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The 'dose' of coronavirus a person gets may determine how sick they get; masks could help

"The dose makes the poison" is an adage credited to Paracelsus, a Swiss physician-philosopher from the early Renaissance. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mGl0uy via IFTTT

'SNL' has Jim Carrey's Joe Biden read a spooky Halloween story about the election

In its latest episode, which took place on Halloween, "Saturday Night Live" had Jim Carrey's Joe Biden read a scary story about something that is spooking a lot of Americans: next week's election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TLfryc via IFTTT

Joe Biden discloses names of elite fundraisers

More than 800 individuals and couples each raised at least $100,000 to help fund former Vice President Joe Biden's presidential bid, according to a list of fundraisers the Democrat's campaign released Saturday night, just days before the election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mKFUIH via IFTTT

'Shoot your shot': Obama nails three-pointer while campaigning with Biden in Michigan

Barack Obama called game. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kNC550 via IFTTT

What is Movember or NoShavember anyway?

It's the first of November, which means it's the start of Movember or NoShavember. You've likely seen these words before and may have wondered what they're all about. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/367KkmD via IFTTT

Day of the Dead has everything to do with the afterlife, love and those colorful skulls you've seen around

Families are spreading bulks of marigold petals, lighting up candles for their loved ones and some are even wearing colorful skull makeup. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3219JwG via IFTTT

Super typhoon Goni makes two landfalls in the Philippines after mass evacuations

A super typhoon has barreled into the southern part of the Philippines' main island of Luzon on Sunday, bringing "catastrophic" violent winds and intense rain with two landfalls so far, the country's weather bureau said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jG4uZu via IFTTT

Australia records zero local coronavirus cases for first time since June

Australia registered no new local Covid-19 cases on Saturday for the first time since June 9, marking a major milestone in the country's battle against the deadly virus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3edd8gQ via IFTTT

White House unleashes on Fauci after criticism of Trump's pandemic response

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Police use pepper spray to break up North Carolina march to polling place

Law enforcement officers used pepper spray on Saturday to break up a march to a polling place in Graham, North Carolina. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oNzytZ via IFTTT

CNN polls shows Biden leads in two key states ahead of US election

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Shanghai could be the world's biggest IPO market this year. Holding the title will be tough

Shanghai is on track to steal the global IPO crown this year, bolstering a drive by Beijing to reduce its reliance on foreign financial markets and giving China a powerful one-two fundraising punch with regional powerhouse Hong Kong. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3811e94 via IFTTT

A Florida man was mauled by a leopard after paying $150 for a 'full-contact experience'

A man in Florida was mauled after paying $150 for a "full-contact experience" with a black leopard. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3863H1E via IFTTT

Biden goes all in on rebuilding 'blue wall' in campaign's closing stretch

Joe Biden is making his final stand on the "blue wall" that President Donald Trump toppled four years ago. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GfB5Yo via IFTTT

England poised for second lockdown as violent protests erupt in Spain and Italy

England could enter a second national lockdown in the coming days, as surging coronavirus infections across Europe trigger strict new rules and violent protests. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oFtcwZ via IFTTT

John King lays out Trump's path to victory

CNN's John King takes a look at what President Donald Trump will need to win over industrial swing states in the 2020 election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/320GQRp via IFTTT

A 20-year-old woman cast her ballot early before dying of cancer. Her state will throw it out.

Amber Pflughoeft beamed with pride as she filled out her ballot for the first time last month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34JC1xR via IFTTT

Sean Connery, famed for playing James Bond, dies age 90 -- report

Sean Connery, the Scottish actor whose five-decade long movie career was dominated by the role of James Bond, has died at the age of 90, the BBC reports, citing a statement from his son Jason. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TFEtir via IFTTT

Poland's biggest protests in decades stand against abortion ban

Huge crowds turned out to protest in the Polish capital, Warsaw, on Friday against a court decision to ban nearly all abortions, making it one of the largest demonstrations seen in the country in decades. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35LqBsA via IFTTT

US Forces conduct operation in Africa to rescue American citizen held in Nigeria

US forces conducted a rescue operation of an American citizen held in northern Nigeria earlier Saturday, the Pentagon said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mG5Rta via IFTTT

'I'm shaking right now': CNN reporter describes 3 racist attacks within an hour

CNN's Amara Walker describes three back-to-back racist encounters she experienced at New Orleans International Airport. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HPaBxv via IFTTT

Voter: If Trump wins, I'm leaving the Republican Party

CNN's Kate Bolduan speaks to senior women in New Hampshire about how the coronavirus pandemic has influenced their voting decision in the 2020 election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31URbhK via IFTTT

Four more US states could legalize marijuana this November

Four more states could choose to legalize recreational marijuana through ballot measures this Election Day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35JhuII via IFTTT

Hear the spooky sound of a lightning storm on Jupiter

From sun vibrations, to Saturn's sound waves, NASA has put together a playlist of some of the spookiest sounds space makes. Take a listen. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jKIgp6 via IFTTT

A power company's electrical equipment started one of the most destructive fires in California history

A 2018 wildfire that killed three people and destroyed more than 1,600 structures in Southern California was sparked by utility equipment in fierce winds, according to a redacted investigative report determining the origin of the fire. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31XqQzN via IFTTT

Road to 270: This is Trump's path to victory

CNN's John King shows President Donald Trump's narrow path to victory but says if Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden wins Texas and holds the same states Hillary Clinton won in 2016, he will become president of the United States. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37WZs8Q via IFTTT

Trump and Biden battle for the Midwest in final weekend as virus surges

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Texas' 2020 early voting surpasses total turnout in 2016 election

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Epstein donations force resignation at international peace organization

The president of an international think tank has resigned following revelations that he accepted a loan from accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and secured $650,000 in donations from foundations linked to Epstein for the peace organization. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31Y4U7C via IFTTT

Melania Trump posts video that misleads on the President's LGBTQ policies

Melania Trump tweeted a video of herself posted Thursday discussing for three minutes the efforts the Trump administration has made to support the rights of the gay community, blaming sentiments that President Donald Trump opposes gay rights on his "many enemies in the political establishment." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34G0aFe via IFTTT

Trump baselessly claims doctors inflate coronavirus death counts for money as infections hit new high

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Four years of Trump has made the world less safe, and the damage might be irreversible

It'll take a lot more than an election for America to regain the trust of its allies after four years of the most norm-shattering US presidency in history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HHBgN7 via IFTTT

New Orleans police officer shot in the face in French Quarter by man in pedicab

A New Orleans police officer was shot in the face and another was injured Friday when a passenger in a pedicab in the French Quarter fired at their vehicle, the city's police superintendent said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/320QTGh via IFTTT

Donald Trump deserves a second term

The case for President Donald Trump is simple: He made the economy work for so many Americans, kept us out of new and costly wars and even brokered peace deals in the Middle East. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kLw34P via IFTTT

How China's Xi Jinping blew a golden opportunity with US President Donald Trump

At the first meeting between Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, held over chocolate cake and sorbet at the US President's vast Mar-a-Lago private club in Florida, the two leaders seemed on the brink of establishing an unlikely and potentially special relationship. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mCIUH9 via IFTTT

What to watch on the 2020 campaign's last weekend

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San Francisco pauses planned reopening due to increase in Covid-19 cases

Rising Covid-19 cases have put a halt in San Francisco's reopening plans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JfCM9m via IFTTT

The EU will fund the transfer of Covid-19 patients across borders as hospital systems feel strain

The European Union has earmarked 220 million euros ($257 million) to fund the transfer of Covid-19 patients across its borders to prevent the hospital systems in the 27-nation bloc from buckling. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3e9UFlg via IFTTT

Ireland's mother and baby home survivors have spent decades fighting for the truth. They can finally see an end in sight  

Growing up as an adopted child in Ireland in the mid-1960s, Noelle Brown didn't ask questions about her past.   from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35MG8s7 via IFTTT

China wants to be less reliant on the United States. That's a tall order

China wants to counter the United States by boosting its technological capabilities and becoming more self sufficient. That's easier said than done. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HDSniN via IFTTT

Inside the Mexican factory preparing to produce Covid-19 vaccine

CNN's Matt Rivers visits Neolpharma, a Mexican pharmaceutical company that says it plans to eventually produce millions of coronavirus vaccine doses. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34EeGgV via IFTTT

Ten years late, Berlin's Brandenburg Airport finally opens (during a pandemic)

It's 10 years behind schedule, 4 billion euros over budget and there's a global pandemic crippling the aviation industry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oNLNqL via IFTTT

New rise in coronavirus cases in counties that held Trump rallies

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a closer look at a rise in coronavirus cases linked to counties that hosted President Donald Trump's rallies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jHV2ot via IFTTT

Sen. Collins: I do not believe systemic racism is a problem in Maine

Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), who is defending her seat in a competitive reelection fight, said during a debate that she does not think that systemic racism is a problem in the state of Maine. CNN's Abby Phillip weighs in. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mzpKlE via IFTTT

Same sex couples marry in mass military wedding -- a first for Taiwan's armed forces

Two women became the first military officers to marry their same-sex civilian partners at a mass military wedding in Taiwan on Friday, marking another landmark for LGBTQ+ rights in Asia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ehrwF6 via IFTTT

The global Covid-19 case count has topped 45 million

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There's an asteroid in space worth $10,000 quadrillion

A new study has given us a closer look at 16 Psyche, a rare metallic asteroid worth an estimated $10,000,000,000,000,000,000. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JeErMl via IFTTT

CNN host: I have uneasy feeling about what may happen with US election ... again

CNN's SE Cupp takes a closer look at the similarities between the 2016 and 2020 elections. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31WzBKd via IFTTT

New Zealand votes to legalize euthanasia for terminally ill patients

New Zealanders have voted in favor of legalizing euthanasia for people with a terminal illness -- clearing the way for the controversial proposition to become law in 2021. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31TaxDO via IFTTT

Wisconsin voter: This is my biggest reason for voting for Trump ...

CNN's Bill Weir speaks with Wisconsin voters about how President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus will impact their vote in the 2020 election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3efUx3R via IFTTT

CNN's Anderson Cooper on Trump ralllies: Wow, he has no shame

CNN's Anderson Cooper goes after President Trump for holding yet another large rally where supporters are seen without a mask or social distancing as the US reports the highest single-day number of coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2GgUFUk via IFTTT

Kanye West gifts Kim Kardashian West a hologram of her late father

Kanye West gave his wife, Kim Kardashian West, a hologram of her late father for her 40th birthday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31UNHvz via IFTTT

Europe at the 'epicenter' of Covid-19 pandemic again, WHO says

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China's most-controlled region is facing the country's biggest coronavirus outbreak in months

Xinjiang, the heavily policed region of western China where the government has been accused of detaining more than a million Muslims, is facing a new coronavirus outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mwXksr via IFTTT

Taiwan just went 200 days without a locally transmitted Covid-19 case. Here's how they did it

As much of the world struggles to contain new waves of the Covid-19 pandemic, Taiwan just marked its 200th consecutive day without a locally transmitted case of the disease. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34GbC3H via IFTTT

A 5-story building in Shanghai 'walks' to a new location

Shanghai residents passing through the city's eastern Huangpu district earlier this month might have stumbled upon an unusual sight: a "walking" building. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mNezpF via IFTTT

US college football star tests positive for Covid-19

Clemson Tigers starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence -- the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy on college football's No. 1 team and seen as the likely top pick of the 2021 NFL draft should he leave college early -- has tested positive for Covid-19 and will not play in Saturday's game against Boston College. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HMjY1c via IFTTT

China's military rise poses the greatest foreign policy challenge to the next US President

China was one of two countries, along with Russia, named in a 2018 Pentagon report as posing the most significant military challenge to the United States. Two years on and that challenge has only grown. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HMS9pt via IFTTT

US moving ahead with sale of F-35 jets to UAE, top Democrat says

The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Thursday that the Trump administration has informally notified Congress of its intent to move forward with a major arms sale to the United Arab Emirates involving advanced F-35 jets. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kFsJIp via IFTTT

NHL team severs ties with top draft pick who admitted to bullying Black classmate

The Arizona Coyotes announced Thursday that they have renounced their rights to their 2020 top NHL draft pick Mitchell Miller after a recent report revealed he had bullied a Black classmate with disabilities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jCmCDH via IFTTT

Zeta is picking up momentum and an even faster movement is expected today

More than 32 million people are under tropical storm warnings from the Gulf Coast to the mid-Atlantic Thursday morning as former Hurricane Zeta rushes northeast. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37QOz8z via IFTTT

Legendary chef who brought authentic Chinese food to the US dies

San Francisco chef Cecilia Chiang, who blazed a trail for Chinese cuisine in the United States, died Wednesday. She was 100. Her granddaughter, Siena Chiang, confirmed her death with CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mxr7B4 via IFTTT

European Central Bank clears way for more stimulus

The European Central Bank has signaled that it could provide even more stimulus this year, warning on Thursday of clear risks as the region's two biggest economies once again impose sweeping restrictions in an effort to curb the resurgent coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37Rf6Cp via IFTTT

French police responding to 'terrorist attack' in Nice, local mayor says

Police in the French coastal city of Nice are responding to a knife attack in the vicinity of a church, which the local mayor has described as a "terrorist attack." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31UH38H via IFTTT

LVMH snags $400 million discount on Tiffany acquisition after legal spat

Tiffany has agreed to accept a lower price in its sale to LVMH, ending a dramatic spat that threatened to derail the $16 billion takeover. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HNmyns via IFTTT

Dr. Fauci: US may not be back to normal until 2022

As Covid-19 cases continue to jump during the fall surge, Dr. Anthony Fauci says there's little chance of normalcy on the horizon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3e9WzCv via IFTTT

China sent fugitive's elderly father to America to coerce him into going home, US claims

The Unites States has charged eight people, including six Chinese citizens, over a three-year plot to intimidate a US resident into returning to China to face criminal charges. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mDpQZz via IFTTT

'This is a huge connection': Analyst on pandemic's significance in the polls

CNN's Harry Enten takes a closer look at how significant the Covid-19 pandemic is in deciding who Americans are going to vote for in the 2020 presidential election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TxnP4i via IFTTT

See moment loose barge nearly crashes with boat

A barge named "Thor" broke loose and nearly collided with another vessel in Port Fourchon, Louisiana, as Hurricane Zeta passed over the area. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kDAYoz via IFTTT

Trump bet against science, and voters are casting judgment

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Official says White House declaration that the pandemic has 'ended' was poorly worded

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As most countries struggle to plan weeks ahead, China just set its agenda for the next 15 years

The coronavirus pandemic has left governments in disarray and made planning even weeks ahead difficult. In Beijing this week, however, China's leaders met to set specific policy for much of the coming decade. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kEH5c7 via IFTTT

Sisters charged for allegedly stabbing store security guard 27 times after he told them to wear a mask

Two sisters are being held on attempted first-degree murder charges in Illinois for allegedly stabbing a store security guard after being told they needed to wear a mask and use hand sanitizer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31S5xzu via IFTTT

Federal government says it will pay for any future coronavirus vaccine for all Americans

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said it will pay for any Covid-19 vaccine that is authorized or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to allow for "broad vaccine access and coverage for all Americans." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3myj6Ms via IFTTT

At least 13 killed and dozens missing after Typhoon Molave lashes Vietnam

Vietnam deployed hundreds of soldiers and heavy machinery on Thursday to search for survivors after landslides triggered by torrential rains from Typhoon Molave, one of the strongest typhoons in the region in decades, the government said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kH5ZYH via IFTTT

What India thinks of the US election

India has long been one of the more pro-American countries in the world. While President Donald Trump doesn't enjoy the same support as predecessors former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush -- presumably because of his trade threats and his restrictions on visas for highly-skilled workers, most of which go to Indians -- that broad approval remains largely intact, with 56% of Indians polled saying they had confidence in Trump to do the right thing on world affairs. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HBZIPU via IFTTT

Boeing will lay off another 7,000 workers as losses mount

Boeing announced it will cut an additional 7,000 jobs as its losses continue to mount following a plunge in revenue. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31MpeIL via IFTTT

A Black YouTuber's video of a racist confrontation led to an Arizona man's arrest and firing

Andre Abram and his roommate were getting ready to shoot a video for his YouTube channel last week in Scottsdale, Arizona, when they were confronted by a man who used racial slurs after asking them what they were doing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HKsInY via IFTTT

Covid-19 antibody therapies show promising early results in separate trials

Days after Eli Lilly and Company said it would stop a trial of its Covid-19 antibody therapy in hospitalized patients because it was not effective, the company on Wednesday published promising interim results from a trial involving patients with mild and moderate Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HIjjOg via IFTTT

Sewage testing shows a country flush with coronavirus cases

When Rosa Inchausti and her colleagues started testing wastewater in Tempe, Arizona, it was 2018 and they were not looking for coronavirus. They were tracking the opioid epidemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jFIqxX via IFTTT

Two words describe the Senate's latest Big Tech hearing: Worthless and petty

In 1994, Congress dragged the CEOs of the nation's largest tobacco companies to Capitol Hill, where they testified — under oath — that cigarettes are not addictive, contrary to evidence otherwise. It was a watershed moment for the tobacco industry and marked the beginning of the end of Big Tobacco's dominance in America. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HEJHbs via IFTTT

Several hospitals targeted in new wave of ransomware attacks

Several hospitals across the United States have been targeted in ransomware attacks in what appears to be an escalation and expansion of similar attacks previously launched on other hospitals and medical facilities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TAHAIw via IFTTT

Breonna Taylor's mother asks for independent prosecutor to present case to a new grand jury

Breonna Taylor's mother is asking the Kentucky Prosecutors Advisory Council to appoint an independent prosecutor to present the case of her daughter's death before a new grand jury, saying the state attorney general's handling of the case "undermines the trust and integrity of the entire process." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ehSxIB via IFTTT

Trailblazing chef who brought real Chinese food to the US dies at 100

San Francisco chef Cecilia Chiang, who blazed a trail for Chinese cuisine in the United States, died Wednesday. She was 100. Her granddaughter, Siena Chiang, confirmed her death with CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mxr7B4 via IFTTT

Here's how tough the electoral math is for Donald Trump right now

Six days before Election Day, anyone paying even a small amount of attention knows that former Vice President Joe Biden is the favorite to beat President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35HoMgf via IFTTT

Child loses arm and mother injured in Egypt shark attack

A child has lost an arm and his mother suffered "deep wounds" in a shark attack in a marine reserve near the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jE2vVo via IFTTT

Doctors and nurses face abuse as UK coronavirus cases soar but social distancing wanes

As a matron in a hectic ICU, Linda Gregson felt the coronavirus pandemic had stretched her idea of what was possible to its limits. Then came the video call. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3muMq6j via IFTTT

Police officer killed by rooster while breaking up cockfight

A police officer has been killed by a rooster while attempting to break up an illegal cockfight in the Philippines, officers have said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31MsR1l via IFTTT

Kim Kardashian West humbly threw a party on a private island during a pandemic, and the internet isn't letting it go

Undeterred by an ongoing pandemic, Kim Kardashian West has revealed she threw a party for herself and dozens of friends on a private island that swapped social distancing for dancing, bike-riding and swimming with whales. But at least she did it humbly. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JfkNA0 via IFTTT

Los Angeles Dodgers win World Series for the first time since 1988, defeat Tampa Bay Rays in six games

After a Major League Baseball season unlike any other, the Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6 to win the best-of-seven series four games to two. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31OTK57 via IFTTT

Philadelphia sees more protests and looting as authorities investigate police shooting of Black man with knife

Protesters and looters took to the streets for a second night after officers in Philadelphia shot and killed a Black man who was holding a knife in an encounter that city officials say raises questions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ktn6Nz via IFTTT

Trump campaign website briefly defaced in cyber attack

President Donald Trump's campaign website was defaced for a brief period on Tuesday in a hack. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37KQj2T via IFTTT

North Korea is going to be a major headache for whoever wins the US election

As Barack Obama ended his 75th day as President of the United States, the engines of a massive North Korean rocket roared to life half a world away -- sparking one of the first major international crises of his administration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kAW07g via IFTTT

Microsoft earnings beat expectations, driven by video game sales and cloud demand

Microsoft reported a solid quarter as the pandemic drove demand for its cloud and video game businesses. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jsYC5O via IFTTT

Former Belgian king meets daughter for first time since she became a royal

The former king of Belgium, Albert II, has met with his once-secret daughter, Princess Delphine, for the first time since she was recognized as a royal, after years of legal battles forced the ex-monarch to finally acknowledge fathering her more than five decades ago. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TtXc0f via IFTTT

Last-minute drama as Real Madrid avoids yet another defeat in the Champions League

A last-minute goal from Casemiro completed a stunning comeback from Real Madrid on Tuesday that earned the Spanish giants its first point of the new Champions League campaign. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J5AycA via IFTTT

Court sets plan to make sure Postal Service delivers ballots quickly, one week ahead of Election Day

US Postal Service leadership received a sweeping set of orders from a federal judge on Tuesday, laying out steps the Postal Service must take to ensure that ballots are delivered quickly as voters ace absentee voting deadlines. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37QNWf1 via IFTTT

US task force proposes starting colorectal cancer screening at age 45

The US Preventive Services Task Force -- the nation's leading panel for medical guidance -- is considering a draft recommendation to lower the recommended screening age for colon and rectal cancers to 45. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TspXun via IFTTT

Over 4,400 pounds of Trader Joe's fish have been recalled

Orca Bay Foods is recalling more than 350 cases of Trader Joe's brand Gluten Free Battered Halibut because the fish were packaged without listing milk or wheat as allergens. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kCPVr4 via IFTTT

Anderson Cooper on how meditation helps him deal with stress

CNN's Anderson Cooper answers viewers' questions about managing stress in a hectic news cycle and being ready to leave town for breaking news. Watch "Full Circle" every Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 6pm E.T. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3e0XCoi via IFTTT

This floating spaceport in Japan could bring space travel to the city

Cylindrical steel and glass towers protrude through solar panels on the vast circular roof of the futuristic, four-story Spaceport City. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dyAPjj via IFTTT

Egg-napping male penguin couple steals the nest of a female penguin couple

Is this the plot of a soap opera involving penguins? No, it's just another day at DierenPark Amersfoort, a zoo in the Netherlands. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31KB9qv via IFTTT

Hearings begin into killings of Nigerian protesters

A week after the killing of activists protesting police brutality in Nigeria's largest city, a Lagos state government judicial panel began hearings into the violence on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ozCUk8 via IFTTT

Brian May 'nearly lost' his life after heart attack

Queen guitarist Brian May has said he is "grateful" to be alive after suffering a heart attack, a stomach hemorrhage and other health complications this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J6doCR via IFTTT

It's politics versus science as the UK battles coronavirus

Around the world, politicians and scientists are having to work more closely together than ever before. With different priorities - and often very different personalities - the tensions are beginning to show. CNN's Isa Soares reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34vWQMN via IFTTT

Therapy patients in Finland blackmailed after data breach

The confidential records of thousands of psychotherapy patients in Finland have been hacked and some are now facing the threat of blackmail. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ms71rU via IFTTT

How is Israel's coronavirus response doing now?

New cases of coronavirus are down in Israel following the reimposition of restrictions six weeks ago. CNN's Oren Liebermann looks at the lessons from a small desert town that went into lockdown ahead of the country, and how Israel is faring in the fight against the virus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jyyhmE via IFTTT

Is this the strongest US economy in history? CNN fact checks Trump

CNN's John Avlon fact checks President Donald Trump's claims on the US economy after Trump said that "this is the greatest economy in our history." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HIPxs8 via IFTTT

Minnesota reports three Covid-19 outbreaks related to Trump campaign events in September

The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting three Covid-19 outbreaks related to Trump campaign events held in the state in September. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35I3Tlg via IFTTT

Uyghurs are desperate for action in Xinjiang. Some say only Trump can help

When Donald Trump won the United States presidency in 2016, Uyghur exile and US citizen Erkin Sidick was stunned and disappointed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35BPMxx via IFTTT

White House holds swearing-in ceremony for new Supreme Court justice Barrett

Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in to the Supreme Court at a White House ceremony Monday evening, shortly after her nomination was confirmed by the Senate. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mqYt4A via IFTTT

British study shows evidence of waning immunity to Covid-19

A study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests immunity to the coronavirus is gradually wearing off - at least according to one measure. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jBbfvr via IFTTT

The moon may contain more water than previously believed, including on its sunlit surface

There may be more water on the moon than previously believed, including on its sunlit surface, and it could be used as a resource during upcoming missions -- like NASA's return of humans to the lunar surface through the Artemis program. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37IIH15 via IFTTT

Prince Azim of Brunei, Sultan of Brunei's son, dies aged 38

Prince Azim, the son of the Sultan of Brunei, has died aged 38, the country's government has confirmed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35BSovh via IFTTT

China says it will impose sanctions on Boeing and Lockheed Martin over Taiwan arms sales

Beijing said Monday that it will impose sanctions on American companies — including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon — that have been involved in selling weapons to Taiwan. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HuXMIp via IFTTT

Hear from doctors inside an ICU in northern Italy

The Italian region of Lombardy was hit hard by the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and is now bracing for another surge in cases. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports from an intensive care unit in one of the region's hospitals. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3e180N0 via IFTTT

Groundhog day in Wales as country enters second wave lockdown

Like the groundhog that peeks out and then retreats until winter is over, Wales has been forced back underground by the shadow of the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3otqrys via IFTTT

Fareed's prediction: Donald Trump will lose the 2020 election

CNN's Fareed Zakaria explains why he thought Donald Trump would not win the 2016 election and goes on to predict President Trump will not win the 2020 election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35v1x8Z via IFTTT

Road to 270: This state could be a 'game over' win for Biden

CNN's John King breaks down the spending and traveling of President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden in the run-up to Election Day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37FoUQ4 via IFTTT

Stelter: Trump isn't fighting the media, he's resisting reality

CNN's Brian Stelter breaks down President Donald Trump's attempts to play down the Covid-19 pandemic as cases surge across the country and nearly 225,000 Americans have died from the virus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3juSs4W via IFTTT

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses where she disagrees with Biden

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks with CNN's Jake Tapper about Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's position that he would not ban fracking in the United States if he were elected. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TqxREA via IFTTT

Groundhog day in Wales as country enters second wave lockdown

Like the groundhog that peeks out and then retreats until winter is over, Wales has been forced back underground by the shadow of the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3otqrys via IFTTT

An all-Black group is arming itself and demanding change

When two loud bangs rang out on the streets of Lafayette, Louisiana, no one knew where the gunshots came from as protesters gathered to demand justice for another Black man killed by police. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35uVfWV via IFTTT

Whether Trump or Biden wins in November, Beijing will be hoping to reset the US-China relationship

Whenever there is a change of power in Washington, it is traditional for the outgoing President to write his successor a note, offering advice and a welcome of sorts to the small fraternity of United States leaders. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J9tlsh via IFTTT

US Navy identifies crew killed in training aircraft crash in southern Alabama

The US Navy has identified the two-person crew killed Friday when a training aircraft crashed in a small town outside Mobile, Alabama. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31IndNP via IFTTT

Delta has banned 460 anti-maskers

In a new memo, Delta Air Lines says it has banned more than 400 people from flying for not following the airline's mask policy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31JeET8 via IFTTT

A Lebanese artist created an inspiring statue out of glass and rubble from the Beirut port explosion

Hayat Nazer doesn't remember a time when Lebanon was at peace. But she has learned to channel her grief and pain into beautiful works of art. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3okwaqi via IFTTT

Hilary Duff announces she's pregnant with her third child

"Lol quarantine was fun," Hilary Duff's husband Matthew Koma said in announcing the couple's pregnancy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37GxYUA via IFTTT

Dunkin' Brands in talks to go private

Dunkin Brands', the parent company of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins, is in "preliminary discussions" to be acquired by private equity-backed Inspire Brands. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ktIpyH via IFTTT

Rapper Silentó, known for the Nae Nae dance, arrested for speeding in Atlanta

Rapper Silentó, best known for the hit single "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)," was arrested in Atlanta this weekend after driving 143 mph in a 65-mph zone, according to a DeKalb County Police Department incident report. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35Er53Q via IFTTT

Drake teases next album name and release date

Drake has announced a new studio album called "Certified Lover Boy" for release in January 2021. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37GjDaY via IFTTT

Can a new constitution solve Chile's old problems?

For a country at peace, Chile has seen plenty of recent turmoil. Churches were set ablaze and hundreds arrested during protests in the capital Santiago last weekend, nearly a year after at least 26 people died in fierce clashes over a transit fare hike. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37w9LAx via IFTTT

Meet the head of the armed Black group demanding justice

Grandmaster Jay is the head of the NFAC-- the Not F**king Around Coalition. Members of the Black paramilitary group attend protests heavily armed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31G7FKK via IFTTT

Trump shirks Covid-19 guidelines around a mostly maskless crowd

During a campaign stop in Maine, President Donald Trump, without a mask, greeted a largely maskless crowd and signed autographs while in close proximity. CNN medical analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner says the President's messaging undermines the effort of health professionals advising their patients. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mlUqqb via IFTTT

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das tests positive for Covid-19

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has tested positive for Covid-19 but is asymptomatic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3e2Q4kX via IFTTT

UK police responding to 'ongoing incident' on board tanker off Isle of Wight

British police officers are responding to an ongoing incident on board an oil tanker off the Isle of Wight, an island in the English Channel. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35vivnP via IFTTT

How Biden has more paths than Trump to 270 electoral votes

Poll of the week: A new Muhlenberg College/Morning Call poll of likely Pennsylvania voters finds former Vice President Joe Biden at 51% to President Donald Trump's 44%. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2IZ0Ltf via IFTTT

Trump denies the coronavirus surge as Biden and Obama condemn his approach

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Republican senator's awkward debate moment may hurt her reelection bid in key state

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), who touts growing up on a farm, faced an awkward debate moment when asked by the moderator about the price of soybeans in Iowa. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FIFhQ9 via IFTTT

France condemns 'unacceptable' comments from Turkey's Erdogan and recalls ambassador

France has condemned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over comments he made about Emmanuel Macron's mental health and treatment of Muslims. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Tmg5SC via IFTTT

80,000 furloughed as bus industry grinds to a halt

Clarence Cox took over a 35-year-old motorcoach business from his father and uncle and had hopes of one day giving it to his daughters. But with a $5 million fleet parked for months during a pandemic, and no federal aid, his goal now is just to make it to the end of 2020. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HBNOoQ via IFTTT

Family raised $2 million for their baby's life-saving medical treatment. They got it for free.

A Canadian family that spent months frantically raising millions of dollars for a one-time gene therapy treatment to save their daughter's life has received the treatment for free. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TnvQZF via IFTTT

'SNL' has Baldwin's Trump and Carrey's Biden go head to head in the final debate

"Tonight we have a mute button because it was either that or tranquilizer darts." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HxHMW2 via IFTTT

What Trump supporters see on their Facebook feeds

Misleading content shared by Trump and his team is often defended as humor. But his supporters aren't always in on the joke. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Hv2sy0 via IFTTT

See Illinois' health director tear up as she shares Covid death toll

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike fought back tears while sharing statistics about the state, where the Coronavirus infection rate is "rapidly rising." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HCgAFu via IFTTT

Undefeated UFC fighter announces emotional retirement after latest victory

Khabib Nurmagomedov had a big surprise for Ultimate Fighting Championship fans Saturday after defeating Justin Gaethje. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35uCbs2 via IFTTT

The 28-year chase for a world record

American Kevin Young's record of 46.78 seconds is the longest-standing record in men's track running, but now it's come under threat. Two-time world 400m hurdling champion Karsten Warholm came within 0.09 seconds in August 2020. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34nhpv2 via IFTTT

No matter who wins the US election, the world's 'fake news' problem is here to stay

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were in high spirits, smirking and jovial, when they appeared in front of the press corps at the annual G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, in 2019. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37Gf5kW via IFTTT

The newspaper that gave Black Britain a megaphone

When clashes between residents and police erupted onto the streets of Brixton in 1981, in the heart of London's African-Caribbean community, the British press largely told one side of the story. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34rmIK3 via IFTTT

Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee dies after long illness

Lee Kun-hee, the chairman of South Korean electronics giant Samsung, died Sunday at the age of 78, the company said. He had been comatose since suffering a heart attack in 2014. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3orfIor via IFTTT

Trump promised to win the trade war with China. He failed

US President Donald Trump started a trade war with China to fix what he's repeatedly blasted as an unfair relationship between the world's two largest economies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34oUPly via IFTTT

The pandemic has created a second crisis in India — the rise of child trafficking

One evening in August, a 14-year-old boy snuck out of his home and boarded a private bus to travel from his village in Bihar to Jaipur, a chaotic, crowded and historical city 800 miles away in India's Rajasthan state. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35uyd2t via IFTTT

Washington Post: Trump privately said to donors it will be 'tough' for Republicans to keep Senate

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Obama: This basic question was 'too tough' for Trump

Former President Barack Obama took aim at President Donald Trump and his response to the coronavirus pandemic during a campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in Miami. CNN's Arlette Saenz reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mmpTZE via IFTTT

Europe's clocks are going back. Here's how to stay positive as the nights draw in

The clocks are turning back one hour across Europe at 2am on Sunday October 25, giving everyone across the continent an extra hour in bed, and signaling the start of winter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31Emmho via IFTTT

First-time buyers fuel pandemic-related surge in gun sales

It's been an unprecedented year for the firearms industry, which has seen a steady, pandemic-related surge in sales since Covid-19-related lockdowns began in March. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mjspQd via IFTTT

Fukushima water release could change human DNA, Greenpeace warns

Contaminated water that could soon be released into the sea from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant contains radioactive carbon with the potential to damage human DNA, environmental rights organization Greenpeace has warned. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mjTK4C via IFTTT

Hundreds demonstrate in Warsaw after Poland's highest court imposes near total ban on abortion

Police in Poland used pepper spray against demonstrators after hundreds gathered in the capital of Warsaw to protest a near-total on abortion. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dRBgpn via IFTTT

How Trump is dragging down fellow Republicans

President Donald Trump's struggles in the polls have been well documented. He entered the final debate down about 10 points to former Vice President Joe Biden and trailed in key swing states. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jq4P2p via IFTTT

Europe suffers record case numbers as France's Macron warns crisis may last until summer

European countries are reporting record numbers of Covid-19 cases as the continent prepares for the pandemic to intensify through winter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3olD7HN via IFTTT

PrettyLittleThing features its first model to wear a hijab

A Black, Muslim plus-size model is breaking barriers in the fashion industry after being chosen by PrettyLittleThing to model its new line of modest clothing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37BkEAZ via IFTTT

Trump seizes on oil as a cudgel against Biden as new coronavirus cases hit daily record

As the US recorded the highest single day of new coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, President Donald Trump looked to distract from the virus' deadly toll by seizing on Joe Biden's comment in Thursday night's debate that America should shift its reliance on oil toward greater renewable energy use. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3miLiTc via IFTTT

Heavily armed man charged with possessing child pornography researched Joe Biden, judge says

A heavily armed man arrested in North Carolina in May and indicted by a grand jury in September for possession of child pornography researched and traveled near the residence of former Vice President Joe Biden, according to information disclosed in a federal court filing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Hu84Zi via IFTTT

EU lawmakers vote for 'veggie burgers,' take hard line on dairy labels

Restaurants and shops in the European Union should be allowed to label products as "veggie burgers" or "vegan sausages," the European Parliament said on Friday, while calling for tighter curbs on labelling of plant-based dairy substitutes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34q5hcM via IFTTT

Farewell to the airport that wouldn't die

While the imminent opening of Berlin's long-delayed Brandenburg Airport will cause many in the city to breathe a sigh of relief, it also means the sad end of an era. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37CTk5i via IFTTT

Bellingcat: Russian scientists secretly developing Novichok nerve agent, and working with military intelligence

The investigative group Bellingcat has uncovered new details about Russia's development of the Novichok nerve agent, which was used against the former Russian agent Sergei Skripal in England in 2018 and the Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny in August. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HsZav5 via IFTTT

Nebraska man hits jackpot twice in one year

The chances of winning the lottery are slim to none, but one man's luck has defied the odds. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TnTm8N via IFTTT

Boris Johnson used to be the Teflon man of British politics. Not any more

Boris Johnson had big plans for 2020. With the Brexit question that had torn the nation apart for nearly four years finally settled, the Prime Minister was ready to spend some of the political capital he'd earned with his landslide election victory to bring the nation together. Then Covid-19 happened. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35uqWQ5 via IFTTT

South Korean officials find 'no direct link' between flu vaccine and recent deaths

South Korean health officials have found "no direct link" between flu vaccinations and a spate of deaths of people who had been recently inoculated, they said late Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HwvLjP via IFTTT

The Americas are at risk of polio outbreak due to disruptions by the pandemic, experts say

Health experts fear an outbreak of the polio virus in the Americas during the Covid-19 pandemic due to a delay in vaccinations and surveillance. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37xAj4l via IFTTT

1 very concerning headline on the 2020 vote

You could be forgiven -- amid the rising coronavirus case numbers and the final presidential debate -- if you missed this headline on Thursday in The New York Times: "Trump Campaign Draws Rebuke for Surveilling Philadelphia Voters." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34q7cOp via IFTTT

Trump supporters in Illinois react to final presidential debate

CNN's Elle Reeve speaks with Trump supporters in Illinois as they watch the final debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35tqqBT via IFTTT

Must-watch videos of the week

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Some of NASA's asteroid sample is leaking into space

The historic collection of a sample from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu by NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft on Tuesday was almost too successful. While the spacecraft collected a subsantial sample, some of it is leaking into space. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35x8czu via IFTTT

US embassy in Turkey warns of potential terror attack threat in Istanbul

The US Mission in Turkey issued a warning to American citizens Friday of a potential terror attack threat in Istanbul and elsewhere in the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mgoJP2 via IFTTT

Recession risk grows as Covid-19 cases continue to surge

The world's top economies took huge steps in recent months to recover from the worst recession in a generation. Now, with coronavirus cases surging again, that progress could be reversed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Huuvh7 via IFTTT

Marcus Rashford takes UK child poverty policy into his own hands

After Conservative Party lawmakers voted down a scheme to provide free meals for hungry school children over Christmas, England international footballer Marcus Rashford is forging a national coalition to fill the void. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jlIbIf via IFTTT

Here are the topics for tonight's debate

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Vatican extends secretive deal with China on appointing bishops

The Vatican says it has extended its controversial agreement with China over the appointment of bishops for another two years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2IXQlKD via IFTTT

iPhone 12 review: Upgrade for the camera, not 5G

Deciding whether — or when — to upgrade your smartphone is hard. Besides some attempts at swanky foldable phones, the look of smartphones hasn't changed much in recent years. Most improvements, while technologically impressive, mostly feel minor to the average consumer. But Apple's latest iPhone lineup has analysts predicting tons of upgrades. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oePtRP via IFTTT

These are all the places reporting a new daily record of Covid-19 cases

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iPhone 12 review: Upgrade for the camera, not 5G

Deciding whether — or when — to upgrade your smartphone is hard. Besides some attempts at swanky foldable phones, the look of smartphones hasn't changed much in recent years. Most improvements, while technologically impressive, mostly feel minor to the average consumer. But Apple's latest iPhone lineup has analysts predicting tons of upgrades. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35mHdqh via IFTTT

CBS News blasts White House for posting Trump's '60 Minutes' interview online

CBS News on Thursday called out the White House for violating an agreement it had with the network and posting President Trump's full "60 Minutes" interview online ahead of its Sunday air date. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Th6Ser via IFTTT

Airline puts all-business class jets on holiday routes

A global pandemic doesn't feel like the natural time to travel like a celebrity. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3odOykG via IFTTT

Goldman Sachs will pay record fine in massive bribery case

Goldman Sachs's Malaysian subsidiary has pleaded guilty to charges that it conspired to violate anti-bribery laws in a massive scheme involving the Southeast Asian country's sovereign wealth fund, known as 1MDB. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3mdLqne via IFTTT

President calls for calm after protesters shot during Nigeria demonstration

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed for "understanding and calm" after protests against police brutality in Lagos turned bloody on Tuesday, with eyewitnesses telling CNN that multiple demonstrators had been shot dead by Army soldiers, who then took the bodies away. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37v56P1 via IFTTT

US Army base says its Twitter account was hacked, after it posted lewd messages

The US Army said Wednesday that the official Twitter account of its Fort Bragg base had been hacked, after the account posted several lewd messages. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34ldyia via IFTTT

Senate Republicans defend Barrett against new report highlighting her time on board of school system that reportedly has anti-LGBTQ policies

Senate Republicans are defending Judge Amy Coney Barrett a day before her Senate Judiciary Committee vote against Democratic criticism of her record and a new report from the Associated Press that highlights her previous position on the board of an private Christian school system that the AP reports has anti-LGBTQ policies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3meWf8x via IFTTT

'Shoddy' coronavirus study linked to Steve Bannon

A CNN analysis shows widely panned research papers claiming Covid-19 is a lab-created bioweapon are linked to Steve Bannon. The papers build on blogs by an anonymous author whose writings were also posted on a website linked to Bannon. CNN's Drew Griffin reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31umRKG via IFTTT

Nigerian activist: Stop killing Nigerians

Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu tells CNN's Becky Anderson she's horrified by Nigerian forces opening fire on peaceful protesters in Lagos. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ofB4on via IFTTT

Japan has so few women politicians that when even one is gaffe-prone, all pay a price

Laast month, Japanese lawmaker Mio Sugita caused outrage on social media when she said that some women lie about sexual assaults. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dTCVdV via IFTTT

Obama delivers a blistering rebuke of Trump in his return to the campaign trail

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US officials say Russia and Iran have interfered with the presidential election

Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said Wednesday that Iran and Russia have obtained US voter registration information and are trying to influence public opinion ahead of the election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35oYcbo via IFTTT

Trump administration notifies Congress of $1.8 billion in proposed weapons sales to Taiwan

The US formally notified Congress of a proposed $1.8 billion in advanced weapons systems sales to Taiwan -- a move sure to increase tensions with Beijing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3m7SPEr via IFTTT

Experts warn US will see dramatic rise in Covid-19 cases

CNN's Nick Watt reports on the rising number of Covid-19 hospitalizations states in the US as coronavirus task force member Dr. Scott Atlas pushes for herd immunity against the surgeon general's recommendation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kivpMc via IFTTT

Why it's so hard to dethrone Google

If you use the internet, Google is practically inescapable. This is most evident in how we search for almost everything online — so much so that "Google" is synonymous with search. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31x8WU9 via IFTTT

Tesla posts record profit and says it will sell half a million cars this year

Tesla reported by far its best quarterly profit Wednesday and said it still hopes to hit its target of half a million car sales this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FOA0Xr via IFTTT

Black women's battle for the ballot

Historian and author of "Vanguard" Martha S. Jones and trailblazing civil rights activist Xernona Clayton talk about Black women's historic fight to be heard and counted. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31ujWSq via IFTTT

A California Black Lives Matter chapter is fundraising to get some of its members trained in gun safety

Black Lives Matter's Sacramento chapter wants to sponsor 10 Black people for gun safety training in an effort to keep its organization members safe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37vgGdi via IFTTT

Which US state's economy is faring best during the pandemic

The Back-to-Normal Index from CNN Business and Moody's Analytics shows which states are closest to and furthest from their pre-pandemic economies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31vlPOz via IFTTT

How a 'shoddy' Bannon-backed paper on coronavirus origins made its way to an audience of millions

It was a blockbuster story. A respected Chinese virologist appeared on Tucker Carlson's show on Fox News in mid-September to share the results of her just-completed report. The conclusion: The novel coronavirus that causes Covid-19 was likely engineered in a Chinese lab. On Carlson's show, she claimed it was intentionally released into the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3o7YcoS via IFTTT

New images show NASA spacecraft's historic landing on asteroid

New images taken by the OSIRIS-REx mission show the historic first touchdown of a NASA spacecraft on the near-Earth asteroid Bennu. The spacecraft collected a sample that will be returned to Earth in 2023. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31txqh7 via IFTTT

A previously unknown human organ may have been discovered by scientists

It's hard to imagine there is a part of the human body that's gone unnoticed by doctors after centuries of medical research. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FOy3u5 via IFTTT

Inside Melania Trump's unprecedented campaign trail absence

First lady Melania Trump -- in a historic break from precedent -- has yet to set foot on the campaign trail this year even as her husband, President Donald Trump, fights for votes, especially among suburban White women with whom she could hold appeal. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jh79sw via IFTTT

Cop under investigation after wearing Trump mask at polling place

A photograph of a uniformed Miami police officer wearing a "Trump 2020" protective mask at a polling place sparked controversy and condemnation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35fPRa8 via IFTTT

Covid-19 task force members contradict Trump

CNN's Brianna Keilar reports on the many coronavirus task force members stepping forward to contradict President Trump on the Covid-19 response. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kktZ3B via IFTTT

FBI says it has 'nothing to add' to Ratcliffe's claim on Russian disinformation

The FBI said in a letter Tuesday night that it had "nothing to add" to comments this week by the Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, who said there was "no intelligence to support" that Russian disinformation efforts were connected to recently surfaced emails that have been behind stories critical of Hunter Biden and his father Joe Biden. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oaBMDw via IFTTT

Former associate says this is Trump's greatest con

CNN's Chris Cuomo talks with Barbara Res, a former Trump associate, about her time working with President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37ofSXu via IFTTT

Trump lashes out wildly as he seeks an election comeback

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How a popular uprising turned into a political front

Pierre Issa arrived at a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on August 6 with 10 stitches on his face, two chipped teeth and a few broken bones. "I wasn't sure if I could make it today, so I wrote you an open letter just in case," Issa recalled telling Macron.                        from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3o8V38m via IFTTT

Spencer Davis, '60s rocker behind 'Keep on Running,' dead at 81

Spencer Davis, bandleader of The Spencer Davis Group who produced the hits "Keep On Running" and "Gimme Some Lovin'," has died at the age of 81. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dMQrjx via IFTTT

Wall Street could call the 2020 election before the media does

With an unprecedented number of mail-in ballots to count, news organizations will probably exercise extreme caution before declaring a winner on the night of the election. Wall Street, on the other hand, isn't known for its patience. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31s9VoI via IFTTT

Soccer player recommended to rest after suffering horror testicle injury

Flamengo defender Gustavo Henrique is recovering from a testicle injury sustained during his side's 5-1 victory over Corinthians. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2IQE36K via IFTTT

The first space station crew to launch during a pandemic is coming home

After launching to the International Space Station on April 9, NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and Russian cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner will return to Earth on Wednesday, October 21. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31qaM9g via IFTTT

Orionid meteor shower peaks this week

The Orionid meteor shower will peak in the early morning hours of October 21, sprinkling remnants of Halley's Comet in Earth's atmosphere to create a dazzling display. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3j893vq via IFTTT

Before you get a flu shot, get good sleep to increase its effectiveness, experts say

We all know how much better we feel after a good night's sleep. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31rEU41 via IFTTT

Obama tells young voters they can create a 'new normal in America' as he gears up to hit the campaign trail

Former President Barack Obama told young Americans their generation "can be the one that creates a new normal in America" in a video message released Tuesday evening before he hits the campaign trail for Democratic nominee Joe Biden. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Tq0xxz via IFTTT

New York Times: Tax records show Trump maintains Chinese bank account

President Donald Trump's tax records show he has pursued expansive business projects in China for years and even maintains a Chinese bank account, The New York Times reported Tuesday, disclosures that deal a blow to the President's efforts to paint Democratic nominee Joe Biden as the presidential candidate who is soft on China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oanh2C via IFTTT

'They are two peas in a pod': Toddler finds unlikely friend

A toddler smitten with a skeleton. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on a two-year old's bony buddy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34geKTZ via IFTTT

Florida officials say several people charged in flying squirrel trafficking operation

At least seven people have been arrested and charged in an "elaborate organized enterprise" to smuggle Florida's flying squirrels -- protected wildlife in the state -- and sell them, investigators announced Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dI6Jdh via IFTTT

Parents of 545 children separated at US border still can't be found

Lawyers have not been able to reach the parents of 545 children who had been separated from their families by US border officials between 2017 and 2018, according to a Tuesday court filing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HieXND via IFTTT

Experts find human remains while searching for the 1921 Tulsa race massacre victims

At least one set of human remains were found at a cemetery where experts are searching for victims of the 1921 Tulsa race Massacre, an Oklahoma state archaeologist announced Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FM7jdH via IFTTT

The Hummer is making a comeback -- and this time, it's all-electric

The Hummer is back. But it's a much different truck than it used to be. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jeJxoo via IFTTT

Coffee smells like burnt tires: See how Covid-19 changed their sense of smell

From coffee that smells like burning tires, to garlic that smells like garbage, a growing number of people who contracted Covid-19 are reporting foul smells and tastes after getting sick. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35hbp67 via IFTTT

Bruce Willis reprises iconic role for commercial

With nearly as many explosions as a "Die Hard" movie, this Advance Auto Parts ad reunites some of the cast from the beloved 1988 film. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oemZrF via IFTTT

He oversaw the bin Laden raid. See what he says about Trump

Retired Navy Adm. William McRaven, the former head of US Special Operations Command who oversaw the successful raid that killed Osama bin Laden, said he is voting for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Hc3j74 via IFTTT

Tapper: Officials stunned by White House push for this 5G deal

CNN's Jake Tapper reports that senior officials are concerned about White House pressure on the Pentagon to lease premium real estate for the lucrative 5G market to Rivada, a company that has prominent GOP investors, in a deal that could be worth tens of billions. Rivada is denying they want a noncompetitive deal. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kil7eO via IFTTT

Keilar: Host has history of peddling baseless claims

CNN's Brianna Keilar looks back at Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo's history of pushing false claims and analyzes Bartiromo's interview style with President Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dIEtHC via IFTTT

Woman dies on a plane of Covid-19

A Dallas-area woman died due to Covid-19 while on a flight in Arizona, a Dallas County official said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35wL1Wj via IFTTT

Trump abruptly ends '60 Minutes' interview before taping joint appearance with Pence

President Donald Trump abruptly ended a solo interview with CBS News' "60 Minutes" Tuesday and did not return for an appearance he was supposed to tape with Vice President Mike Pence, according to multiple sources familiar with what happened. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31sO1S2 via IFTTT

Earthquake interrupts Iceland Prime Minister's interview

Iceland's Prime Minister was interrupted by an earthquake while filming an interview on Tuesday -- but managed to shrug off the intrusion and finish her answer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37m01bX via IFTTT

Plague history shows how a pandemic's course can be shaped

Plague outbreaks in London spread four times faster in the 17th century than they did in the 14th century, researchers have estimated after studying troves of wills and death records. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37l2OSE via IFTTT

Canadian town of Asbestos chooses new name

It's been one of the most divisive elections in North America this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/358QxOk via IFTTT

Texan voter offers hilarious tips on poll lines in viral TikTok video

Texas voter Belinda Varnado's tips on how to stay occupied in a long poll line went viral on TikTok after she encouraged others to vote. Varnardo speaks to CNN's Don Lemon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2T7f5BQ via IFTTT

WH task force member escalates dangerous anti-science view

Dr. Jorge Rodriguez tells CNN's Brianna Keilar it was irresponsible and cavalier for White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Scott Atlas to push herd immunity in an intverview last week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dH9jjO via IFTTT

Could this be the cure to our plastic problem?

Newlight Technologies has developed an innovative, biodegradable plastic alternative that can capture greenhouse gases and won't pollute our oceans. It's called AirCarbon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2T7h6hl via IFTTT

UK government signs contract for first coronavirus human challenge studies

The UK government has signed a contract for the first human challenge studies for the novel coronavirus, in which healthy volunteers are deliberately infected with the virus in a controlled setting, and some receive an experimental vaccine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ki6uZc via IFTTT

Debate commission to mute candidates during their opponent's initial responses to prevent interruptions

Former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump will have their microphones muted during portions of the second and final presidential debate on Thursday night, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced on Monday in a decision that will likely anger the President. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3k7Nrk5 via IFTTT

Watch these nine states in the US election

There are 50 US states, but just a handful can decide the election. Since most states already lean strongly conservative or liberal, President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will spend the last two weeks of the campaign targeting battleground areas where shifting a few thousand voters could be critical to sweeping up their state's support in the decisive Electoral College. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3o1PrNf via IFTTT

Ex-GOP strategist compares fate of GOP to Soviet communism

Long-time Republican strategist Stuart Stevens says that he no longer recognizes the Republican Party under President Trump and says the party has collapsed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37m8gVf via IFTTT

Supreme Court rejects GOP attempt to require mail-in ballots be received by Election Day in Pennsylvania

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This 94-year-old traveled more than 300 miles each way just so she could vote

When a Michigan 94-year-old didn't receive her absentee ballot, she took her civic duty to the next level. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ohUFoe via IFTTT

DOJ says Trump acted in his official capacity when denying E. Jean Carroll's rape allegation

The Justice Department said Monday that President Donald Trump had acted in his official capacity when denying a rape claim made by a longtime magazine columnist, and therefore shouldn't be sued personally for defamation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37nYiTC via IFTTT

Ex-president's son calls out Trump's kids: They have no qualifications for their WH roles

Ron Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan and former first lady Nancy Reagan, tells CNN's Ana Cabrera that his father would "be horrified" by the Republican Party of today. He added that the Trump children are profiting off of their father's presidency as "grifters." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lSCAuK via IFTTT

Champions League: Can Bayern Munich become just second team in history to retain the trophy?

Only one team in Champions League history has previously won back-to-back titles. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HechjH via IFTTT

White House task force member escalates dangerous anti-science view

Dr. Jorge Rodriguez tells CNN's Brianna Keilar it was irresponsible and cavalier for White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Scott Atlas to push herd immunity in an intverview last week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dH9jjO via IFTTT

A CNN reporter went to two different QAnon events. Here's what he found

I spent my last two Saturdays going to two very different QAnon events. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31mGp3r via IFTTT

Appeals court rules Ghislaine Maxwell's 2016 deposition transcript will be unsealed

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on Monday denied Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to reverse the decision of a lower court that ordered her 2016 deposition transcript to be made public. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TaZUYw via IFTTT

US to remove Sudan from state sponsors of terrorism list in exchange for $335M

President Donald Trump announced Monday that he intends to lift Sudan's state sponsor of terrorism designation -- news that comes as the transitional government in Khartoum could deliver him a diplomatic victory ahead of the US presidential election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35cbHvb via IFTTT

Belgium is facing a 'tsunami' of Covid-19 cases

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Trump's campaigning stoops to new lows as Covid cases spike

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Italy's second coronavirus wave feels different. Here's why

Italy recorded a record number of positive coronavirus tests for the fifth day running on October 18, but in a marked contrast to the 'first wave', the number of patients in intensive care remains relatively low. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports from Naples. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31lf41U via IFTTT

Restaurants and businesses suffer as coronavirus sweeps across Europe again

Coronavirus cases continue to rise across Europe and citizens face renewed restrictions as governments try to suppress the spread of the virus. CNN's Scott McLean reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37lWzya via IFTTT

Top Trump administration official met with Assad regime over imprisoned Americans

A top Trump administration official met with the Assad regime in Damascus this fall in an effort to secure the release of American prisoners believed to be held by the Syrian dictator, two administration officials confirmed to CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31j4TL7 via IFTTT

Asteroid Bennu is about to play 'tag' with a NASA spacecraft

A NASA spacecraft will play a game of tag next week with a near-Earth asteroid. The mission will attempt the agency's first sample collection from an asteroid that will be returned to Earth. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3j4UOre via IFTTT

Latest polls: If Trump swept toss-up states, it still wouldn't be enough

With Joe Biden holding his lead over President Trump in most battleground state polls, CNN's John King breaks down the latest Electoral College projections and compares it to the 2016 election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3k4UD0l via IFTTT

Trump suggests he'd leave the country if he loses to Biden

At a rally in Macon, Georgia, President Donald Trump suggested he may have to "leave the country" if he were to lose the 2020 presidential election to Joe Biden. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/355k4st via IFTTT

Thailand police use water cannon vehicle against protesters

Thousands of protesters hit the streets of Bangkok, Thailand, for a third consecutive night. Police used a water cannon vehicle to clear the demonstrators, who gathered after Prime Minister Prayut responded to calls for his removal Friday saying, "I won't quit." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Hbi2P6 via IFTTT

This area was already in isolation. Then came the Covid-19 lockdown

The Gaza Strip is one of the most densely-populated areas in the world. After more than a decade under blockade, the Covid-19 lockdown is adding isolation and despair to the area. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kf1xjQ via IFTTT

Reagan's son: We have grifters in the White House

Ron Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan and former first lady Nancy Reagan, tells CNN's Ana Cabrera that his father would "be horrified" by the Republican Party of today. He added that the Trump children are profiting off of their father's presidency as "grifters." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lSCAuK via IFTTT

How vulnerable to Covid-19 are supporters at Trump's rallies?

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta lays out the possible Covid-19 health risks of attending a large gathering, like a Trump rally, without wearing a mask or social distancing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/350WNry via IFTTT

North Korean detainees are treated as 'less than animals,' report alleges

Systematic torture, sexual abuse and dangerous health conditions are rife within North Korea's pretrial detention system, according to a detailed new report released Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/359B5l7 via IFTTT

Thailand's government vows to protect the monarchy after weekend of unrest

Thailand's government has vowed to protect the monarchy after tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters rallied in Bangkok and other cities over the weekend, as calls for a new constitution and curbing the King's powers continue to grow. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lXPp79 via IFTTT

Masks made Czech Republic the envy of Europe. Now they've blown it

Inside the intensive care unit at Prague's Na Bulovce Hospital some patients are hooked up to ventilators through tracheostomy tubes, others are lying face down, to help them breathe. The doctors and nurses don head-to-toe hazmat suits; as coronavirus cases surge in the Czech Republic, the country can't afford to have health workers sidelined by the virus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lWQyfa via IFTTT

Nazca Lines: Archaeologists discover 2,000-year-old cat figure in Peru

A huge feline figure carved into an arid hillside over 2,000 years ago has been discovered in southern Peru, according to the country's Ministry of Culture. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3j8VtIg via IFTTT

Sharks have killed 7 people in Australia this year, the most since 1934. Climate change could be a factor

One morning in early October, a now-familiar scene unfolded on a beach in Western Australia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37i9Es4 via IFTTT

Only 2 US states are trending in the right direction in terms of Covid-19

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Trump tries to recreate 2016 atmosphere in final push to Election Day

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China's buying soybeans again. That could help Trump in key states

Dave Walton's Iowa farm was struggling a year ago as President Donald Trump's trade war with China took a bite out of soybean exports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HkvKiU via IFTTT

Kremlin dismisses vaccine disinformation campaign accusations as 'circus'

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed the reaction of the UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to the Times report saying that Russia is engaging in a disinformation campaign to discredit the Oxford University coronavirus vaccine in an effort to promote its own vaccine Sputnik V, developed by the Gamaleya Institute. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31gk7k8 via IFTTT

National elections loom after a brutal year for Bolivia

It started with allegations of fraud amid contested national elections. Then came claims of a coup. An incumbent president was exiled, protests paralyzed the country, and an economy that had been a Latin American success story showed serious signs of decline. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/346P0Jt via IFTTT

Trump continues bizarre appeals to suburban women

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Trump suggests he'd leave the country if he loses to Biden

At a rally in Macon, Georgia, President Donald Trump suggested he may have to "leave the country" if he were to lose the 2020 presidential election to Joe Biden. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/355k4st via IFTTT

McConnell announces votes Tuesday and Wednesday on GOP stimulus measures

Senate Republicans on Tuesday will try to advance a stand-alone Paycheck Protection Program bill to help small businesses reeling from the coronavirus pandemic before moving on Wednesday to vote on the same $500 billion stimulus bill that Democrats blocked last month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2IANJlv via IFTTT

As coronavirus surges across the US, only 2 states are trending in the right direction

There is nearly no place in America where Covid-19 case counts are trending in the right direction as the country heads into what health experts say will be the most challenging months of the pandemic so far. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kag3JB via IFTTT

Rhonda Fleming, film star in the 1940s and 1950s, dies at 97

Rhonda Fleming, a film star in the 1940s and 50s known as the "Queen of Technicolor," has died, according to her assistant. She was 97. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/349JfLf via IFTTT

Amy Coney Barrett is winning even as Trump is losing

President Donald Trump's decision to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court has not been a game changer in the presidential race. He is still well behind former Vice President Joe Biden with less than three weeks to go. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/347DPQF via IFTTT

What's next for the US-North Korea relationship?

Following North Korea's unveiling of a huge new missile at a military parade celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Workers' Party, CNN's Paula Hancocks looks at what these developments mean for the US. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2HabnF5 via IFTTT

'Diddy' Combs: 'White men like Trump need to be banished'

In an interview with Charlamagne tha God, rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs endorsed presidential candidate Joe Biden and said he was helping to launch a new political party, Our Black Party. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3klZeeV via IFTTT

'Utter nonsense': Ex-DHS secretary reacts to Trump's training video

Michael Chertoff, who served as secretary of homeland security under President George W. Bush, weighs in on a training video for Trump supporters who are interested in being poll watchers on Election Day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2FDj4Db via IFTTT

Man arrested after allegedly threatening to kidnap Wichita mayor over Covid-19 mask mandate

The mayor of Wichita, Kansas, says a man who he says threatened to kidnap him was upset over the city's COVID-19 mask ordinance. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lXRYGa via IFTTT

Women's March focuses on getting voters to the polls

Demonstrators gathered in Washington, DC, for the second Women's March of the year. Attendees came together to protest President Donald Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court and urge women to vote in the upcoming election. CNN's Suzanne Malveaux reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3587eJN via IFTTT

How this former QAnon believer escaped the virtual cult

Jitarth Jadeja found QAnon in 2017. The 32-year-old spent two years entrenched in the virtual cult. His biggest regret? Sharing the conspiracy theory with his father. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37catCC via IFTTT

The Flaming Lips performed a concert with the band and fans encased in plastic bubbles

It's unclear whether The Flaming Lips are using jelly -- or vaseline, for that matter -- at their concerts these days. The rock band is, however, trying plastic bubbles. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nYYHBz via IFTTT

European leaders face off against regions as a second wave engulfs continent

As coronavirus cases spike across the continent, European governments are facing a new obstacle in their efforts to enforce restrictions -- with several major cities and regions fighting back against instructions to lock down in recent days. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2T1iZw4 via IFTTT

Coronavirus could drive the last nail into the mink fur trade

As coronavirus tears through the world's mink farms, the pandemic is accelerating the shuttering of a controversial industry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3jaf36I via IFTTT

'SNL' takes on the dueling town halls between Trump and Biden

Instead of a presidential debate, this week had dueling town halls between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. "Saturday Night Live" covered both, like many viewers, by flipping back and forth between the two. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3o2u5ze via IFTTT

10 US states reported their highest number of new coronavirus cases on Friday

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This is America's 'rattiest city' for a sixth year in a row

Chicago is the six-time holder of a title that no city wants. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TaqUqN via IFTTT

You can now rent a private AMC theater for just $99

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'A harrowing time.' Ten states reported their highest number of new coronavirus cases on Friday

Ten states reported their highest single-day tallies of new Covid-19 infections Friday, and the country reported its highest one-day total since July, as experts say a dangerous fall surge of coronavirus infections is well underway. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/37dNwPy via IFTTT

Tears don't mean Kim Jong Un is softening. Just look at his military hardware

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Azerbaijan and Armenia agree to a pause in fighting

Azerbaijan and Armenia agreed to a "humanitarian ceasefire" in the conflict over the contested enclave of Nagorno Karabakh on Saturday -- one week after truce brokered by Russia fell apart, according to a statement from the foreign ministries of both countries. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dzC9Tc via IFTTT

Smerconish: Can tech companies regulate misinformation?

NYU Professor Scott Galloway says there is an "unholy alliance" between big tech and the Trump administration in allowing the spread of misinformation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3j7WiB9 via IFTTT

National elections loom after a brutal year for Bolivia

It started with allegations of fraud amid contested national elections. Then came claims of a coup. An incumbent president was exiled, protests paralyzed the country, and an economy that had been a Latin American success story showed serious signs of decline. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/346P0Jt via IFTTT

US government to execute first woman since 1953

The federal government, continuing its string of executions this year, has set the dates for two more, including the first woman in more than six decades. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lTUPA3 via IFTTT

Her mom went missing in Zion National Park. She needs experienced hikers to help bring her home

Kailey Chambers and her mother Holly Courtier traversed "The Narrows," a spectacular sliver of a canyon in Zion National Park, a month ago. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lQDN5G via IFTTT

Supreme Court is about to have 3 Bush v. Gore alumni sitting on the bench

Judge Amy Coney Barrett, once confirmed, will be one of three current Supreme Court justices who assisted the legal team of then-Texas Gov. George W. Bush in the Florida ballot-recount battle that came down to a single vote at the Supreme Court. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dGVnGz via IFTTT

Trump 'continued to put us in danger' by referencing us, says Rachel Vindman, wife of key impeachment witness

Rachel Vindman -- the wife of former Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a key witness in President Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry -- slammed the President on Friday for going after her husband and family. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/346P5gr via IFTTT