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Measles wipe immune system's memory of other illnesses, studies find

Measles can erase the immune system's memory, leaving us vulnerable to diseases we were previously protected against, new research has found. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36kRIds via IFTTT

Beloved Indian YouTuber Grandpa Kitchen dies. Millions watched him make epic meals for orphans

Beloved Indian YouTuber Narayana Reddy, known for his mega-sized outdoor cooking, has died, his family said. He was 73. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34nRHnp via IFTTT

This is what changed Adam Schiff's mind on impeachment

CNN's Chris Cuomo speaks to House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA) about where he expects the impeachment inquiry to go from here. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2r23nOe via IFTTT

'Friends' Thanksgiving episodes are coming to movie theaters

There's no Thanksgiving like Friendsgiving -- and this month, "Friends" fans will be able to watch all the show's Thanksgiving episodes in movie theaters. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34c0Uiu via IFTTT

The reason Mark Zuckerberg's comments are laughable

In the course of Mark Zuckerberg's back and forth with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez last week, the New York congresswoman asked him: "So you won't take down lies or you will take down lies? I think that's just a pretty simple yes or no?" Zuckerberg refused the bait contained in the word "lies" and responded, "people should be able to see for themselves what politicians that they may or may not vote for are saying." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2N48c25 via IFTTT

So what's wrong with UK elections in December?

It's finally happening. Three and a half years after the UK sent itself into Brexit-induced political paralysis, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is trying to break through by calling an election in December. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34kur9A via IFTTT

Dramatic images show impact of deadly earthquakes in Philippines

At least 14 people have died after a series of earthquakes rattled the southern Philippines. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/320mxk9 via IFTTT

A teenager admitted to killing a 10-year-old girl. But in China, he can't be charged

The alleged murder of a 10-year-old girl by a 13-year-old boy in China has raised questions over the country's criminal responsibility laws after it was announced the suspect cannot be charged. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2r22uoQ via IFTTT

Pompeo says Chinese Communist Party wants 'international domination'

The Chinese Communist Party wants "international domination" and has embarked on a "global campaign" to sway countries to their side, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2oyDO6o via IFTTT

Trump administration considers adding more countries to travel ban list

Trump administration officials are discussing adding more countries to the travel ban list, two sources tell CNN, potentially expanding the controversial ban that has been criticized as discriminating against Muslims. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qcPiNC via IFTTT

There are more than 10 fires currently burning in California

Firefighters in California have been batting numerous blazes non-stop, trying to save millions of people and homes from the flames. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/327rJmE via IFTTT

Facebook denied financial services opportunities to women and older people, lawsuit alleges

Facebook is facing a proposed class action lawsuit for allegedly denying people financial services products based on age and gender. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/329bmWJ via IFTTT

Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads not guilty to new sexual abuse charges

A third accuser has emerged in the Cuba Gooding Jr. sexual misconduct case. Gooding has now been charged by police in three separate incidents, on three separate dates, involving three separate accusers in New York. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36lZVy3 via IFTTT

Vulnerable Democrats face new challenge

One after the other, almost every Democrat in tough House races across the country voted on Thursday to establish the rules for the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, despite Republican predictions it will end their political careers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qbH9bW via IFTTT

Keystone Pipeline leaks 383,000 gallons of oil in North Dakota

Part of the Keystone 1 Pipeline in North Dakota was shut down after a leak of about 9,120 barrels of oil -- 383,040 gallons -- was discovered, TC Energy company said in a statement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ozuAqx via IFTTT

Convicted rapist mistakenly released from prison has been captured more than 600 miles away

A convicted rapist who was released in error from a Georgia prison last week has been captured more than 600 miles away, the Georgia Department of Corrections announced Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3346xyS via IFTTT

Hurricane-force winds continue to stoke the more than 20 Southern California wildfires

Hurricane-force winds are expected to continue in Southern California Thursday, fanning the flames of fires throughout the region. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Wv1yoo via IFTTT

Pentagon releases first Baghdadi raid footage

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See dramatic first images from Baghdadi raid

The Pentagon has released images of the two-hour nighttime raid against ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Jxt9QI via IFTTT

North Korea fired 2 unidentified projectiles, South Korea says

North Korea fired two "unidentified projectile" into the waters between South Korea and Japan on Thursday afternoon, the South Korean government said in a statement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2owVAqG via IFTTT

Authorities now suspect foul play in the disappearance of UFC fighter's daughter

The disappearance of 19-year-old college student Aniah Blanchard is now being pursued as a criminal investigation in Alabama and foul play is suspected, Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JBiyEs via IFTTT

Frozen moss reveals fatal final journey of 5,300-year-old ice mummy

Fresh clues have emerged about the final journey of a European glacier mummy shot dead by an arrow before his body was preserved in ice for thousands of years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JBbLdX via IFTTT

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner agree to merge in mega auto deal

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner PSA Group have announced the terms of a merger that would create a new trans-Atlantic automaking giant with roughly 410,000 employees and combined revenues of $190 billion. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2C1IAfG via IFTTT

46 dead after gas cylinder explosion sparks fire on Pakistan train

At least 46 people have died after a gas canister exploded in a train in Pakistan, authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MZvR3E via IFTTT

Erin Burnett: This upcoming testimony should worry Trump

CNN's Erin Burnett points out key details from Lt. Col. Alexander Vindmand's testimony and lays out the importance of the upcoming testimony from former national security adviser John Bolton, who was invited to testify behind closed doors by Democratic House impeachment investigators. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WuVJHz via IFTTT

Hong Kong falls into recession after a decade

After five months of anti-government protests, Hong Kong has fallen into recession for the first time in a decade. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports on the deepening economic pain in the city and meets a business owner forced to shut down her store after sales plunged 90%. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2piSerU via IFTTT

Here's what it's like as California wildfires rage

CNN's Bill Weir reports outside the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, as a wildfire rages amid massive winds. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qTb1dv via IFTTT

How one woman left the white supremicist movement

Samantha used to be an active recruiter for a white supremacist group. Here's why she left. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36jE76k via IFTTT

WWE is holding its first women's match in Saudi Arabia

Though Saudi Arabia has received global scrutiny for limiting women's rights, the WWE is set to hold its first women's wrestling match in the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34qFpuz via IFTTT

Here's how Skittles are made

In a Mars Wrigley plant in Yorkville, Illinois, Skittles are transformed from chewy "taffy" to the iconic colorful candies. Watch how it happens. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32YVRl5 via IFTTT

Impeachment drive gains momentum at critical juncture

An impeachment net is fast closing around President Donald Trump, with the House of Representatives poised to cast its highly symbolic first vote Thursday in the Democratic bid to oust the President. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/331Gtol via IFTTT

Dominos has put bubble tea bubbles on a pizza and people don't hate it

It might be the ultimate meeting of eastern and western cuisine -- Taiwan's famous bubble tea as a topping on a Domino's pizza. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Jy4DyU via IFTTT

World Series Game 7: Houston Astros host the Washington Nationals but the home team has lost every game

You could almost say the Washington Nationals have the Houston Astros right where they want them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36iSK9H via IFTTT

Samsung profits plunge 56% but strong smartphone sales offer a boost

Samsung's operating profit plunged 56% in the third quarter compared to last year as the company continues to struggle with sluggish demand for memory chips. But the company said chip sales should pick up in 2020, drawing a line under the prolonged industry downturn. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PzE4gw via IFTTT

Bartender wins $50,000 after getting a lottery ticket for a tip

A bartender in Missouri got a massive tip when a customer left her a winning lottery ticket worth $50,000. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NmjXji via IFTTT

Dog the Bounty Hunter pays tribute to his late wife on her birthday

Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman took a few moments on social media to remember his late wife Beth Chapman on what would have been her 52nd birthday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qT6Y0N via IFTTT

'Wizard rock' stolen from national park

A 1-ton boulder disappeared from the side of a highway in Arizona's Prescott National Forest. Now, Forest officials are reaching out to the public for help recovering the hefty loot. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2No5OlC via IFTTT

Missing sharks mystery stuns scientist

Shark spotters say Cape Town's world-famous great whites have disappeared. So where have they gone? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pasWw2 via IFTTT

Barack Obama has a message about being politically woke

Former President Barack Obama discusses political purity during the third annual Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2q2XbF5 via IFTTT

This footballer was racially abused by a fan ... then banned for six matches

"We got awarded a penalty ... and I heard shouts: 'You black b******,'" Linford Harris recalls. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BSn3pJ via IFTTT

Messi eclipses Ronaldo's club goal tally after scoring twice for Barcelona

In their ongoing battle to break records -- and outdo each other -- Lionel Messi went one up on Cristiano Ronaldo. Or make that two up, actually. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JyuTsO via IFTTT

UK heads for election in bid to break Brexit deadlock

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'Game of Thrones' prequel, 'House of the Dragon,' coming to HBO

HBO is now home to "House of the Dragon." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32XZKGV via IFTTT

Ricky Martin welcomed a fourth child into his family

It's a boy! from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Puvrnu via IFTTT

Thai King fires palace bedroom guards for 'violent conduct' and adultery

Thailand's King has fired four more palace officials, the latest in a series of high profile public dismissals that include his own royal consort. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31XQVvF via IFTTT

'Inherit the red gene': China issues Xi-focused morality guidelines

Chinese citizens have been urged to "inherit the red gene" by following new morality rules which use President Xi Jinping's eponymous political thought as a guiding principle. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MYOjti via IFTTT

Rising sea levels threaten hundreds of millions -- and it's much worse than we thought

Hundreds of millions of people worldwide are at risk of losing their homes as entire cities sink under rising seas over the next three decades, according to researchers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/330b2dM via IFTTT

Live-streamer missing after fall climbing Japan's Mount Fuji

Authorities in Japan are searching for a man who appeared to fall in the middle of a live-streamed ascent of Mount Fuji on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34hXeeT via IFTTT

UN members issue dueling statements over China's treatment of Uyghurs

Two groups of United Nations member states issued dueling statements over China's treatment of the predominantly Muslim Uyghur minority in Xinjiang, highlighting a global divide on Beijing's human rights record. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qR0cbW via IFTTT

Why tiny island's residents want to ditch Australia for New Zealand

Norfolk Island is a tiny landmass of about 1,800 people in the South Pacific, about 500 miles (800 km) from the nearest country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32ZTsqp via IFTTT

Iraq on edge after al-Sadr calls for removal of prime minister

One of Iraq's leading Shiite clerics and powerful politicians has called on other parties to back him in removing Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi after weeks of protests. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2poj9m0 via IFTTT

Ghost hunters say this is their biggest fear. And it has nothing to do with ghosts

David Schrader is creeping through the darkened hallways of the most-haunted house in America, looking for trouble. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pWm5GA via IFTTT

The secret to luring Chinese travelers

Shelling out $277 billion worldwide in 2018, Chinese travelers are the world's top tourism spenders. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/323CypO via IFTTT

Bankrupt Forever 21 is closing 200 stores

As part of its restructuring after filing for bankruptcy last month, Forever 21 will close 200 stores, leaving the fast-fashion chain with a smaller footprint to help it emerge from Chapter 11. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2q2v8pg via IFTTT

California fires force thousands to evacuate across the state

The Getty fire broke out in the early morning of October 28th in Los Angeles while Northern California is still battling the Kincade fire, which has forced hundreds of thousands of evacuations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pkvVBZ via IFTTT

Internet hails military dog that chased Baghdadi a hero

Put that hero dog on the 20 dollar bill! CNN's Jeanne Moos celebrates the dog that chased ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36dUHEu via IFTTT

Dogs have been in the military since 600 BC. And they do some serious work

This week, President Donald Trump shared a declassified photo of a military working dog that was injured during the weekend raid that took down ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BYY3gx via IFTTT

Dave Chappelle says comedy 'saved my life' as he accepts award

Dave Chappelle accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, considered the highest accolade in comedy. Many entertainers paid tribute to the comedian. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WoLQLJ via IFTTT

Massive sinkhole swallows up a stopped city bus

A massive sinkhole opened up underneath a city bus while it was sitting at a red light in downtown Pittsburgh. Officials say the two people on the bus were able to make it safely off the incapacitated vehicle. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36cvIS8 via IFTTT

The Japanese pensioners playing rugby

The Rugby World Cup has seen rugby fever sweep across Japan as a whole new generation of Japanese rugby fans have been inspired by the incredible exploits of the country's national team, the Brave Blossoms. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31TkTAL via IFTTT

Dad makes epic costume for son with cerebral palsy

Tom Hardy spent nearly 100 hours to make an elaborate Halloween costume for his son who has cerebral palsy, autism and who is nonverbal. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2q7C3xl via IFTTT

Has the great white shark really vanished from Cape Town's waters?

The squat clump of rock barely qualifies as an island. It is even hard to make it out from the shoreline of Cape Town's False Bay. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34ihxcv via IFTTT

How Murdoch's many Suns play to both sides of Brexit

On September 5, as the UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn brawled in Parliament over Brexit and when to hold a general election, The Sun newspaper took a predictable stance, attacking Corbyn. Alongside an image of Corbyn's face superimposed on the body of a chicken, the headline said "Corbyn clucks up Brexit! Is THIS the most dangerous chicken in Britain?" from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2q2ucBa via IFTTT

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong banned from running in local election

One of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy activists has been barred from running in upcoming district council elections, as anti-government protests continue to rock the semi-autonomous Chinese city. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BQdNCP via IFTTT

Mississippi woman found after being missing for days by writing S.O.S. with rocks

"S.O.S" spelled out with rocks saved a woman missing in a national park for days, according to a release from the National Park Service. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ppD8AC via IFTTT

A British tourist was snorkeling in Australia when a shark bit off his foot

Two British tourists were injured in a shark attack in northeastern Australia on Tuesday morning, with one losing his foot. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31RKSsA via IFTTT

A teenager stole an endangered lemur from a zoo. Now he's been sentenced to federal prison

A 19-year-old man was sentenced to three months in federal prison for breaking into a California zoo and stealing an endangered Lemur. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Prdruc via IFTTT

Huawei and ZTE could lose what little business they have in the United States

The US Federal Communications Commission wants to place more restrictions on Huawei and ZTE by barring companies that receive government money from purchasing equipment or services from the Chinese tech firms. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/349OR55 via IFTTT

US Air Force's mysterious space plane lands after record 780 days in orbit

The US Air Force's X-37B space plane landed Sunday back on Earth after spending 780 days in orbit, the longest mission in the mysterious military test program's history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2plAJXN via IFTTT

Indian toddler Sujith Wilson dies after days trapped in well

A two-year-old boy trapped 26 meters (88 feet) down a well since last Friday, sparking a major rescue attempt that captivated India, has died. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36hguLp via IFTTT

The changing Democratic electorate could upend Iowa's role in 2020

The pilgrimage of all the leading 2020 Democratic contenders to Des Moines this Friday for a state party dinner testifies to the outsized influence Iowa continues to wield in the presidential nominating process. The paradox is that the candidates' focus on Iowa is increasing even as the state's odds of predicting the nomination's winner may be shrinking. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31ROIld via IFTTT

Father of missing backpacker Amelia Bambridge fears she's been kidnapped

The father of a 21-year-old British woman who disappeared after a beach party on a Cambodian island fears she has been kidnapped. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MVOVjc via IFTTT

Fresh unrest erupts in Chile despite President Pinera's Cabinet reshuffle

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera replaced his Cabinet Monday following days of violent protests that have paralyzed the country, seen the military return to the streets, and led to the deaths of at least 20 people. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PqYoAI via IFTTT

A new California wildfire burns in LA as many face days without power

Spurred by historic winds, several wildfires burned in California on Monday, causing evacuations and power outages in parts of the state. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/346yFl9 via IFTTT

Grandfather charged in death of toddler on cruise ship

The grandfather of a toddler who fell to her death on a cruise ship in July has been charged with negligent homicide in her death, Puerto Rican authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BTdXcC via IFTTT

Stuck in an airport for almost two weeks, Iranian beauty queen says she will be killed if she is deported

An Iranian beauty queen who has spent almost two weeks inside Manila's international airport says she will be killed if she is sent back home and is seeking asylum in the Philippines. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36aX8HU via IFTTT

US-China trade progress is giving global markets some hope

Asian markets mostly climbed Tuesday, following all-time highs on Wall Street. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qQkcLP via IFTTT

Washington crowd boos President Trump at World Series

When President Donald Trump appeared on the videoboard during a World Series game at Nationals Park, the crowd supplied both boos and cheers. Some chanted "lock him up." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2piBnVZ via IFTTT

New York Times: Ukraine expert to testify he reported concerns about Trump-Zelensky call

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84-year-old man arrested after two seriously hurt in French mosque attack

An 84-year-old man has been arrested after shots were fired near a mosque in southwestern France, officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/369ml5H via IFTTT

Cop mistakes son for intruder, shoots him

An off-duty Texas police officer shot his adult son after mistaking him for an intruder in his home. CNN affiliate KTVT has more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WiRE9m via IFTTT

Two Southwest pilots live streamed video from a plane's bathroom to the cockpit, flight attendants' lawsuit alleges

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant says two pilots live streamed video from a hidden camera in a commercial airliner's lavatory to an iPad in the cockpit, a lawsuit says. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pRqtGO via IFTTT

Girlfriend charged in Boston College student's death after telling him 'hundreds of times' to kill himself, prosecutors say

The girlfriend of a Boston College student who died by suicide in May repeatedly texted him to do so during their relationship, Massachusetts prosecutors said in announcing involuntary manslaughter charges against her. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BR4BOA via IFTTT

A jury awarded $20M to a police officer who said he was told to tone down his 'gayness'

A jury has awarded nearly $20 million to a police officer in Missouri who alleged that his department discriminated against him over his sexual orientation and said he was told to "tone down your gayness." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Nov1wc via IFTTT

Has the great white shark really vanished from Cape Town's waters?

The squat clump of rock barely qualifies as an island. It is even hard to make it out from the shoreline of Cape Town's False Bay. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34ihxcv via IFTTT

EU grants UK a flexible Brexit extension

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Hong Kong is in a technical recession as five months of protests take a toll

Hong Kong is headed for recession, as five months of protests send tourism and retail numbers plunging. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36c1uyw via IFTTT

Alberto Fernandez declares victory in Argentina election

Argentine President Mauricio Macri conceded defeat to his center-left rival Alberto Fernandez late Sunday after the first round of voting in the country's closely fought election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/368XVsQ via IFTTT

Young Vietnamese workers risking life and death on 'the line' to Europe

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Officer shoots his son after mistaking him for an intruder

A Texas police officer shot his adult son Saturday, thinking he was an intruder. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Pk4NxH via IFTTT

Australia's 'Wolf Creek' serial killer dies without ever confessing to seven murders

The notorious Australian serial killer who inspired the horror film "Wolf Creek" has died after more than 20 years in jail, without confessing to any of the seven murders he was convicted for. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qRKiOH via IFTTT

Baghdadi death may be a moment of political relief for Trump but impeachment probe is not

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Medieval masterpiece found in French kitchen sells for over $26M

A lost 13th-century masterpiece has sold for almost 24.2 million Euros ($26.8 million), just months after it was found hanging in a French kitchen. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2lm2y08 via IFTTT

Kyoto's Gion neighborhood cracks down on photography

Kyoto's historic Gion neighborhood is cracking down on photography in response to ongoing issues with bad tourist behavior. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BMyteN via IFTTT

'Joker' becomes the highest-grossing R-rated film ever

"Joker," the gritty comic book film about the origins of the crazed Batman villain, has become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JhQSnZ via IFTTT

With Manny Pacquiao's help, Alibaba founder Jack Ma challenges Floyd Mayweather to a fight

China's richest man says he's ready to take on The Money Team. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BMvYZR via IFTTT

Asian markets open higher as HSBC and pork producer WH Group are set to report earnings

Asian stocks moved higher on Monday, boosted by a bit of trade optimism. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MSgYjr via IFTTT

Lebanon is at a crossroads between a new start or a return to unrest

Daylight filters through a large gap at the back of an abandoned cinema in central Beirut. The silhouetted figures of protesters gather on the steps to listen to a political talk by Charbel Nahas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JnGxXC via IFTTT

Tiger Woods ties record for most PGA Tour titles with 82nd win in Japan

Tiger Woods made history Sunday after he won the Zozo Championship in Chiba, Japan, making it his 82nd career win on the PGA Tour. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32SAYYW via IFTTT

Trump's self-congratulatory end zone victory dance

In the coming days, President Donald Trump is likely to continue making direct comparisons between the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and the killing of Osama bin Laden eight years ago. After all, Trump's presidency seems in large part to be dictated by either undoing or trying to outdo what President Barack Obama accomplished. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qQ0Czp via IFTTT

Conway to reporter: Cut the crap

In a phone call released by the Washington Examiner, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway berates a reporter for mentioning her husband, George Conway, a known critic of President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Wf4HJ9 via IFTTT

Protesters in Lebanon formed a human chain across the entire country

Protesters across Lebanon joined hands on Sunday to form a human chain that connected the country's north and south, a symbolic display of national unity during a period of political turmoil. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MSmbrN via IFTTT

Man wins $200,000 lottery prize on the way to his last chemo treatment

A man on his way to his last chemotherapy treatment won a $200,000 lottery prize, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32R4bDJ via IFTTT

Lyft is offering free rides so that people can go to job interviews

Lyft announced a new initiative that will give riders free or discounted rides to job interviews and during the first three weeks of employment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3416qEq via IFTTT

A 2,000-pound great white shark is swimming off the coast of Florida

A great white shark that weighs over 2,000 pounds and measures 15 feet, 5 inches long has been swimming along the US East Coast. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WknP8H via IFTTT

Man in MAGA hat sprays Trump protesters with bear repellent

A man wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat blasted anti-Trump protesters on Santa Monica Pier with bear repellent. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32DtcC4 via IFTTT

'SNL's' best impressions of political figures

From President George W. Bush to Hillary Clinton, "Saturday Night Live" has pulled no punches when it comes to impressions of people in politics. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qMEw0I via IFTTT

Congresswoman resigns amid allegations of improper relationships with staffers

Democratic Rep. Katie Hill of California on Sunday announced her resignation from Congress amid allegations she engaged in improper relationships with staffers in her office and on her congressional campaign. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32Q1uSE via IFTTT

14-month-old baby wakes from coma and smiles at dad

As 14-month-old baby Michael began to wake up from a five-day coma, he recognized his dad and smiled in the precious way that only babies can. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Jt97GW via IFTTT

Hamilton's sixth F1 title kept on ice

Lewis Hamilton's sixth Formula One title was kept on ice despite a hard-fought victory at the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WkRmPf via IFTTT

NASA posts a photo of the sun looking like a giant flaming jack-o'-lantern

If you thought the super blood wolf moon was scary, you haven't seen what the sun is capable of. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pW3477 via IFTTT

Sunday sadness is real, here's how to battle the blues

Is the end of your weekend filled with dread of the work week ahead? Yes, Sunday blues are real for many of us but you don't have to give in to despair. Fight back with these tips. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NfClua via IFTTT

Top US envoy once dodged bullets for his country. Now he's dodging Trump attacks

Three veterans who served with Ambassador Bill Taylor, a key witness in the House impeachment inquiry who has come under attack by the President, defended him as a "man of honor," "public servant" and "role model" in interviews with CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2BKyfEY via IFTTT

Trump makes an announcement

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Lies, lies, lies: How Trump's fiction gets more dramatic over time

President Donald Trump told a story in January about the farmers, ranchers and builders who stood behind him at a 2017 event where he signed an executive order to weaken an Obama-era environmental regulation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34aH07z via IFTTT

A fat cat named Cinderblock wins over the internet with its heartwarming workout routine

A 25-pound cat from Washington has won over the internet with her purrfect workout routine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/346yYMV via IFTTT

South Africa edges past Wales to reach third Rugby World Cup final

South Africa defeated Wales 19-16 in a pulsating Rugby World Cup encounter to reach its third final. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31RDIoa via IFTTT

Family of missing British backpacker join search in Cambodia

The family of a missing 21-year-old British woman who disappeared after a beach party on a Cambodian island are traveling there to assist in the search for her. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/369XH4N via IFTTT

How to up your photo game during Diwali

Diwali is the holiday of every Instagrammer's dreams. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pXxW6Y via IFTTT

Death confirmation pending DNA tests

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US military targeted ISIS leader al-Baghdadi in a raid on Saturday

The US military targeted the leader of ISIS, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, in a raid in northwest Syria on Saturday, according to a senior US defense official. The CIA assisted in locating the ISIS leader, the official said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32RZvNE via IFTTT

As violence and vandalism escalate in Hong Kong, some protest supporters have had enough

For most of the summer, 25-year-old Jose was an ardent supporter of the protests raging in Hong Kong. Even when demonstrations became increasingly violent, she defended the protesters themselves -- they were provoked, or were fighting for a greater good, she would argue. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pg9xcY via IFTTT

He was a Communist Party member and model Uyghur. It didn't save him from Beijing

Sometime after he disappeared in 2017, Tashpolat Tiyip, a Uyghur leader, Communist Party member and the president of Xinjiang University, was reportedly sentenced to death in a secret trial. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pgmSlx via IFTTT

A custody battle between parents who disagree on the gender of their 7-year-old draws attention of Texas politicians

A Dallas judge has ruled that both parents should have joint custody of a 7-year-old whose gender identity became central to their court battle, which drew attention from politicians across Texas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qFPvc7 via IFTTT

Kurt Cobain's green cardigan was sold for a record-breaking $334,000

Kurt Cobain's vintage, olive-green cardigan is not only legendary, it's now record-breaking. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32Qlfto via IFTTT

London trip photos show Giuliani with indicted associate at Yankees' game, Ukrainian charity event

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Chilean president asks all of his ministers to resign

Chilean President Sebastian Piñera has asked all of his ministers to resign so he may reshuffle his Cabinet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qNu1u3 via IFTTT

Deadly protests roil Ethiopia as Nobel winner's backers and critics clash

At least 67 people have been killed and more than 200 injured in protests in Ethiopia over the last few days, the police commissioner for the Oromia region told CNN on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pTS9Lb via IFTTT

Cummings' widow responds to Trump's attacks, gets standing ovation

Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the widow of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings, appeared to respond to President Trump's previous attacks of her husband during a speech at his funeral. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31Ko2mv via IFTTT

Five badass women of the leading Democratic presidential campaigns: No longer 'token women' with seats at the table

Anita Dunn remembers a time in politics when it was almost unheard-of for women to be running political campaigns. Susan Estrich was Michael Dukakis' campaign manager in 1988, but she was an anomaly until 2000, when Dunn and another woman, Gina Glantz, ran the Bill Bradley campaign. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NhWOyf via IFTTT

Bear attacks handler during circus act

Video shows the moment a bear attacked its handler during a circus show in Russia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3432piM via IFTTT

Ghost hunters say this is their biggest fear. And it has nothing to do with ghosts

David Schrader is creeping through the darkened hallways of the most-haunted house in America, looking for trouble. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pWm5GA via IFTTT

Every year she turns giant pumpkins into celebs. This year, she chose Rudy Giuliani and the Joker

It's enough to raise eyebrows and pop your eyes out. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JnmxV3 via IFTTT

Comedian calls out Harvey Weinstein during live show

Harvey Weinstein was out at a New York comedy show when a performer and an audience member confronted him. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2onyVgA via IFTTT

Heat camera at tourist attraction spots woman's breast cancer

A trip to a tourist attraction in Scotland turned out to be a life-changing moment for one woman after a thermal camera detected she had breast cancer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MGfMj9 via IFTTT

Impeachment witness asks federal judge to decide if he is obliged to testify

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No one believed him when he said he hadn't been drinking. Then researchers found his body was producing alcohol

When a man in North Carolina was pulled over on suspicion of driving drunk, police didn't believe him when he said he hadn't had any alcohol. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33YcwoY via IFTTT

Lebanon is at a crossroads between a new start or a return to unrest

Daylight filters through a large gap at the back of an abandoned cinema in central Beirut. The silhouetted figures of protesters gather on the steps to listen to a political talk by Charbel Nahas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JnGxXC via IFTTT

'It's all quite devastating': Documenting the rapid loss of Arctic sea ice

The Arctic is heating twice as fast as the global average. Sea ice is rapidly shrinking, changing the delicate composition of one of the world's most pristine ecosystems and the traditional way of life that indigenous communities have preserved for hundreds of years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WfrNiK via IFTTT

K-pop star finishes military service

For over a year and a half, one of the biggest names in K-pop hasn't been releasing any music -- he's been performing military service, which is compulsory for all men in South Korea. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/341ZxTj via IFTTT

Father of Vietnamese woman believed dead in Essex truck: Smugglers said this was a 'safe route'

Nguyen Thi Phong and Pham Van Thin live in a small house in Nghen, a town in Vietnam's Ha Tinh province. It has a corrugated metal roof, propped up on loose bricks, and a Vietnamese flag flies outside. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pOpfvP via IFTTT

Investigators spread blame in Lion Air crash, but mostly fault Boeing and FAA

The improper design and certification of the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, coupled with an overwhelmed flight crew battling a malfunctioning system they could not properly identify, led to the crash of Lion Air Flight 610 in October, according to a report by Indonesian authorities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PlkGUk via IFTTT

Ahead of Diwali, New Delhi residents fear they'll be choking on smog instead of celebrating

People across India are preparing for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. They're selling colorful lamps, cleaning and decorating homes, and buying clothes for the celebrations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PgpR8h via IFTTT

Man shot 16 times walks to hospital two miles away

Philadelphia police say it's "miraculous" that a man shot 16 times was able to walk into the hospital two miles away. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MMabbb via IFTTT

Putin just took a victory lap in the Middle East. Now he's turning to Africa

For decades, the most visible link between Russia and the continent of Africa was the Kalashnikov. Rebel groups, national militaries and even police officers carried the Soviet-designed AK-47 rifle. They still do. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NciMCP via IFTTT

Felicity Huffman released from prison after serving 11 days for college admissions scam

Actress Felicity Huffman was released Friday from a federal prison in Dublin, California, after serving 11 days of a two-week sentence for her role in the college admissions scam, according to the Bureau of Prisons. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33XFYLO via IFTTT

What, exactly, is Tulsi Gabbard doing?

Two very interesting things happened Thursday night: from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2N97QWG via IFTTT

A circus bear attacked his handler in front of horrified families

A circus bear attacked its handler during a show in Russia on Wednesday, with horrified spectators sitting nearby. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32LYPtp via IFTTT

Farewell to America? If Zlatan is leaving MLS, he's not going quietly

A fierce cross-city rivalry is brewing off Highway 110 in Los Angeles that holds up to any of the classic derbies played in world football -- at least in terms of fan support and personal grudges on the pitch. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ohGPYN via IFTTT

Why is Mike Pence playing 'bad cop' on China?

Mike Pence is America's "bad cop" on China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Wnl9ap via IFTTT

Airport jet bridge smashes into vehicles on tarmac

A storm with 53 mph winds caused a jet bridge to swing into several vehicles at Memphis International Airport. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Ng5Iwe via IFTTT

All Blacks wary of 'hungry animal' ahead of World Cup semi with England

A week can be a long time in sport and it already feels like New Zealand and England have traded more blows than a heavyweight title bout ahead of their Rugby World Cup semifinal. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WexsFV via IFTTT

Boeing promises to change 737 Max software as Indonesia releases Lion Air crash report

Boeing said Friday that it is addressing safety recommendations raised by Indonesian investigators about its 737 Max aircraft to ensure that a fatal crash "never happens again." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31OjueO via IFTTT

Chaos in Baghdad as protesters try to storm Green Zone

At least two people have died as protests intensified in Iraq, with security forces using tear gas to repel demonstrators from approaching government buildings Friday, a member of the Independent High Commission for Human Rights of Iraq has told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NaUoBz via IFTTT

A Wisconsin girl who was stabbed 19 times after a slumber party shares her story

A Wisconsin girl whose friends lured her into the woods after a slumber party and stabbed her 19 times to impress a fictional horror character is sharing her story. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JiBHe8 via IFTTT

Malaysia bans comic book for being pro-China and 'promoting communism'

Issues of a comic book about China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have been seized in Malaysia after the government said it "promotes communism and socialism and its content could cause confusion." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31ME3IK via IFTTT

Maserati distances itself from Asian 'Oscars' in Taiwan under pressure from China

Another Western company has been plunged into damage control mode because of tensions with China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3673WWQ via IFTTT

Autopsies begin on 39 victims found in Essex truck container

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Cuomo to Graham: Impeachment hasn't changed ... you have

CNN's Chris Cuomo breaks down Sen. Lindsey Graham's role in the Clinton impeachment, and its stark contrast to his recent comments regarding the impeachment inquiry for President Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33ZtZxj via IFTTT

US considers deploying armored vehicles in Syria

CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports on the situation in Syria after President Donald Trump tweeted that the US military would continue securing oil fields in Syria. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qJqywC via IFTTT

A comic and an audience member confronted Harvey Weinstein at a show. The venue asked them to leave

A night of comedy ended in a performer and audience member being asked to leave a bar in New York City after they confronted Harvey Weinstein in the audience. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33YIDFa via IFTTT

Why the 'quid pro quo' defense may not matter

CNN's Tom Foreman explains why evidence of a quid pro quo between President Donald Trump and Ukraine may not be necessary in the impeachment process. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WbGDXk via IFTTT

Leading Chinese MeToo activist detained by police, friend says

A Chinese journalist and leading activist in the country's #MeToo movement has been detained for more than a week, with friends saying police confiscated her passport to stop her leaving China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MNdEpT via IFTTT

Poacher manhunt exposes murky world of Indian wildlife trafficking, where bear bile is big business

For more than five years, mutilated bear carcasses appeared all over the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Many were missing their genitals and gall bladders. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NaUZDh via IFTTT

Subaru is recalling more than 400,000 cars

Subaru of America is issuing two recalls for more than 400,000 vehicles. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PfRxtS via IFTTT

Amazon is delivering your packages faster, and that's tanking its profits

Amazon is spending heavily to keep growing — and that appears to be making investors nervous. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MNcHy1 via IFTTT