused him of assault

Justin Bieber has filed a $20 million defamation lawsuit against two women who accused him earlier this week of sexual assault. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NuUWTD via IFTTT

Dow slides 700 points as the economic outlook gets drearier

The Dow and the broader US stock market tumbled Friday as investors grow increasingly worried about the economic outlook. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hZnz9v via IFTTT

How a bespectacled man-hugger guided a once-great team back to triumph

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Giant wombat-like creatures, the size of black bears, once walked the earth

A wombat-like creature, the size of a black bear and weighing 330 pounds, roamed the earth some 25 million years ago, scientists have discovered. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/384MiED via IFTTT

A tellecom giant is pulling its advertising from Facebook

Telecom giant Verizon said Thursday it is pulling its advertising from Facebook, in what may be the biggest brand yet to join the #StopHateForProfit boycott. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BC1kFY via IFTTT

Trump's post-Covid bubble is evaporating

America's single worst day of new coronavirus cases obliterated President Donald Trump's fantasyland vision of a post-Covid America -- even as he sowed new diversions in an effort to hide the reality of his leadership void in a deepening national crisis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VeSg0D via IFTTT

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to invalidate Obamacare

In the midst of a global pandemic with the presidential election just months away, the Justice Department asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to invalidate the Affordable Care Act, the landmark health care law that enabled millions of Americans to get insurance coverage and that remains in effect despite the pending legal challenge. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/382TLnH via IFTTT

YouTube influencer Jenna Marbles quits her channel after blackface backlash

YouTube star Jenna Mourey, known by her channel name Jenna Marbles, announced Thursday she is leaving the platform amid a controversy over racially offensive videos. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/384dKCz via IFTTT

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: I can't believe we're in the position we're in

CNN's chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta expresses his frustration over the country's current state in the coronavirus pandemic with CNN's John Berman. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NvFBlu via IFTTT

Eminem apologizes to Diddy's Revolt

Hip-hop star Eminem has publicly apologized to Diddy's Revolt after his scathing criticism of the media company was revealed in a recently leaked track. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fSkkP2 via IFTTT

Giant dust plume crosses the Atlantic from Sahara Desert

A dust plume from the Sahara Desert traveled across the Atlantic and is darkening skies in the Caribbean. One model predicts it will reach the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic US. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BwOfgZ via IFTTT

New York reports lowest hospitalization rate since pandemic started

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'Apocalyptic' coronavirus surges feared in major US cities

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An Oregon county drops its mask exemption for people of color after racist response

A mask mandate exemption for people of color meant to address racial profiling concerns has been removed after racist backlash, Oregon county officials said in a statement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NnvI9y via IFTTT

Hospitals in one of the world's biggest cities are on the brink of being overwhelmed

Lakhjeet Singh had been running a fever for days when his son-in-law took him to a private hospital in Delhi for a Covid-19 test. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Nva3wk via IFTTT

Coronavirus poses a threat to democracy, former world leaders warn

The outbreak of Covid-19 and subsequent pandemic has led to an alarming uptick in authoritarian behavior by governments across the globe, who are using the crisis to silence critics, an open letter signed by more than 500 former world leaders and Nobel Laureates claims. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Yvk7eP via IFTTT

Unilever rebrands its 'Fair and Lovely' skin-lightening cream in India

Unilever plans to rename its "Fair & Lovely" skincare brand in India as controversy grows over the use of skin-lightening products. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2B8xeda via IFTTT

Wirecard files for insolvency after ex-CEO arrested in $2 billion scandal

Wirecard has filed for insolvency, just days after a $2 billion accounting scandal at the company burst into the open, crashing its stock and leading to the arrest of its former chief executive. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37YjzRO via IFTTT

Unseen Kobe Bryant footage up for auction

Before taking the NBA by storm and winning five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant was one of high school basketball's stand-out stars. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/382kmBa via IFTTT

Almost 1 in 3 pilots in Pakistan have fake licenses, aviation minister says

More than 30% of civilian pilots in Pakistan have fake licenses and are not qualified to fly, the country's aviation minister revealed Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eyYa4a via IFTTT

'Apocalyptic' coronavirus surges feared in major cities as most populous states hit record numbers

The three most populous states are setting records for new coronavirus cases daily -- and an expert fears major Texas cities could see "apocalyptic" numbers if the trend continues. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31gYJMi via IFTTT

The Eiffel tower opens today. This is what post-lockdown Paris looks like.

A garden pail filled with disposable hand wipes and huge bottles of hand sanitizer can be found atop every table at Paris bistro Chez L'Ami Jean. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NqQmp9 via IFTTT

Belgium's King Leopold II has a 21st century nemesis. He's 14 years old

Noah, a slight teenager wearing jeans and sneakers, is dwarfed by the bronze statue of Belgium's King Leopold II astride a horse. The statue, set high on a concrete plinth, has stood opposite the Royal Palace in Brussels since 1926. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VgeQWI via IFTTT

Trump administration prepares major effort to protect monuments

The Trump administration is preparing a major effort to protect national monuments that President Donald Trump has described as part of the country's heritage, including assigning US Marshals to oversee them and signing an executive order meant to protect them, people familiar with the plan say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3i1Hip5 via IFTTT

Wrongful death suit filed over death of 'ER' actress

The mother of "ER" actress Vanessa Marquez has filed a wrongful death suit against officers with the City of South Pasadena, according to documents obtained by CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Zb8FUQ via IFTTT

Covid-19 'spiraling out of control' in some US states

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Dozens of Secret Service agents will be quarantined after Trump's Tulsa rally

Dozens of Secret Service agents will be quarantined as a precaution following President Donald Trump's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a law enforcement official told CNN on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Z0ZnuE via IFTTT

Drone video shows surfers' very close encounter with great white shark

South Africa's sea rescue service has urged swimmers and surfers to be cautious, after a recent spate of great white shark sightings and close encounters -- one of which was captured in some astonishing drone footage. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3i1bqRw via IFTTT

Tattoos, karaoke and a touch of film noir: What it was like to work with Anthony Bourdain in Thailand

When crew from CNN's "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" contacted me in February 2014 to ask for assistance with an upcoming shoot in Thailand, of course I agreed without hesitation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Z5m9BI via IFTTT

Disney is postponing the reopening of Disneyland

Disney is delaying the phased reopening of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, the company's flagship theme parks in California, the company said on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/381kssM via IFTTT

The US Army once ruled Pyongyang

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An Asian dating website has removed an option that asked users to specify their skin tone

Popular Asian matchmaking website Shaadi.com has removed its skin tone filter following an online backlash. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Z46ceP via IFTTT

Recession is much worse than the IMF expected

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'White Lives Matter' banner was to 'incite racial hatred,' says Burnley CEO Neil Hart

English football seemed to be united. When the Premier League restarted earlier this month, all the players from 20 clubs took a knee and some raised their fists, paying homage to a symbol of the Black power movement. For the first 12 games players also wore shirts with the message "Black Lives Matter" on the back of their jerseys instead of their names. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31drV72 via IFTTT

What to know about coronavirus today

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80% of this village has Covid-19. The nearest hospital is an 8-hour boat ride away

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Historic Saharan dust plume darkens skies in Caribbean

The current Saharan dust episode is leading to the worst dust storm in the Caribbean in decades. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YqjSli via IFTTT

Ex-Stone prosecutors told by DOJ brass to cut Trump ally 'a break'

A deputy to former special counsel Robert Mueller plans to tell a congressional panel Wednesday that the "highest levels" of the Justice Department politicized the sentencing of President Donald Trump's longtime friend and adviser Roger Stone by pressuring the acting US attorney for the District of Columbia to ease up on his sentencing, according to written testimony the committee released Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fUgfdw via IFTTT

FBI says NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace not a target of hate crime

The FBI said it has concluded its investigation in regard to the noose found in the team garage of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace and determined he was not the target of a hate crime. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Crmerx via IFTTT

Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for performing in blackface

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Gravitational waves reveal merger between black hole and mystery object

A mysterious astronomical object merged with a black hole 780 million light-years away and created gravitational waves that could be detected on Earth. The object exists inside what scientists call the "mass gap," a range between the heaviest known neutron star and the lightest known black hole. And it could change how astronomers understand black holes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3esUSzx via IFTTT

As Burnley condemns 'White Lives Matter' banner, social media comments suggest some fans still miss the point

English Premier League club Burnley's condemnation of a "White Lives Matter" banner that flew over the Etihad Stadium on Monday has drawn angry and confrontational reactions on social media. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dvTVoK via IFTTT

Rayshard Brooks's casket arrives to historic Atlanta church for his funeral

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Bill Cosby is granted the right to appeal his conviction on sexual assault charges

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Bill Cosby is allowed to appeal two key issues in his 2018 conviction on sexual assault charges. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31bdpwq via IFTTT

What happened when luxury hotels swapped tourists for medical workers

To say the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the hotel industry is something of an understatement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ByDtqo via IFTTT

Pompeo urges China to release two detained Canadians after 'groundless' charges

The United States has spoken out forcefully against China's prosecution of two Canadian men for spying. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YV4n3U via IFTTT

Trump moves quickly to calm worries over China trade deal after adviser's comments

President Donald Trump moved quickly to try and calm stock market worries after top China trade adviser Peter Navarro cast doubt over the future of his hard-fought trade deal with Beijing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31dosFz via IFTTT

'I'm on a mission to empower India's transgender community'

I remember my childhood so vividly. Until the age of 11, I was a playful, happy child at home, and a good student at school. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YYeHZ4 via IFTTT

SoftBank to sell $21 billion worth of T-Mobile stock

SoftBank's fire sale of assets has begun. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NmeDge via IFTTT

NYPD officer in 'apparent chokehold incident' had previous civilian complaint cases

The New York police officer who appeared to put a man into a chokehold on video has had previous complaints against him involving use of force, according to records provided to CNN by the city's Civilian Complaint Review Board. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NirakK via IFTTT

US designates 4 more Chinese media organizations as foreign diplomatic missions

The Trump administration announced that it will designate four more Chinese media organizations as foreign diplomatic missions, arguing that they are under the control of the Chinese Communist Party. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Nro7Xn via IFTTT

US soldier charged with planning a 'mass casualty' attack on his own unit

The Justice Department announced Monday an indictment charging a US Army soldier with planning a "mass casualty" attack on his own unit by sending sensitive details to members of an occult-based neo-Nazi and white supremacist group. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V6ibY4 via IFTTT

A third of Medicare enrollees with Covid-19 ended up in hospital. A quarter died

One-third of Medicare recipients diagnosed with Covid had to be hospitalized, and more than a quarter of that group died, according to federal data released Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37WCsVw via IFTTT

Some public health officials are resigning amid threats during pandemic

During a live public briefing on Facebook last month, "someone very casually suggested" the Los Angeles County's public health director should be shot, the director said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hSpGvH via IFTTT

This is who's blocked from coming to the US under Trump's latest ban

President Trump's latest proclamation outlines a number of new restrictions on visas for temporary foreign workers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37QZBs8 via IFTTT

MLB teams unanimously vote to proceed with season

Major League Baseball announced Monday that clubs have unanimously voted to proceed with the 2020 season under the terms of their agreement with the MLB Players Association from March. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Yn1Q3w via IFTTT

Secret Service tells press to leave White House grounds

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Mourners pay their respects to Rayshard Brooks

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Asia's richest man now among the world's 10 wealthiest people

Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, is now among the world's top 10 wealthiest people. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37PJQSm via IFTTT

Graph shows stark difference in US and EU responses to Covid-19

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta uses a graph to compare new Covid-19 reported case numbers for the US and Europe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Z0hjp1 via IFTTT

Bolton hopes Trump will be remembered as a one-term president

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Fiji plans to create a post-coronavirus travel bubble with New Zealand and Australia

Fiji is planning to create a travel bubble with Australia and New Zealand, the South Pacific island's leader said on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2B0dF6C via IFTTT

Many Indian citizens believe their government is trying to steal and sell their data. Here's why

When India launched its coronavirus tracing app Aarogya Setu in April, it came with a mandatory download order for public sector workers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YlQLjh via IFTTT

The NBA is offering players a 'smart' ring to track Covid. But does it even work?

The NBA, which hopes to restart the season July 30, says it is offering players a ring whose maker claims it can track a user's health data and even predict if users are about to show symptoms of coronavirus infection. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37QkRym via IFTTT

Everton holds up Liverpool's title charge in goalless Merseyside derby

Liverpool took a stuttering step towards its first English league title in 30 years as the champion-elect was held to a goalless draw by Everton in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NuDtL7 via IFTTT

On Father's Day, Cuba's Elian Gonzalez announces he's set to become a dad

Elian Gonzalez, the Cuban boy whose custody case sparked diplomatic tensions and attracted intense media coverage, will soon be a father himself, he announced on Facebook on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fN9ee6 via IFTTT

Firing of powerful NY prosecutor appears to be latest move to protect Trump

The Trump administration's ouster of one of America's most powerful prosecutors raises fresh and glaring suspicions about its assault on the independence of the justice system and its respect for the rule of law that underpins constitutional governance. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V2V1BW via IFTTT

Zanardi remains 'serious' condition after horror bike crash

Ex-Formula One driver and four-time Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi is in an artificial coma after suffering severe head injuries in a horrific cycling race crash. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YiBYFS via IFTTT

Reading stabbing declared 'terrorist incident' by UK police

A stabbing incident in the English town of Reading that left three people dead on Saturday is being investigated as a "terrorist incident," Thames Valley Police said on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YNFtmA via IFTTT

Three activists say they were abducted by security forces after protesting. The government put them in jail

The mood was somber as magistrate Bianca Makwande read her bail ruling to three members of Zimbabwe's main opposition party. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hNFRud via IFTTT

China releases blueprint for Hong Kong national security law

China revealed a blueprint on Saturday night for a controversial new national security law, which critics say threatens political and civil freedoms in Hong Kong and broadens Beijing's direct control over the semi-autonomous city. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/316eaXx via IFTTT

Officials across southern US states warn more young people are testing positive for coronavirus

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The North Face joins Facebook ad boycott

Outdoor apparel brand The North Face has become the best-known company yet to commit to an advertising boycott of Facebook in light of the social media platform's handling of misinformation and hate speech — a move that could open the door for other brands to do the same. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3egVqZj via IFTTT

How China and India came to bloodiest clash in decades

More details are emerging about the bloodiest clash in decades between India and China in the disputed border in the Himalayas. Satellite images taken by Planet Labs, Inc. show structures in the Galwan Valley-area, which Indians say, led to the skirmish. CNN's Sam Kiley reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eaYMwI via IFTTT

Trump calls protesters 'thugs' despite peaceful demonstrations in Tulsa

A tumultuous spring spilled into summer in America on Saturday with President Donald Trump returning to the campaign trail in Tulsa and protests over racism and police brutality sweeping the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2AUc9D9 via IFTTT

Multiple people injured in stabbing incident in Reading, England

A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident Saturday in the English town of Reading that left multiple people with injuries, according to the Thames Valley Police. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NlPvWJ via IFTTT

Trump on firing of Geoffrey Berman: 'I'm not involved'

Attorney General Bill Barr said in a letter Saturday that President Donald Trump had fired Geoffrey Berman, the powerful prosecutor atop the Manhattan US Attorney's office who has investigated Trump's allies, after Berman refused Barr's effort a day prior to oust him. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hLNi55 via IFTTT

Federal judge denies Trump administration's attempt to block release of Bolton's book

A federal judge has denied the Trump administration's attempt to block the upcoming publication of a book by former national security adviser John Bolton. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NbhpF4 via IFTTT

Greta says pandemic response shows world can 'suddenly act' to global emergency

The coronavirus pandemic proves the world can "act with necessary force" when faced with a global emergency, teen climate activist Greta Thunberg says. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hHK9U1 via IFTTT

Trump tempts fate with warnings ahead of rally

President Donald Trump returns to the campaign trail Saturday in Tulsa with his first rally since the coronavirus pandemic began, looking to reignite support for his struggling reelection bid while sweeping aside concerns from his own health experts and continuing to stoke tensions by threatening protesters outside his Oklahoma spectacle. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ekWEm6 via IFTTT

Sporting legend Alex Zanardi in artificial coma after horrific handbike crash in Italy

Ex-Formula One driver and four-time Paralympic gold medalist Alex Zanardi is in an artificial coma after suffering severe head injuries in a horrific cycling race crash. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YiBYFS via IFTTT

US golfer becomes first player on PGA Tour to test positive for Covid-19

American golfer Nick Watney is the first player on the PGA Tour to test positive for Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2N9Vw90 via IFTTT

What happened on Santorini when the tourism 'machine' stopped

There's a reason Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis flew to Santorini earlier this month when he wanted to announce the reopening of his country to tourism. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2AWgANR via IFTTT

The fashion industry says it stands against racism. Critics aren't buying it

Since May 26, headlines have been dominated by the killing of George Floyd and the international protests it has ignited. Thousands have taken to the streets around the world to denounce police brutality and anti-blackness, while online, thousands more have posted en masse in support of #BlackLivesMatter (BLM) and called for an end to systemic racism. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30WpHZz via IFTTT

Solar eclipse 2020: How and when to watch the June annular eclipse

This weekend, stargazers in the Eastern Hemisphere will be treated to an annular solar eclipse on the heels of the summer solstice. This type of eclipse is characterized by its stunning "ring of fire" since it's not a total eclipse and edges of the sun can still be seen around the moon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dfojDB via IFTTT

Brazil tops 1 million Covid-19 cases, Australian state of Victoria reimposes restrictions

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Tens of thousands of Britons have died from coronavirus. But Boris Johnson is stoking a culture war.

Britain is in the middle of a coronavirus disaster. It has one of the highest fatality rates in the world, with at least 52,000 Britons dead from the disease. The UK government's usual cheerleaders in the right-wing media are eviscerating it on a near-daily basis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fyY3pw via IFTTT

Amid nationwide rallies and celebrations, more cities, states and universities designate Juneteenth as an official holiday

Rallies, peaceful marches and celebrations commemorating Juneteenth occurred across the United States on Friday, bringing together countless Americans in remembrance as the nation confronts a history saturated with systemic racism and injustice. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2AVUaMH via IFTTT

Illegal raves are booming in lockdown Britain. Can authorities stop a third Summer of Love?

After three months of confinement, the footage seemed otherworldly: bucket hats, balloons, a heavy techno beat, and a few thousand young people crammed into a small clearing in the woods. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V3pbVJ via IFTTT

Barr replaces powerful US attorney in New York who investigated Trump associates

Geoffrey Berman, the powerful US attorney for the Southern District of New York who has investigated a number of powerful associates with connections to President Donald Trump, was forced out of his position Friday, two sources tell CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37JSJgh via IFTTT

Van Jones revisits three Trump voters as nation grapples with unrest

In the wake of Donald Trump's surprise election win in 2016, CNN's Van Jones went on a journey of discovery across America to understand why voters sent Trump to Washington. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/315Yxzc via IFTTT

Watch Don Lemon react to Trump's Juneteenth claim

CNN's Don Lemon responds to President Trump saying he made Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery, famous. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YbbyWt via IFTTT

South Africa has the continent's highest Covid-19 cases. Now, it faces another pandemic.

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For some Venice residents, reopening after lockdown is bittersweet

Before coronavirus, Venice was overwhelmed by tourists - a boon for the city's economy but a sometimes inconvenient reality for residents. As the city reopens, some residents tell CNN's Ben Wedeman they hope a new balance can be struck. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V1LXNT via IFTTT

Colombian forces rescue kidnapped foreigners -- and their two little dogs

The Colombian military has rescued two foreign nationals -- along with their pet dogs -- after they were abducted three months ago by dissident members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC.) from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hI4Lv4 via IFTTT

Rugby's slave-era song under review

England rugby union bosses are reviewing the use of the slave-era song "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" as a chant by fans, saying many may not be aware of its "historical context." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V0emUr via IFTTT

'Quite the charade': Schiff responds to Bolton's accusation

During an interview with CNN's Erin Burnett, lead House impeachment manager Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) responds to former national security adviser John Bolton's accusation in his new book that Democrats committed "impeachment malpractice." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eeyOZr via IFTTT

'Healthy' teenager who took precautions died suddenly of Covid-19

It started as a normal day. Dawn Guest, 54, got up and headed out to her job as a nurse around 5 a.m. She heard her 16-year-old son, Andre, stirring in his room, but he had always been an earlier riser, even when his school was shut for Covid-19. Later that day she would get a call from her husband, telling her there was something wrong with their son. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YQB6r1 via IFTTT

Joe Biden may win more than 400 electoral votes, but there's a long way to go

Former Vice President Joe Biden is well ahead in the national polls right now. More importantly, he holds the advantage in the pivotal swing states. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hGhkqR via IFTTT

What is Juneteenth?

Watch the celebrations commemorating one of America's most pivotal historical turning points. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MZBNcd via IFTTT

Colgate is still selling 'Black Person Toothpaste' in China. Now that's under review

Colgate has announced a review of its toothpaste brand Darlie, which once featured a smiling White man in blackface, as companies around the world reconsider their use of racist stereotypes following the killing of George Floyd. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fF76VO via IFTTT

This drug may be the secret behind Portugal's low Covid-19 death rate

Portugal has been one of the most successful European countries at beating back Covid-19, despite also being one of the poorest. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports on the small Iberian country's response to Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2N7QtWK via IFTTT

Malala Yousafzai finishes Oxford University, says now is time for 'Netflix, reading and sleep'

Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning woman who survived being shot by the Taliban, has completed her degree at Oxford University. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YdG5Ty via IFTTT

AMC Theatres CEO: I'll wear mask when I go back to movies

Adam Aron, the CEO of AMC Theatres, doesn't just believe it's safe to go back to AMC to catch a movie, he says he might even see a double feature when the world's largest movie theater chain reopens next month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3efHgaR via IFTTT

China is promising to write off some loans to Africa. It may just be a drop in the ocean

China has become one of Africa's largest creditors in recent years, lending hundreds of billions of dollars to governments to build roads, railways and ports. Now it's promising to write off a small part of that debt as countries on the continent battle the Covid-19 pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ehq0Sz via IFTTT

Venezuela's Maduro tightens grip on power, helped by coronavirus lockdown

Venezuela's embattled ruler President Nicolas Maduro has made the most of the coronavirus lockdown to stamp his authority over the country's key political institutions, all in the matter of a week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37GbxwO via IFTTT

What's been happening in China's Xinjiang, home to 11 million Uyghurs?

As US President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Wednesday that aims to punish Beijing for its repression of the Uyghur ethnic minority, he was accused by his former national security adviser of endorsing China's construction of internment camps in its western region of Xinjiang. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Yco7AO via IFTTT

Officer accused of killing Rayshard Brooks is moved from a jail over security concerns

The officer accused of killing Rayshard Brooks was moved from a jail to a different facility in Atlanta over security concerns hours before he appears in court Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2APBU7B via IFTTT

America has to face its problem with allyship

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Air Force inspector general investigating use of military aircraft to monitor protesters

The Air Force inspector general is investigating the use of military aircraft to monitor protesters during recent unrest across the country, according to an Air Force spokesperson. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hGnSWl via IFTTT

Beijing's new outbreak is a reminder to the world that coronavirus can return at anytime

Until last week, Beijing seemed to have all but moved on from the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YNtYM5 via IFTTT

New Zealand police officer shot dead in routine traffic stop

An unarmed police officer has been shot dead while carrying out a routine traffic stop in the New Zealand city of Auckland -- the first to be killed in the line of duty in the country since 2009. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2AQpCvB via IFTTT

Australia says it is experiencing a 'sophisticated' state-based cyber attack

The Australian government is grappling with massive cyber attacks from what Prime Minister Scott Morrison has described as a "malicious" and "sophisticated" state-based actor. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YReSVJ via IFTTT

Same-sex couples in Singapore pose in front of traditional marriage portraits

In the intimate seclusion of a studio space, two women sit, arms linked around one another. Illuminated by the pink glow of a projected photograph of a married couple on their wedding day, the two women wear black and white; one of them loosely holds a bouquet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3digflA via IFTTT

Putin rewrites World War II history -- and does battle over historical memory

William Faulkner's famous line, "the past is never dead. It's not even past," is back in vogue. It's not just about debate in the US about removing Confederate statues, or in the UK over monuments to imperialists -- the war over World War II is back in play, too. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Yeav8r via IFTTT

Asia's richest man gets $1.5 billion from Saudi Arabia for his tech war chest

In less than two months, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani has amassed more than $15 billion in investments to fuel his technology ambitions from the likes of Facebook and top Silicon Valley investors Silver Lake and TPG. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30USain via IFTTT

Blindspots and turncoats: How Trump's mostly white casting has backfired

Even the nation's most powerful casting director sometimes gets it wrong. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fITQ2J via IFTTT

Too much sitting raises risk for cancer, study finds

Too much sitting can raise the risk for cancer, but you can overcome it with movement, a new study finds. Replacing at least 30 minutes of sitting with either light, moderate or vigorous physical activity can lower that risk. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Nd362N via IFTTT

Trump acknowledges people may catch Covid-19 at his rally

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Why a gun shop owner banned masks for walk-in customers

Florida gun shop owner Alex Shkop, talks to CNN's Brianna Keilar about why he's choosing to ban masks for walk-in customers from his store amid a pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Yd0esN via IFTTT

John Roberts defies Trump and conservatives with another legacy decision

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The 37 most shocking lines from Trump's 'interview' with Sean Hannity

Faced with faltering poll numbers and a huge furor caused by allegations made in John Bolton's soon-to-be-released memoir of his time in the White House, President Donald Trump retreated to the warm embrace of Fox News on Wednesday night. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NdaYRC via IFTTT

White man rescued by Black Lives Matter protester is former police officer

A white man who was carried to safety by a Black Lives Matter protester after he was allegedly attacked amid violent clashes is a former police officer, British Transport Police confirmed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3de5sJg via IFTTT

Scientists have grown mini brains containing Neanderthal DNA

A team of researchers has grown blobs of brain tissue from human stem cells that contain Neanderthal DNA. The hope is that this research will shed more light on how Neanderthals relate to modern humans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Yefc1Q via IFTTT

Top Pentagon policy nominee has a history of Islamophobic and offensive comments

The White House's nominee for a top position at the Pentagon has a history of making Islamophobic and inflammatory remarks against prominent Democratic politicians, including falsely calling former President Barack Obama a Muslim. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cZTX82 via IFTTT

The pandemic won't fix the climate crisis. This $3 trillion recovery plan could.

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How to lower your coronavirus risk while eating out

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Witness speaks out after fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks

In an exclusive interview with CNN, Melvin Evans breaks his silence on what he witnessed the night of Rayshard Brooks' fatal shooting in Atlanta. Evans, joined by his attorney Shean Williams, told CNN's Chris Cuomo about the fear he felt in the moment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YJVD0z via IFTTT

This drug reduces risk of death in severe Covid-19 patients, trial suggests

A preliminary study in the UK has shown how the widely available steroid drug dexamethasone may be key in helping to treat the sickest Covid-19 patients who require ventilation or oxygen. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dbh4N1 via IFTTT

British singer Vera Lynn dies aged 103

British singer Vera Lynn, whose sentimental ballads during World War II provided the soundtrack for the Allied war effort, has died at the age of 103, according to a statement from the Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fMSpQT via IFTTT

This country has a message for African Americans: Come home

Ghana has a message for African Americans in the wake of George Floyd's death: "Africa is your home." Officials in Ghana's capital Accra are inviting Americans to live and invest in the West African nation. CNN's Stephanie Busari reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2US7HM9 via IFTTT

Airline says passenger asked to deplane after refusing to wear a mask

American Airlines says their staff asked a passenger to deplane on a flight from New York to Dallas after he refused to wear a mask. This comes after multiple airlines announced policies requiring passengers to wear masks to help protect customers from the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BhGFH3 via IFTTT

What would the US look like without police?

As the movement to create a police-free America grows, CNN posed three scenarios to experts and activists and asked how they'd be handled without police. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37CTyaQ via IFTTT

Conventional wisdom giving China the military edge over India may not be true

India and China went to war in 1962 over the same Himalayan region where at least 20 soldiers were killed Monday night in a bloody confrontation between the two sides. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d8wyBD via IFTTT

Ex-officer who shot Rayshard Brooks charged with murder

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Former Missouri police officer charged after hitting man with his car

A fired police officer in suburban St. Louis was charged with assault, a day after video was released showing his unmarked SUV striking a man and the officer getting out of the vehicle and kicking him, a prosecutor said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ABgJGp via IFTTT

Actor Danny Masterson arrested on rape charges in Los Angeles

Actor Danny Masterson, best known for his role on "That '70s Show," was charged with three counts of rape, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YbFzWk via IFTTT

'That is, if true, obscene': Tapper reacts to Bolton's claim

CNN's Jake Tapper discusses the stunning allegations against President Trump detailed in former national security adviser John Bolton's upcoming book, according to an excerpt published by the Wall Street Journal. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30Px2tO via IFTTT

Trump says Kaepernick should get another chance in NFL but takes shot at 'playing ability'

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Colin Kaepernick should get another chance in the National Football League -- "if he has the playing ability." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YI4ik8 via IFTTT

Saharan dust will stretch toward the US and put hurricane season on pause

After a quick and active start to hurricane season, it looks like any significant tropical development is unlikely over the next week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Y9pVui via IFTTT

Recent high school grad fatally shot while running errands with grandmother

A recent high school grad, running errands with her grandmother, was shot to death in Akron, Ohio, when her car was stopped at a red light. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Y95AoW via IFTTT

US intercepts two Russian bombers and jets off coast of Alaska for second time in a week

US military aircraft intercepted two Russian bomber formations that entered the Air Defense Identification Zone off the coast of Alaska Tuesday evening, the second incident in the last week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hARNiT via IFTTT

Europe is stuck with China, even after Covid-19

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Sir Isaac Newton considered curing the plague with toad vomit lozenges, a manuscript reveals

Sir Isaac Newton, the polymath who discovered gravity in his early twenties and is credited with groundbreaking advances in calculus, physics and optics, took notes on a possible cure for the plague that no doctor today could recommend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UPXrDN via IFTTT

Aunt Jemima will be retired as brand acknowledges its racist past

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Ancient Irish elite practiced incest, new genetic data from Neolithic tomb shows

Members of the ancient Irish elite practiced first-degree incest, archaeologists and geneticists analyzing genetic material from a series of Neolithic tombs have discovered. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YHNtpn via IFTTT

George Floyd's brother asks UN to help 'black people in America' in landmark debate on US systemic racism

The United Nations Human Rights Council is holding an urgent debate Wednesday on police brutality and systemic racism in the US, following the international protests over the death of George Floyd. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YGL7qU via IFTTT

Putin's home has walk-through disinfectant tunnel to guard against coronavirus

A special disinfectant tunnel has been installed in Russian President Vladimir Putin's house to protect him from coronavirus, state news agency RIA-Novosti reported Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2N5XdEu via IFTTT

Russia accuses leading Arctic researcher of spying for China

Russia has accused one of its leading Arctic researchers of treason, alleging that he gave sensitive information to China. This is the latest in a string of cases where high-profile Russian scientists have found themselves in a standoff with the security services over suspected foreign contacts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hD23He via IFTTT

Bob, the 'incredible' stray cat who inspired books and a movie, dies

A stray cat who helped a homeless recovering addict and inspired a film and several books has died at around 14 years old. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Y6INu1 via IFTTT

Rare letter detailing Van Gogh's brothel visits sells for $237K

The only known letter to have been jointly written by Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin, in which the former details the pair's visits to French brothels, sold for more than 210,000 euros ($237,000) at a Paris auction on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dKXB6S via IFTTT

'Larger than life' snooker great dead at 66

Willie Thorne, who played a key role in snooker's rebirth, passed away at a hospital in Spain on Wednesday following a battle with leukemia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YJ0jUf via IFTTT

'Ground-breaking' discovery made for treating Covid-19 patients

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Adidas employees want company to investigate HR chief for response to racial issues

A group of Adidas employees from around the globe is asking the company to investigate its chief human resources officer, as part of a broader effort to push the company to take additional actions to address racial inequality within its ranks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d7lKDF via IFTTT

Thai pilot, grounded by Covid-19, shifts to motorbike food deliveries

With the Covid-19 pandemic halting many of the world's commercial airline flights, some in the aviation industry have had to find alternative ways to earn an income while grounded. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30LsrZH via IFTTT

Trump administration sues Bolton over book dispute

The Trump administration asked a federal judge on Tuesday to order former national security adviser John Bolton to stop the publication of his upcoming book on his White House tenure, arguing in a lawsuit that Bolton had breached a contract and was risking the exposure of classified information. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zC8OrF via IFTTT

Trump isn't aging well

Donald Trump is not coping well. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3e9E68l via IFTTT

Enjoy Mike Pence's rambling non-answer on whether it's harder for black Americans to 'make it'

On Tuesday morning, Vice President Mike Pence was asked a very simple question during an interview with "Fox and Friends:" Is it harder for black Americans to "make it in this country"? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30JMpnD via IFTTT

How to know what's happening in North Korea

Clues can be the only way to work out what's really going on in North Korea. CNN's Will Ripley shares which ones to look out for. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3e6WKOl via IFTTT

Mueller deputy who quit Stone case to testify before House panel

The House Judiciary Committee has issued a subpoena to one of former special counsel Robert Mueller's top deputies who will testify next week amid a Democratic push to scrutinize Attorney General William Barr's actions related to the Mueller team's prosecutions of top Trump officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2USHRHQ via IFTTT

Beijing extends residential lockdowns as coronavirus infections spread

Authorities in Beijing locked down more residential compounds, had more than 30,000 restaurants disinfected and tightened outbound travel as the Chinese capital's latest coronavirus outbreak continued to spread Tuesday, with more than 100 people now infected. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37CQxHh via IFTTT

NYPD officers hospitalized after drinking Shake Shack milkshakes tainted with bleach

Three New York City Police Department officers have been released from the hospital after getting sick when they drank milkshakes from Shake Shack Monday night. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Y4hq3E via IFTTT

Manuel Neuer reveals what it's like to play in football's 'ghost games'

If he's always had a knack of expanding his frame to make his goal seem smaller than it really is, Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is all too aware of how his world has shrunk over the last few months. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37CXl7N via IFTTT

Trump's wish for an end to the pandemic contradicts reality

President Donald Trump has no intention of accepting any new normal dictated by the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30Jxmdo via IFTTT

Pakistan releases Indian embassy staff detained over alleged hit-and-run incident

Two employees at India's embassy to Pakistan have been released after they were detained in relation to an alleged hit-and-run incident in the capital Islamabad. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30LxIAs via IFTTT

Asian markets rally as volatile week continues

The market volatility is continuing into Asia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zFFEbm via IFTTT

Former eBay employees allegedly used cockroaches, spiders, and a gruesome mask to harass a couple

Six former eBay employees face charges for cyberstalking and tampering with evidence after, according to federal prosecutors, they harassed a Boston-area couple who ran a news site that was at times critical of the company. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YCK0ID via IFTTT

Duterte's war on the press could provide a model for Hong Kong and beyond

Shortly after his election in 2016, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was asked about the murder of a crime reporter in Manila. His answer shocked a press corp that was already used to bizarre outbursts from the country's new leader. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UPqaIW via IFTTT

Tesla says Model S is the first EV to get 400 miles on a single charge

Tesla says its Model S Long Range Plus is the first electric vehicle to achieve over 400 miles of EPA-rated range. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UPsTCa via IFTTT

FDA terminates emergency use authorization of hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19

The Food and Drug Administration has revoked its emergency use authorization for the drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine for the treatment of Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2AsHaxX via IFTTT

US Air Force fighter jet crashes in North Sea off England

A US F-15 fighter jet crashed in the North Sea off England on Monday and the condition of its pilot is unknown, according to a statement from the 48th Fighter Wing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30HRQDq via IFTTT

Manchester United star calls on UK lawmakers to 'find humanity' and combat child hunger

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has written an emotional open letter to Members of Parliament in the UK, asking them to do more to stop child hunger. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2N16a1G via IFTTT

Black man found hanging from a tree in Los Angeles County

Robert L. Fuller, a 24-year-old black man, was found hanging from a tree in northern Los Angeles County. Fire department personnel who responded to the scene determined he was dead, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a statement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MX5WJ5 via IFTTT

Patrick Hutchinson speaks to CNN after carrying opposing demonstrator to safety

The photo of Patrick Hutchinson -- a Black Lives Matter supporter who carried an opposing demonstrator away from danger -- has gone viral. He opens up with CNN's Salma Abdelaziz on his move during a protest in London. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2N0KnqV via IFTTT

Fury vs. Joshua concern: 'Organized crime figure' involved in securing showdown

The announcement of a potential world heavyweight bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has raised questions about the role of Irishman Daniel Kinahan in helping secure the boxing deal. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ea9GmE via IFTTT

Op-Ed: What speaking to my daughter about George Floyd taught me

CNN Supervising Producer Stephania Busari relays speaking to her daughter in Nigeria about George Floyd and race privilege. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UHH4t1 via IFTTT

Barbra Streisand gifts George Floyd's daughter Disney shares

George Floyd's six-year-old daughter is officially a Disney shareholder, thanks to Barbra Streisand. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37Dd9Yo via IFTTT

Tennis star and daughter are twinning in Instagram video

Tennis star Serena Williams shared a video of her and her daughter, Olympia, dressed in matching princess dresses while dancing and singing together. HLN's Melissa Knowles reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30DIvfQ via IFTTT

Russia sentences ex-US marine to 16 years for espionage

Former US marine Paul Whelan was convicted of espionage and sentenced to 16 years in prison, a Moscow court ruled Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Yz7leh via IFTTT

Hello Kitty founder, 92, handing business to his grandson

The 92-year-old who founded the company that created Hello Kitty is leaving after 60 years and handing control to his grandson. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30K4HoG via IFTTT

Serena coach doubts she'd play US Open without daughter

Serena Williams' decision of whether or not to play at the US Open -- if it is held -- may come down to family. It's yet another in the many personal crises facing sports stars amid the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fntJOu via IFTTT

Global stocks plunge as fears of a coronavirus surge grow in the US and China

Global stocks plunged Monday as the United States and China grapple with new coronavirus outbreaks, signaling that the pandemic isn't done wreaking havoc on the global economy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BcIdll via IFTTT

Hong Kong Disneyland, closed for five months due to Covid-19, is ready to reopen

On June 18, Hong Kong Disneyland will become the world's second Disney park to reopen. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dXZFbX via IFTTT

A 'panic button' moment for Senate Republicans

With just 142 days until the 2020 election, it will be here before you know it. Every Sunday, I outline the 5 BIG storylines you need to know to understand the upcoming week on the campaign trail. And they're ranked -- so the No. 1 story is the most important of the coming week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YyEBSR via IFTTT

Autopsy report says Rayshard Brooks was shot twice in the back

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Philippines' Maria Ressa found guilty of 'cyber libel' in latest blow to free press

Embattled Philippines journalist Maria Ressa was found guilty of "cyber libel" Monday, in a case she and press freedom groups have described as a politically motivated prosecution by the Duterte government. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30GOKQb via IFTTT

Coronavirus cases surge in some US states

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Bollywood star found dead in his Mumbai home

Indian actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai residence on Sunday, according to a statement from Mumbai police. He was 34. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YBRsUr via IFTTT

This 17-foot python put up a fierce fight before being captured

Mike Kimmel's no rookie to the python-hunting game. He's captured hundreds of the snakes, which usually measure up to 10 feet long. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Y3Qkdf via IFTTT

Boris Johnson desperately needs his lockdown gamble to pay off

The UK is taking a tentative step in its slow emergence from coronavirus lockdown. As of Monday, lockdown measures will be eased in England, allowing non-essential shops to reopen along with some public spaces like zoos and theme parks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3flB01l via IFTTT

Bodycam video shows moments leading up to Rayshard Brooks' killing

Bodycam video released by the Atlanta Police Department show the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MURNw3 via IFTTT

CNN anchor on Fox News: You can't just quote Trump lying

CNN's Brian Stelter compares the differences between what's happening on the ground in Seattle and how it's being covered by Fox News. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fAc7PJ via IFTTT

Zakaria: Work of decades is being undone in months

CNN's Fareed Zakaria examines how coronavirus could derail decades of progress in developing countries as they start to bear the brunt of rising cases. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3e2T67Q via IFTTT

High school uses chairlifts to hold graduation ceremony

Kennett High School in North Conway, New Hampshire, got a little creative this year for its graduation ceremony by holding the procession on chairlifts at a local ski area. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30FoMwe via IFTTT

Comedians once called out racism in a joke on 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' Now it's going viral.

Actress Aisha Tyler gives us an insight into a joke from "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" that has gone viral online after cast member Wayne Brady shared it on Instagram. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2AWAhVw via IFTTT

'Duck Dynasty' star unrecognizable after haircut

"Duck Dynasty" star Willie Robertson's family barely recognized him after he came back from the barber with a new look. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2B1LwvC via IFTTT

Cases surge in some US states

The number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations have gone up in some states, a bleak reminder that the pandemic that's infected more than 2 million people is not over. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UIoroL via IFTTT

This could be the next major US retailer facing bankruptcy

With more than 10 million men out of work and millions more working from home, perhaps indefinitely, this is not the best time to be selling men's dress clothes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UJGF9x via IFTTT

Nationwide protests grip Lebanon as currency tanks

Anti-government protesters took to the streets in multiple Lebanese urban centers on Thursday, setting up burning barricades and forcing road closures as the country's currency fell rapidly. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37lb8ja via IFTTT

Woman hatches ducklings from supermarket eggs

A British woman has hatched three ducklings she named Beep, Peep and Meep from eggs she bought at supermarket chain Waitrose. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UINeck via IFTTT

Cathartic acts of rage, or the rewriting of history? How statues became political lightning rods

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Trump looks out of touch now, but it's too early to say he's doomed in November

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Atlanta police chief steps down after officer shoots and kills Rayshard Brooks at a Wendy's drive-through. The officer was fired.

The death of a black man at the hands of police reignited protests Saturday night in Atlanta, where hundreds blocked a major interstate, a fast-food restaurant was set ablaze and authorities responded with tear gas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2B1lM2B via IFTTT

How a new kind of policing saved America's most dangerous city

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History says Trump's low approval rating is unlikely to move

Poll of the week: A new national Gallup poll finds that 39% of Americans approve of the job Donald Trump is doing as president, while 57% disapprove. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fi6iG8 via IFTTT

NASA spacecraft sends back images of stars from 4.3 billion miles away

From its unique vantage point 4.3 billion miles from Earth, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has captured images of nearby stars — and the stars appear to be in different positions than where we see them from Earth. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37wSmFF via IFTTT

Gas tanker explosion in China kills 19

At least 19 people died and 172 were injured when a gas tanker exploded on a Chinese highway Saturday afternoon, according to state-run news agency Xinhua. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30EQ5H7 via IFTTT

Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks has been terminated

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Wendy's where police shot black man burns

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Wendy's where police shot black man burns

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Online casinos catering to Chinese gamblers are causing kidnappings and chaos

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Birds aren't all singing the same song. They have dialects, too

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Woman becomes first observant Sikh to graduate from the US Military Academy at West Point

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Lesotho former PM and wife paid criminal gang to execute his estranged wife, court papers say

Lesotho's ex-prime minister Thomas Thabane and his wife paid a local criminal gang to kill his estranged wife three years ago, according to recently released court documents. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Avtt0Y via IFTTT

'You brought a huge smile to my face,' Prince Harry tells 95-year-old who walked for charity

Private Joseph Hammond, the 95-year-old Ghanaian man who walked 14 miles to raise money for frontline workers in Africa "brought a huge smile" to Prince Harry's face, he said in a letter to the war veteran. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3htkoGW via IFTTT

Rio cartels go from running drugs to pushing medication

Coronavirus rages on the edges of Rio de Janeiro -- in the hills and slums run by drug gangs, where police dare not go unless on an armed raid. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fd2W7w via IFTTT

These films explore black lives impacted by white authority

Following the wave of demonstrations sparked by the killing of George Floyd, many of us have been thinking about the history of race in America, and the ongoing narrative of police violence. We are all looking for resources to help better understand the moment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2B4BES5 via IFTTT

'I'm the same as everyone else': How albinism empowered a champion

You're at the top of a steep snow-capped mountain. You squint your eyes tightly -- almost to the point of blindness. Beneath you are two skis and the only way is down -- at a speed of over 80kmph. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2B8Uc3l via IFTTT

Why it's so hard not to be hugged

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An American policeman killed George Floyd. Now Europe is re-examining its colonial history

At an old stone harbor in the English city of Bristol, young people gather at a bent railing by the water and peer into the murky deep. They're looking for the defaced statue of the 17th century slave trader Edward Colston. And just maybe, they're looking at an era gone by. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UGriP7 via IFTTT

A mutation shows why the coronavirus is such a formidable foe

All living organisms mutate and adapt to maximize survival in their ecologic niche. For months, scientists have been looking into whether the novel coronavirus -- known as SARS-CoV-2 -- is mutating and becoming more transmissible or more lethal. Recent evidence points to a preliminary answer to half the question: yes, a study has found that the virus has mutated and the dominant strain today is now capable of infecting more human cells. But the scientists say more research is needed to show whether this changed the course of the pandemic, and it remains unclear whether this mutation is more lethal. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UCU3ML via IFTTT

Mexico reports more than 5,000 new Covid-19 cases in a single day for the first time

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Trump reschedules Tulsa rally 'out of respect' for Juneteenth

President Donald Trump announced late Friday night that he is rescheduling a rally that was to be held on June 19 -- Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States -- "out of respect for this holiday." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fiYMef via IFTTT

Black Lives Matter protests across the US

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Four poachers arrested in connection with the death of rare silverback gorilla Rafiki

Four poachers have been arrested in Uganda following the death of a rare silverback gorilla. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fnjnOO via IFTTT

English Premier League players to wear Black Lives Matter instead of their names on jerseys

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This lake just turned pink and experts don't know exactly why

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Kelly Clarkson files for divorce

Kelly Clarkson and husband Brandon Blackstock are going their separate ways. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30Acky6 via IFTTT

See CNN's debut Electoral College map for the 2020 race

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