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Is it safe to visit Hong Kong right now?

Hong Kongers have been protesting for more than five months and demonstrations are becoming more violent and disruptive. The city's leaders have maintained Hong Kong is still open for business, but is it still safe to visit? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2nKsjZa via IFTTT

Mars is launching a vegan 'milk chocolate' bar

Mars is set to launch a new line of vegan chocolate bars in the United Kingdom, becoming the first major confectionery company to offer a plant-based alternative to milk chocolate. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33M2GXE via IFTTT

Meet Narwhal, the rescue puppy with a tail growing out of his forehead

There's a 10-week-old puppy in Missouri with a tail growing out of his forehead. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/350SWce via IFTTT

CDC official on new report: I'm worried

Every 15 minutes, someone in the US dies of a superbug that has learned to outsmart even our most sophisticated antibiotics, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32HuwD1 via IFTTT

Bus driver helps two children in brutal cold

An alert bus driver put two children on her bus to keep them warm after seeing them outside in brutally cold weather. HLN's Robin Meade explains. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NMIQGt via IFTTT

See why nurses dressed newborns in tiny cardigans

Nurses at a Pittsburgh hospital dressed a group of newborns in Mr. Rogers' signature red cardigan to celebrate World Kindness Day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/376tFiH via IFTTT

Asian markets weak after China data disappoints

Asian stocks mostly dropped Thursday after China reported economic data that was weaker than expected. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33LIR2H via IFTTT

FBI busts $6 million iPhone and iPad counterfeit ring

The FBI busted a counterfeit ring centered on iPhones and iPads that reportedly cost Apple over $6.1 million. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33NyPxZ via IFTTT

Hillary Clinton, get real

Reportedly not ready to say "never" to a possible run, Hillary Clinton appears to believe that the country wants her to lead, writes SE Cupp. Terrible idea...and wrong. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3733Sbq via IFTTT

Facebook has shut down 5.4 billion fake accounts this year

So far this year, Facebook has shut down 5.4 billion fake accounts on its main platform, but millions likely remain, the social networking giant said Wednesday. That's compared to roughly 3.3 billion fake accounts removed in all of 2018. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33GYgRU via IFTTT

Greta hitches ride across the Atlantic on YouTubers' boat

Teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg has found a ride back across the Atlantic to attend the COP25 environmental summit in Madrid, thanks to a pair of Australian vloggers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34YIxOs via IFTTT

David Villa, Spain's all-time leading goalscorer, announces retirement from football

After 19 years, 14 major trophies and more than 400 goals, David Villa has announced his retirement from football. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CRacoB via IFTTT

Chelsea wins race to land Australian soccer star

She's one of the most talented soccer players on the planet -- but Sam Kerr is now gearing up to take on a brave new world after signing for English club Chelsea. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qcKnMG via IFTTT

Love Island star eyes fight with YouTuber KSI

After watching KSI and Logan Paul's debut professional boxing fight, Love Island star and professional boxer Tommy Fury wants in. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/351YjIp via IFTTT

McLaren unveils $1.7 million supercar with no roof and a windshield made of air

The new McLaren Elva supercar costs $1.7 million, not including options like a sound system or exposed carbon fiber body panels. One option you won't be able to get: A roof. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2X9ONA9 via IFTTT

CNN's Brian Stelter on what to expect from today's hearings

CNN's Brian Stelter lays out three things we know and three things we don't know about the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump as public hearings are set to begin. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qImoVv via IFTTT

Adam Schiff: Meet lawmaker leading the impeachment inquiry

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) joined the House Intelligence Committee in 2008. Now he's leading the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. CNN's Gloria Borger reports on Schiff's political timeline. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/379etBE via IFTTT

The Dutch soccer prodigy with two million Instagram followers - but never played a game

He's only 16, but already plays for one of the world's biggest soccer clubs and has more than two million followers on social media. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33Jzm4a via IFTTT

John Legend is PEOPLE's 'Sexiest Man Alive'... and he's perplexed

He's one of the youngest EGOT winners in history. He and his wife are one of Hollywood's iconic couples. And now, John Legend is PEOPLE's 2019 "Sexiest Man Alive." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pYzaj1 via IFTTT

First public hearing in the Trump impeachment inquiry

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Xi Jinping offers to help Greece retrieve contested Parthenon Marbles

Chinese President Xi Jinping has weighed in on a long-standing controversy by offering to help Greece retrieve the contested Parthenon Marbles from Britain. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pd2Lof via IFTTT

More people are surviving lung cancer in the US, report finds

Over the past decade, the rate of new lung cancer cases diagnosed in the United States has dropped 19% and the five-year survival rate has climbed 26%, according to a new report. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QfGGk2 via IFTTT

The road to impeachment: How we got here

CNN's Jeff Zeleny explains how President Trump's July call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky call led to historic public impeachment hearings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/356EX51 via IFTTT

Two people just got the plague in China — yes, the Black Death plague

Two people in China are being treated for plague, authorities said Tuesday. It's the second time the disease, the same one that caused the Black Death, one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, has been detected in the region -- in May, a Mongolian couple died from bubonic plague after eating the raw kidney of a marmot, a local folk health remedy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2OkkjYn via IFTTT

Trump impeachment hearings will echo through the ages

The gravity and drama of the first televised impeachment hearings into Donald Trump's presidency on Wednesday will imprint themselves on history and reverberate far from Washington. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QdhRoX via IFTTT

Bolivian senator declares herself acting president as Morales vows to fight

Bolivian senator Jeanine Anez declared herself the country's acting leader Tuesday, despite a boycott by former President Evo Morales' allies that left the legislative chamber short of the legal minimum number of lawmakers required to appoint her. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XaWndZ via IFTTT

Kayakers rescue stranded pilot who crashed plane into lake

Kayakers rescued a pilot who crashed his small plane into a freezing lake near Covington, Washington, officials said. The pilot is recovering at a hospital. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2rv8nuO via IFTTT

Cooper rolls the tape on Nikki Haley's claim about Trump

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley said that in all of her interactions with President Trump, he was a truthful person. CNN's Anderson Cooper breaks down her claim on 'The Ridiculist.' from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NISRnZ via IFTTT

Turkish president will find sanctuary in Trump's White House

When Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visits Washington on Wednesday, he'll likely find the capital a pretty hostile place from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2X81ADa via IFTTT

Roman Polanski disputes rape allegation from former French actress

A French photographer and former actress has accused Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski of violently raping her in the 1970s when she was 18. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QaFjTE via IFTTT

See Trebek's emotional response to contestant's answer

"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek choked up after a contestant used his Final Jeopardy answer to send him a loving message. Trebek has been battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ArNd24 via IFTTT

'Miracle' dog has a happy new home

Miracle the dog, found trapped by debris in the Bahamas weeks after Hurricane Dorian, has a new family in the United States. Watch "Full Circle" weeknights at 5 p.m. ET. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2rEMcCD via IFTTT

Man set on fire in Hong Kong hours after protester was shot

Anderson Cooper speaks with CNN's Paula Hancocks about the protests in Hong Kong, where the violence has escalated to some of the most dramatic moments in over five months of demonstrations. Watch Full Circle weeknights at 5 p.m. ET. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Q99bjf via IFTTT

Militants fired rockets at Israel narrowly missing cars on highway

Militants fired rockets into Israel after the Israeli Defense Force killed a senior Islamic jihad leader in Gaza. CNN's Oren Liebermann reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2rC8WDh via IFTTT

70% of US will experience record-breaking freezing temperatures

Roughly 75% of the US will experience freezing temperatures this week as an Arctic blast hits two thirds of the country. Over 55 million people are under winter warnings, watches and advisories. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32zDthX via IFTTT

Burger King launches meatless burger across Europe

Burger King is going big on plant-based meat. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Q6LVmd via IFTTT

Rafa Nadal angered by 'bullsh**' marriage question after ATP Finals defeat by Alexander Zverev

Rafa Nadal rarely loses his cool on the tennis court, but his patience was soundly tested after losing in his ATP Finals opener Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CxmaU7 via IFTTT

Clinton calls UK government 'shameful' for not publishing Russia report

Hillary Clinton has described the UK government's failure to publish a report on alleged Russian interference in British politics before December's general election as "inexplicable and shameful." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Kefui1 via IFTTT

Islamic Jihad leader killed in Israeli air strike

A senior commander of Gaza Strip militant group Islamic Jihad has been killed in an Israeli air strike, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Prime Minister's Office said in a statement Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pewsp8 via IFTTT

Putin has relished US political chaos. He may now fear Trump's impeachment

On Russian state television, tightly controlled by the Kremlin, support for Donald Trump in his current impeachment battle is absolute. After all it is Russia, they sometimes joke, that got the US president elected in the first place! from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KbWkJB via IFTTT

Raheem Sterling dropped by England after altercation with teammate

Raheem Sterling has been dropped for England's Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro on Thursday after an altercation with national teammate Joe Gomez. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2O25nh7 via IFTTT

Firefighters battle historic blazes across Australia

Firefighters across Australia spent Tuesday battling some of the fiercest bushfires the country has seen for decades -- and the danger isn't over yet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qGjOzE via IFTTT

Vaping linked to teenager's life-threatening lung condition

The fluid in e-cigarettes could cause a potentially life-threatening lung condition in some people, British doctors have warned, after a 16-year-old boy suffered respiratory failure in a rare case that has been linked to vaping. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CB4yGK via IFTTT

Chemical attack at kindergarten in China injures 51 children

Fifty-one children and three teachers were injured at a kindergarten in southwest China when a man attacked them with a corrosive chemical, state media reported Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Qbq9xw via IFTTT

Uprising leader says life is more brutal than ever for Zimbabweans

It's been just over two months since Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe died, and almost two years since he was ousted from office, but some Zimbabweans say life is tougher than ever. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2X1znOo via IFTTT

Biden hits Warren's 'you do it my way' attitude

Joe Biden renewed his attacks against Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts on Monday, pointing to her advocacy for "Medicare for All" and saying it comes from an elitist belief that Americans shouldn't be allowed to make up their own minds on health care. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NCY7t5 via IFTTT

Hockey broadcaster steps down after on-air remarks about immigrants

Don Cherry will no longer appear on Canada's No. 1 sports network after referring to immigrants as "you people." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2O4Xvvc via IFTTT

The case for and against impeaching President Trump

Thousands of pages of transcripts are piling up, and top minds from both political parties are preparing their best strategy as the impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump moves into a new phase Wednesday with the first public hearings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34UCFWa via IFTTT

Giuliani's globetrotting complicates US foreign policy

Rudy Giuliani has met or communicated with top officials of seven nations since becoming President Trump's attorney, sometimes contradicting official US policy and causing concern at the State Department. CNN's Drew Griffin reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NB2iph via IFTTT

UK Inquiry was warned of Russian infiltration, leaked testimony shows

Russia's influence reaches deep into the British establishment and successive UK governments have failed to act - that is the stark warning issued in testimony to a parliamentary inquiry on Russian infiltration into British politics. Multiple sources have told CNN that the cross-party intelligence and security committee were told that Russia has built up a network of friendly British diplomats, lawyers, parliamentarians and other influencers across the political spectrum. The full parliamentary report has yet to be published by the UK government, causing angry questions in the Houses of Parliament as to why. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36SZf3k via IFTTT

Hong Kong prepares for more turmoil

Hong Kong is preparing for another day of turmoil Tuesday after a man was shot by a police officer and another set alight following a confrontation with protesters in one of the most dramatic days in over five months of protests. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NCMlPp via IFTTT

Jimmy Carter hospitalized for procedure to relieve pressure on his brain

Former President Jimmy Carter was admitted Monday night to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta ahead of a procedure to relieve pressure on his brain, the Carter Center announced in a statement posted to Twitter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34UjM5I via IFTTT

Australia on alert as 'catastrophic' fire threat looms

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Double lung transplant needed after vaping related injury

Doctors at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit performed what they believe is the first double lung transplant in the US for a male patient whose lungs were irreparably damaged after vaping, according to the hospital. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Q8b5Ri via IFTTT

Police detain man eating a sandwich on train platform

A police officer detained and cited a man eating a sandwich on a San Francisco train platform, a confrontation captured on a viral video. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NEhH8m via IFTTT

Australia on alert as 'catastrophic' fire threat looms

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Apple co-founder says Apple Card discriminated against his wife

The New York Department of Financial Services is looking into allegations of gender discrimination against users of the Apple Card, which is administered by Goldman Sachs. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NyIYZX via IFTTT

There's a hidden consequence of climate change: A deadly virus that's killing key marine species

Climate change means melting ice and habitat loss for animals in the Arctic. But there's an invisible side effect of warming temperatures and rising tides, and it's killing key marine species. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32Cg9Qy via IFTTT

Joe Biden fights two-front war with Trump and Democratic rivals

Joe Biden made his way down the long corridor of the New Hampshire State House that his campaign lined with cheering voters, and he did it slowly. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36Ti1rk via IFTTT

Juventus coach: Ronaldo 'is not a problem'

Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri says the team's star player Cristiano Ronaldo "is not a problem" after substituting the Portuguese international for a second consecutive game. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2X4tWyj via IFTTT

Plagued by deadly attacks, members of this Mormon community are fleeing Mexico

Their ancestors fled from the US to Mexico to escape persecution. Now, members of a Mormon community wracked by violence say they're forced to uproot and head back to the US. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Kc25a9 via IFTTT

The truly frightening thing about Nikki Haley's big revelation

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The truly frightening thing about Nikki Haley's big revelation

In her forthcoming book about her time in the Trump White House, former US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley claims that she was recruited by Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to subvert the wishes of President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2K7wczd via IFTTT

Impeachment inquiry: What we're watching this week

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Backer of Syria's White Helmets found dead in Istanbul

A high-profile supporter of the "White Helmets" group, officially known as Syria Civil Defense, has been found dead in Istanbul, according to Turkish authorities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2K7JtIo via IFTTT

Longtime Republican congressman Peter King announces retirement

Longtime GOP Rep. Peter King announced on Monday he will not seek another term in office, becoming the latest in a growing list of Republicans who are not seeking reelection in 2020. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2q4Uxz5 via IFTTT

Your hatred of heart-healthy veggies could be genetic

If certain vegetables have always made you gag, you may be more than a picky eater. Instead, you might be what scientists call a "super-taster:" a person with a genetic predisposition to taste food differently. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NY19aw via IFTTT

CNN reporter: This is the tense calm after protester shot

Protesters and riot police line the streets around an intersection where a protester was shot in the torso by Hong Kong Police. CNN's Will Ripely reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2O38CVy via IFTTT

Over 2 million people evacuated as deadly cyclone slams into Bangladesh and India

At least 10 people have been killed and millions displaced after Cyclone Bulbul smashed into India and Bangladesh over the weekend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36SIup7 via IFTTT

The FBI will join the investigation into an attack that killed 9 Mormon family members in Mexico

The FBI is taking part in the investigation into an attack that left nine people dead last week in Mexico near the US border. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36S7yg4 via IFTTT

Australia bushfires: Smoke seen in New Zealand as Sydney region faces 'catastrophic' threat

Thousands of people are in the path of deadly Australian bushfires that have produced clouds of smoke seen as far away as New Zealand. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2K8GHSV via IFTTT

Chinese team FunPlus Phoenix wins League of Legends World Championship

Chinese team FunPlus Phoenix defeated European rivals G2 Esports to win the World Championship finals of esports phenomenon League of Legends. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Q5pGgy via IFTTT

Kevin Hart's first public appearance since car accident

Some of the biggest names in Hollywood flocked to the E! People's Choice Awards Sunday night. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CybwfO via IFTTT

Spanish Socialist Workers Party wins election but falls short of majority

The Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) won Spain's election Sunday with 120 seats, but fell short of gaining the parliamentary majority. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KagjrQ via IFTTT

Asian markets fall after Trump dampens US-China trade hopes

Asian markets fell Monday as investors tried to make sense of the muddled state of US-China trade relations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Ko8H5t via IFTTT

Russians are talking impeachment. Hear what they're saying

As the impeachment inquiry into President Trump heats up, CNN's Matthew Chance reports on how Russians are talking about American politics. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2X3Ya4w via IFTTT

How three-wheeled carts have become a protest symbol

CNN's Sam Kiley reports from Baghdad on the role that three-wheeled carts called Tuk-Tuks have played in the front lines of the ongoing anti-government protests in Iraq. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NypUL8 via IFTTT

Hong Kong police officer shoots protester with live round in early morning clashes

A 21-year-old protester was shot in the chest with a live round by a police officer in Hong Kong early Monday morning, as traffic stalled and clashes broke out across the city. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2K6u3Uy via IFTTT

Robert Freeman, longtime photographer for the Beatles, dies

Photographer Robert Freeman, who captured some of the best-known images of the Beatles, has died, according to a Friday statement on The Beatles' website. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36Sfj5t via IFTTT

No kids came to his birthday party. Then his favorite hockey team made his dreams come true

After no invited friends showed up to his 11-year-old son's birthday party, Jason Foster took to Twitter to crowdsource some birthday love for his little boy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qGjyjQ via IFTTT

Father dies weeks after his daughter was killed by a police officer

Marquis A. Jefferson, the father of Atatiana Jefferson, died Saturday at age 59. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33yc4OJ via IFTTT

Mexico's security strategy questioned after Mormon killings

After three women and six children were slaughtered on a remote dirt road in Mexico, relatives and members of their small religious community stood around the smoldering carnage for hours before local authorities arrived. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2K5eUCT via IFTTT

Royal family pays respects at Remembrance Day service

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Japan's imperial couple greeted by thousands

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A Russian professor was pulled from a river. Police said a woman's arms were found in his rucksack

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Mercury to make a rare pass across the sun

Forget blue moons. Even more rare is when the planet Mercury passes right across the middle of the sun, and it's happening Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CtIDkR via IFTTT

YouTube star KSI beats Logan Paul in controversial boxing rematch

It's almost time for one of the biggest boxing matches of the year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2p1Msuo via IFTTT

Britain's dirtiest election ever

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What's at stake in Britain's volatile election

Parliament has been dissolved, and Britain is in full election mode. With the country and Parliament bitterly divided over Brexit, it's expected to be one of the most volatile votes in generations. CNN's Bianca Nobilo explains why the UK is heading for the polls and what each party is campaigning for. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Chgcq3 via IFTTT

Dossiers of dirt are being unleashed in the UK election campaign. And there's much more to come

Who'd be a politician in 2019? If the first week of the UK's snap election campaign has been anything to go by, it's the easiest way to guarantee your personal history being raided and your worst secrets splashed across the pages of national newspapers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CvWRBO via IFTTT

Emma Watson's 'self-partnership' shows we're in a golden age of singlehood

"I call it being self-partnered." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34Nv63S via IFTTT

He was one of the first freed by Trump's criminal justice reform. He's now accused of murder

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California hiker is found dead on top of a glacier after missing for days

A three-day search for a California hiker has ended after he was found dead on top of a glacier in Sequoia and Kings National Park. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2K5ZRcg via IFTTT

US Intel chairman says the whistleblower won't testify

House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff made clear on Saturday that the Ukraine whistleblower won't be testifying in the impeachment inquiry, arguing that the individual's testimony would be "redundant and unnecessary." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34Jq6Nx via IFTTT

'Baby Trump' balloon slashed and deflated after drawing protesters

The "Baby Trump" balloon has been slashed — and as a result, deflated. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34P0wa3 via IFTTT

Texas substitute teacher fired and arrested for allegedly assaulting a student

A former substitute teacher faces an assault charge after she allegedly beat a student at a Texas high school on Friday, the Hays County Sheriff's Office said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32znjF0 via IFTTT

ISIS recruiters are preying on vulnerable domestic workers in Hong Kong and Singapore

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Why South Korean cities are full of fake 'mountains'

Plush green pine trees are densely planted on rocky hills outside a towering apartment block in Seoul. They resemble South Korea's famed Dodamsambong Peaks, but are just a fraction of the size. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CqK3MN via IFTTT

China perfected fake meat centuries before the Impossible Burger

When 29-year-old Wang Jianguang was growing up in a poor neighborhood in China's northern Shanxi province, his family would buy him chicken wings with soy sauce as a rare treat. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WD3wmU via IFTTT

Man sues Madonna over 10:30 p.m. concert start time

"There's something that you all need to understand," Madonna said during her Las Vegas concert, while perched atop a piano, legs swinging. "And that is, that a queen is never late." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33umejc via IFTTT

Warner Bros. Studio evacuates because of nearby wildfire

The Warner Bros. Studio lot in Burbank, near Los Angeles, was evacuated Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CqjMhV via IFTTT

Biden shocked by reporter's Trump question: Are you joking?

At a campaign event in Concord, New Hampshire, Joe Biden expressed shock when asked what he thought of President Donald Trump going to Moscow for the Victory Day Parade at the invite of Vladimir Putin. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qCthId via IFTTT

Bayern routs Dortmund in 'Der Klassiker' as Lewandowski extends record

Robert Lewandoski extended his remarkable record of scoring in every Bundesliga match since the start of the season as Bayern Munich thrashed arch-rival Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in 'Der Klassiker' Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qGJprT via IFTTT

Record crowd sees England's women beaten by Germany at Wembley

Undeterred by the cold and driving rain, a record home crowd for an England women's football international saw the Lionesses beaten 2-1 by Germany at Wembley Stadium Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NwIcMT via IFTTT

Transcripts depict Trump as fickle and consumed by grievances

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Half a million people evacuated as cyclone approaches Bangladesh and eastern India

About 500,000 people have been evacuated from Bangladesh's coastal region, as the nation waits for Cyclone Bulbul to hit on Saturday evening -- according to the country's disaster management minister. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33vFVqN via IFTTT

Germany marks 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall

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Inmate who momentarily died says his life sentence has been served

An Iowa inmate serving a life sentence says he should be a free man after he became ill, momentarily died, and had to be revived at the hospital. But the courts are having none of it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JXmXSn via IFTTT

Best architecture photos of 2019 revealed

An aerial shot of a Danish observation tower, an artful photo of a twisting museum in Norway and a picture of a Chinese skyscraper soaring over Shenzhen have been named among the year's most impressive architectural photos. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pI0K3X via IFTTT

Circus or genius? How two YouTubers sparked 'The Biggest Internet Event in History'

KSI takes to the stage holding a Pomeranian dog called King Kong. Logan Paul follows shortly afterwards and throws a pack of condoms at KSI's feet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2POCYhb via IFTTT

How to become one of the world's best pro gamers

Luka "Perkz" Perkovic still remembers the first time he picked up a computer mouse and keyboard. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2MAqXbR via IFTTT

Snow crab sells for record price in Japan

A "five shining star" snow crab was auctioned off in Tottori, Japan for a whopping 5 million yen ($46,000) on November 7. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32xLZOx via IFTTT

Kanye says he may change his name

Artist and designer Kanye West has thrown out a new name idea and, honestly, it's hard to tell if he's joking. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WTL09U via IFTTT

Her boyfriend admitted child abuse but didn't go to prison. She spent 15 years in prison for not reporting him

Tondalao Hall was arrested after her boyfriend left her baby girl with broken ribs. She didn't hurt the child but still served 15 years over the abuse. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pUeGI1 via IFTTT

Greta Thunberg, teen climate activist, is getting a huge mural in downtown San Francisco

The Bay Area has many murals, with images of everyone from Robin Williams to Nipsey Hussle gracing its buildings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NtUGFc via IFTTT

Pixar released the trailer for it's first black-led animated movie

Pixar is ready to make us all cry. Again. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pWEy5V via IFTTT

Vanna White hosts 'Wheel of Fortune' as Pat Sajak undergoes emergency surgery

Vanna White stepped in to host "Wheel of Fortune" after host Pat Sajak had emergency surgery, according to the show's Twitter account. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pUPelI via IFTTT

Must-watch videos of the week

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Parts of England suffer month's worth of rain in 24 hours

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Ancient traps containing remains of 14 mammoths discovered in Mexican city

Archeologists in Mexico have uncovered traps containing the remains of at least 14 mammoths. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33rTcRe via IFTTT

Where to see the Berlin Wall

In the dead of night on August 13, 1961, the East German Army began placing more than 48 kilometers of barbed wire through the center of Berlin, splitting the city into two stark halves. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34Rjzk7 via IFTTT

Voter in swing district says Trump lied to us

CNN's Alisyn Camerota interviewed a group of white women from swing districts about their views on the 2020 election and the Trump presidency. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Q6au2L via IFTTT

The Berlin Wall fell 30 years ago. But an invisible barrier still divides Germany

The Berlin Wall was torn down 30 years ago. The seismic event sent shock waves across Europe, and sparked hopes for millions of East Germans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/33w6ooq via IFTTT

Democrats could wrap up impeachment inquiry and vote on possibly impeaching Trump by Christmas

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Tampons will no longer be taxed as luxury items, after landmark German vote

What do wine, cigarettes and tampons have in common? They're all classed as "luxury goods" in Germany and taxed at the highest possible rate. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33pBWvY via IFTTT

'Unprecedented' fires rip through Australia's New South Wales

A series of "unprecedented" bushfires are raging through Australia's southeastern state of New South Wales, with more than 1,000 firefighters battling 17 emergency-level blazes and strong winds expected into the night. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33rs2de via IFTTT

Graham billboard showcases old Trump attack

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) gets read the riot act for saying what he's NOT going to read. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WRtGm7 via IFTTT

Australian tourist killed by elephant in Namibia

A 59-year-old Australian tourist has been killed by an elephant while on a camping trip in Namibia, according to the southern African country's Ministry of Environment and Tourism. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pRJFEz via IFTTT

Snow crab sells for record-breaking $46,000 in Japan

A "five shining star" snow crab was auctioned off in Tottori, Japan for a whopping 5 million yen ($46,000) on November 7. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32xLZOx via IFTTT

A Kentucky man broke out of a Thai court, sparked a three-day manhunt, then shot himself in the head, police say

An American man is in a coma in Thailand after dramatically breaking free of police custody and then shooting himself in the head as police closed in on him and his girlfriend, according to authorities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34FYMzB via IFTTT

Companies run by billionaires are better for investors

Billionaires tend to be good at making money for themselves. Buying into the companies they control could make the rest of us richer, too. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36JldWC via IFTTT

A Disney World visitor was charged with groping a theme park character

A man at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom was arrested and charged with battery after he allegedly groped a female park employee dressed as a Disney character, the arrest affidavit shows. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NP3cxr via IFTTT

Hong Kong student dies after fall in a parking garage during weekend protests

A 22-year-old Hong Kong university student who suffered a severe head injury after falling in a parking garage close to the scene of protests has died, hospital authorities confirmed Friday, a development that could further inflame tensions in the semi-autonomous Chinese city. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PVZVPy via IFTTT

The outcry to stop the execution of Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed is growing. The support has 'bolstered him,' his attorney says

The outcry is growing from an army of supporters, including celebrities, clergy and state lawmakers, trying to stop the execution of Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed, who is set to die in less than two weeks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WSxVOl via IFTTT

The Berlin Wall fell 30 years ago. But an invisible barrier still divides Germany

The Berlin Wall was torn down 30 years ago. The seismic event sent shock waves across Europe, and sparked hopes for millions of East Germans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WYgVGu via IFTTT

India-Pakistan 'peace corridor' opens Sikh temple to tourists

After more than 70 years, Indian Sikhs will now be able to visit one of the religion's holiest sites by crossing the international border with Pakistan without a visa. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WSStWV via IFTTT

Deadly 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits northwestern Iran

At least five people have been killed and 120 others injured after 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Iran, Iranian state-owned Press TV reported. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CmrjOv via IFTTT

House Intelligence Committee subpoenas Mick Mulvaney

Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney has been subpoenaed to appear Friday morning before the House Intelligence Committee as part of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, an official working on the inquiry told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qvJYF2 via IFTTT

How the Washington Post uses TikTok to engage with its audience

The Chinese-backed video app TikTok is popular among Gen Z for its lip-sync videos and comedy routines, but at least one newsroom has found a practical way to use it for brand promotion and to show users how the news is made. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32q5b0y via IFTTT

Lawyer for Ukraine whistleblower sends White House cease and desist letter to stop Trump's attacks

A lawyer for the Ukraine whistleblower, whose complaint document triggered the House impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, has sent a letter to the White House warning the President to "cease and desist" attacking his client. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pT720n via IFTTT

An Arctic blast could bring record low temperatures to the Eastern US

Large parts of the US may experience record low temperatures as an Arctic blast sweeps across the Midwest and Northeast through the middle of next week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2rgmpjR via IFTTT

'Climate strike' named Collins' word of the year for 2019

Greta Thunberg, Extinction Rebellion and a growing sense of alarm over global heating have made 2019 a watershed moment in terms of climate change action. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NnOmPt via IFTTT

Investors are dumping oil. So why would anyone buy Saudi Aramco?

Saudi Aramco makes more money than any other company on Earth. But low oil prices, the climate crisis and geopolitical risk could deter investors from buying into its partial privatization. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34DBEln via IFTTT

BritBox: Britain's answer to Netflix is here

The United Kingdom's answer to Netflix has joined the streaming wars. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NnFuJE via IFTTT

15 men found alive in truck in Britain, weeks after Essex container deaths

Fifteen men found in the back of a truck in southwest England were arrested on Thursday on suspicion of entering the country illegally. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Cmxz9i via IFTTT

Skeleton found in Russia believed to be general of Napoleon Bonaparte

A one-legged skeleton unearthed by a team of archaeologists is believed to be one of Napoleon Bonaparte's generals, Charles-Etienne Gudin, according to a French historian and former soldier. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PWm1l8 via IFTTT

CNN's Camerota asks voter how she would vote if Trump shot somebody

CNN's Alisyn Camerota speaks with female voters in swing districts of Pennsylvania about what impact the impeachment inquiry has on their opinion of President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Cl89sk via IFTTT

Anderson Cooper recites key lines from Bill Taylor's testimony

CNN's Anderson Cooper breaks down the testimony of top US diplomat Bill Taylor and its implications for the impeachment inquiry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WOWCeo via IFTTT

Baidu's bets on mobile and streaming are paying off

Chinese search giant Baidu is still trying to prove it can turn its business around. Its plan might be working. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34EVhcR via IFTTT

The rapid rise of electric vehicles could lead to a mountain of battery waste

In 2017, more than 1 million electric vehicles were sold for the first time. That number doubled to 2 million in 2018 and by 2040 electric cars could make up more than half of all new sales. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JSS1lZ via IFTTT

Chris Brown draws a crowd for his yard sale

When most people hold a yard sale to get rid of stuff, they post on Craigslist. Chris Brown has bigger ideas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33nmJM5 via IFTTT

Girls as young as 12 strip searched by police

More than 100 school-age girls -- including two as young as 12 -- have been strip searched by police in Australia's most populous state over the past three years, according to official figures. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CjICQe via IFTTT

Ex-MP explains how threats played a role in ending her career

Former MP Justine Greening spoke to CNN's Bianca Nobilo about why she chose to end her time in Parliament as it became increasingly divided. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Cl34QX via IFTTT

Video shows school officer slam 15-year-old student

A school resource officer in Florida has been arrested for allegedly slamming a 15-year-old female student to the ground. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34Am0Y8 via IFTTT

This Mormon community has deep roots in Mexico

The victims of an ambush on the US-Mexico border were all members of a large Mormon community, whose roots in Northern Mexico go back a century. CNN's Rafael Romo reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PTtocT via IFTTT

Young Iraqis and Lebanese aren't just demanding better societies. They're creating them at protest sites

An elderly woman in an SUV snakes through a crowd of young people on Beirut's main highway, known as "the Ring." "You shouldn't have let her pass!" protester Amir Baroudy, 26, yells at a group of youths, apparently distracted from the task at hand: forcing a road closure. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PTAk9Z via IFTTT

Facebook is being investigated by California for privacy violations

The state of California revealed Wednesday it is investigating Facebook over the technology giant's privacy practices, complaining in a court filing that the company has failed to comply with multiple requests for information. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36IKn7B via IFTTT

SoftBank stock falls after terrible earnings report

Shares in SoftBank fell as much as 4% in Tokyo on Thursday after the company reported worse than expected losses for the third quarter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Clr6v3 via IFTTT

A mother is charged with murder after delivering a stillborn baby with meth in its system

A 25-year-old woman in central California has been arrested and charged with murder after she delivered a stillborn baby that authorities said had toxic levels of methamphetamine in its system. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33p7Ngp via IFTTT

A 6-year-old Ohio boy brought a loaded gun to school

Just one day after a man reported his gun missing, it turned up -- in his grandson's backpack. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JWLPJI via IFTTT

Jeff Sessions to announce run for Senate

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions will announce Thursday a campaign for his old US Senate seat, according to a GOP official familiar with the plan, a decision that could roil the Republican primary and provide the ultimate test of President Donald Trump's sway over his supporters. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PV7wha via IFTTT

Two former Twitter employees accused of spying for Saudi Arabia

Federal prosecutors accused two former Twitter employees of spying on behalf of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NlmefI via IFTTT

Nigeria's 'Lionheart' disqualification is bigger than the Oscars

Nigeria's recently disqualified premier Oscar entry "Lionheart" had the makings of a good film -- a film you want to root for. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34BKGPJ via IFTTT

Insomnia in younger adults linked to heart attack, stroke

A new study of a half a million adults found a significant link between symptoms of insomnia and a higher risk for heart attacks and stroke. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NPP1YL via IFTTT

Late-night takes aim at Sondland's revised testimony

Late-night hosts took aim at US Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland's revised testimony to Congress. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2riXBYD via IFTTT

Jane Fonda says civil disobedience is the new normal

CNN's Don Lemon speaks with actress Jane Fonda who says civil disobedience is the "new normal" in order to enact change for the climate crisis. Watch the full interview with Jane Fonda on CNN Tonight Wednesday at 10pm ET. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CjQsJH via IFTTT

3 takeaways from elections in Kentucky, Virginia and Mississippi

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Twitter offers alternative 'read the transcript' shirts

Trump campaign dresses supporters in "Read the Transcript" T-shirts. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on human props. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WJJVBC via IFTTT

A teenager won a $25,000 award for inventing a solution to eliminate blind spots for cars

A 14-year-old from West Grove, Pennsylvania, won a $25,000 prize for creating a prototype designed to eliminate a car's blind spots. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PRyF4x via IFTTT

A black activist took over a neo-Nazi group with plans to destroy it. He died before he could

James Stern, the California pastor and activist who took over one of the country's largest neo-Nazi groups with plans to destroy it, died before accomplishing his goal, his attorney said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33hILQa via IFTTT

An Air Force airman is missing after falling from a plane into the Gulf of Mexico

The US Coast Guard is helping with the search for a missing Air Force airman who fell out of a plane during a jump training mission, Coast Guard Mobile Sector spokesman Juston Lee told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PXSSFQ via IFTTT

Smog in parts of India hitting record levels

India's capital is suffering record-levels of smog as the local government puts in place emergency measures to try and tackle New Delhi's heavily polluted air. CNN's Phil Black reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33luVwn via IFTTT

3 takeaways from Tuesday's elections in Kentucky, Virginia and Mississippi

Democrats were celebrating Tuesday night, while President Donald Trump and Republicans were left to explain why they were behind in one of the reddest states in the nation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PNTKwV via IFTTT

Australia's women footballers get equal pay in landmark deal

Australia's top women soccer players will now earn the same as their male counterparts after a landmark deal Wednesday that aimed to close the gender pay gap between the country's national teams. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pLfajE via IFTTT

Schools were shut and flights diverted. But air pollution still isn't a political issue in India

As protesters rally against air pollution at the India Gate monument in the heart of the Indian capital New Delhi, a woman holds a sign that reads: "No petty politics." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32kKanR via IFTTT

UK lawmakers warn of 'alarming evidence' of Chinese meddling on university campuses

British lawmakers have warned of what they say is "alarming evidence" of Chinese influence on university campuses, and the potential risks to academic freedom of UK institutions targeting partnerships in China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2oWb73G via IFTTT

Under shroud of secrecy US weapons arrive in Yemen despite Congressional outrage

The awkward camera angle is meant to hide the fact that the owner of the phone is filming, but there is no mistaking the outlines of the heavy cargo being deposited on the dock in the Yemeni port of Aden last week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Cf6Qer via IFTTT

See Republican senator's reaction to key diplomat's admission

Sen. Lindsey Graham (SC-R) responds to Gordon Sondland revising his testimony to impeachment investigators and admitting a quid pro quo linking US aid to Ukraine with an investigation into President Donald Trump's political rival. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WNxUez via IFTTT

Controversial Hong Kong lawmaker Junius Ho attacked in the street

A Hong Kong lawmaker known for his fierce criticism of ongoing anti-government protests in the city has been attacked in an apparent stabbing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CtcslL via IFTTT

SoftBank stock shaky ahead of earnings report

Asian markets were mixed Wednesday, with SoftBank investors jittery ahead of the company's quarterly earnings report. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NlJ472 via IFTTT

Elon Musk speaks at Air Force 'Pitch Day' as military seeks to deepen ties to commercial space

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was in San Francisco Tuesday to speak at an Air Force Pitch Day, a new type of event in which small-budget investments are made in various startups in the hopes of speeding up military access to new technologies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36ELCVy via IFTTT

Last month was the warmest October on record globally. Here's what it means for climate change

As we rolled into November, scientists discovered last month was the warmest October on record globally. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NNpK1B via IFTTT

Pakistan's latest HIV outbreak was a crisis waiting to happen

Patients in Pakistan like to receive injections. They believe that without an injection the treatment, even for minor ailments, is incomplete. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36C4B2N via IFTTT

Hawaii beaches close for second-straight day because of shark sightings

Beaches on the Hawaiian island of Maui were closed for the second straight day Tuesday after several tiger sharks were spotted in the water. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36EEzMA via IFTTT

Shocking video shows school officer slam 15-year-old girl

A school resource officer in Florida has been arrested for allegedly slamming a 15-year-old female student to the ground. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34Am0Y8 via IFTTT

Black team asked to move for racist patron

Employees at a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in Illinois asked a group of adults and children that included African Americans to move to other tables because a regular patron sitting nearby was "racist," a woman wrote on social media. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WN4gWz via IFTTT

Victim's sister-in-law details scene of massacre

Anderson Cooper speaks with Kendra Lee Miller, the sister-in-law of one of the victims in the deadly ambush of a group of Americans in Mexico. Watch Full Circle weeknights at 5 p.m. ET. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32hAslZ via IFTTT

Emma Watson says she's 'self-partnered' not single

Emma Watson has said she prefers to call herself "self-partnered" rather than single as she approaches her 30th birthday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pLVZGr via IFTTT

India's top court calls out authorities for not doing enough to stop pollution

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5 key developments in the Trump impeachment inquiry

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Woman killed by her own Great Danes, police say

An Ohio woman found dead in her home was likely killed by her own dogs, police say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2oMwowu via IFTTT

Man says his pregnant wife saved his life in home invasion - with an AR-15

A Florida man said two armed men invaded his home and were beating him when his wife, eight months pregnant, saved the day by shooting one of the intruders with a semiautomatic rifle, CNN affiliate Bay News 9 reported. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2r8zWtK via IFTTT

A man could get a year in prison and a $50,000 fine for killing an endangered sawfish

A man in Florida could face up to a year in federal prison and a $50,000 fine after witnesses said they saw him kill an endangered smalltooth sawfish by removing the long, flat saw that gives the fish its name. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36xKjrp via IFTTT

Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson just announced the birth of her first baby

First, let's take a moment to marvel over the tiny, wide-eyed wonder that former US Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and her husband, Andrew East, just brought into the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34sPtTF via IFTTT

Trump's tax return rulings may be tough to reverse

A US appeals court decision Monday against President Donald Trump's effort to keep his tax returns from a grand jury marks the second major court ruling in recent weeks rejecting bold assertions from the President's lawyers that would shield him from investigation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WMqUyy via IFTTT

Impeachment bombshells highlight Trump's power grabs

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India's top court calls out authorities for not doing enough to stop pollution

India's top court has criticized authorities for not doing enough to curb New Delhi's dangerous levels of air pollution, calling it a "blatant and grave violation of right to life." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33jpyO1 via IFTTT

Chinese pilot grounded after photo of woman in cockpit sparks outrage

A Chinese pilot has been grounded after a photo of a woman sitting in an airplane cockpit emerged on social media, sparking outrage over a breach of safety rules. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JS5f2v via IFTTT

Man stabbed to death after argument over Popeyes chicken sandwich

A man was stabbed to death Monday at a Maryland Popeyes after what appears to have been an argument over the restaurant's re-released chicken sandwich, police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Nj7zS8 via IFTTT

Xi Jinping's message to Hong Kong: You're stuck with Carrie Lam

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Trump, Putin and Hungary's Orban all share a disdain for Ukraine. That's raising alarm bells

When Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Budapest on Wednesday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban had a gift already wrapped: Hours before their joint press conference, Hungary vetoed a joint declaration of NATO ambassadors on Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Cf0VpM via IFTTT

Protesters try to scale walls of Iranian consulate

Thousands of protesters continue to gather in one of the largest waves of anti-government demonstrations in Iraq in decades. In addition to mounting anger against corruption, Iraqis are frustrated with foreign influence, namely from Iran. CNN's Becky Anderson reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33gMmOx via IFTTT

See the hazardous air pollution in New Delhi

Smog made visibility so poor that 37 flights were diverted from the city's Indira Gandhi International Airport. Delhi's Chief Minister says the situation is "unbearable." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pqSOE1 via IFTTT

Maria Butina speaks out before release from prison

Accused Russian spy Maria Butina spoke out during an interview shortly before her release from prison and deportation back to Russia. CNN's Brian Todd reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2rdfGHA via IFTTT

Singapore bans e-scooters on sidewalks

Singapore has banned the riding of e-scooters on sidewalks in the city-state from Monday, November 4 after a growing number of accidents involving the motorized devices, including at least one fatality. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JQsxWs via IFTTT

Trump welcomes World Series champs Washington Nationals

President Donald Trump welcomed the newest Major League Baseball World Series champs, the Washington Nationals, to a celebration at the White House Monday afternoon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36Ar7ck via IFTTT

Xi Jinping demands end to violent protests in surprise meeting with Hong Kong leader

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Anderson Cooper: Safe to say this is not how this works

CNN's Anderson Cooper reads important passages of key witness testimonies from the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2K4RptZ via IFTTT

After Uluru: Other Australian Aboriginal sites like Wollumbin Mount Warning could close too

Call it the Uluru effect. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2CfcBZU via IFTTT

He was among Hollywood's elite. Now Harvey Weinstein's friends say he's afraid.

It's a fall day in midtown Manhattan and a man is seen shuffling along a sidewalk, gripping his walker. His facial expression is vacant, his skin is a pale shade of gray and his clothes are ill-fitting. A passerby might never guess that he used to be one of entertainment's most powerful, a man whose infamous arrogance would make those around him shudder. This man is Harvey Weinstein. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36xn3cR via IFTTT

What it's like in the greenest city on Earth

Halfway between Copenhagen and Oslo, on a rocky Swedish coastline, lies the largest non-capital in the Nordics. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JN5I69 via IFTTT

New England Patriots lose first game of the season

The New England Patriots lost their first game of the season on Sunday, falling 37-20 to the Baltimore Ravens. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NcMWHm via IFTTT

Iran launches new centrifuges in latest breach of nuclear deal

Iran has launched a new generation of advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium, the nation's nuclear chief announced Monday, the latest in a series of violations of the nuclear deal signed between Tehran and world powers in 2015. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2C8oaBW via IFTTT

Priyanka Chopra wears mask on set as Delhi chokes in record smog

Actress Priyanka Chopra has posted a picture of herself wearing a mask while filming in New Delhi, as the heavily polluted Indian capital grinds to a halt amid "unbearable" levels of smog. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qpokCb via IFTTT

The Cold War spy plane that's still the world's fastest aircraft

During the Cold War, this plane could fly higher and faster than any other -- and 55 years after its first flight, it still does. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/329DwR7 via IFTTT

What's fueling the boom in food technology?

While many flock to Israel for falafel and shakshuka, it is less famous for its food technology. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NB6JiI via IFTTT

CNN anchor shuts down guest: 'Done with this conversation'

CNN's Victor Blackwell is joined by political commentator Tara Setmayer and former Republican South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer to discuss GOP strategy over President Donald Trump's phone call with Ukraine. The conversation takes a turn when Bauer brings up a previously debunked conspiracy theory about former Vice President Joe Biden. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qfjmrI via IFTTT

New Delhi is choking on smog and there's no end in sight

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Video shows journalist injured as police fire on protesters

As Hong Kong's protests continue, calls for an investigation into police brutality are getting louder. Police are accused of using excessive force, not only by the protesters but also by the press. CNN's Anna Coren reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34rfoen via IFTTT

New Delhi is choking on smog and there's no end in sight

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Stray puppy found in rural Australian backyard is actually a pure-bred dingo

A miracle puppy who was found in a rural Australian backyard after possibly being dropped by a bird of prey has been discovered to be a pure-bred dingo, to the joy of conservationists. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33i4CXK via IFTTT

In pictures: Hong Kong unrest

Anti-government protests in Hong Kong, which have been taking place since early June, were initially sparked by strong opposition to a proposed extradition bill. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XkvpDL via IFTTT

China approves seaweed-based Alzheimer's drug. It's the first new one in 17 years

Authorities in China have approved a drug for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, the first new medicine with the potential to treat the cognitive disorder in 17 years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36ACukT via IFTTT

From Washington's fight to the front lines in Ukraine

On the front lines of Ukraine's war with Russia, the conditions are basic and the enemy is close. At a Ukrainian position in the southeast of the country, the troops fight from dirt trenches that twist and turn through the flat terrain. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NdSFNa via IFTTT

Was there a quid pro quo? Conway says she doesn't know

White House adviser Kellyanne Conway could not definitively say to CNN's Dana Bash whether or not there was a quid pro quo involving President Donald Trump and military aid to Ukraine, saying "I don't know whether aid was being held up and for how long." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PFiGXc via IFTTT

Tech stocks rally in Asia after news that a Huawei reprieve could come soon

Asian markets edged up on Monday, following last week's gains on Wall Street as well as news of a potential reprieve for Huawei. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33d6dhF via IFTTT

China perfected fake meat centuries before the Impossible Burger

When 29-year-old Wang Jianguang was growing up in a poor neighborhood in China's northern Shanxi province, his family would buy him chicken wings with soy sauce as a rare treat. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WD3wmU via IFTTT

Hemp is legal. Here comes the tricky part

Hemp is now a bona fide American crop. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2N8tawP via IFTTT

Lena Dunham goes on Instagram to reveal she has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Lena Dunham took to social media to tell the world she's dealing with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a chronic disease that affects the joints and skin. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34oT456 via IFTTT

A new type of black hole may be the smallest ever

Astronomers studying black holes in our galaxy, the Milky Way, have discovered what they believe to be a new type of black hole. This previously unknown class of black holes could be smaller than others that were previously dubbed the smallest black holes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/322dnDO via IFTTT

What happens when you oppose the company that pays you?

One year ago on November 1, tens of thousands of Google workers spilled out of their offices around the world, protesting sexual harassment, misconduct and a lack of transparency at one of the most powerful tech companies in the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2C0Yc34 via IFTTT

Indigenous leader is ambushed and killed

An indigenous leader was killed and another was injured when loggers allegedly ambushed them in the northeastern Brazilian state of Maranhao. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qgcyKr via IFTTT

Why the President's Twitter typos matter

Spelling mistakes on social media are not uncommon, but President Donald Trump makes a lot more Twitter typos than most others in the political spotlight. CNN's Brian Stelter takes a closer look. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JLjHsW via IFTTT

The Popeyes chicken sandwich is back and people are losing it

The day has finally come. The sorely-missed Popeyes chicken sandwich is back and people are losing their minds. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2pthLyJ via IFTTT

Horror injury overshadows Spurs-Everton draw

Everton's Portuguese international Andre Gomes suffered a horrific injury which completely overshadowed his side's battling 1-1 home draw against Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NBSYQR via IFTTT

Jimmy Carter says he is 'absolutely and completely at ease' with death

Former President Jimmy Carter said Sunday that he found he "was absolutely and completely at ease with death" after doctors told him in 2015 that his cancer had spread to his brain. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2C73pqb via IFTTT

McDonald's CEO is out over relationship with employee

Steve Easterbrook is out as McDonald's CEO and president after the board determined that he violated company policy, the company said on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NEP1e3 via IFTTT

Lewis Hamilton clinches sixth F1 world title

Lewis Hamilton clinched his sixth Formula One world title with second place behind Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas in the US Grand Prix Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36suD8I via IFTTT

Trump 2020 challenger says Fox News and conservative radio are lying to Americans

Former Republican Congressman and 2020 presidential hopeful Joe Walsh is slamming Fox News and conservative talk radio for their coverage of the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PHFy8x via IFTTT

US white supremacist arrested in Norway

Norwegian authorities have arrested a high-profile American white supremacist, hours before he was due to give a speech at a far-right conference in Oslo on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2oDR2Pg via IFTTT

Trump whistleblower willing to answer GOP's written questions, lawyer says

Mark Zaid, an attorney for the anonymous whistleblower whose allegations about President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine ignited the House impeachment inquiry into the President, said Sunday he offered to have Republican lawmakers submit questions to his client directly without having to go through the committee's Democratic majority. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2r6RmqF via IFTTT

Why 'Betomania' didn't catch on

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Black kids go missing at a higher rate than white kids. Here's why we don't hear about them

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Saudi Arabia announces IPO of world's most profitable company

Saudi Arabia is moving forward with an initial public offering of its huge state oil producer that could shatter records and give investors the chance to own a piece of the world's most profitable company. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NGVDJg via IFTTT

'SNL' has Kate McKinnon's Elizabeth Warren answer questions about healthcare

Last week, "Saturday Night Live" had Alec Baldwin's Donald Trump take questions from supporters at one of his rallies. This week it had Kate McKinnon's Elizabeth Warren answer questions from Iowans about healthcare. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34l6sag via IFTTT

Rudy Boesch, contestant on first season of 'Survivor,' has died

Rudy Boesch, who was a contestant on the first season of CBS' "Survivor," has died, the SEAL Veterans Foundation said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32egxEt via IFTTT

Trump met with loud boos, some cheers at UFC fight in New York

President Donald Trump was met with loud, sustained boos and some cheers as he entered Madison Square Garden for the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday night in New York. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NbI5X5 via IFTTT

Kim Kardashian says Kayne's costume frightened their daughter Chicago so much she had to be edited into the family Halloween photo

The Kardashians are known for their fun Halloween costumes. They've been angels, playboy bunnies and even forest fairies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36p2UFT via IFTTT

The truth about ISIS's threat

In the most recent Democratic debate, an animated Joe Biden exclaimed that ISIS "is going to come here" as a result of Trump's decision to abandon the Syrian Kurds and withdraw nearly all US troops from Syria. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qlBOij via IFTTT

Manafort pushed conspiracy theory blaming Ukraine for election hacking as far back as 2016

President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort blamed Ukrainians for the hack into computers of the Democratic National Committee during the 2016 campaign rather than the long-held conclusion of US intelligence that the Russians played a role in the election meddling, newly released documents from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation show. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qcj1pV via IFTTT

Breeders' Cup Classic: Vino Rosso crosses finish line first

Vino Rosso, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. and trained by Todd Pletcher, finished first at the Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday at Santa Anita Park near Los Angeles. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2prhJr5 via IFTTT

'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' actor Brian Tarantina dies at 60

Brian Tarantina, an actor who recently played the role of Jackie in Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" series, has died in New York at age 60, his manager told CNN on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36uniWn via IFTTT

Airbnb bans 'party houses' following a California shooting that killed 5 people

Airbnb is cracking down on unauthorized house parties after five people were shot and killed at a Halloween party at an Airbnb rental house, the company's CEO announced Saturday, from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JHeB1a via IFTTT

Matthew McConaughey helps prepare meals for firefighters in California

Matthew McConaughey is putting his barbecue skills to good use. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PEPYG4 via IFTTT

John Legend got 'wine drunk' and sang 'All of Me' onstage

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Frank Ocean releases surprise single 'In My Room'

It's only been two weeks, and R&B singer Frank Ocean has already released another surprise single. Are we in heaven? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33bMe2P via IFTTT

Trump administration puts indefinite hold on Lebanon aid

The Trump administration has indefinitely suspended military aid to support Lebanese Armed Forces, a source with knowledge told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33aP5ZP via IFTTT

Leonardo DiCaprio posts a photo of him hanging out with Greta Thunberg

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has a lot of fans -- and Leonardo DiCaprio is one of them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33bJt1c via IFTTT

Car bomb explosion kills at least 13 in northern Syria

At least 13 people were killed, and many others injured in a car bomb explosion in a northern Syrian town that Turkey took control of last month, officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2r7MSQH via IFTTT

German giants Bayern Munich humbled on a day of upsets

German giants Bayern Munich slumped to a humiliating 5-1 defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt Saturday to heap the pressure on coach Niko Kovac after a stuttering start to its Bundesliga title defense. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PFxSni via IFTTT

Why South Africa's victory means so much more

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Vettel: F1 can help tackle climate change

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Why did the NBA ban Michael Jordan's sneakers?

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Lady Gaga's Golden Globes dress put on sale by housekeeper who found it

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Olivia Newton-John selling 'Grease' outfit

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Country star reveals she suffered a stroke after 48th birthday

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Rugby World Cup final: South Africa seeks third title

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Woman's Halloween costume scares first responders

A woman dressed up as a blood-soaked "Carrie" from the Stephen King novel and movie gave first responders a scare after she was involved in a car accident. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WynIGt via IFTTT

7 takeaways from Iowa Democrats' biggest night of the year

Ninety-four days from the Iowa caucuses, the Democratic presidential contenders each got 12 minutes to try to impress likely voters on the state party's biggest night of the year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NB7IiK via IFTTT

Couple found buried on Texas beach near campsite

The remains of a man and woman found this week on a beach in Texas have been identified as a couple from New Hampshire who had been camping there, according to a Kleberg County Sheriff's Office release obtained Friday by CNN affiliate KZTV. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2N6nAuQ via IFTTT

Steph Curry will miss three months of NBA season with broken hand

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry, injured in a game this week, will be out for three months with a broken bone in his left hand, the team said Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2C5T5Pc via IFTTT

20 gifts kids will want from the 2019 Amazon Toy List

Bowls of leftover Halloween candy tempt us at home and at work, so that can only mean one thing. The holidays are unofficially here, and it's time to start thinking gifts. Thankfully, that much-anticipated treasure trove, Amazon's 2019 Holiday Shopping Guide just landed. You'll find prezzies to win you brownie points with everyone on your list, including the toughest of giftees...the kids in your life. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JIuK6h via IFTTT

Protests toppled two governments in three days, but the fight is only beginning

For weeks, loud and angry demands reverberated across Iraq and Lebanon, rattling their political leadership. Elites publicly acknowledged the popular indictment against them, and serious political concessions appeared inevitable. It signaled a shaking up of the powers that be that would've been unimaginable even a month ago. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2oIjMGM via IFTTT

Elizabeth Warren releases plan to fund Medicare for All

Sen. Elizabeth Warren released a plan Friday detailing how she would seek to pay for "Medicare for All" without raising taxes on the middle class "by one penny." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2PAqxVZ via IFTTT

A priest on his way to church among 2 dead after storms lash eastern US

Two people have died, including a priest on his way to church, and hundreds of thousands of people remain without power after storms swept through much of the eastern US on Halloween. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Wz1ynJ via IFTTT

How conservation dogs help track endangered species

Dogs and their sensitive noses are known for finding people during search and rescue efforts, sniffing out drugs and even diseases like cancer. But the powerful canine nose can also act like radar for other things that are hidden from our sight. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ouVHmC via IFTTT

Kamala Harris closes campaign offices and fires staff in New Hampshire

Sen. Kamala Harris is closing three of her four presidential campaign offices in New Hampshire and has fired all her field organizers in the state as she homes in on her struggling campaign in Iowa, an aide tells CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3377iY1 via IFTTT

'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' is getting a sequel

The original "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" was a hit with both critics and comic book fans when it was released in 2018. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qgNzXC via IFTTT

US State Department warns ISIS grew and evolved worldwide as it lost territory in Syria

Despite the collapse of its territorial caliphate, ISIS remained a growing and evolving threat even as it lost territory in Syria, a top State Department official said Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JDSjNC via IFTTT

Vulnerable Democrats face new challenge following impeachment vote

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Meet the puppy found at the Baghdadi raid

Conan, the heroic dog who helped chase down ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, wasn't the only canine forever changed by the US operation outside Idlib, Syria, last weekend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NqSOvC via IFTTT

All Blacks run rampant against Wales to end Rugby World Cup on a high

New Zealand ended its Rugby World Cup campaign on a conciliatory high by beating Wales 40-17 in the third-place playoff match at the International Stadium in Yokohama. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/36q2eAj via IFTTT

Five men acquitted of rape because unconscious teenage victim didn't fight back

A court in Barcelona cleared five men of sexual assault charges on Thursday after saying the crime did not fit the legal definition of rape because the unconscious teenage victim didn't fight back. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WxVziN via IFTTT

China just launched the world's largest 5G network

China just switched on the world's largest 5G network. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2C2drZN via IFTTT

Beijing says it will change how Hong Kong's leader is 'appointed and removed'

A senior Chinese official has highlighted plans to "improve" the system by which Hong Kong's leader is appointed or removed, after almost five months of anti-government unrest in the Asian financial hub. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2NqmaKA via IFTTT

WeWork and its ousted CEO accused of pregnancy discrimination

A former chief of staff to WeWork's cofounder and former CEO Adam Neumann says in a complaint filed Thursday that she was repeatedly discriminated against while pregnant at the company. The allegations add to a litany of complaints about the company's culture under Neumann's leadership. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/325LaMy via IFTTT

Trump says he 'can understand' Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex

US President Donald Trump said he "can understand" Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, when asked whether he felt sorry for her on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2N51iJZ via IFTTT