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Study finds female doctors work harder for less money

Female doctors get paid less than male doctors, but a new study disputes the common wisdom that it's because they work less. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HOL47H via IFTTT

Skyscraper plans unveiled for record-breaking $3B plot of land

A glass skyscraper inspired by a blossoming flower is set to rise on one of the most expensive plots of land ever sold. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34fIdMm via IFTTT

American Airlines will cut 19,000 jobs as federal aid plans stall

Time has run out for 19,000 American Airlines employees. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ihIyTK via IFTTT

In unusual move, FAA chief test flies 737 Max; says more fixes needed

Federal Aviation Administration chief Steve Dickson says he has some suggestions for new changes to the Boeing 737 MAX after piloting the grounded jetliner Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3n25QAR via IFTTT

Neanderthal genes may be to blame in some severe coronavirus cases

Genes inherited from Neanderthal ancestors may be involved in some cases of severe Covid-19 disease, researchers in Germany reported Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30oLxUe via IFTTT

A judge has approved an $800 million settlement for victims of the Las Vegas shooting

A judge approved a $800 million settlement on Wednesday for victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting, which is considered the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34d2hPp via IFTTT

Here are the words people looked up after the first presidential debate

There are few words that can describe Tuesday night's presidential debate. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jhs0fV via IFTTT

Japan's Defense Ministry asks for decades-high 8.3% budget increase amid growing threats in East Asia

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Drew Barrymore kept this 'E.T.' prop

The iconic 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" made Drew Barrymore a famous child actress and she has passed on a piece of history from the movie to her children. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3n8kWVw via IFTTT

6 takeaways from the off-the-rails first debate between Biden and Trump

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Watch the entire first 2020 presidential debate

President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden faced off in Cleveland, Ohio, in the first presidential debate of the 2020 election season. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30mMYCJ via IFTTT

Japan's Defense Ministry asks for decades-high 8.3% budget increase amid growing threats in East Asia

Japan's Defense Ministry is asking for a 8.3% budget increase in 2020, its largest rise in more than two decades, in the face of China's rapid military modernization and a looming threat from North Korea. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36itVxb via IFTTT

Shooting at Amazon facility leaves at least one dead

One person is dead and one is wounded after a shooting at an Amazon workplace in Florida. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GbjYqJ via IFTTT

Shell to cut up to 9,000 jobs in shift to low-carbon energy

Royal Dutch Shell will slash as many as 9,000 jobs as the oil giant accelerates a shift away from fossil fuels. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jbmgo1 via IFTTT

Lionel Messi says he 'only wanted to make Barcelona better and stronger' after failed attempt to leave the club

Lionel Messi says he had Barcelona's best interests at heart when announcing that he wanted to leave the club in August. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kZ6aOJ via IFTTT

In Trump-Biden debate chaos, China is the big winner

In an ugly, cantankerous presidential debate, one of the few things Donald Trump and Joe Biden agreed upon was China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3if7I5z via IFTTT

'No winner tonight': Undecided voters weigh in on debate

Undecided voters in Ohio share their thoughts on the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/348jRnH via IFTTT

Moderator tries to step in: I hate to raise my voice ... why shouldn't I be different than you?

Moderator Chris Wallace steps in to quell arguing and restate debate rules as tensions rise between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden during the first presidential debate of the 2020 election. Check out more CNN debate coverage here. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cK6EWb via IFTTT

'I am woman' singer Helen Reddy has died

Helen Reddy, singer of the 70's feminist anthem "I Am Woman," died Tuesday, according to a statement on her Facebook fan page. She was 78. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30g1qMM via IFTTT

Indigenous sites at risk of government-approved coal mining

Despite the backlash over the destruction of a 46,000-year-old sacred indigenous site by mining giant Rio Tinto, thousands of similar sites in Australia remain at risk from mining, the country's biggest industry. Journalist Angus Watson reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jeqGdO via IFTTT

Trump will have to answer for his pandemic response, while Biden makes his case for the White House

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Fact check: Biden and Trump comments at the first debate

President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will face off in the first 2020 presidential debate Tuesday night live from Cleveland. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33eRBAM via IFTTT

More than 1 million ballots have already been cast in the 2020 presidential election

More than 1.2 million Americans have already cast their presidential ballots without waiting for the first scheduled debate Tuesday between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden in Cleveland, according to a CNN survey of election officials in 20 states that are making return data available. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GaNTzh via IFTTT

Trump offered Amy Coney Barrett the SCOTUS job less than 72 hours after Ginsburg's death

President Donald Trump offered Judge Amy Coney Barrett the Supreme Court nomination on the same day he met with her, less than 72 hours after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, according to Barrett's Senate questionnaire released Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GliLgk via IFTTT

Biden campaign and Facebook get in public spat on debate day

With President Donald Trump's election campaign repeatedly sharing misinformation on social media, the Biden campaign wrote to Facebook on the eve of the first presidential debate calling on the company to take action against Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33fe2Wp via IFTTT

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg laid to rest

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was laid to rest Tuesday morning in a private ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jgFKrd via IFTTT

JPMorgan Chase to pay $920 million to settle trading misconduct allegations

JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, agreed Tuesday to pay a record $920 million to settle charges that it engaged in manipulative trades of futures tied to precious metals and Treasury bonds. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kRpIoa via IFTTT

Togo names first female Prime Minister

Togo's President Faure Gnassingbe has appointed the country's first female prime minister. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Scbbaw via IFTTT

Fauci hammers Fox News' 'outlandish' prime time coverage of pandemic

Dr. Anthony Fauci goes everywhere, including on Fox News, to spread his messages about the public health measures that are necessary to contain the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3iitNjA via IFTTT

Parrots in wildlife park moved after swearing at visitors

Five parrots have been removed from public view at a British wildlife park after they started swearing at customers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Sc92eV via IFTTT

EU adds four more countries to "red" list

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Cardinal George Pell set to return to Rome after acquittal on child sex abuse charges

Cardinal George Pell is due to return to Rome Wednesday, a source close to him told CNN Tuesday, marking his first return since his acquittal nearly six months ago on child sex abuse charges and release from prison in his native Australia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2EHRrs2 via IFTTT

A big Chinese tech company is quitting Wall Street after 20 years

Chinese online media firm Sina Corp. is quitting Wall Street as Chinese tech companies come under heightened scrutiny in the United States. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kQikJI via IFTTT

The WhatsApp voice note that led to a death sentence

An intense argument recorded and posted in a WhatsApp group has led to a death penalty sentence and a family torn apart over allegations of insulting Prophet Mohammed, according to lawyers for the defendant. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36tvVD5 via IFTTT

Brexit is back and the stakes are higher than ever

Britain left the European Union eight months ago. Nothing much changed for most people back then, but Brexit is now back with a vengeance as talks on a deal to keep trade flowing next year enter the final stretch. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ieuASK via IFTTT

See how Fox News hosts covered President Trump's tax returns

Fox News took a visibly different approach in covering the explosive report from The New York Times that revealed President Trump paid no federal income taxes in 10 out of 15 years beginning in 2000. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36fgjTn via IFTTT

Chinese kindergarten teacher sentenced to death for poisoning 25 students with nitrite-laced porridge

A kindergarten teacher who poisoned 25 children, killing one of them, after an argument with a rival staff member has been sentenced to death by a court in central China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GlUHtr via IFTTT

Late-night hosts mock Trump over NYT tax report

Late-night hosts ridiculed President Donald Trump over revelations in The New York Times about his federal taxes returns. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Gjm2g9 via IFTTT

Amazon wants you to pay with a wave of your hand

Amazon's latest effort to speed up shopping trips lets you pay with the palm of your hand at some of its stores. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SbZznC via IFTTT

Covid spurs business to reinvent itself

The Indian start-up Cure.fit began in 2016 as a fitness app like many others, offering gym memberships and exercise classes to young adults in Bangalore. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/339ZtDm via IFTTT

Minister's salary docked for allowing party members to join her on trip

The South African government has docked the defense minister's salary for allowing members of the ruling party to join her on an official trip, according to the country's presidency. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3n7Or9Z via IFTTT

Mars might have salty ponds next to its underground lake, raising the possibility of Martian life

Two years ago, scientists detected what looked like a salty lake under the surface of Mars' southern ice cap. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Sc0aWo via IFTTT

Anderson Cooper: Trump is oddly silent

According to a report released by the New York Times, Donald Trump paid no federal income taxes in 10 out of 15 years beginning in 2000. CNN's Anderson Cooper explains. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cICGC2 via IFTTT

When it comes to international recognition, even when Taiwan wins, it loses

What's in a name? For self-ruled Taiwan, quite a lot, actually. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HGu6bt via IFTTT

Could Trump go to jail over his taxes? Watergate prosecutor weighs in

Former assistant special Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman breaks down revelations from the New York Times report on President Trump's taxes, and tells CNN's Erin Burnett why he thinks Trump could face legal liability. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3n2EMkE via IFTTT

See how voters in Georgia react to Trump tax news

CNN's Martin Savidge speaks to voters in Georgia about the New York Times report on President Trump's taxes that revealed he has paid no income taxes for 10 out of 15 years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33dIikB via IFTTT

Vice News releases body camera video that purports to show moments after officers raided Breonna Taylor's apartment

New body camera footage obtained by Vice News purportedly shows what happened on March 13 in the moments after Louisville Metro Police officers raided the home of Breonna Taylor, who was shot and killed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2S5jPY3 via IFTTT

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip 5 weeks from Election Day

President Donald Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court over the weekend is likely to further nationalize the fight for control of the Senate, with Republicans looking to defend a majority that was very much at stake well before Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kTXY2q via IFTTT

CNN asks Jill Biden: Is Joe ready to debate Trump?

CNN's Jake Tapper sits down with Jill Biden in an exclusive interview ahead of the first presidential debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3i8dfL8 via IFTTT

Chrissy Teigen hospitalized after suffering bleeding during latest pregnancy

Chrissy Teigen has been hospitalized in Los Angeles after suffering heavy bleeding during her pregnancy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2S4ngyv via IFTTT

As cases rise in the US, experts are concerned about coming flu season

As the world closes in on 1 million coronavirus deaths, with the United States accounting for about one fifth of those fatalities, experts are raising concerns about the approaching flu season. CNN's Polo Sandoval reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GexPMI via IFTTT

Ruben Dias transfer agreed with Manchester City for $79.2 million, says Benfica

Pep Guardiola is once again splashing the cash as he attempts to plug the holes in Manchester City's leaky back line. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2S5Khku via IFTTT

Germany's ex-royals want their riches back

Georg Friedrich, Prince of Prussia, is locked in a legal battle for more than 10,000 family artifacts seized or lost after World War II. The case rests on one question: Did his ancestors help the Nazis? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/308sEoH via IFTTT

Uber can continue operating in London, judge says

Uber has won the right to continue operating in London, a crucial market for the company. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30b7S7B via IFTTT

Dreamworld theme park operators fined $2.5 million for malfunction that killed four people

The operator of Australia's Dreamworld theme park has been fined 3.6 million Australian dollars ($2.5m) for a 2016 malfunction on one of its rides that killed four people. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3n0PV5u via IFTTT

Shares in China's biggest chipmaker fall after reports that it could lose access to US technology

Shares in SMIC, China's biggest chipmaker, fell on Monday on fears that it could lose access to key US technology. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cAkmef via IFTTT

Beijing orders importers to avoid frozen food from countries with major coronavirus outbreaks

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Bayern Munich suffers first defeat of 2020; Lionel Messi back on the scoresheet for Barcelona

Bayern Munich had swept aside everything before it during 2020 -- until Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2S69UBK via IFTTT

Former Trump campaign manager hospitalized following reported suicide attempt

President Donald Trump's former campaign manager Brad Parscale was hospitalized Sunday following reports of a suicide attempt at his Florida home, CNN has learned. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/345088r via IFTTT

China's Xi says Xinjiang policies 'completely correct' amid growing international criticism

Chinese President Xi Jinping believes his policies in the far-western region of Xinjiang are "completely correct," despite growing international criticism of alleged human rights abuses and mass internment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GcC77a via IFTTT

Trump team using $300M in taxpayer dollars to make us feel better about Covid-19

Over the past two weeks, an alarming 24% rise in the number of new Covid-19 cases confirmed on a daily basis in the United States has raised the daily infection average to nearly 43,000. Twice last week the US broke 50,000 new cases confirmed in a day. While that's below the daily average of 65,000 in July's deadly spike, it's still well above the 35,000 daily new cases seen just a few weeks ago. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/339CqIM via IFTTT

No handshake. First debate adapts to Covid-19

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Man sentenced to year in jail for holding large parties, violating Covid-19 rules

A Maryland man was sentenced to a year in jail for holding two large parties and violating the state's order against large gatherings, according to the Charles County state's attorney's office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cD19IO via IFTTT

Two female coaches and a female official make NFL history

For the first time in the NFL's history, three women were on the gridiron Sunday in an official capacity during a regular-season game. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mQcqtU via IFTTT

Remote work could spell doom for your favorite dry cleaner and lunch spot

Many Americans have been working from home since the pandemic started. But the shift to remote working could cause massive problems for the jobs and economy that have long relied on bustling offices and crowded business districts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33cht0d via IFTTT

Napa County brush fire rapidly grows, forcing hospital to evacuate

A fire that began overnight in Napa County, California, has rapidly burned 1,200 acres, forcing a local hospital to evacuate on Sunday while authorities placed 5,000 people under evacuation notices. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kMQKwQ via IFTTT

Maryland to be first state to ban foam food service products

This week Maryland will become the first state in the US to ban the use of foam containers for carryout. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3i7L2Eh via IFTTT

Cockroaches, porn and a bloody pig mask: How eBay harassed bloggers

One of the most explosive Silicon Valley scandals of all time was a poorly run, easily discovered scheme inspired by a 1980s teen comedy, conducted by a company long past its heyday to harass a mom and pop blog. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kP6AXW via IFTTT

Adele shows off her silly side in birthday post for Nicole Richie

The perfect birthday post doesn't exi... Well, this one comes close. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GfO7oi via IFTTT

'John Lewis: Good Trouble:' Six life lessons from a civil rights legend

When filmmaker Dawn Porter began work on her documentary about the life of Rep. John Lewis, she knew she wanted to find a way to bring the revered congressman out of the pages of history books and into the full scope of his humanity. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36aZM2J via IFTTT

New York Times: Trump paid no income taxes in 10 out of 15 years beginning in 2000

Donald Trump paid no federal income taxes whatsoever in 10 out of 15 years beginning in 2000 because he reported losing significantly more than he made, according to an explosive report released Sunday by the New York Times. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/344HY6L via IFTTT

NFL legend Joe Montana stops kidnapping, police say

Legendary NFL quarterback Joe Montana and his wife confronted a woman suspected of trying to kidnap their grandchild Saturday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30uklDV via IFTTT

Muslim disqualified from high school volleyball match for wearing hijab

A Tennessee high school athlete was disqualified from a volleyball match for wearing a hijab, prompting calls for a statewide rule change. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GarIZI via IFTTT

M. Night Shyamalan reveals title and poster for upcoming movie

Director M. Night Shyamalan announced on Saturday the beginning of filming for his new movie titled "Old." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34jpfVp via IFTTT

BTS will release new album in November

Two albums in one year? That's how Korean pop group BTS is blessing fans in 2020. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30dvQiW via IFTTT

Jaime Vardy hits hat trick, Leicester City scores five as it thrashes Manchester City

Jamie Vardy scored a hat trick as Leicester City thrashed Manchester City 5-2 in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30gafq2 via IFTTT

Swiss voters clearly reject curbs on EU immigration

Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected on Sunday a right-wing party's attempt to scrap a pact allowing the free movement of people from the European Union, opting for stability amid the economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30fjlmN via IFTTT

Teenager Jannik Sinner shocks 11th seed David Goffin in French Open first round

Teenager Jannik Sinner stunned 11th seed David Goffin in the first round of the French Open, beating the Belgian in straight sets on the opening day of the Grand Slam. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36duZ5E via IFTTT

French Open begins as top players grumble over cold weather

The French Open got off to a wet and chilly start on Sunday, with the former world No.1 Victoria Azarenka walking off court during a lull in proceedings because of the cold weather. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/340IlPT via IFTTT

Louisville police arrest at least 28 people during fourth night of protests over Breonna Taylor case

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Conor McGregor says his next opponent will be Manny Pacquiao

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor says his next opponent will be boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3j8HUsZ via IFTTT

This would be Biden's first foreign policy challenge if he were to win the election

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LAPD officer injured after shooting at Harbor Station

A suspect is in custody after an officer was injured at the Los Angeles Police Department's Harbor Community Station Saturday night, authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cCkABj via IFTTT

Black Americans are #sickandtired of the lack of justice for police killings. The Breonna Taylor decision is yet another disappointment

The news that the officers involved in the shooting of Breonna Taylor wouldn't be charged in her death didn't come as a surprise to many Black Americans -- the state of emergency and boarded up buildings in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, combined with hundreds of years of history, were strong clues that she would not get the justice they were demanding. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2S2UXjL via IFTTT

Heat wave, drought elevate wildfire threat in the West

More than 70 large, active fires continue to burn across the western US, and the weather forecast for the upcoming week will only make conditions worse. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2EFvbiA via IFTTT

A kitten that looks like Baby Yoda was rescued from a California wildfire

The Force must have been with a kitten rescued in a Northern California wildfire as the feline bears a striking resemblance to Baby Yoda. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kNo4Eb via IFTTT

A pandemic upended their communities, so these teen inventors built apps to make life easier

Riya Shah walked into her high school without knowing it would be her last day in person. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36cK9bk via IFTTT

What Barrett's nomination could mean for US law

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Harvard professor: Trump is not a dictator ... he only plays one on TV

Harvard professor Michael Sandel discusses his theory that credentialism is the last acceptable form of prejudice in today's society, and how that relates to President Trump's political rise. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3i70ssq via IFTTT

The sinister truth behind Britain's stately homes

Grand buildings replete with turrets, picture windows and kitchen gardens. Perfectly manicured lawns. And hundreds of rooms stuffed with antiques and objet d'arts from across the globe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/338ttzM via IFTTT

This country has the world's worst youth unemployment. Is this the solution?

"I really count myself blessed to have a job right now," says Akhona Zondani. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3n1hsUG via IFTTT

British prince receives fossilized shark tooth from naturalist David Attenborough

Naturalist and veteran broadcaster David Attenborough has given Prince George a souvenir to treasure: a fossilized giant shark's tooth that he discovered in Malta more than 50 years ago. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30bwZHM via IFTTT

Trump's expected Supreme Court nominee is polarizing

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Rochester mayor names first female chief in history of city's embattled police department

Rochester's mayor named an interim police chief Saturday as the city deals with the aftermath of the death of Daniel Prude in police custody. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cwVkwx via IFTTT

The election scenario that should terrify everyone -- especially Black America

As Election Day draws closer, commentators are issuing apocalyptic warnings about potential coups, street violence and President Trump not conceding if he loses. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/331EXF8 via IFTTT

Lebanon's PM-designate, named as part of French initiative to save the country, steps down

Lebanon's PM-designate Mustapha Adib, who was set to take the helm of a rescue government, has stepped down after failing to break a political stalemate over the formation of a new cabinet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jbDu4Q via IFTTT

Opinion: Trump's 2020 campaign strategy is psychological warfare

During the third presidential debate in 2016, candidate Donald Trump made headlines for refusing to answer Fox News journalist Chris Wallace, who was moderating, on whether he would accept the result of the upcoming election. "I will look at it at the time. I will keep you in suspense," he said, claiming the race was already fixed against him. "That's not how democracy works," replied his opponent, Hillary Clinton, who went on to win the popular vote but lose the election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FRswD9 via IFTTT

'When Lewis is gone, who have you got to look up to?' asks Hamilton's half-brother

This season, Lewis Hamilton's fight has been as much off the track as on it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/369VecU via IFTTT

Trump and his envoys have trashed Europe's confidence in the US. The damage might be irreparable

It's no secret that Donald Trump is no big fan of the European Union. Over the past four years, the US President has talked positively about Brexit and claimed that the bloc was created in order to "take advantage of the United States." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3j8ddEj via IFTTT

As a shark latched on to her husband's shoulder, a pregnant woman sprang into action

Moments after her husband jumped into the turquoise waters of the Florida Keys, Margot Dukes-Eddy saw a shark fin and blood around the area where he had entered the water. Without hesitation, Dukes-Eddy, who is pregnant, leaped into the water and pulled him to safety. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mVUTjW via IFTTT

White supremacist killed in shootout with California deputies

A white supremacist was killed in a shootout with deputies in Templeton, California, according to a San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Office news release Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3j604LU via IFTTT

Johnson and Johnson vaccine produced strong immune response, early results say

There is some good news on Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mMEs9E via IFTTT

Coronavirus pandemic could impact cancer rates and care in the future

The news about cancer is good for now, but the future doesn't look as bright, according to a report published this week by the American Association for Cancer Research. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2G032mY via IFTTT

How Jack Ma built China's money supermarket into a $200 billion company

When Jack Ma launched an obscure payment service to boost his online shopping empire 16 years ago, few expected it to succeed. Now that service forms the backbone of Ant Group, a financial behemoth that could be worth more than $200 billion. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/342qWGm via IFTTT

CNN's Brianna Keilar responds to White House attack

The White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany baselessly linked CNN reporter Brianna Keilar's comments about the Kentucky Attorney General to the shooting of two Louisville police officers after the killing of Breonna Taylor. Hear her response. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/368HQWo via IFTTT

She won't vote for Biden, but fears second Trump term

CNN's Jeff Zeleny speaks to voters in Wisconsin, where President Donald Trump won by less than one percentage point in 2016, about the upcoming 2020 presidential election as some consider flipping to Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/308FOSu via IFTTT

See how Ruth Bader Ginsburg's trainer honored her

Bryant Johnson, who trained Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg for over 20 years, did push-ups at her memorial in the US Capitol. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kM4Hv8 via IFTTT

Must-watch videos of the week

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25 people killed in military plane crash in eastern Ukraine

A Ukrainian Air Force transport aircraft crashed near the eastern city of Chuguev late Friday, killing 25 people, according to the country's general prosecutor's office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30crokq via IFTTT

Sources: Trump intends to choose Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court

President Donald Trump intends to choose Amy Coney Barrett to be the new Supreme Court justice, according to multiple senior Republican sources with knowledge of the process. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3310LR2 via IFTTT

China says it got WHO support for coronavirus vaccine emergency use

China gained the "understanding and support" from the World Health Organization before starting a controversial emergency use program for its Covid-19 vaccine candidates, a Chinese health official said Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hWE0SI via IFTTT

'Y'all never gonna sleep 'cause of me': A look inside Portland protest movement

Protesters have been gathering in Portland for more than 100 days as part of an anti-police movement. Tensions between protesters and police have only escalated. CNN's Elle Reeve reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2G8u7Ea via IFTTT

The FBI director just totally shut down Donald Trump's vote-fraud conspiracy

In the space of a single sentence uttered Thursday, FBI Director Christopher Wray unwound months of wild conspiracy theories pushed by President Donald Trump and his allies about mail-in ballots in the 2020 election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3j6FDP1 via IFTTT

Voter: Trump isn't the man to deal with racial issues

CNN's Alisyn Camerota speaks to a panel of voters who discuss which key issues are driving them to vote for the candidate of their choice in the 2020 elections. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/331M1l2 via IFTTT

Teenager stages dramatic strike for the climate

18-year-old Mya-Rose Craig sailed north of the Arctic Circle to conduct a school strike and raise awareness of Arctic ice loss. She was part of a Greenpeace mission to the region. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mO3uFs via IFTTT

Police officer shot dead in London as man is detained

A police officer has died after being shot in the early hours of Friday by a man being detained at Croydon Custody Centre in south London, the city's Metropolitan Police Service said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RUruZr via IFTTT

'Completely ridiculous': CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checks Trump on health care

President Trump is touting what he calls his health care "vision," but the executive orders he's planning to sign largely punt on addressing major issues facing Americans. CNN's Daniel Dale has the facts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kYPc3h via IFTTT

Africa's CDC chief explains continent's low death rate

The Covid-19 death rate in Africa has defied expectations and stayed relatively low. CNN's David McKenzie speaks to Dr. John Nkengasong, Director of Africa's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about the continent's coronavirus response. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hZWWzV via IFTTT

This is what Trump supporters would think if Biden wins election

CNN's Erin Burnett rolls the tape of President Trump casting doubt on the fairness of the 2020 election should Joe Biden end up winning the presidency. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3csfIPc via IFTTT

EU official: Europe's Covid-19 cases surge 'a real cause for concern'

Coronavirus cases reported across Europe reached a record high of 52,418 over a rolling seven-day average on September 22, according to CNN analysis of Johns Hopkins University data. There have been 556 new deaths reported, compared with a height of 4,134 daily fatalities (from 31,852 cases) from the seven-day average on April 10. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3iYQtGU via IFTTT

Voters give their take on Trump's virus response

CNN's Alisyn Camerota speaks to a panel of 6 voters -- 3 Trump supporters, 3 Biden supporters -- about President Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kCilB0 via IFTTT

California's largest single wildfire spawned two massive firenados -- one was an EF2

California's Creek Fire is not only the largest single wildfire in the state known for huge and destructive blazes, it spawned two rare firenados a day after the fire started earlier this month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3i2GRto via IFTTT

Video shows police officer rolling bike over protester's head

A Seattle police officer captured on video rolling his bicycle over the head of a protester who was laying in the street is now on administrative leave. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3j4UHfW via IFTTT

Hotels of Pyongyang: Inside North Korean capital's colorful accommodations

For many travelers, spending a lot of time in a hotel means you haven't properly gone out and enjoyed a destination. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/365lV2v via IFTTT

Will the public trust a Covid-19 vaccine?

Operation Warp Speed, the mission to develop an effective Covid-19 vaccine, seeks to deliver 300,000 doses by January 2021. According to projections from the University of Washington, by then the US death toll from the novel coronavirus will likely have reached nearly 400,000. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/366j6hE via IFTTT

Celebrity splits are none of our business, but we still care

Full disclosure: While I don't know Cardi B and Offset personally, I felt blindsided by the news she recently filed for divorce. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mStYWf via IFTTT

Sen. Duckworth: Trump has earned those boos

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) responds to President Donald Trump's latest comments about a peaceful transition of power in the event he loses the election, saying he earned the boos he received while paying respects to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2G79Grn via IFTTT

Biden fires back at Trump: What country are we in?

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden fires back at President Donald Trump after his refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cs7Vko via IFTTT

What's in the iPhone 12? Analysts give us their predictions

Apple users are still awaiting the unveiling of the iPhone 12, after the tech giant introduced only new iPads, Apple Watches and a new services bundle at its virtual event last week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/366OfSe via IFTTT

Expert: EU will to protect refugees is absent

Christiane speaks with Alexander Betts, Professor of Forced Migration & International Affairs at Oxford University, about the EU's new migration pact. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3i4x3Ps via IFTTT

Watch this former exec compare Facebook to Big Tobacco

Facebook's former director of monetization Tim Kendall compared Facebook to Big Tobacco during a House hearing on the dangers of social media. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/366qEkC via IFTTT

China says US has 'created enough troubles for the world'

China's Ambassador to the United Nations said Thursday that the US has "created enough troubles for the world already" as the two nations continued to spar over the coronavirus pandemic during a tense meeting of the UN Security Council. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2G0Qb3M via IFTTT

Trump's use of fake content is defended as humor. His supporters aren't always in on the joke

At a Trump rally in Bemidji, Minnesota, last Friday, grievances against social media platforms Twitter and Facebook were a common refrain. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/306DOdl via IFTTT

Deputy filmed punching a 14-year-old boy is fired by sheriff's department

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department has fired a deputy who was seen in a viral video punching a 14-year-old boy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/366a1oT via IFTTT

Amazon's Ring will sell a $250 security drone that flies around your home

Ring, the Amazon-owned home security business, introduced a flying camera on Thursday that may excite home-surveillance fans but is almost certain to rankle privacy advocates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3j7fuQk via IFTTT

Here's what happens when you text Obama on the phone number he shared

This week, former President Barack Obama shared something quite personal with millions of his social media followers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RYUv5W via IFTTT

Zlatan Ibrahimovic on positive test: 'Covid had the courage to challenge me. Bad idea'

Soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has become the latest global athlete to test positive for Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FNwVXJ via IFTTT

This Republican governor refused a mask mandate. Then he got coronavirus.

Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson isn't that big a fan of mask-wearing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/364dIvt via IFTTT

Soccer star accused of passing rigged Italian language exam, according to prosecutors

Barcelona star Luis Suarez has been accused of passing a rigged Italian language exam amid a potential move to Juventus, according to Italian prosecutors. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RUnKHh via IFTTT

Last ever Airbus A380 superjumbo assembled in France

A magnificent beast made of four million parts from 30 different countries, the Airbus A380 is the world's largest passenger airliner, and its era is almost at an end. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3i3uMUG via IFTTT

This survivor could be 'the first person on the planet' to battle Covid-19 and an imminent heart attack — and win

Ed Bettinelli has been living a charmed life. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kKvBUg via IFTTT

Budapest welcomes 20,000 fans for UEFA Super Cup amid growing coronavirus fears

TV viewers tuning in to Thursday's UEFA Super Cup can be excused for thinking they've stumbled across highlights of a months-old fixture, so accustomed have they become to seeing sparse -- or no -- crowds in attendance. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33ROhe0 via IFTTT

Birx questions how long she can remain on White House task force, sources say

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The New York town of Swastika votes to keep its name

A small town in upstate New York voted to keep the name Swastika, saying that the town founders named it after the Sanskrit word and not the hate symbol associated with Nazis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hW3eRb via IFTTT

A controversial photo editing app slammed for AI-enabled 'blackface' feature

Photo editing app Gradient is under fire for a new feature that lets people alter their ethnicity in images, with many slamming it for promoting digital "blackface." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33Tfg91 via IFTTT

'Well, I think it's a shame': Trump responds to America's staggering Covid-19 milestone

• Opinion: Trump sees 200,000 deaths as a PR problem. They are Americans' loved ones • Fauci laments 'stunning' death toll from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FRlZbr via IFTTT

Acosta to McEnany: Shouldn't the President tell the truth?

During a White House briefing, CNN's Jim Acosta asked press secretary Kayleigh McEnany why President Trump isn't telling the truth about the coronavirus during his rallies. Hear her response. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FIyu9m via IFTTT

The dark subtext of Trump's 'good genes' compliment

Genes, genes, genes. If you're President Donald Trump, it's about genes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kExIsz via IFTTT

Kobe Bryant's widow sues sheriff's department for leak of crash photos

Vanessa Bryant is suing the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and Sheriff Alex Villanueva for a photo leak of the helicopter crash that killed her husband, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, their daughter Gianna, and seven others in January. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32UIULE via IFTTT

NBA commissioner: 'Best guess' is next season won't start until 2021

Even though the NBA hasn't set an official start date for the 2020-21 season, commissioner Adam Silver says his "best guess" is the season will begin in January at the earliest. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33WvQVA via IFTTT

Black man's body found burning in a ditch

Authorities have arrested four people in connection with the death of a Black man whose burning body was found in a ditch in rural Iowa. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cqeSCz via IFTTT

Nepal's Ang Rita Sherpa, first to climb Mount Everest 10 times, dies at 72

Ang Rita Sherpa, the first man to climb Mount Everest 10 times, died of a lengthy illness on Monday, his family said, an event that fellow sherpas called a major loss to Nepal and the climbing community. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3iS2nlz via IFTTT

Drug trafficker facing death sentence escapes jail through sewage pipes

A Chinese drug trafficker on death row in Indonesia made a daring escape last week by tunneling through the sewage system, local police announced on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kD7iYm via IFTTT

NYPD officer accused of acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government

A New York police officer who rose through the ranks of the department is accused of using his position in the department's community affairs unit to give Chinese officials access to NYPD officials and offered insider information about its operations, according to a criminal complaint. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3iThrzo via IFTTT

The two most divisive events in US politics are about to take place at the same time

With the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday, Donald Trump has an opportunity to shape American life for decades to come. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35YdiqC via IFTTT

Taiwan led the world in closing down for Covid, now it wants to do the same with opening back up

New arrivals to Taiwan might be forgiven for thinking they've stepped back in time. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FVvZQz via IFTTT

The Arctic sea ice has shrunk to the second lowest number ever recorded

Scientists believe the Arctic sea ice, or the floating ice cover of the Arctic Ocean, has reached its minimum extent for the year, shrinking to the second lowest extent since record-keeping began in 1978. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hZD1kR via IFTTT

Madrid opera canceled after audience revolts over social distancing concerns

A live audience is always difficult to impress, perhaps even more so in the age of social distancing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33SmI3Y via IFTTT

Scientists say Californians moving is just the beginning of a larger trend. Here's what it means

It's not just the nearly 7,900 wildfires that have consumed more than 3.4 million acres and claimed 26 lives in California that have Arthur Gies looking online for apartments in New York. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hPutg2 via IFTTT

Edward Snowden agrees to give up more than $5 million from book and speeches

Edward Snowden, the former CIA contractor who leaked intelligence secrets in 2013, has agreed to forfeit more than $5 million he earned from his book and speaking fees to the US government, according to court records. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FG1m20 via IFTTT

Supreme Court fight adds stunning new twist to a crisis election

The United States is barreling into the ultimate political stress test, with the most divisive partisan collisions -- a Supreme Court battle and a presidential election -- occurring in the middle of an again-worsening pandemic that is about to claim its 200,000th American life. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FUwj28 via IFTTT

Trump's Middle East agreements present opportunity for Biden if he wins

The moment the pens went to paper to sign the Abraham Accords, normalizing relations between two Sunni-led Gulf Arab nations and the Jewish State while the Palestinians seethed off stage, Joe Biden must have pumped his fist in triumph. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32LhpEj via IFTTT

The most relatable moments of the Emmy Awards

Holding an award show in the middle of a global pandemic is a tall order. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FZGlif via IFTTT

Trump explains to Woodward why judges are key to his record

President Donald Trump repeatedly boasted to journalist Bob Woodward about the number of judges he has appointed to the federal bench during several of their interviews for "Rage." The recorded comments provide insight into Trump's relationship with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as the two prepare to push through a potential third Supreme Court nominee in the wake of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kCBTVE via IFTTT

What to expect at the UN General Assembly in the time of Covid-19

What if the world's most powerful people threw a gigantic international party and no one showed up? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZUj9tb via IFTTT

WH correspondent: McConnell has little room for error

CNN's Manu Raju examines how Republican stances on filling Supreme Court vacancies have changed throughout the years, and are coming to a head following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32Lr51y via IFTTT

Trump recalls 'beautiful' moment MSNBC reporter was hit with a rubber bullet

At a rally in Minnesota, President Trump mocked the moment MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi was injured while covering George Floyd protests in May. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mFOA4b via IFTTT

Poland's coal dependency hampers climate change efforts

Poland is more dependent on coal than any other EU state, for around 75% of its electricity. A full 8% of that electricity comes from a single brown coal mine, Turow, in the country's southwest. Phil Black travels there to understand the pain of the energy transition -- a change necessary to avoid even greater suffering from climate change. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3iNen7X via IFTTT

Former WaPo editor: Trump got a 'disproportionate amount of coverage'

Former Washington Post editor Leonard Downie Jr. discusses the media's coverage of President Trump in the lead up to the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RHei9V via IFTTT

Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France to make history for Slovenia

Tadej Pogacar became the first Slovenian to win the Tour de France as the famous three-week race ended on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35SPS5V via IFTTT

Pelosi says she will not leverage government shutdown to avoid Senate vote on court seat

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday said she would not leverage a government shut down in order to slow down Republicans' push to fill the Supreme Court vacancy following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33Jnpwx via IFTTT

Emmys 2020: How to watch, the nominees and more

This weekend's Emmy Awards will be like unlike anything we've ever seen. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZRaGXG via IFTTT

Judge temporarily blocks US WeChat ban

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's executive order banning WeChat downloads in the United States. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RIaaXh via IFTTT

This Black-owned business is bringing health care to the barber chair

Like many businesses around the country, the Nile Style Barbershop has had to evolve to protect its staff as well as its clients from the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35TUXuO via IFTTT

Why it could be a Biden blowout in November

Poll of the week: A new ABC News/Washington Post poll from Minnesota finds Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden with a 57% to 41% lead over President Donald Trump among likely voters. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZQJGYk via IFTTT

Woman falls out of car window and onto highway while filming Snapchat video

A woman fell out of a car and onto a busy highway while hanging out of the passenger window to film a Snapchat video, police in the UK have said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kEqTHH via IFTTT

Man discovers brain washed up on beach

A Wisconsin man strolling along the beach was stunned after discovering an animal brain wrapped in aluminum foil that had washed up on the shore. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RVVO61 via IFTTT

Ahmaud Arbery's mother: Fundraising efforts exploit son's death

It's been almost seven months since Ahmaud Arbery was gunned down while jogging in a residential community on the outskirts of Brunswick, Georgia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35Tq8Gf via IFTTT

Two shot dead at party in New York

At least 40 rounds were fired during a shooting that left two people dead and over a dozen others injured at a house party in upstate New York, authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FJZPrA via IFTTT

A package containing the poison ricin and addressed to Trump intercepted by law enforcement

A package containing the poison ricin and addressed to President Donald Trump was intercepted by law enforcement earlier this week, according to two law enforcement officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cccjUL via IFTTT

A happy ending after homeless woman's story featured on TV

Tucked away from Skid Row's main thoroughfare, Q sweeps the sidewalk outside her makeshift tent before her best friend and "angel" arrives with some food. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FWDrLu via IFTTT

Thousands of protesters gather in Bangkok, demanding reform

Thousands gathered in Thailand this weekend at a rally calling for reform, which culminated Sunday with a group attempting to march to the Monarch's Privy Council, next to the Royal Palace, to deliver their demands -- an explosive and unprecedented move in a country that reveres the monarchy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3iOVj9l via IFTTT

A Hong Kong teenager's tragic death became a magnet for conspiracies

The crowd recoiled as tear gas canisters rained down on them and riot police advanced up the street, carrying shields and batons. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RH9H7P via IFTTT

Blood amber is a portal into dinosaur times ... and an ethical minefield

When it comes to dinosaurs, many of us think of towering skeletons dominating the atriums of the world's great natural history museums. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32KPqV3 via IFTTT

What does justice for Breonna Taylor actually look like?

For this week, we think about what justice might look like in the Breonna Taylor case, discuss great performances by the music icons Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight, and revisit the horrifying history of forced sterilizations. Plus, recommendations: Esquire's profile of Michael Kenneth Williams and Hulu's "High Fidelity." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZRoX6K via IFTTT

Who is this economy hurting the most? Moms and women of color, according to women's research CEO

The economic recession caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected women by almost every measure. And, in the United States, the economic downturn is hitting women of color the hardest, according to C. Nicole Mason, president and CEO of the Institute for Women's Policy Research. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2H5YTOr via IFTTT

Why Biden and Trump are fighting over one electoral vote in Nebraska

Some states, it seems, get all the attention in presidential elections. You probably know most of them by now: Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, etc. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32JtIAO via IFTTT

UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab's bodyguard 'left gun on plane' after US visit

A police officer traveling as part of British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab's protection detail has been suspended, after they reportedly left their gun on a plane. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RF5Ic3 via IFTTT

Navalny says he can walk and recognize people as he eyes 'clear road' to recovery from poisoning

Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny says he is still unable to use his phone properly or pour himself a glass of water, but is on a "clear road" towards recovering from his near-fatal poisoning. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kvAKzh via IFTTT

Gareth Bale looks for a fresh start as golden stay in Madrid comes to a bitter end

Since Gareth Bale joined Real Madrid for a then world record fee in 2013, only Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema have scored more goals for Los Blancos. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33GSFw9 via IFTTT

Two people were killed and 14 were wounded in Rochester shooting, police say

Two people were killed and fourteen others were wounded during a shooting in Rochester, New York, police said early Saturday morning. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RIlZgk via IFTTT

A 4.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Southern California

A preliminary 4.5-magnitude earthquake jolted the Southern California area late Friday night. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RCYFAs via IFTTT

Tiger Woods misses US Open cut at 'brutal' Winged Foot

Patrick Reed led the 120th US Open as "brutal" Winged Foot lived up to its fearsome reputation and Tiger Woods missed the halfway cut. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RIvcoR via IFTTT

A London coffee shop is charging $64 for its premium brew -- just don't expect milk or sugar

Coffee connoisseurs, assemble! from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FLCg1o via IFTTT

Will an international event be the 2020 US election's October Surprise?

You may be through with 2020 already, but brace yourselves. The next 50 to 120 days could be the most volatile globally for decades. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3iFBWzD via IFTTT

After a farmer suffered a heart attack, his neighbors banded together to harvest his crops

Lane Unhjem was in the middle of harvesting his wheat and canola farm near Crosby, North Dakota when his combine caught fire. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35OP8P3 via IFTTT

Canadian Covid-19 gargle test 'one of the first of its kind' in the world, doctor says

Most children in British Columbia can say goodbye to those icky swabs and uncomfortable Covid-19 tests as the Canadian province launches a new gargle method for students ages 4 to 19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cbyt9q via IFTTT

RBG's death means Republican senators will face the ultimate test of their loyalty to Trump

The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday -- followed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's statement that "Trump's nominee will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate" -- creates a stark choice for the 52 GOP senators that boils down to this: Just how loyal are you to President Donald Trump? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FI3Pc3 via IFTTT

Here's what happened when Senate Republicans refused to vote on Merrick Garland's Supreme Court nomination

The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg less than two months from the presidential election has forced a reexamination of Republicans' 11-month blockade of Merrick Garland in 2016. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32HAFm0 via IFTTT

Oregon is trying a furry approach to firefighting: goats

An Oregon city has employed a specialized team to reduce the risk of wildfires-- and each member has four hooves. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3iLz1Fw via IFTTT

As Asia's 'travel bubbles' fail to materialize, travelers face prospect of long winter at home

With the end of the year approaching, travelers holding onto hope they may still get to enjoy a quick winter escape in Asia are facing some hard truths right now. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZQrwpD via IFTTT

How China's imperial palace survived against the odds

When the American writer David Kidd arrived in Beijing in 1981, having not seen China's capital for three decades, he found the city almost unrecognizable. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ccQowr via IFTTT

Trump administration to attempt to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran despite international opposition

The Trump administration will move to reimpose UN sanctions against Iran this weekend despite the fact that global allies and adversaries alike are set to effectively ignore the move. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kwu5VG via IFTTT

Alabama governor on Hurricane Sally damage: 'It's really, really bad'

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey flew over the coastal areas of the state on Friday to view the destruction left by Hurricane Sally. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hHmNN2 via IFTTT

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died

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Ginsburg was the second woman ever appointed to SCOTUS

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Hear RBG's most memorable speeches

Listen to some of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's most remarkable speeches over the years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mzBchT via IFTTT

US Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dead at 87

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday, the court announced. She was 87. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33EfJM0 via IFTTT

Barr's latest comments have US Justice Department on edge

Attorney General William Barr's provocative critique of career employees who work for him and of politics surrounding Justice Department investigations is his clearest acknowledgment of a worsening divide between President Donald Trump's attorney general and his rank-and-file. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33J8pP5 via IFTTT

Must-watch videos of the week

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Joe Rogan spread dangerous misinformation about fires. Now he says he's sorry

Joe Rogan, reportedly the highest paid podcast host in the world, has apologized for spreading misinformation to his millions of listeners about the West Coast fires during a recent episode. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hJV526 via IFTTT

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston recreate steamy movie scene

The actors appeared in a star-studded table read of "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" to benefit charity. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33KqCfe via IFTTT

US sending armored vehicles into Syria as Trump says 'we are out'

The US military announced Friday that it is deploying armored vehicles and other military assets to Syria to protect US troops fighting ISIS amid tensions with Russia as President Donald Trump told a White House news conference that "we are out of Syria," saying the remaining US forces are there exclusively "guarding the oil." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35VW2Su via IFTTT

Bill Barr seems to be ready for a post-election constitutional crisis

No other government official will have their reputation changed more than William Barr, the attorney general. At his confirmation hearing in 2019, he promised independence and a patriotic duty to fix the Department of Justice. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FMUY8M via IFTTT

CNN's John Avlon hammers Trump over climate change views

CNN's John Avlon calls out President Trump's views about climate change as fires ravage one coast of the US and storms in the Atlantic Ocean threaten another. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cbIkMv via IFTTT

What's happening with TikTok? Here's the latest

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'Medicane,' a rare, hurricane-like storm in the Mediterranean, to hit Greece

As the Atlantic hurricane season continues to shatter records for the number of storms, it appears parts of Europe will be seeing some tropical activity of their own this week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ccmkkS via IFTTT

Don Lemon: Trump doesn't recognize threat of white supremacists

While testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee, FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers that white supremacists are the largest group of racially motivated domestic terrorists. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33Gus9c via IFTTT

Bill Barr compares coronavirus lockdown to slavery

Attorney General William Barr compared a coronavirus lockdown to slavery during remarks to a conservative college. CNN's Jessica Schneider reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kwE4Kn via IFTTT

Louisville Metro Council passes vote of no confidence against mayor over handling of Breonna Taylor case

The Louisville Metro Council passed a resolution Thursday night that expresses no-confidence in Mayor Greg Fischer for his lack of transparency and mishandling of the Breonna Taylor case, a 26-year-old EMT killed in her home by police. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FvPNub via IFTTT

Justin Thomas leads U.S. Open with record first-round score at Winged Foot

Winged Foot has a reputation as one of the toughest golf courses on the circuit, but American Justin Thomas made light work of the New York course on Thursday as he took an early lead of five-under at the U.S. Open. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RCeiIj via IFTTT

How captivity saved these animals from extinction

A 130-year-old tortoise made headlines earlier this year, when it emerged that his prolific sex life had helped save his entire species from extinction in the wild. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mxh1kM via IFTTT

Yosemite National Park closes due to hazardous air quality from the wildfires

The beauty of Yosemite National Park in California can't escape the effects of the wildfires. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3iI7yVp via IFTTT

Trump administration readies major arms sale to Taiwan

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Eric Trump says he's willing to be interviewed by New York AG's office, but not until after election

Eric Trump has proposed sitting for an interview with the New York State Attorney General's Office for its investigation into the Trump Organization after the presidential election, according to a new court filing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3krAgdr via IFTTT

New TikTok deal keeps ByteDance as majority owner

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US government would approve TikTok board members under new proposal

TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, will continue to be a majority shareholder in the short-form video app under a proposed deal with Oracle being reviewed by the Trump administration this week, according to a person familiar with the matter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RDLJKJ via IFTTT

The painful absurdity of William Barr's slavery comment

Democratic South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn got right to the point when asked about Attorney General William Barr's comment on Wednesday that lockdowns to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus were the "greatest intrusion on civil liberties" in US history "other than slavery." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Ry2UNP via IFTTT

Hundreds pose nude wearing only masks for art installation

Hundreds of volunteers have stripped and posed naked in a north London park -- all in the name of art. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mrkTUp via IFTTT

Barack Obama is publishing a memoir -- right after the election

Former President Barack Obama's long-awaited presidential memoir is coming this year -- but not until after the November election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FPOcPl via IFTTT

School writing assignment included Kenosha shooter as 'modern-day hero'

A class assignment at a Dallas high school asking students to potentially defend the suspected Kenosha, Wisconsin, shooter as a hero is drawing complaints from students and parents. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mvLiQR via IFTTT

Manhunt for more than 200 prisoners who escaped Uganda jail, some with guns

Prisoners in a Ugandan jail overpowered their guards and 219 of them escaped with at least 15 guns, but two were killed after security forces launched an operation to recapture them, a military spokeswoman said on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hCyjcl via IFTTT

The world's best underwater photography of 2020

Incredible image of sucker fish hitching a ride in the mouth of a whale shark scoops the Grand Prize in Scuba Diving magazine's 2020 Underwater Photo Contest, an annual competition celebrating the finest photography captured across the seven seas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35JMLwR via IFTTT

Migrants allege Greece is pushing them back to sea

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Joe Biden reminds Boris Johnson the world is watching Brexit -- and some are not impressed

Joe Biden has provided UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson with the latest reminder that the world is watching how his government is handling Brexit. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2E7t9HA via IFTTT

'I don't know what to say:' Don Lemon reacts to Barr's remarks

During an event at Hillsdale College, Attorney General William Barr suggested that the calls for a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus were the "greatest intrusion on civil liberties" in history "other than slavery." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZMrZZJ via IFTTT

Want to buy a dinosaur? This T. rex skeleton is up for sale

One of the world's most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons will go under the hammer in October, for an estimated $6-8 million. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FHK04e via IFTTT

Barr says lockdown calls are the "greatest intrusion on civil liberties" other than slavery in US history

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Only the US has more coronavirus cases than India. But unlike Trump, its leader seems immune from criticism

India is in crisis. Its economy has crashed, with the largest slump on record decimating millions jobs. Its already fragile healthcare system is buckling under the weight of soaring coronavirus cases. With more than five million cases, India ranks only behind the United States for confirmed infections. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Ha1mrl via IFTTT

Trump says he 'conceptually' doesn't like a TikTok deal that leaves ByteDance with majority control

President Trump said Wednesday he was "not going to be happy" if the viral video app TikTok continues to be majority-owned by ByteDance, its Chinese parent company. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32DgqG1 via IFTTT

Rochester officials intentionally delayed the release of Daniel Prude body cam video

The city of Rochester, New York, released 325 pages of internal emails, police reports and other documents on Monday that show a concerted effort by police and city officials to delay the release of incriminating body camera footage in the death of Daniel Prude, a Black man who died after police pinned him to the ground in March. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3iCd5wI via IFTTT

New York Fashion Week returns with socially distant and digital shows

It will be a fashion month like no other. The coronavirus pandemic has upended the traditional runway format, and in its place will be a mix of virtual and, in some cases, physical shows with limited audience numbers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hoHUDr via IFTTT

Trump administration is trying to keep census documents secret

The Trump administration is trying to get a federal judge to help shield thousands of internal documents about the 2020 census from the public. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32xBCgK via IFTTT

Smoke from the US West Coast wildfires has reached Europe

The wildfires devastating California and other parts of the western United States are the worst in 18 years, with vast amounts of thick smoke affecting large areas of the North America and even reaching Northern Europe, scientists said Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33y4ncz via IFTTT

DOJ orders Al Jazeera platform to register as foreign agent

The Justice Department ordered an Al Jazeera online news platform based in the US to register as a foreign agent on Monday, declaring that the outlet is "an agent of the Government of Qatar," according to a letter from the Justice Department obtained by CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hzSPKH via IFTTT

Everything you get with Apple's new subscription bundle

Apple's newly announced subscription bundles are the company's latest effort to push its music, streaming video, gaming and other services on users. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32yfPWf via IFTTT

Vikings weren't necessarily blond. Or Scandinavian. Why everything you thought you knew about the Norsemen may be wrong

Blond-haired, Scandinavian warriors who pillaged their way through Europe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RuArZd via IFTTT

How hospital in hard-hit French city is preparing for second surge

CNN's Melissa Bell gets access to a hospital in Bordeaux, France, to see how doctors and staff are coping with a second surge in coronavirus cases, and what lessons they learned from the first surge. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZHbq18 via IFTTT

Barbados will drop Queen as head of state next year

Barbados will remove Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state and become a republic by next year, its government has announced, making it the first country to drop the monarch in nearly three decades. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3knSHQh via IFTTT

The countries that fell off the map

Despite its exotic name, there's a very good reason you've never booked a vacation to the Quilombo of Palmeres. Same goes for the Islands of Refreshment, the Fiume Endeavour and Neutral Moresnet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35FO0ND via IFTTT

Man Trump called 'my African-American' says life hasn't been the same

Gregory Cheadle, the man then presidential candidate Donald Trump referred to as "my African-American" in 2016, shares how his life has changed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZHpgAI via IFTTT

Trump fumbles during tough encounter with undecided voters

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Voter to President Donald Trump: Let me finish, sir

CNN's Don Lemon reacts to some moments from ABC's town hall with President Donald Trump where he was confronted by voters about a variety of issues, including the Covid-19 pandemic and healthcare. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2H6aQ6T via IFTTT

Yoshihide Suga officially named as Japan's new Prime Minister, replacing Shinzo Abe

Yoshihide Suga has been elected Japan's new Prime Minister following a vote in the country's Parliament on Wednesday, confirming the former cardboard factory worker and farmer's son as leader of the world's third largest economy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2H2cjuR via IFTTT

The world set a 2020 deadline to save nature but not a single target was met, UN report says

In 2010, leaders from 196 countries gathered in Japan and agreed on a list of goals designed to save the Earth. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3klWzBf via IFTTT

Black voter asks President Trump if he's aware how 'tone-deaf' MAGA slogan is

During an ABC town hall, President Trump was asked by a Black voter how his campaign slogan "Make America Great Again" is inclusive of African Americans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hzmsMh via IFTTT

Jon Stewart blasts Congress for giving veterans the cold shoulder

John Stewart, former host of the Daily Show was is back in Washington, DC, in support for a new bill supporting sick veterans. The bill called the Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2020 is aimed at helping veterans who were exposed to harmful fumes that came from burn pits. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ms38UX via IFTTT

India surpasses 5 million Covid-19 cases

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Twitter and Facebook shut down accounts linked to youth conservative group's misleading social media campaign

Twitter and Facebook have shut down accounts on their platforms reportedly linked to a misleading social media campaign run by Turning Point Action, an offshoot of popular conservative youth activist organization Turning Point USA. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hu97EU via IFTTT

PTSD may double risk of dementia, new analysis finds

People who experience post-traumatic stress disorder may be twice as likely to have dementia later in life, according to a new study -- a finding with important implications for the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hBdNZM via IFTTT

Mike Bloomberg's investment in Florida could decide the election outcome

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Study says Covid-19 may have arrived in US in December -- earlier than thought

The deadly coronavirus may have circulated in the United States as early as December, about a month earlier than believed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to researchers with UCLA. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Ru684E via IFTTT

This coronavirus timeline is incredibly damning for Donald Trump

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Joe Biden's Hispanic voter problem is real

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Apple reveals two new watches, two new iPads and a subscription bundle

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China's economy shrugs off global slump

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed the world's economies into historic slumps. But China is bucking the trend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mmCQDs via IFTTT

Trump trusted less internationally than Putin and Xi after Covid-19 response

The United States' image around the world has plummeted in the wake of its coronavirus response, a major global survey has found. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FytfbH via IFTTT

Louisville has settled Breonna Taylor's wrongful death lawsuit

The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old EMT killed by police six months ago, a source told CNN Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RGvrRr via IFTTT

John Boyega quits Jo Malone role after being replaced in Chinese commercial

Actor John Boyega has ended his association with perfume brand Jo Malone after the company controversially cut him from a commercial for the Chinese market. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FzpNxL via IFTTT

Aid cuts by Trump and some US allies are costing lives in Yemen

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Cooper shows how Trump contradicts himself on Covid-19 threat

CNN's Anderson Cooper examines how President Trump's comments behind closed doors about the risks associated with coronavirus contradict his public statements pushing for the country to reopen. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZBNRqJ via IFTTT

Inside Venezuela's desperate hospitals battling Covid-19

A mother in Venezuela tells CNN she was quarantined against her will in a motel for 23 days. Doctors say Venezuela's government has been using motels and other makeshift facilities to quarantine patients suspected of having the novel coronavirus, in a bid to keep them from overburdening the country's already crumbling hospitals. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mn1fbS via IFTTT

Australians stranded abroad because of government cap

Thousands of Australian citizens all around the globe are stranded, unable to return home because Australia has set a cap for how many people can enter the country every week, leaving many of their own citizens stuck in foreign lands. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35A7LGd via IFTTT

Italian airport gets world's first five-star anti-Covid award

Travelers eager to fly again may want to consider Italy as their next destination. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33rcc3K via IFTTT

Nearly 550,000 children have tested positive for Covid-19

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Hong Kong was once a safe haven from China. Now activists are fleeing the city by boat to Taiwan

For Ha Sze-yuen, the sea surrounding Hong Kong is more than just a backdrop for sunsets and beaches. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hqLMny via IFTTT

Trump administration blocks some Xinjiang goods from China suspected of being made with slave labor

The Trump administration issued new import restrictions on Monday against Chinese companies it accuses of using slave labor, including products from suspected mass prison camps in China's western Xinjiang region. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32uDXc6 via IFTTT

Pompeo's wife emailed State Department staff for help with personal Christmas cards, source says

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's wife asked State Department staff to help send personal family Christmas cards, according to an email exchange obtained by the State Department Office of Inspector General as part of an investigation into potential misuse of taxpayer resources, a source familiar with the investigation told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mwSE6K via IFTTT

Hundreds of thousands of migratory birds have been found dead in New Mexico

Biologists at New Mexico State University are trying to find out why hundreds of thousands of migratory birds have been found dead across the state. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hqzA6g via IFTTT

Seven-foot robots are stacking shelves in Tokyo convenience stores

Japan has the oldest population in the world, and that's causing an acute labor shortage. With almost a third of the population aged 65 and above, finding workers can be a challenge. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FszcXS via IFTTT

Trump's telling question to Woodward underscores key failure

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Microsoft pulls underwater data center out of the sea

Microsoft pulled its second underwater data center out of the water in Scotland. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33s3Mc7 via IFTTT

2 injured after Seattle pier partially collapses, sending workers into the water

Several people were rescued from Elliott Bay in Seattle after Pier 58 collapsed, according to tweets from the city's police and fire departments. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35LhUjN via IFTTT

The unlikely rise of Yoshihide Suga, the son of a farmer who could be Japan's next prime minister

If Shinzo Abe was perhaps born to be Japan's prime minister, the path to political stardom for his potential successor was hardly guaranteed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hte4xy via IFTTT

Dominic Thiem beats Alexander Zverev in five sets at US Open for first Grand Slam title

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'Mulan' has a lackluster box office debut in China

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Here's how NFL Sunday games highlighted racial inequality in the US

The first NFL Sunday of the season kicked off with players and teams acknowledging the racial strife that has engulfed the United States in recent months. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bT1x5s via IFTTT

Microsoft's offer to buy US TikTok is rejected

ByteDance will not sell TikTok's US operations to Microsoft, according to Microsoft. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2DXsIjb via IFTTT

Analysis: China has spent 2020 losing friends. But Brussels can't afford to make an enemy of world's next hyperpower

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Reporter: Trump campaign's new ad almost comically deceptive

Attacks ads are nothing new, but the Trump campaign's use of manipulation is in a class of its own, says CNN's Daniel Dale. He deconstructs the Trump team's newest, egregious ad and takes a look at some of the tricks the campaign uses over and over again. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ip3fOl via IFTTT

Redefining Covid-19: Months after infection, patients report breathing difficulty, excessive fatigue

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As devastating as the West Coast wildfires have been, far worse disasters could be on the horizon

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'It looks like the apocalypse:' See wildfire smoke turn San Francisco's sky orange

Massive plumes of smoke blanketed the San Francisco Bay Area, turning the sky orange, as wildfires rage across the West Coast. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ilE6Ey via IFTTT

Analysis: Trump relishes his role as a divider as he vows to be 'vicious'

Taking the stage at a rally in Nevada Saturday night, President Donald Trump didn't hold back. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32mK4PQ via IFTTT

Why Biden's national lead matters

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What the most epic pardon of all time tells us about Trump

Forty-six years ago this month, President Gerald Ford made one of the most controversial announcements in American political history: He pardoned Richard Nixon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZyOC3N via IFTTT

Blitzer to Fauci: Who should we trust, you or President Trump?

President Trump claims the US is turning the corner in the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Anthony Fauci disagrees and implores everyone to look at the data. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3iANowB via IFTTT

Snake lays eggs at zoo without being around male for 15 years

Zookeepers at the Saint Louis Zoo were surprised to see their oldest snake coiled around a clutch of freshly laid eggs because she hadn't been near a male in more than 15 years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mdOdxp via IFTTT

Tropical Storm Sally strengthens, expected to make landfall near New Orleans

Tropical Storm Sally is expected to be a Category 2 storm at landfall near New Orleans on Tuesday morning. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35xExI0 via IFTTT

U.S. Marine deported from Philippines after presidential pardon for killing of transgender woman

A United States Marine convicted of killing a transgender woman has been released from prison and deported from the Philippines on Sunday, after President Rodrigo Duterte granted him an "absolute pardon" earlier this week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Zxxo6J via IFTTT

Canada's Henderson joins Korda in lead on 'stinking hot' day in California

Canada's Brooke Henderson charged into the joint lead with Nelly Korda at the second women's major of the season with a seven-under 65 in the third round of the ANA Inspiration on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3imhl38 via IFTTT

Hong Kong set the bar for charter cities. But it's not a blueprint that can be transported

A lush pocket of northeastern Ireland has been identified as the potential site for a new global city to rival Hong Kong. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FzUHGc via IFTTT

Facebook says it's removing false claims about who started Oregon wildfires

The blame game over the Oregon wildfires is playing out across social media, and Facebook says it's stepping in to tackle some of the false claims circulating on its platform. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FopXIm via IFTTT

Future design: What 'living' clothes can do to absorb carbon emissions

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China has spent 2020 losing friends. But Brussels can't afford to make an enemy of world's next hyperpower

This year has left the European Union very confused over what to do about China. At the start of the year, the two parties hoped to formalize their economic and strategic partnership at a landmark summit in Leipzig, hosted by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, marking a historic breakthrough in China-EU relations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RkQWqB via IFTTT

No social distancing and few masks as crowd waits for Trump rally in Nevada

Attendees at a Nevada campaign rally for President Donald Trump on Saturday appeared to not be social distancing, and few people have been seen wearing face masks as they wait to go through security ahead of the event. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ir2ch6 via IFTTT

Harvard study finds institutional racism 'permeates' the Massachusetts justice system

Blacks and Latinos sent to prison in Massachusetts receive longer sentences than their White counterparts sentenced for similar crimes, says a new report by Harvard Law School researchers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FsyfPd via IFTTT

A clone of the endangered Przewalski's horse is born of DNA saved for 40 years

A cloned colt born at a Texas veterinary facility could revive the endangered Przewalski's horse. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kgFrgp via IFTTT

Top Senate Republicans pressing for investigation on Mueller team phones being 'wiped'

Two top Senate Republicans are pressing Justice Department officials to investigate whether special counsel Robert Mueller's team violated federal record keeping laws during a probe by the Justice Department's watchdog into the FBI's Russia investigation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3il1yBH via IFTTT

America's oldest World War II veteran celebrates his 111th birthday

Looking on from his front porch in New Orleans, Lawrence Brooks probably never imagined he'd see this day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3hmuQPb via IFTTT

This toothless Chihuahua is comforting scared patients at a California dentist office

Few people enjoy going to the dentist. But the patients at one dental office in California have a lot more to look forward to than just root canals and cavity fillings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35wVxOA via IFTTT

Naomi Osaka rallies to beat Victoria Azarenka for US Open title and third major

Naomi Osaka came back to beat Victoria Azarenka 1-6 6-3 6-3 in Saturday's US Open final in New York to win her third Grand Slam title. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bWmUmG via IFTTT

Louis Vuitton is releasing a face shield with golden studs to protect luxury buyers from coronavirus

With no end in sight to the coronavirus pandemic, it looks like protective face wear is here to stay. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35xKJ30 via IFTTT