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Thousands of cases of a worrying variant have been reported in the US. These states have the highest numbers

Thousands of cases of the B.1.1.7 variant have been reported across the US, and experts fear the strain may fuel another Covid-19 surge as states race to vaccinate more residents. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39zREdb via IFTTT

Asia's first 'travel bubble' opens between Taiwan and Palau

More than a year after Covid-19 was first detected, Asia's first "travel bubble" has finally launched. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dl5sJG via IFTTT

Taiwan's TSMC is pouring $100 billion into chipmaking over the next three years

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world's largest contract chipmaker, announced Thursday that it expects to pour $100 billion into advanced chips over the next three years to keep up with rising demand. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39xq0xl via IFTTT

Multiple victims found at the scene of a deadly shooting in Orange, California, police say

Police found "multiple victims" at an office complex in Orange, California, after responding to a call of shots fired Wednesday night. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3m84pAJ via IFTTT

Hong Kong court convicts Jimmy Lai and other pro-democracy activists over 2019 protest

A Hong Kong court has convicted pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai and eight other prominent opposition activists over their roles in an unauthorized assembly at the height of the 2019 protests. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31CYryc via IFTTT

Corporate giants bow to pressure in Georgia voting law backlash

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Senate Republicans already have a Donald Trump problem

Over the past 10 days, two things happened that make clear that a) Trumpism isn't going anywhere and b) it's going to complicate Republican attempts to retake control of the Senate next November. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fw9r8Y via IFTTT

Delta CEO and Georgia governor get heated in voter law square-off

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp launched a counterattack on Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian Wednesday afternoon, just hours after Bastian said the voting bill Kemp signed last week was "unacceptable," "wrong" and "based on a lie." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2OgkCaA via IFTTT

What is Bolsonaro trying to do with Brazil's military?

Brazil reported yet another record number of deaths on Tuesday as a surge of Covid-19 infections cripples hospitals across the country. But it's the political turmoil rocking the government that grabbed headlines on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39rCA19 via IFTTT

Myanmar junta offers ceasefire to some, as UN envoy warns of 'bloodbath'

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New footage of George Floyd played in court

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Super Mario Bros fans are panicking over rumors that Mario is going to die

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A dangerous coronavirus variant is wreaking havoc in parts of Europe. Experts fear US could be next

A dangerous coronavirus variant is already wreaking havoc in other parts of the world and an expert says it's critical the US sticks with safety measures during the next few months to be able to beat another surge and keep people safe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3m53H7n via IFTTT

Children among the dead and injured in Myanmar military airstrikes, say activists

Children were among those killed and injured in airstrikes by Myanmar's military on an ethnic rebel-controlled area in the country's southeast, a humanitarian aid group said Tuesday, as junta forces stepped up their offensive in the region. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3w8imTT via IFTTT

With an eye on history, Biden moves on big, bold and progressive infrastructure package

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Recreational marijuana will be legal in New York after lawmakers pass bill. Cuomo says he'll sign it

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday he plans to sign a bill that would allow recreational marijuana use after the state Senate and Assembly voted to approve the legislation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cymR2e via IFTTT

Two US Capitol Police officers sue Trump and say he should be held responsible for January 6 attack

Two US Capitol Police officers who say they were injured during the January 6 insurrection are suing former President Donald Trump for inciting the crowd. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Ocalw2 via IFTTT

G. Gordon Liddy, convicted Watergate conspirator, dies at 90

G. Gordon Liddy, a former FBI agent who worked for the reelection committee for President Richard Nixon and an infamous figure in the Watergate scandal, has died at age 90, his son confirmed to CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3m7rXpt via IFTTT

A man making a video about Philadelphia's gun violence was shot and killed on the job

A Philadelphia man working on a video about the city's gun violence became a victim of the story while on the job. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fxc8XF via IFTTT

The UAE's tiny lunar rover will face big challenges on the moon

Last month, the United Arab Emirates became the first country in the Arab world to put a spacecraft into orbit around Mars. But as it celebrates the achievement of its Hope probe, a group of Emirati scientists is already engaged in another historic feat: building a lunar rover. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cDn3x8 via IFTTT

Mama bear has paws full getting cubs across road

A mama bear hilariously herds uncooperative cubs across road. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports human mothers can relate. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3sCIpjD via IFTTT

Firefighter, 9-year-old and teens give powerful testimony in Derek Chauvin trial

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With an eye on history, Biden moves on big, bold and progressive infrastructure package

Every day he works from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden stares across from his desk at the portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt he selected to hang above his fireplace. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31LOpLv via IFTTT

Rep. Matt Gaetz denies relationship with 17-year-old and claims extortion attempt

Rep. Matt Gaetz on Tuesday denied that he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old after the New York Times reported that, according to its sources, the Justice Department was investigating a possible sexual relationship with the girl and whether he paid for her to travel with him. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3sFbOK9 via IFTTT

Newly discovered T. rex lookalike with an unusual skull terrorized Patagonia 80 million years ago

Paleontologists in Argentina have identified a previously unknown species of dinosaur that would have used its huge claws, powerful bite and keen sense of hearing to hunt prey in Patagonia 80 million years ago. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fFQm4j via IFTTT

Swiss ambassador to US allegedly assaulted in Washington residence

An intruder gained entry to the Swiss ambassador's residence in Washington, DC, on Monday afternoon and assaulted the ambassador, according to a statement filed in federal district court by the responding Secret Service officer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fr54Mj via IFTTT

Minnesota Supreme Court overturns a felony rape conviction because the woman voluntarily got intoxicated

The Minnesota Supreme Court overturned a felony rape conviction in a ruling last week because the woman was intoxicated by her own will during the alleged assault. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39q4udF via IFTTT

Volkswagen America may or may not be changing its name to Voltswagen, maybe

Editor's Note: On Tuesday March 30th, the day after this article was originally published, Volkswagen of America doubled down on its stunt and put out a finished version of the press release. Tuesday afternoon, though, the company admitted the whole thing was an "April Fool's joke" gone wrong. For more, please see our follow-up article. Our original story on the hoax follows. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3w9JMJ0 via IFTTT

New video shows conditions inside US-Mexico border facility

New video from inside a border facility in Donna, Texas, shows overcrowded conditions as migrants continue to cross the US-Mexico border. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cC4Xf6 via IFTTT

Volkswagen of America said its name was changing. They were just full of it

In a move intended to reflect its new push into electric vehicles, Volkswagen's US arm said Tuesday it was changing its name to "Voltswagen." Yes, really. Except, not really. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cy4wlW via IFTTT

Bolsonaro will replace top military chiefs in first for Brazilian president

The top commanders of Brazil's Armed Forces are stepping down -- marking the first time in Brazil´s history that a president will replace all three military chiefs at once. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31wFdKu via IFTTT

World leaders unite to call for pandemic treaty, saying: 'No one is safe until we are all safe'

Global leaders have called for a new treaty to help the world prepare for future pandemics, in a warning against rising vaccine nationalism. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3wlYIE2 via IFTTT

CDC chief warns of 'impending doom' of potential new US wave

New Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are beginning to rise in the US again, one of the country's top health leaders said Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dxZbuj via IFTTT

Meet the doctor on a quest to get the homeless vaccinated against Covid-19

When the British government released its guidance on who should be first in line for the Covid-19 vaccine last year, Dr. Zahid Chauhan was surprised to see that one particularly vulnerable group of his patients had been left off the priority list: The homeless. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PikVCa via IFTTT

In photos: The Worm Moon around the world

This month's full moon will be the year's first supermoon, an astronomical phenomenon where the moon is slightly closer to Earth and therefore appears bigger and brighter in the sky. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PHDcsx via IFTTT

Thailand pushes back thousands fleeing Myanmar as death toll surpasses 500

Thailand has reportedly pushed back more than 2,000 people attempting to flee neighboring Myanmar following a series of air strikes carried out by the ruling junta in the southeast of the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3szdzIY via IFTTT

Syria's president and his wife have recovered from Covid-19

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Nike sues the maker of Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes' for trademark infringement

Nike is suing the art collective behind the Lil Nas X "Satan Shoes" that have sparked a social media backlash. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ddGw6G via IFTTT

Smog blankets Nepal as hundreds of wildfires rage nationwide

Hundreds of wildfires are burning across Nepal, sending smoke and ash across its cities during one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QHgqRQ via IFTTT

Beijing passes new 'patriot' election law for Hong Kong that restricts opposition

China's government has passed a new law that will drastically restrict the right of Hong Kongers to stand for election and reshape the city's parliament, further entrenching Beijing's power over the supposedly semi-autonomous territory. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3w9Dr04 via IFTTT

A small plane crash killed one person and knocked out power for more than 1,700 people

A pilot died after his single-engine plane crashed in northwest Georgia on Monday night, according to authorities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3m2MEmh via IFTTT

Toxic chemical 'Hall of Shame' calls out major retailers for failing to act

A dozen major companies earned an F for failing to publicly address the growing problem of toxic chemicals that may be in the products they sell to consumers, according to the 2021 Who's Minding the Store? A Report Card on Retailer Actions to Eliminate Toxic Chemicals. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3m4q38R via IFTTT

Highest number of migrant children in border facilities since government started releasing data

The number of unaccompanied migrant children in border facilities reached its highest point on Sunday since the federal government began releasing data last week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fr9pzc via IFTTT

Trump takes mic at a wedding and pushes lies about election

Former President Donald Trump gave a speech at a Mar-a-Lago wedding that continued to push lies about the 2020 election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3u6lEoC via IFTTT

Vaccine passport apps could help us return to normal. First they need to solve the trust problem

The next time you attend a wedding or concert, visit a place of worship, eat indoors at a restaurant or even go to work, you may need to show digital proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test results. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31t8DZY via IFTTT

Brazil's defense minister resigns without explanation

Brazilian Defense Minister Fernando Azevedo e Silva has resigned from his position in a surprise move. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3su5dSN via IFTTT

Dramatic video shows fire at Indonesia oil refinery

Nearly a thousand residents have been evacuated and several injured after a fire broke out at the Balongan refinery in West Java on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3m3jIKR via IFTTT

George Floyd's family speaks prior to trial

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Suez ship is dislodged and finally floating free

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Derek Chauvin is on trial for George Floyd's death

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India sees 6th day of record-high case numbers

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Stelter: Are White House reporters out of sync with the rest of the US?

CNN's Brian Stelter examines the criticism against the media's coverage of the Biden administration, particularly regarding President Biden's first press conference. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39lE257 via IFTTT

Dale fact-checks Republican's criticism of voting bill

CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checks some misleading claims from Republicans about a Democratic bill, called the For the People Act, which would make major changes to laws governing campaigns, voting and government ethics. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PcOepF via IFTTT

Nashville flash flood leaves four dead and dozens of homes and businesses destroyed

The city of Nashville is recovering from a deadly flood caused by heavy rains that prompted hundreds of rescues and killed four people. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lZt629 via IFTTT

Lil Nas X releases unofficial 'Satan' Nikes containing human blood

Rapper and singer Lil Nas X is launching a controversial pair of "Satan Shoes" featuring a bronze pentagram, an inverted cross and a drop of real human blood. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39l2bJa via IFTTT

Suez Canal Authority attempting to refloat Ever Given, unclear if successful

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Birx describes 'uncomfortable conversation' with Trump after CNN interview

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Arkansas and Tennessee latest US states to pass anti-trans legislation

LGBTQ advocates are warning that the influx of anti-transgender legislation being proposed in many states nationwide could have significant negative repercussions for trans youth. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QHfxIZ via IFTTT

How the internet has redefined protest in Myanmar

Myanmar has seen widespread protests since a military coup overthrew the government in February. CNN looks at how protesters have been using social media as a tool to coordinate, a tactic inspired by other campaigns including Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dkHhuW via IFTTT

Philippine fighters fly over Chinese flotilla in South China Sea

The Philippine military is sending light fighter aircraft to fly over hundreds of Chinese vessels in disputed waters in the South China Sea, its defense minister said, as he repeated his demand the flotilla be withdrawn immediately. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rvJusn via IFTTT

Biden's infrastructure plan is about to put his bipartisan appeal to the test

With some wind in his sails from the massively popular Covid relief package, President Joe Biden's next big legislative push -- a sweeping infrastructure plan -- is set to bring a far more challenging bipartisan test in the coming weeks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cvXMVK via IFTTT

Asian-American veteran reveals scars, asks 'Is this patriot enough?'

Lee Wong, an elected official in Ohio, took off his shirt during a local government meeting to show scars he sustained in the US Army. The 69-year-old veteran told CNN he wants everyone to appreciate the value of Asian American service. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3tVhNuy via IFTTT

Slum golf: A whole new ball game on Mumbai's streets

You can play golf on pristine green courses. You can even play on a course made of ice. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NZXYmw via IFTTT

Birx recalls 'very difficult' phone call from Trump following her Covid-19 warnings

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Dutch people are partying like it's 2019

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Does the U.S. media have a 'bad news bias'?

A new study asserts a "bad news bias" around Covid-19 reporting in the United States. Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks about the balancing act inherent to pandemic coverage, plus his extraordinarily candid interviews with U.S. leaders of the pandemic response. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3deH9gf via IFTTT

Blinken suggests US won't take punitive action against China over coronavirus outbreak

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Mexico's Covid-19 death toll may be 60% higher than officially reported

Mexico's government has released a new report that shows nearly 120,000 victims of Covid-19 may have gone uncounted until now -- a finding which would raise the country's death toll from the virus by nearly 60%. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2P8eT7c via IFTTT

Doctors warn Paris ICUs could be overwhelmed by Covid-19 surge

Dozens of doctors from the Paris public hospital group (AP-HP) warned on Sunday they were preparing to have to triage patients in the next two weeks, amid fears of surging Covid-19 cases in the French capital. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3swOzSy via IFTTT

Birx recalls 'very difficult' phone call from Trump following her Covid-19 warnings

Dr. Deborah Birx revealed in a CNN documentary clip released Sunday that she received a "very uncomfortable" and "very difficult" phone call from Donald Trump after speaking publicly about the spread of Covid-19 while serving in the former President's administration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rqraAZ via IFTTT

Evacuation of people trapped by militant attack in Mozambique runs into ambush

The attempted evacuation of people trapped during an attack in northern Mozambique by Islamist militants has led to multiple casualties, with dozens of people still unaccounted for, according to reports, in what the US embassy in Maputo is calling a "horrific situation." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lZoskB via IFTTT

Blinken suggests US won't take punitive action against China over coronavirus outbreak

Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggested the Biden administration would not take punitive action against China for its handling of the Covid-19 outbreak and instead stressed the importance of planning for and mitigating a future pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cqNl5I via IFTTT

Bash pushes Blinken on repercussions for China's management of Covid-19

Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggested the Biden administration would not take punitive action against China for its handling of the Covid-19 outbreak and instead stressed the importance of planning for and mitigating a future pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dgpk0b via IFTTT

Bolsonaro ordered to pay 'moral damages' to journalist

A Brazilian court has ordered that President Jair Bolsonaro pay damages to a journalist after he made remarks that questioned her credibility, according to newspaper Folha de Sao Paulo. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rqq7Rz via IFTTT

Georgia Republicans made two big mistakes when they attacked voting rights

By passing one of the nation's most restrictive voting bills, Republican lawmakers in Georgia have forgotten a lesson from the past and are setting themselves up for defeat in the future. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cs7pV9 via IFTTT

Why Biden's marijuana stance is 10 years behind the curve

President Joe Biden and the federal government are behind the times on marijuana reform. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39o2HG9 via IFTTT

He's a cop. He's 91. And he has no plans to retire

Where do you see yourself at the age of 91? Working, with no plans to retire, may not be the first thing that comes to mind. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39p9oaS via IFTTT

'I spent a whole year indoors and upstairs.' Life during the pandemic for people with disabilities

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Dutch people are partying like it's 2019

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'It's a tough time to be Asian,' demonstrator says at Los Angeles rally to end anti-Asian violence

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Is Thailand's Full Moon Party over for good?

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What it's really like steering the world's biggest ships

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Miss art museums? The Louvre just put its entire art collection online

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This country has about 500 doctors and 9M people -- and it's dealing with a Covid outbreak

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Netflix and Amazon gave daring Indian filmmakers hope. Now that's turning to fear

Screenwriter and director Ruchi Narain struggled for decades to find steady work in the Indian film industry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31rePBO via IFTTT

Dozens unaccounted for in Mozambique after Islamist attack, rights groups say

Thousands of people have fled the town of Palma in northern Mozambique after an attack by Islamist insurgents on Wednesday, according to human rights groups, while the fate of dozens of people who had taken refuge in a local hotel remains unclear. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fkMIfG via IFTTT

After two months in office, Kamala Harris is still living out of suitcases -- and she's getting frustrated with it

It has been more than two months since Kamala Harris was sworn in as vice president of the United States, a historic moment for the country, as Harris is the first woman and the first woman of color to hold the second highest office in the land. Yet, Harris -- along with her husband, Georgetown Law professor Douglas Emhoff -- is still, ostensibly, living out of suitcases, unable to move into the private residence reserved for the vice president because it's still undergoing renovations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dbnaPE via IFTTT

Teen girls charged with murder, carjacking in Washington, DC

Two teenage girls have been charged in the carjacking death of a man this week in Washington, DC, police say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d9MR37 via IFTTT

Russian socialite TV host under fire for interview with serial rapist

A Russian socialite and TV personality is under fire for interviewing a convicted rapist following his release from prison. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ctWiek via IFTTT

Bindi Irwin and her husband Chandler Powell welcome first child

Bindi Irwin is a mom. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ddSXiO via IFTTT

Fresh bid to dislodge stranded Suez Canal container ship gets under way

Efforts to dislodge the huge container ship stuck in the Suez Canal intensified Saturday as the backlog of ships at either end of the crucial waterway grew, heightening concerns over the impact of the blockage on global supply chains. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lYbHqD via IFTTT

Signs of collapse across Brazil as Covid spirals out of control. Bolsonaro seems to have little response

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How the Supreme Court laid the path for Georgia's new election law

Georgia's voter restrictions were dashed into law Thursday by Republicans shaken over recent election losses and lies about fraud from former President Donald Trump, yet the measures also developed against a backdrop of US Supreme Court decisions hollowing out federal voting rights protection. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3suTD9V via IFTTT

A man plays the same lottery numbers twice -- and has $200,000 to show for it

You know how they say that anything worth doing is worth doing twice? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39mP1eF via IFTTT

Iron Age warriors were buried with luxury feather bedding

Iron age warriors were laid to rest in an ancient burial ground complete with feather-stuffed bedding from an array of birds, new research has shown. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ddF3x8 via IFTTT

These Asian Americans faced racism growing up, but they won't let it define them

Meimei Xu grew up in Illinois, Florida and Georgia. But that didn't stop people from asking her, "Where are you from?" from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3m0KdR5 via IFTTT

Classified US military war game set to take place as concerns about threats posed by China and Russia increase

The "enemies" will have fictional names, but when hundreds of US military personnel around the globe log on to their computers later this summer for a highly classified war game, it will be clear what a major focus of the scenarios will be -- how the US should respond to aggressive action and unexpected moves by China and Russia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fi8P6u via IFTTT

Tornadoes threaten to hit Southern states within days of previous storm

Saturday will be the third time this week that some Southern states are facing the possibility of severe weather. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3tZSdEU via IFTTT

The pandemic is stirring deep resentments in Europe. They may not be quick to heal

Europe's had a torrid time since the start of the pandemic. For a continent whose prosperity relies on political cooperation, seamless supply chains and the uncomplicated crossing of borders, a crisis that pits nation against nation and demands limited movement is a challenge. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lVMSvm via IFTTT

16 protesters killed in Myanmar on 'day of shame for armed forces'

Myanmar's security forces shot and killed at least 16 protesters on Saturday, news reports and witnesses said, as the leader of the ruling junta said the military will protect the people and strive for democracy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fhlwyD via IFTTT

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar says he's tested positive for Covid-19

Legendary Indian cricket player Sachin Tendulkar has announced he tested positive for Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3crgHke via IFTTT

Several people reported shot in Virginia Beach

Several people may have life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia, police tweeted early Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NXyx53 via IFTTT

America arrives at a moment of introspection on the coronavirus

When Dr. Anthony Fauci said this week that the US is "at the corner" when it comes to fighting the coronavirus pandemic -- though not yet turning that corner -- it was a reflection of a stream of positive data points in recent weeks suggesting that the US is finally getting the pandemic under control. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31nkZmz via IFTTT

Children's author Beverly Cleary, creator of Ramona Quimby, dies at age 104

Children's book author Beverly Cleary died on Thursday in Carmel, California, at 104 years old, her publishing company, HarperCollins Publishers, announced on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2P3mjbS via IFTTT

Appeals court ruling paves way for release of alleged Capitol rioters with extremist ties, but at least one Oath Keeper will stay in jail

A handful of the US Capitol riot defendants whom prosecutors have grouped among the most extreme were told on Friday they could potentially be released from jail as they await trial, because -- under the law -- they aren't considered that dangerous at this time. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31lcKYf via IFTTT

Michigan attorney general closes investigation into Larry Nassar's abuses after saying university was unhelpful

After a three-year investigation, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that her office was "forced to close" its inquiry into Michigan State University's handling of former school doctor Larry Nassar after the school declined to waive attorney-client privilege for approximately 6,000 documents. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NWaPWS via IFTTT

Covid-19 travel restrictions state by state

Total cases of Covid-19 have reached past the 30.1 million mark in the United States. Though some states continue to enforce travel restrictions and quarantines, in general more states have been moving toward looser restrictions or none at all in recent weeks. The situation remain in flux, though. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3flP7TK via IFTTT

Asian American man says he feels unwelcome in country he fought to protect

There has been a marked rise in anti-Asian violence across the US, an issue that once again rattled a community on edge after the mass shooting deaths of eight people at spas in the Atlanta area, six of whom were Asian women. CNN's Kyung Lah reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rnec6N via IFTTT

Germany lists France as 'high risk' Covid-19 area

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He heard what he believed was someone loading guns in a bathroom stall. Police arrested a man with 6 guns

An Instacart shopper who entered an Atlanta supermarket bathroom this week told police he saw an AR-15 style rifle and heard what he believed was the sound of someone loading guns in a bathroom stall. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rri4Ui via IFTTT

Dominion Voting Systems files $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News for 'orchestrated defamatory campaign'

Dominion Voting Systems, a voting technology company that was the target of baseless conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against the right-wing channel Fox News on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lRUDCF via IFTTT

Members of Congress may use campaign funds to hire bodyguards, FEC rules

Members of Congress can use campaign funds to hire bodyguards, federal election regulators ruled Thursday -- nearly three months after the violent January 6 siege on the US Capitol raised fresh concerns about lawmakers' safety. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39ikvCm via IFTTT

China slaps duties of up to 218% on Australian wine for 5 years

China is slapping massive duties on wine from Australia for the next five years, a move that threatens to deprive the country's winemakers of their top export market and escalate a trade dispute. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Qwf38v via IFTTT

Labor board orders Musk to delete a 3-year-old anti-union tweet

Elon Musk's tweets have once again come under fire from federal regulators. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QLdyDP via IFTTT

Severe storms and tornadoes hit the South, killing at least 6 and leaving heavy destruction

Strong storms and tornadoes whipped across parts of the South on Thursday evening and Friday morning, killing at least five people in Alabama and one in Georgia, and leaving some communities in ruins. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fhubRp via IFTTT

Global shipping was in chaos even before the Suez blockage. Shortages and higher prices loom

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Fact-checking Biden's first news conference as president

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Up to 706,000 cubic feet of sand needs to be removed to free stranded Suez ship

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Georgia's new law suppressing the vote is a victory for Trump

Former President Donald Trump's campaign of lies about a stolen election just delivered a huge victory with a new Georgia law that could suppress the votes of many of the citizens who helped eject him from the White House. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rpHv8K via IFTTT

Suez officials need to remove 20,000 cubic meters of sand to free ship

Up to 20,000 cubic meters of sand in the Suez Canal need to be removed to free the gigantic container ship that has been stuck there since Tuesday, according to the canal authorities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39gaG8g via IFTTT

Grieving family of girl, 6, shot dead by Myanmar's military forced into hiding

The family of a young girl killed in her home by Myanmar's security forces say they have gone into hiding and dare not return for fear of being targeted by the military. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fdTy6T via IFTTT

Georgia Democratic Rep. arrested protesting voting bill

Democratic Rep. Park Cannon was arrested for protesting Georgia's sweeping elections bill, which would restrict voting access and give state officials more powers over local elections. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3vXWFWp via IFTTT

LAPD cracks down on Echo Park homeless encampment

Los Angeles officials moved ahead Thursday with the shut down of a homeless encampment in Echo Park following a night of confrontations between police and demonstrators. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3w0iAMD via IFTTT

Biden says US faces battle to 'prove democracy works'

President Joe Biden cast challenges to the US from China, Russia and global shifts in stark terms Thursday, describing "a battle between the utility of democracies in the 21st century and autocracies." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NXvOsu via IFTTT

China sanctions UK lawmakers and entities in retaliation for Xinjiang measures

China has issued more retaliatory sanctions over Xinjiang, targeting individuals and entities in the United Kingdom it says "maliciously spread lies and disinformation" regarding Beijing's treatment of Uyghur Muslims. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NRLGMY via IFTTT

At least 111 people died from the winter storm that hit Texas in February

The number of people reported dead in the aftermath of winter storms that pummeled Texas in February now stands at 111, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3sohjN3 via IFTTT

Here's the deal with Jack Dorsey's weird 'clock'

On Wednesday, the CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter appeared (virtually) before a congressional committee to answer hours of pointed questions about how their platforms handle misinformation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3tSsbmS via IFTTT

A bottle of wine was blasted into space. Here's what it tastes like now

When most of us need to sound smart about wine, we simply tilt the glass a little, take a big sniff, and mumble something about dark fruits. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d54HEd via IFTTT

Hong Kong Disneyland's new castle is an architectural vision of diversity

Much has changed in the 55 years since Walt Disney died -- not just in the fortunes of his brand, now one of the world's most influential corporations, but in the characters it creates and the values it promotes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2P5M8I0 via IFTTT

Octopuses stay busy while they're sleeping. See what they're up to.

Some octopuses change color while they sleep, new research suggests. Here's what scientists believe the color change means. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3spMgAz via IFTTT

See stunning video from inside the tornado in Alabama

Pelham, Alabama, resident Cesar Villaseñor captured dramatic footage from inside a tornado that struck the area Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3feNNWt via IFTTT

Chrissy Teigen's parting words as she left Twitter

Chrissy Teigen has deleted her Twitter account, saying that the social media platform has started to serve her "negatively." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3vVYovj via IFTTT

First images as WH allows media access to border facility

The White House granted the media access to a border facility for kids it calls a "first step" in addressing the crisis. CNN's Rosa Flores reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2OViDJ7 via IFTTT

Russia says Alexey Navalny is in 'generally good health' after his team voices concerns

Russia's prison service has said Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny is in "generally good health" after the activist's team expressed concern about his physical condition and said they were denied access to see him. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rpOrmq via IFTTT

New Zealand approves paid leave after miscarriage, and encourages the world to follow

New Zealand will become one of the world's only countries to offer paid bereavement leave for workers who suffer a miscarriage, after lawmakers unanimously approved the motion on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ff3Nrw via IFTTT

Facebook, Twitter and Google CEOs testify before Congress on misinformation

Congress is set to grill the chief executives of Facebook, Google and Twitter about misinformation and online extremism on Thursday, in the executives' first appearance before lawmakers since the Jan. 6 Capitol riots and the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cpE3XP via IFTTT

British university to return Benin Bronze to Nigeria 'within weeks'

The University of Aberdeen said on Thursday it would return a Benin Bronze to Nigeria within weeks, one of the first public institutions to do so more than a century after Britain looted the sculptures and auctioned them to Western museums and collectors. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31fa6mz via IFTTT

'One mistake after the other.' How AstraZeneca went from pandemic hero to villain

After teaming up with Oxford University, AstraZeneca produced a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine in just nine months, a huge achievement that will help end the pandemic. But a series of missteps along the way has led to scathing criticism from policymakers and health officials, tarnishing the company's image as a hero of the coronavirus era. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cijH2y via IFTTT

Jordan police detain scores of activists, break up protests

Jordanian riot police on Wednesday broke up protests in Amman and other cities called to mark the 10th anniversary of Arab Spring pro-democracy demonstrations, and authorities detained tens of activists, witnesses said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31jH9pD via IFTTT

Major conservative groups unify behind state GOP efforts to restrict voting

National Republican groups are working to drive the state-by-state GOP efforts to limit voting -- offering guidance to the state lawmakers drafting laws to restrict ballot access, deploying grassroots activists to key battlegrounds and raising millions of dollars to block efforts by Democrats in Congress to establish a national baseline for voting rights. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lQBkJV via IFTTT

Fact check: Breaking down 10 claims about the Democrats' elections bill

The Senate Rules Committee held a hearing Wednesday on a Democratic bill, called the For the People Act, which would make major changes to laws governing campaigns, voting and government ethics. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31gN66L via IFTTT

A rare 'high risk' for tornadoes is issued for US South -- the second time in a week

Over 50 million people are at risk of severe weather Thursday, from the central Gulf Coast through the Ohio River Valley, while a "tornado outbreak" is expected across the South. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lOZW5G via IFTTT

New York lawmakers reach a deal to legalize recreational marijuana, source says

New York State lawmakers have reached a deal to legalize recreational marijuana, a legislative source familiar with negotiations told CNN Wednesday, stating lawmakers were finalizing bill language to be passed next week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3w0nyJe via IFTTT

Killer Mike's Greenwood banking platform raises nearly $40 million in Series A funding

Some of the biggest names in finance are betting big on the success of Greenwood, the digital banking platform introduced last year by co-founders Ryan Glover and rapper/activist Michael "Killer Mike" Render. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lSWnM2 via IFTTT

CNN tracks down children separated by China's repression in Xinjiang

Amnesty International reports that China's polices towards ethnic Uyghur Muslims have split up thousands of families, as some children are prevented from leaving China's Xinjiang region to be with their parents living abroad. The US and other countries have labeled China's treatment of Uyghurs as genocide. Beijing strongly denies the accusations, insisting that its actions are justified to combat religious extremism and prevent terrorism. With permission from Uyghur parents desperate for answers, CNN's David Culver traveled to the heavily surveilled Xinjiang region in search of their children left behind. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cjWUDl via IFTTT

The US is sanctioning Chinese officials over alleged abuse of Uyghurs in Xinjiang. Here's what you need to know

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The Colorado suspect allegedly used an AR-15-style pistol. Here's how it differs from an AR-15-style rifle

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Britney Spears' attorney files petition to remove her father from overseeing her medical decisions

Britney Spears' attorney is requesting the judge overseeing her court ordered conservatorship, remove her father, Jamie Spears, as the conservator of her person, and permanently replace him with Jodi Montgomery. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3skNIV5 via IFTTT

'A national government that did nothing to protect' a generation: Colorado senator calls for gun reform in powerful speech

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet on Wednesday called on the Senate to act in the wake of a mass shooting at a supermarket in his state, asserting in an impassioned speech from the chamber floor that his colleagues have a moral obligation to a generation of young Americans who have lived through dozens of such attacks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QDf7Ub via IFTTT

New AstraZeneca report says vaccine was 76% effective in preventing Covid-19 symptoms

Drug giant AstraZeneca updated its data on how well its coronavirus vaccine works, saying late Wednesday the vaccine showed 76% efficacy against symptomatic coronavirus disease and 100% efficacy against severe or critical disease or the need for hospitalization. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3f9b6B7 via IFTTT

Africa's second coronavirus wave was much worse than the first, analysis shows

The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic has hit Africa much harder than the first wave, a new analysis has shown. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39aWME8 via IFTTT

The Olympic flame starts its final leg to Tokyo. Some suggest this day should never have come

It was meant to be a curtain-raiser for thousands of sports fans, a celebration of Japan's recovery from nuclear disaster 10 years ago that would showcase a country emerging strongly from years of economic gloom. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rqy4pW via IFTTT

The Colorado suspect allegedly used an AR-15-style pistol. Here's how it differs from an AR-15-style rifle

The 21-year-old suspect in Monday's massacre at a Boulder, Colorado, supermarket allegedly used a Ruger AR-556 pistol -- what one expert called "a semiautomatic made for combat" that is easy to carry and has "the firepower of a long gun." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PnWfrI via IFTTT

Federal appeals court says states can restrict open carry of firearms

A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled that states may restrict the open carrying of guns in public, a major ruling that is certain to be appealed to a US Supreme Court hostile to limits on the Second Amendment right to bear arms. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Pv3MVK via IFTTT

Chinese hackers targeted Uyghurs living in US, Facebook security team finds

Chinese hackers targeted Uyghur activists and journalists living in the United States in an attempt to spy on them, an investigation by security staff at Facebook has found. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3tQ9Wyj via IFTTT

Video shows devastation after deadly fire in refugee camp

A fire swept through a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, leaving multiple people dead and hundreds more injured. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d84eBr via IFTTT

Republicans and Democrats have found one thing they can all rally around

A bipartisan group of senators is pushing to pass legislation as soon as next month to try to rein in China's economic influence on the United States, in an effort that represents President Joe Biden's best chance at a major bipartisan package from Congress. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31emrrh via IFTTT

German Catholic clergy rebel against Vatican over same-sex unions

German Catholic theologians and clergy have mobilized against a recent ruling from the Vatican that said the Catholic Church would not bless same-sex unions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d51WTo via IFTTT

It's Equal Pay Day: Women lose an average of $406,000 to the wage gap in their lifetime

This year, Equal Pay Day falls on March 24, a date that symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn the same as men did in the previous year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2OVkY6V via IFTTT

This US city is giving low-income families of color $500 a month, no strings attached

Low-income families of color in Oakland, California, could receive some extra financial assistance over the next year and a half. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cfljKn via IFTTT

Venice and Florence demand a halt to Airbnb

Tourists sprawled over sidewalks, garbage piled up in the streets, and thousands-strong lines to enter museums. Overtourism feels a long time ago now, but the after effects are still being felt in Italian cities, where locals have been squeezed out by Airbnbs, businesses have been drowned out by souvenir shops, and whole economies have been hijacked by tourism, and then hung out to dry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fnIjcf via IFTTT

Videos show ally of Marjorie Taylor Greene among mob inside Capitol during January 6 riot

Footage from the January 6 riot at the US Capitol shows a close ally of Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene inside the building. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cfaJmD via IFTTT

A top health official warned relaxing Covid-19 measures threatens progress. A day later, more states said they were easing restrictions

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Conservatives with high expectations anxious for Justice Amy Coney Barrett to show her hand

Some conservatives who pushed and prodded for the Senate to quickly confirm Amy Coney Barrett to succeed the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court last fall are rattled by what they have seen so far. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3vV3nfS via IFTTT

'Please look at your screen': Lemon's emotional gun control plea

CNN's Don Lemon advocates for gun control after mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder, Colorado, criticizing Republican lawmakers protecting the Second Amendment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3tNMwtn via IFTTT

How the current US-Mexico border crisis compares with the peak of the Trump era in 2019

President Joe Biden is not the first US president to face a growing number of migrants at the US-Mexico border -- and he won't be the last. Fluctuations in migration flows are common, regardless of which party is in power, as was evident in 2019 during the border crisis under then-President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31aFJO6 via IFTTT

Zara Tindall, Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter, gives birth at home

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has a new great-grandson, after her eldest granddaughter, Zara Tindall, gave birth at home on Sunday evening. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ceZv1u via IFTTT

Myanmar protesters join 'silent strike' after soldiers kill 7-year-old girl in her father's arms

Myanmar's security forces shot dead a 7-year-old girl in the city of Mandalay on Tuesday, the youngest victim yet in the military's bloody crackdown on civilian opposition to the February 1 coup. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3f8J3S9 via IFTTT

Terrified and uncertain, these families crossed mountains to escape Myanmar's deadly junta

The woman had almost reached the border when the police spotted her. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3vTwHTZ via IFTTT

World's largest canvas painting fetches $62M at Dubai charity auction

The world's largest canvas painting has sold at a Dubai auction for almost 228 million dirham ($62 million), putting it among the most expensive artworks ever to go under the hammer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3vPvyNn via IFTTT

Biden's heartfelt plea for gun control adds to daunting policy wish list

Joe Biden's call for an assault weapons ban and a wave of other gun control measures adds a daunting new policy challenge to a progressive agenda that is already shaping up as the most ambitious by a Democratic president for decades. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3vNmMiG via IFTTT

A lawsuit calls Deshaun Watson a 'serial predator.' 16 lawsuits against him now allege sexual assault

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is now facing 16 lawsuits alleging sexual assault. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NOK5Yo via IFTTT

Our survival depends on treating nature with more respect

"It is a sad thing to think that nature speaks and that mankind does not listen." This remark, made in 1870 by the poet and novelist Victor Hugo, is even more relevant today. At a time when biodiversity -- the fragile web of life of which we are all a part -- threatens to disintegrate, we must not forget that we are, in many respects, the authors of our own misfortune. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3vTt9kD via IFTTT

Hear from three survivors of three Colorado mass shootings

CNN's Anderson Cooper talks to three survivors of three mass shootings in Colorado: the Columbine shooting, the Aurora theater shooting and the Boulder supermarket shooting. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31frEPH via IFTTT

Acting Washington US Attorney: 'Unequivocal that Trump was the magnet'

CNN's Elie Honig breaks down what it may mean for sedition charges to be levied in the Capitol riot investigation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cR7tNm via IFTTT

Nearly twice as many unaccompanied migrant children apprehended daily at US-Mexico border as at 2019 peak

US border officials are detaining on average more than 600 unaccompanied migrant children who cross the US-Mexico border each day, a Department of Homeland Security official familiar with the data told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3967Kec via IFTTT

Volcano erupts in Iceland

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Author: Here's why I'm hopeful about gun reform

CNN's Christiane Amanpour talks to journalist and author Dave Cullen about the recent mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado, and the possibility of gun reform. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3f83UoT via IFTTT

This digital home might cost more than your actual home

"Mars House" is the latest sale in the NFT craze, a fully virtual home that has gone for $512,000. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3vRDwp2 via IFTTT

North Korea conducts first weapons test of Biden's presidency

North Korea carried out a weapons test last weekend, launching two projectiles, according to three US officials. The move was widely expected as Kim Jong Un sends a message to the Biden administration about the country's importance in the region. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lHiDbB via IFTTT

DOJ refers former Capitol riot prosecutor for investigation after '60 Minutes' interview

The Justice Department has referred former acting Washington US Attorney Michael Sherwin's unapproved interview with "60 Minutes" on Sunday about the Capitol riot cases to its Office of Professional Responsibility, a department lawyer said in court on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3tRHjAK via IFTTT

NASA's Mars helicopter prepares for first powered flight on another planet

Humanity's first Wright Brothers moment on another planet will happen in April. The Ingenuity Mars helicopter will attempt the first powered flight on Mars no earlier than April 8, according to NASA. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PpFbRO via IFTTT

Volcanic ash shuts down international airport in Guatemala

Guatemalan authorities have closed Guatemala's international airport as volcanic ash blanketed planes and runways on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/319clYz via IFTTT

UN investigator says top Saudi official issued death threat against her for role in Khashoggi probe

A top Saudi official issued a death threat against Agnès Callamard, the UN Special Rapporteur behind the investigation into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to Callamard's office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rhXuFU via IFTTT

What it will take to free two Canadians detained in China

From her home in Toronto, Vina Nadjibulla fields hundreds of emails, texts, and phone calls, all about the only person she really wants to hear from. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31b1hdE via IFTTT

Haiti elections minister teases new gender rule for parliament

Everyone seems to agree that Haiti needs change. The question of how to get there is tearing the country apart. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2OSSoTG via IFTTT

World's first digital NFT house sells for $500,000

Having spent so much time at home over the last year, many people are craving a change in their surroundings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PmilKU via IFTTT

A charismatic grocery store manager. A heroic officer. They were among the victims in Boulder

Rikki Olds was a vivacious, strong, and independent young woman who worked as a front-end manager at a King Soopers grocery store. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cdzaAQ via IFTTT

Dolphins take a swim up Venice's Grand Canal

Two dolphins have been spotted swimming up Venice's Grand Canal, and around Giudecca island. They were escorted out of the Venetian lagoon and back to the Adriatic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rgYGtf via IFTTT

Ex-Trump lawyer argues in court filing that no reasonable people would believe her election fraud claims

Right-wing lawyer Sidney Powell is claiming in a new court filing that reasonable people wouldn't have believed as fact her assertions of fraud after the 2020 presidential election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cQui3y via IFTTT

By the end of the century, summer weather could last half a year

Summer weather could grow to half a year in length by the end of this century if no mitigation efforts are done on climate change, according to a new study. In about the past 60 years, summer has increased by 17 days on average across the globe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cZS1yr via IFTTT

See how the UK marked a year since its first lockdown

On March 23, the UK marked one year since its first lockdown. Britons marked the occasion with a moment of silence: A small step in coming to grips with the unimaginable loss, and change to all of our lives. CNN's Phil Black reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31c4mdy via IFTTT

Banksy painting celebrating nurses as superheroes sells for record sum

A painting by the artist Banksy honoring UK healthcare workers has set a new record for the artist, selling for £16.7 million ($23.1 million) at Christie's in London. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3f78cN7 via IFTTT

Australia hit with worst downpour in more than half a century

Australian authorities issued fresh flood warnings and evacuation orders on Tuesday as torrential rains again pummeled several parts of the country, sweeping away homes, roads and livestock in the worst downpour in more than half a century. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cXmwVF via IFTTT

Could China's aggressive Xinjiang sanctions counter-punch risk alienating the European Union?

When Chinese and Russian officials meet in Beijing this week, one topic of conversation may be the hatred both countries have for the international community's use of sanctions to interfere in what they regard as "internal affairs." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3vMoNff via IFTTT

Covid-19 vaccines and counterfeit vaccine cards are for sale on the dark web

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Weary Israelis head to polls for fourth election in two years

Israelis are voting Tuesday in the country's fourth general election in under two years, with no guarantee that this poll will yield a more conclusive result than the previous three. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lGf7ho via IFTTT

Robotic dog works wonders in ER in age of Covid-19

Dr. Spot, the robotic dog doctor, will see you now. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QwCG0T via IFTTT

Australia's political culture in spotlight again as new report emerges of lewd acts in parliament

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday acknowledged mounting dissatisfaction with his handling of a series of allegations about the mistreatment of women in politics, as he vowed to drive cultural change. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3scLd6V via IFTTT

As young people itch to leave lockdown, British health leaders face a new challenge: Influencers

When 21-year-old Daanish Hussain escaped London for Dubai over the New Year, he did what he does almost every day -- reached for his phone, and documented his journey for his 550,000 followers on TikTok. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QyeD1x via IFTTT

Goldman Sachs CEO responds to analyst survey describing 'inhumane' 95-hour weeks and abuse

Goldman Sachs' CEO says the bank will strengthen enforcement of its "Saturday rule" and speed up hiring of junior bankers after a group of analysts described "inhumane" working conditions, including 95-hour weeks and instances of workplace abuse. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QvtSID via IFTTT

Fox News anchor wrongly reports DHS secretary had resigned during Trump interview

Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner made a grave and bizarre error on Monday, interrupting a live phone interview with former President Donald Trump to wrongly report that Department of Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas had resigned. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3fhwO67 via IFTTT

They wanted democracy. Instead they say they were beaten and raped by police

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Leaked video from inside police stations shows ferocious beatings

As part of a months long investigation into the crackdown inside Belarus, CNN has spoken to several Belarusians who fled the repression of President Lukashenko's regime. In dozens of interviews, protesters and opposition activists have spoken of torture -- from systematic beatings to rape with a police baton. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PixYD3 via IFTTT

Philippines demands Chinese fishing flotilla leave disputed South China Sea reef

The Philippines has demanded that China recall more than 200 Chinese boats it said had been spotted at a disputed reef claimed by both Manila and Beijing, describing their presence as a "clear provocative action." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cVvt1N via IFTTT

Hundreds gathered across the US to support Asian communities after Atlanta-area spa killings

Nearly a week after eight people were killed at spas in the Atlanta area, hundreds gathered to remember the victims and call for an end to hate towards Asians in a year that has seen an uptick in attacks against members of the community. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/316W2eR via IFTTT

Elon Musk pushes back on Tesla spying concerns in China

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his company's cars would never be used for spying in China, in response to reports that the country's military has banned the vehicles over such concerns. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3f7lM31 via IFTTT

She saw kids in cages. Hear her describe new facility for migrant kids

CNN's Fredricka Whitfield talks to immigration attorney and volunteer Michelle Saenz-Rodriguez about her visit to a Dallas convention center that's been transformed into a holding facility for unaccompanied migrant children. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cRGq4B via IFTTT

Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old gold mask in southwest China

The remains of a gold mask are among a huge cache of 3,000-year-old artifacts found at an archaeological site in China's Sichuan province. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NEY7vD via IFTTT

AstraZeneca vaccine is 79% effective against symptomatic Covid-19, company says

AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine showed 79% efficacy against symptomatic disease and 100% efficacy against severe disease and hospitalization in a new, US-based clinical trial, the company said Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3vLoNMl via IFTTT

Top GOP senator decries Capitol riot conspiracies

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India reports highest daily spike in Covid-19 cases since November

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Netanyahu credits himself with bringing Israel 'back to life.' Now he hopes his Covid-19 campaign will save his political future

A mask may have been covering his face, but Benjamin Netanyahu's pleasure was undeniable as Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz complimented the Israeli Prime Minister's handling of the pandemic and world-leading coronavirus vaccination campaign at an event in Jerusalem earlier this month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3vLV3yU via IFTTT

Trump is returning to social media in a few months with his own platform, spokesman says

Former President Donald Trump is coming back to social media -- but this time with his own network, a Trump spokesperson told Fox News on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/310kH4O via IFTTT

Turkey's lira plunges after Erdogan fires central bank head

Turkey's lira is plunging against the US dollar Monday after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan abruptly fired the head of the country's central bank this weekend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3tJivuM via IFTTT

Biden vows to ease border surge as Republicans sense a political opening

Joe Biden is pledging to take new steps to ease a surge of child migrants at the southern border as his White House parries Republican attacks over a wrenching humanitarian challenge that threatens to tarnish his fast start as president. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3sbdsD1 via IFTTT

Diplomats denied access as Canadian Michael Kovrig goes on trial in China

Diplomats from more than two dozen countries were denied access to a Chinese court Monday as detained Canadian Michael Kovrig went on trial in Beijing on espionage charges. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3r9n7c6 via IFTTT

Arrest warrants for two Iraqi government critics spark outrage

Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council has issued arrest warrants for two prominent Iraqi political analysts, prompting backlash from activists and some politicians who say it's an attempt to intimidate critics of the government. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3tLSKtJ via IFTTT

Philippine troops rescue Indonesian hostages and kill Abu Sayyaf leader

Philippine troops have killed a leader of the Abu Sayyaf kidnap-for-ransom group and rescued four Indonesian hostages held since last year, the military said on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3vQpwMu via IFTTT

Church removes Atlanta shooting suspect from its membership

A suburban Georgia church removed suspected Atlanta spa shooter Robert Aaron Long from its membership ranks on Sunday morning, according to a statement from the church. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PiB2Py via IFTTT

Pakistan court sentences two men to death for highway gang rape

Two men were sentenced to death on Saturday for gang-raping a woman on the side of a highway in Pakistan last year, an attack that triggered nationwide protests and calls for tougher laws. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/315DHik via IFTTT

New York Rep. Tom Reed takes 'full responsibility' following allegation of sexual misconduct

Republican Rep. Tom Reed of New York apologized and took "full responsibility" on Sunday for the sexual misconduct allegations made against him by a former lobbyist. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39kGid1 via IFTTT

Connie Chung: The media is miserably late covering anti-Asian violence

Media outlets are ramping up their coverage of anti-Asian violence following last week's Atlanta shootings, but many Asian-American journalists feel the issue has been ignored for far too long. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NEivgr via IFTTT

She stopped talking after a rocket struck her home. Here, she says she's happy

CNN's Arwa Damon visits the only Down syndrome support center for children in Syria's war-torn Idlib province, where volunteers strive to give some of the country's most vulnerable children a chance at a better life. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3120vzt via IFTTT

CNN's Stelter: This Fox News host doesn't book experts to answer questions he asks

CNN's Brian Stelter looks at the media's coverage of vaccinations and vaccine hesitancy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cVvTFy via IFTTT

DHS chief says border closed, won't give timeline for facilities capable of handling surge of unaccompanied children

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas declined Sunday to provide a timeline for when the Biden administration will open new facilities capable of handling the surge of unaccompanied children at the southern border. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cS4mVn via IFTTT

Nawal El Saadawi, famous Egyptian feminist author, dies age 89

Nawal El Saadawi, a famous Egyptian feminist author, physician and psychiatrist, has died aged 89, state-run Al-Ahram newspaper reported on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3f0w3hq via IFTTT

Arkansas governor says he signed near-total abortion ban so Supreme Court can decide if it's a 'direct challenge' to Roe

Arkansas' Republican governor said Sunday that he signed a near-total abortion ban into law earlier this month because he wants the Supreme Court to eventually consider the legislation and overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized the procedure in the US. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2OSHtsZ via IFTTT

Warnock slams GOP-controlled Georgia Legislature for bill that would restrict voter access

Georgia US Sen. Raphael Warnock, in his first Sunday show interview since being elected to Congress in January, slammed the Republican-controlled Georgia Legislature for a massive voting bill that would restrict voter access. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3c92HMa via IFTTT

'Don't mess with us': history-making Korean American congresswomen fight back against racial bias

Reps. Young Kim and Michelle Steel never imagined that the first time they would testify before Congress as new lawmakers it would be to call out hate against their community. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3153N5g via IFTTT

Royals say they may consider appointing diversity chief

Buckingham Palace says it may consider appointing someone to spearhead its efforts around diversity. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lBT4bF via IFTTT

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin travels to Afghanistan on unannounced visit

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled to Afghanistan Sunday on his first visit to the country as the United States' top defense official, meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and other officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3tAAS54 via IFTTT

8 people stabbed in fight that began at Detroit hookah lounge

Eight people were stabbed during a fight that started inside a Detroit hookah lounge and continued into the parking lot early Sunday morning, police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3s9fDXU via IFTTT

Profit tumbled at Saudi Aramco

Saudi Aramco had a rough 2020, just like every other oil company. But Aramco isn't any ordinary oil company -- it's the world's biggest, and the pandemic's toll on its business had a decidedly adverse effect on the Saudi-owned business. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3r82XPq via IFTTT

Biden's honeymoon is ending

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They were innocent and on death row. Now, the exonerated want to ensure Biden keeps pledge

Sabrina Smith was only 17 when a predominately White Mississippi jury convicted her in 1989 for fatally beating her 9-month-old son. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3s9fraS via IFTTT

Man arrested after taking his toddler into an elephant enclosure at San Diego Zoo

A visitor at the San Diego Zoo was arrested on Friday shortly after taking his two-year-old daughter into an elephant enclosure, according to a press release from the San Diego Police Department. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lATUp5 via IFTTT

Dad mics up his skiing toddler, captures her adorable pep talks

Three-year-old Adia Leidums speeds down mountains on her tiny toddler skis in Fernie, British Columbia. Her parents Erich and Courtney say they're teaching her to ski at a young age in order to build her confidence and resiliency. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QrHLrd via IFTTT

Why the 911 will be last the Porsche model to go electric

Porsche is making a big push to go green. By 2030, the high-performance automaker says it will be "carbon neutral" and that 80% of the cars and SUV it makes will either be electric or plug-in hybrids. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3c2yqP1 via IFTTT

Spring breakers flock to South Florida while some residents worry about another Covid-19 surge

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LeBron James is 'out indefinitely' with ankle injury

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be out indefinitely after suffering a high ankle sprain in Saturday's game, according to the team's website. The injury occurred in the second quarter of the Lakers' 99-94 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles' Staples Center. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3c6KA9v via IFTTT

What's a filibuster? Democrats may finally ax a relic of racist past

You're going to start to hear a lot more about Democrats' efforts to end the filibuster in the US Senate. If successful, it'll be an important move supported by good-government advocates as well as political progressives who want to defrost the levers of government and make them work in a big way instead of in increments. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cPkl6x via IFTTT

Investigations into Cuomo heat up as new controversies arise

After stiff-arming calls for his resignation from leading state Democratic lawmakers, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is staking his political fate on the outcome of a pair of independent investigations into allegations he sexually harassed or behaved inappropriately toward several women. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cPXlob via IFTTT

Why the effects of Republican efforts to limit voting aren't clear

Republicans' response to losing control of the White House and Senate has been to try and make voting harder in a number of states. Most notably, perhaps, is Georgia, where they're going after ways of voting that were popular for Black voters and Democrats in 2020 (e.g. mail voting). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eXQdbS via IFTTT

International spectators will be refused entry into Japan for Tokyo 2020

International spectators will be refused entry into Japan for this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee said in a statement on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3c5ImXK via IFTTT

Turkey withdraws from international convention to combat violence against women

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has withdrawn his country from an international treaty to protect women through a presidential decree issued in the early hours of Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38Xs15A via IFTTT

Tsunami warning issued after earthquake of 7.0 preliminary magnitude hits Japan

A tsunami warning has been issued following an earthquake off the east coast of Japan, the US National Tsunami Warning Center reported on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30YFYfp via IFTTT

Soccer sex abuse scandal: Report is 'kick in the teeth' for survivors, says Paul Stewart

Paul Stewart played for the England international team and some of English football's leading clubs, notably Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rdjNgd via IFTTT

A more contagious coronavirus variant is spreading across the US. Can vaccines stop it?

A new, more contagious and potentially more deadly variant of the coronavirus is spreading across the US, and health officials are worried. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lAit5v via IFTTT

Food banks are bracing for shortages after Texas freeze killed many of the state's produce

A month after winter storms blanketed the Lone Star state with snow, leaving millions of people in the dark and without water, food banks are concerned there won't be enough produce for Texans in need. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3tEfv2N via IFTTT

Phoenix-area colleges extend Spring Break after possible cyberattack

Community college students in the Phoenix area are getting an extra week of Spring Break after a suspected cyberattack crippled their schools' computer networks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3vU5osO via IFTTT

What will travel look like when the pandemic is over?

As the world ground to a halt last March, many travelers expected to be globetrotting again in a few months time. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30XWjkb via IFTTT

A victim of the Atlanta spa shootings was a South Korean citizen, official says

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Prince Harry invokes his mother's memory in foreword to new book for bereaved children of frontline workers

Prince Harry has revealed how the death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, affected him in a new book to support grieving children and young people who have lost loved ones in the pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lxdR08 via IFTTT

Entire house floats away as flash floods batter Australia's east coast

Australia's east coast was smashed by heavy rains on Saturday, sparking dangerous flash flooding that forced the evacuation of multiple regions as the fast-moving waters unmoored houses, engulfed roads, stranded towns and cut power lines. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2OJlFQE via IFTTT

Tanzania swears in Samia Suluhu Hassan as first female president

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Murder suspect in New Jersey admitted to killing 15 people in New Mexico, prosecutor says

A murder suspect in New Jersey told police during questioning that he killed 15 people in New Mexico, including his estranged wife, according to a prosecutor in court on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38Yqj4a via IFTTT

China will allow foreigners into the country -- if they get a Chinese vaccinne

China is making it easier for foreigners to enter the country. But there's one condition: they need to have received a China-made Covid-19 vaccine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3c13AGf via IFTTT

Biden administration prepares to expand phased entry of migrants forced to stay in Mexico under Trump-era policy

The Biden administration is preparing to expand the phased entry of migrants who were forced to stay in Mexico under a Trump-era policy to two additional ports of entry, the Department of Homeland Security told CNN on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/312IIbz via IFTTT

New York Times: Current Cuomo aide alleges sexual harassment against governor

Alyssa McGrath, a current aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, joined a chorus of other women in accusing the governor of sexual harassment, accusing the Democrat of having behaved and spoken to her in an inappropriate sexual manner, The New York Times reported Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38YxEk4 via IFTTT

Soldiers are ethnically cleansing this region through rape, doctors say

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Genetics may free a woman convicted of killing her 4 babies

Kathleen Folbigg has spent the past 18 years in prison for one of the most horrific crimes imaginable: killing all four of her babies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2OPkwH8 via IFTTT

Inside why all lawmakers still aren't vaccinated after months of access to shots on the Hill

As the political fight over vaccinations continues around the country, CNN has learned that several members of Congress still have not been vaccinated despite having had access to the vaccine on Capitol Hill since December. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eYaRbK via IFTTT

Suspect arrested after a 100-year-old man was slain in his home, Los Angeles police say

A man carrying an axe and a knife was arrested and charged in the slaying of a 100-year-old man who was found dead inside his home, Los Angeles police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30Wv5dS via IFTTT

We met migrant teens who just crossed the border in Texas. Here's what they told us

In the pitch-black night, the teens' eyes blink in confusion as the bright beam of a constable's flashlight shines in their direction. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2P3O1Vo via IFTTT

Just one day after completing CPR training, a teen saves her friend's life

With 30 compressions and two rescue breaths, 16-year-old Torri'ell Norwood saved her best friend's life, just a day after completing a basic life support class at her high school. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QmM2fB via IFTTT

Social media platforms are going to war for online talent

When Katerina Horwitz started out as a social media influencer in 2016, she didn't earn much money beyond a handful of sponsored posts. A few years later, Horwitz and her husband Yinon quit their day jobs, started a joint Instagram account and got creative with monetizing their 400,000 followers, including selling their own photo filters and building an app that offers editing templates for Instagram Stories. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QkQLhQ via IFTTT

Pandemic puts booming CEO pay under the microscope

The pandemic exposed the huge inequities baked into the global economy. That could make for a tense string of annual meetings this spring, as companies ask shareholders to approve millions of dollars in compensation for executives. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cS7bWm via IFTTT

Michigan sees worrying spike in Covid-19 cases

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Jack in the Box restaurant manager stabbed by customer who refused to wear a mask, police say

Police are looking for a man who allegedly stabbed a restaurant manager multiple times after he was told to wear a mask inside a Jack in the Box restaurant in League City, Texas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3tEhfsK via IFTTT

Chinese calls US 'condescending' in its tone in high-level meeting

The first high-level talks between China and the US under the Biden Administration are off to a confrontational start. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cMii3g via IFTTT

As Covid-19 deaths soar in Brazil, Bolsonaro says there's a 'war' against him

More than 45,000 people have been killed in Brazil by the pandemic in the past month, but Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says there's a "war" against him personally. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2P8cfxC via IFTTT

US plans to send vaccines to Canada. Hear local leader's ecstatic reaction

The Biden administration is finalizing plans to send millions of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine doses to Mexico and Canada, according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki. CNN's Paula Newton reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3vCD9i2 via IFTTT

Alaska dispute between US and Chinese officials an inauspicious start to a new era of relations

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Insults fly as Biden locks horns with Russia and China

President Joe Biden is suddenly waging a bitter two-front confrontation with America's foe in the last Cold War -- Moscow -- and the US adversary in a possible next one -- China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d2u1ej via IFTTT

Biden and Harris to visit Georgia, a battleground that paved way for agenda

Democratic voters in Georgia may have helped deliver Joe Biden's long quest to win the White House, but they take even prouder ownership of their critical role in cementing an early chapter of his legacy through the passage of the American Rescue Plan. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3c09RC7 via IFTTT

A 75-year-old Asian woman says she fought back after being attacked in San Francisco

A 75-year-old Asian woman says she fought back after being punched in the eye Wednesday morning in what police believe was an unprovoked assault. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38VaGKq via IFTTT

Covid-19 travel restrictions state by state

Total cases of Covid-19 have reached past the 29.6 million mark in the United States. Though some states continue to enforce travel restrictions and quarantines, in general more states have been moving toward looser restrictions or none at all in recent weeks. The situation remain in flux, though. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3flP7TK via IFTTT

Hate turned my Asian-American mom into a shut-in. This isn't the country she left her homeland for

Hate has turned my once proud and confident Asian-American mother into a shut-in. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lselES via IFTTT

Coronavirus spread on flight, in hotel corridor, New Zealand study finds

The coronavirus spread on an international flight, in a hotel corridor and then to household contacts despite efforts to isolate and quarantine patients, New Zealand researchers reported Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QjSvrE via IFTTT

Super Nintendo World opens in Osaka, Japan

Children and adults alike waited in line for their turn to experience the world's first Super Nintendo World and its life-sized Mushroom Kingdom, which opened Thursday at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3qZja9A via IFTTT

The Covid-19 pandemic almost didn't happen, a new genetic dating study shows

The coronavirus pandemic almost didn't happen, a new study shows. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eSSi95 via IFTTT

Cuomo accuser Ana Liss details unsolicited attention, sexually hostile work environment in two-hour interview with AG's office

Ana Liss, the third former staffer to publicly accuse Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of inappropriate conduct, met with investigators from the state attorney general's office Thursday via Zoom, according to a statement Liss provided to CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38V0D8s via IFTTT

New York is poised to limit solitary confinement in prisons and jails to 15 consecutive days

The New York Senate passed a bill Thursday limiting the amount of time an inmate can spend in solitary settings and ban it altogether for some populations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3f7zyD1 via IFTTT

Beijing's crackdown in Xinjiang has separated thousands of children from their parents, new report claims. CNN found two of them

It was supposed to be a routine trip home to Xinjiang for Mamutjan Abdurehim's wife and two children. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3tA1mnf via IFTTT

Biden administration considering 6-month extension for US troops in Afghanistan

The Biden administration is considering a six-month extension for American troops in Afghanistan, just weeks before the May 1 deadline that the Trump administration had negotiated with the Taliban to withdraw all US forces from the country, according to a defense official. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38X5xBJ via IFTTT

NASA successfully tests SLS rocket that will help Artemis astronauts reach the moon

The Space Launch System rocket that will launch NASA's Artemis astronauts into space on their way to the moon went through a final and successful hot-fire test of the core stage on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Qb8Dvk via IFTTT

Lost surfboard turns up 1,700 miles from home

A big wave surfer is set to be reunited with the board he lost in a wipeout off the southern coast of Tasmania, Australia, four years ago after it was found 1,700 miles away in North Queensland. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ePapN6 via IFTTT

Piers Morgan left his show after attacking Meghan. He could be back on TV soon

Piers Morgan has always divided TV audiences, but he gained new notoriety this month after taking on the Duchess of Sussex. With two combative UK media outlets about to launch, that could help him land his next job. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bYCcJe via IFTTT

Police in England and Wales to record misogyny as a hate crime in wake of Sarah Everard murder

Police in England and Wales are set to record misogyny as a hate crime on an experimental basis from this autumn, a government minister has said, as the UK faces a reckoning on violence against women. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rU1DkB via IFTTT

Hear former president's first interview since court annulled his 2017 convictions

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, former Brazilian President, shares whether he plans to run for office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2OH9BPH via IFTTT

English football's 'dark day' as report into child sex abuse shows 'significant institutional failures'

England's Football Association acted "far too slowly" to protect children against sexual abuse in the sport between October 1995 and May 2000 as a result of its own "significant institutional failings," a review into historic child abuse concluded on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/38VI4ky via IFTTT

Here's how Biden wants to raise taxes on the wealthy and corporations

Now that he's signed the Democrats' $1.9 trillion Covid relief package, President Joe Biden is turning to the next items on his legislative agenda -- and laying the groundwork for raising taxes on wealthier Americans to pay for them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eRpkpX via IFTTT

Can Wall Street's bulls keep climbing a 'wall of worry'?

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has a clear message for investors: Don't stress. We've got this. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eTJq2W via IFTTT

Super Nintendo World opens in Osaka, Japan

Children and adults alike waited in line for their turn to experience the world's first Super Nintendo World and its life-sized Mushroom Kingdom, which opened Thursday at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3qZja9A via IFTTT

Russia pulls ambassador after Biden's remark about Putin

Moscow has recalled their US ambassador after President Joe Biden said he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin is a killer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3tvfE8B via IFTTT

Inside Japan's Super Nintendo World

After delays due to Covid-19 outbreaks, Super Nintendo World is finally open -- but with restrictions. CNN's Selina Wang takes a tour of the the highly-anticipated park based on Nintendo's Games. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cO7YrD via IFTTT

San Francisco police increase patrols following recent assaults against Asian Americans

The San Francisco Police Department is increasing patrols in predominately Asian neighborhoods following an "alarming spike in brazen anti-Asian violence in recent weeks" in the Bay Area, the department said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NrlicA via IFTTT

China's ambassador to US says he doesn't have 'high expectations' for Alaska summit with Biden officials

Beijing does not have "high expectations" for upcoming talks with the United States in Alaska, China's ambassador to the US told reporters Wednesday, in what will be the first meeting of senior officials from both countries since US President Joe Biden took office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3tBuNFJ via IFTTT

'Dehumanizing the victims': Walker reacts to Georgia officer

CNN's Amara Walker reacts after Captain Jay Baker with the Cherokee Sheriff's Office said the suspect in the Georgia spa shootings was having a bad day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3vAipYc via IFTTT