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Saturday, January 31, 2015
2 survive midair plane crash
Two small planes collided midair in Alaska over the weekend, leaving two pilots injured.
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Pro-apartheid killer gets parole
Eugene de Kock was the most notorious assassin of South Africa's apartheid era, commanding a death squad that kidnapped, tortured and killed black activists.
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Measles cases in California soar
Last Wednesday, the number was 59. Nine days later, there are 91 cases of measles in California.
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ISIS hostage: Who's the pilot?
At the time of his capture, his father, Safi al-Kassasbeh, told the Jordan Times that his son was "a very modest and religious person," who memorized the Quran and "was never harmful to anyone."
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Baby to make three for Timberlake, Biel
Justin Timberlake and his wife, Jessica Biel, are expecting their first child.
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Art bought for $5,212 fetches $5M
An art enthusiast paid $5,212 in 2013 at a London auction for a painting of an 19th-century English landscape.
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Paris terrorist took 7-minute video
Amedy Coulibaly, who gunned down four people at a kosher grocery in eastern Paris earlier this month, recorded the attack on camera, a U.S. intelligence official tells CNN.
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Japan: We are 'outraged' by this atrocious act
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe responds to the ISIS video that reportedly shows the brutal beheading of journalist Kenji Goto.
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Obama and Dalai Lama to meet
President Barack Obama will appear at a public event next week that the Dalai Lama is also attending, a move that is likely to anger Chinese officials.
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Who was Kenji Goto?
Kenji Goto had every reason to stay home in Japan. A successful career. An adoring mother. A loving wife. A pair of young daughters, one of them just 3-weeks old.
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Madrid square fills for austerity rally
Tens of thousands of supporters of Spain's new anti-austerity party filled central Madrid on Saturday, just a week after a like-minded party won national elections in Greece.
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Newborn saved from hospital rubble
Heroes are often made suddenly, when tragedy strikes out of nowhere. It did Thursday, when a natural gas explosion flattened a maternity hospital in Mexico City.
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Pastor jailed in Iran thanks Obama
From his prison cell, a U.S. pastor thanks President Obama for meeting with his family -- and hopes for better times ahead.
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Bodies 'charred beyond recognition'
At least 13 people are dead and many workers still missing Saturday evening after a fire broke out inside a factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh -- the latest such deadly blaze in the south Asian nation.
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Arrest in suitcase killing
A 59-year-old man was arrested early Saturday in connection with the grisly discovery of body parts in a suitcase left on a San Francisco sidewalk.
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Soccer: Huge shock in Africa Cup
Equatorial Guinea stunned Tunisia by coming from behind to secure a famous, unexpected and bad tempered 2-1 victory and reach the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Venezuela uses detained reporter in ad
Jim Wyss is not exactly a poster child of Venezuela's openness to foreigners -- but for while, he was one.
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Video: ISIS purportedly beheads Japanese hostage
A new ISIS release appears to show the decapitated body of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto and includes a lecture to the people of Japan by a masked ISIS "executioner."
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Star's daughter found in tub
Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown was found unresponsive Saturday morning in a bathtub full of water in Roswell, Georgia, police in that Atlanta suburb said.
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Ukraine talks start amid fighting
Talks aimed at finding a diplomatic resolution to the bitter conflict in eastern Ukraine began Saturday in Minsk, Belarus, despite this week's escalation in fighting between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists.
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Pacific balloonists set records
A team piloting a helium-filled balloon across the Pacific has set two major ballooning records.
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Who is Suge Knight? Story of arrested hip-hop legend
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Meet dachshund-pit bull cross
What if a dachshund and a pit bull got together?
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ISIS fighters: Airstrikes drove us out of Kobani
Two purported ISIS fighters interviewed for a news agency working in ISIS-held territory say the constant pummeling by coalition airstrikes drove them from the Syrian city of Kobani.
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Why ISIS wants to free female bomber
CNN's Brian Todd profiles Sajida al-Rishawi, the jailed suicide bomber whose freedom ISIS has demanded in exchange for hostages held by the group.
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Williams beats Sharapova
She may have been ill but that didn't stop Serena Williams from claiming a 19th grand slam title Saturday.
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American shot in Saudi Arabia
An American was shot and injured Friday in eastern Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi state news agency.
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Mega-rocket could reach Mars
SpaceX has released video of--what they say-- is the space rocket of the future. CNN's Rachel Crane reports.
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Spectacular space images mark 'Year of Light'
NASA has released awe-inspiring images of the skies above to celebrate the "International Year of Light."
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Blogger's wounds delay flogging
A planned flogging for a Saudi blogger was not carried out Friday -- the third straight week that a scheduled set of 50 lashes was postponed after he endured wounds in an initial set in the conservative kingdom -- his sister told CNN.
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Friday, January 30, 2015
Bodies litter streets as shelling rocks Donetsk
Five bodies lie concealed under sheets near the Hotel Europe, where a local billionaire was holding a food aid handout when the shells hit.
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Hip-hop mogul 'kills rap father figure'
Former rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a Thursday hit-and-run that killed a man in Compton, California, authorities said Friday.
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Why Mitt Romney bowed out
In the end, as it always has been with Mitt Romney, it was about the data.
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Romney won't run in 2016
Former Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney has made a decision on whether to go forward with a third presidential bid and will tell to supporters which way he is going in a Friday morning call, a source familiar with Romney's plans tells CNN.
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Plague outbreak 'disturbing'
An outbreak of the plague has killed dozens in Madagascar, and experts fear those numbers could go up.
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Death on Scorsese movie set
A structure on the Taiwan set of an upcoming Martin Scorsese movie collapsed this week, killing a studio construction worker and injuring two more, Taipei police said.
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Transgender man: I met Pope
Has Pope Francis taken another step to push for tolerance in the Catholic Church?
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Surprise ingredient for a booming economy
From leading the fight against colonial rule in Africa to triumphing in major sporting events, Ghanaians have a lot to feel proud of their country. This is after all one of Africa's major economic powerhouses and a country with a rich history that is consistently held up as a successful example of democracy in the continent.
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NFL star's murder case resumes
Jurors in the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez are scheduled to hear attorneys' opening statements Thursday on whether the one-time NFL star worth $40 million killed a semipro football player.
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These are the world's most visited cities
Photo gallery: Top cities
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Hear Obama's 'Deflategate' joke
President Barack Obama was at home in Philadelphia on Thursday, cracking jokes on "Deflategate" and former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney to an appreciative audience of Democratic lawmakers.
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American shot in Saudi Arabia
An American was shot and injured Friday in eastern Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi state news agency.
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In a hurry? Let a robot valet park your car
Throwing your keys at the parking valet as you sashay onto a flight may seem like the stuff of James Bond films, but already a robotic valet is taking the sweat out of getting on a plane at Germany's Dusseldorf airport.
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Terror group's assault 'no surprise'
The oil fields under Kirkuk contain almost as much crude as the fields of southern Iraq -- making the area a prize many players want to get their hands on.
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No flogging for Saudi blogger
A planned flogging for a Saudi blogger was not carried out Friday -- the third straight week that a scheduled set of 50 lashes was postponed after he endured wounds in an initial set in the conservative kingdom -- his sister told CNN.
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Bodies litter streets of Donetsk
Twelve people have been killed Friday in shelling in the city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, an official with the pro-separatist City Council said, as the conflict between the Ukrainian military and pro-Russian separatists escalated in the past week.
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Rap mogul in fatal hit-and-run
Former rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a Thursday hit-and-run that killed a man in Compton, California, authorities said Friday.
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Disney unveils its first Latina princess
Disney announced Thursday that its newest princess will be Elena of Avalor, a 16-year-old character inspired by "diverse Latin cultures and folklore."
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What's the legacy of Tiger Woods?
Golf's landscape has changed in myriad ways since Tiger Woods launched his design business in 2006.
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Mitt Romney to reveal his 2016 plans
Former Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney has made a decision on whether to go forward with a third presidential bid and will tell to supporters which way he is going in a Friday morning call, a source familiar with Romney's plans tells CNN.
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Gitmo inmate 'returns to militancy'
The U.S. military and intelligence community now suspect that one of the five Taliban detainees released from Guantanamo Bay in return for Sgt Bowe Bergdahl in May of last year has attempted to return to militant activity from his current location in Qatar, CNN has learned exclusively. The development has led to an ongoing debate inside the administration about whether there is a new threat from this man, and potentially the other four.
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When childbirth turned from joy to terror in Ireland
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Pakistan: 15 die in mosque attack
At least 15 people were killed and more than 50 injured on Friday in a bombing at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan, a local official said.
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Djokovic makes fifth Aussie Open final
Novak Djokovic beat Stan Wawrinka in another five-set classic to reach a record fifth Australian Open final.
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Witness: 'Nut rage' boss shoved me
It wasn't just the nuts.
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This 'eco stove' does more than cook your dinner
In Uganda, more than 28 million people in the country are without electricity. To put that into perspective, the entire population of the beautiful landlocked east-central African nation is less than 38 million people.
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Mortars, bombs hit Egypt security HQ
At least eight people were killed and more than 30 people injured after two mortar rounds and a car bomb exploded Thursday near security posts in the Al Arish area of northern Sinai, Egyptian state media reported.
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Do Celtic and Rangers need one another?
Glasgow's greatest football clubs were once inseparable -- bound together by history, ambition and an intense mutual rivalry. How times have changed.
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More lashes for Saudi blogger
Saudi blogger Raif Badawi is due to receive a second round of lashes. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.
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Argentine lawyer 'afraid before death'
Diego Lagomarsino is among the few who can offer clues about the puzzling death of Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman.
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Bestselling Australian novelist dies
The Australian author of the bestselling novel "The Thorn Birds" has died.
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UK jets intercept Russia bombers
Two UK Royal Air Force jets intercepted a pair of Russian bombers flying over the English Channel near British airspace this week, the British defense ministry said Thursday.
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ISIS launches attack on Kirkuk
ISIS militants have launched an attack on the oil-producing northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk.
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Gunman storms Dutch TV station
A gunman stormed a Dutch CNN affiliate on Thursday and demanded to be put on air. He was arrested by police.
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Tough times for ISIS as it seeks to regroup
ISIS fighters have been driven out of the Syrian border town of Kobani and pushed back in Diyala province -- but they still controls much territory.
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Jews locked in at Auschwitz memorial
A row has erupted over allegations by representatives of Rome's Jewish community that they were locked into the former Nazi Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland and treated "like real criminals" after filming a TV interview.
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Kenji Goto sought 'story of ISIS'
Kenji Goto had every reason to stay home in Japan. A successful career. An adoring mother. A loving wife. A pair of young daughters, one of them just two-weeks old.
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Blast levels hospital but babies pulled out alive
About 20 newborns are among the injured, officials say, after a gas explosion tears apart a Mexico City maternity hospital.
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U.S. sitcom draws backlash after tweet
ABC's "Fresh Off The Boat," the first sitcom to feature an Asian American family in two decades, has run into renewed controversy a week before its debut.
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Israel: Iran trying to turn up heat
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has indicated that it wants to de-escalate hostilities on the Israeli-Lebanon border, a day after fighting left two Israeli soldiers and a Spanish peacekeeper dead, Israel's defense minister said Thursday.
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Adventurer climbs Niagara Falls
Most visitors to Niagara Falls consider it a place for romance. Ice climber Will Gadd thinks of the famous falls as a spot for adventure.
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Mexican policeman becomes hero
Heroes are often made suddenly, when tragedy strikes out of nowhere. It did Thursday, when a natural gas explosion flattened a maternity hospital in Mexico City.
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WHO: Ebola cases dropping
The number of new Ebola cases reported in the three worst-hit countries fell to its lowest level since late June, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
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Pics 'show Islamist child soldiers'
An organization calling itself Boko Haram's official mouthpiece publishes photos of an alleged military training camp for children.
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Thursday, January 29, 2015
Moaz al-Kassasbeh captured by ISIS
At the time of his capture, his father, Safi al-Kassasbeh, told the Jordan Times that his son was "a very modest and religious person," who memorized the Quran and "was never harmful to anyone."
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MH370 : All 'presumed dead'
The government of Malaysia has officially declared the loss of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 an accident and all of its passengers and crew presumed dead.
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'Treasure hunter' held for gold scam
Tommy Thompson was an ocean explorer, an entrepreneur, an author and a diver for sunken gold.
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Legal lifeline for Australians on death row
Lawyers for two Australian men on death row in Indonesia attempt to throw them a legal lifeline, despite the latter's insistence that there is no way out.
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Hope fading fast as another deadline passes
Jordanian officials say they are willing to swap a terrorist for one of their pilots held by ISIS. But the terror group has yet to provide proof he is still alive.
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Taliban claims Kabul attack
The Afghan Taliban have claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that killed 3 American contractors at a military base attached to the Kabul airport.
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Key data on Afghan funding classified
The U.S. military has, for the first time, classified key data about reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan, in a move that has frustrated one government watchdog and left the public in the dark on billions in spending.
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Report: Kim may restart nuke reactor
CNN's Brian Todd investigates reports that North Korea is restarting its nuclear bomb program and Kim Jong Un is potentially visiting Russia.
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Body parts found in suitcase
Police answering a suspicious package call in San Francisco made a most unpleasant discovery when they opened a suitcase and found it contained human body parts.
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U.S fears freed Gitmo inmate 'returning to militancy'
The U.S. military and intelligence community now suspect that one of the five Taliban detainees released from Guantanamo Bay in return for Sgt Bowe Bergdahl in May of last year has attempted to return to militant activity from his current location in Qatar, CNN has learned exclusively. The development has led to an ongoing debate inside the administration about whether there is a new threat from this man, and potentially the other four.
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Contractors die at Kabul airport attack
Three coalition contractors and an Afghanistan national were killed during a shooting Thursday night in Kabul's airport, a U.S. military official said.
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More snow for blizzard-hit U.S. states
A massive winter storm dumped nearly three feet of snow in parts of four states in the United States.
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Blackbeard's medical devices; Not for the faint of hearties
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Why snoring shouldn't be ignored
Snoring can be more than an annoyance to anyone else in the room; it can also be a symptom of a serious health condition. Here's what you should know.
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Supporters demand justice at funeral
As Prosecutor Alberto Nisman is laid to rest, many in Argentina continue to demand justice after his mysterious death. CNN's Shasta Darlington reports.
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Ancient skull find 'amazing'
Neanderthals, meet modern humans. Modern humans, say hello to Neanderthals.
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Security HQ attacked in Egypt
At least eight people were killed and more than 30 people injured after two mortar rounds and a car bomb exploded Thursday near security posts in the Al Arish area of northern Sinai, Egyptian state media reported.
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Airlines see spike in online threats
There has been a spike in online threats made against airlines since Jan. 17, when a bomb threat was made against a flight between Atlanta and Raleigh, according to a U.S. official.
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Video shows moment of blast
Amateur footage shows the moment of the explosion.
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Argentine prosecutor 'afraid before death'
Diego Lagomarsino is among the few who can offer clues about the puzzling death of Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman.
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Most backed Kickstarter campaign is...
Curious kittens exploding are the Internet's new potato salad meets "Reading Rainbow" with a guest appearance by Veronica Mars, meaning this card game is seriously winning the hearts of Internet users and party game lovers alike.
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Video shows moment of blast
Amateur footage shows the moment of the explosion.
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The dangers of prisoner exchanges
CNN's Fred Pleitgen looks at the dangers and repercussions of doing a prisoner exchange with a terrorist organization.
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Why Israel-Hezbollah conflict is also about ISIS and oil
Yet another war in the Middle East could bring devastation and tremendous international repercussions. So many people around the globe breathed a sign of relief Thursday as word broke that Hezbollah said it does not want to further escalate hostilities against Israel.
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UK jets intercept Russian bombers
Two UK Royal Air Force jets intercepted a pair of Russian bombers flying over the English Channel near British airspace this week, the British defense ministry said Thursday.
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U.S. measles cases still increasing
California health officials said Wednesday there are 79 confirmed measles cases in the state, as federal health authorities reported that the number of U.S. cases in 2014 more than tripled any total in recent years.
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Rome's Jewish reps: We were locked into Auschwitz
A row has erupted over allegations by representatives of Rome's Jewish community that they were locked into the former Nazi Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland and treated "like real criminals" after filming a TV interview.
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Tough times for ISIS as it seeks to regroup
ISIS fighters have been driven out of the Syrian border town of Kobani and pushed back in Diyala province -- but they still controls much territory.
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Mexico blast: Scores hurt
At least two people have died after an explosion Thursday at a hospital south of Mexico City, civil protection officials said.
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Kenji Goto sought 'story of ISIS'
Kenji Goto had every reason to stay home in Japan. A successful career. An adoring mother. A loving wife. A pair of young daughters, one of them just two-weeks old.
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Murray beats Berdych at Open
One daily newspaper in England asked who had the more dazzling engagement ring, Andy Murray's fiancee or Tomas Berdych's future wife.
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Israel: Hezbollah 'wants to de-escalate border hostilities'
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has indicated that it wants to de-escalate hostilities on the Israeli-Lebanon border, a day after fighting left two Israeli soldiers and a Spanish peacekeeper dead, Israel's defense minister said Thursday.
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WHO: New Ebola cases drop to lowest level in 7 months
The number of new Ebola cases reported in the three worst-hit countries fell to its lowest level since late June, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
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Battles remain in West Africa's fight against Ebola
First, the good news: Ebola is in decline.
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Fisherman finds prehistoric jaw
A fossilized human jawbone discovered by a Taiwanese fisherman could reveal a new kind of prehistoric human.
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Photographs 'show Islamist child soldiers'
An organization calling itself Boko Haram's official mouthpiece publishes photos of an alleged military training camp for children.
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'Treasure hunter' arrested for gold scam
Tommy Thompson was an ocean explorer, an entrepreneur, an author and a diver for sunken gold.
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Africa's biggest wind farm approved
Kenya has stepped up its efforts to transform 40,000 acres of land into a wind farm, in a bid to meet growing demand for electricity.
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MH370 passengers, crew officially 'presumed dead'
The government of Malaysia has officially declared the loss of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 an accident and all of its passengers and crew presumed dead.
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Who is Moaz al-Kassasbeh, captured by ISIS?
The fate of captive Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kassasbeh, seized by ISIS militants after his jet crashed last month in Syria, hangs in the balance.
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ISIS Libya branch claims hotel attack
The Libyan branch of ISIS has claimed responsibility for a deadly gun and bomb attack on a luxury hotel in the Libyan capital in which five foreigners, including an American contractor, died.
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'Planet-like' body has rings 20 times as big
Astronomers find a planet-like body with gigantic rings -- reminiscent of Saturn but so much bigger.
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Fearing apocalypse, parents kill kids
The mysterious deaths of five Utah family members in their Springville home baffled authorities at first.
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ISIS wants prisoner swap 'by sunset'
Jordan should meet ISIS' demand before the sun sets Thursday over Mosul, Iraq, a new message purportedly from the terror organization ISIS said.
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Sydney siege inquest begins
Only one of the Sydney siege victims was shot by the gunman, with the second killed by fragments of police bullets fired when officers stormed the cafe. Seven Network has more.
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Murder trial for NFL's Aaron Hernandez
Jurors in the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez are scheduled to hear opening remarks by attorneys Thursday on whether the one-time NFL star with a $40 million contract murdered a semipro football player.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Fossil may reveal new type of ancient human
A fossilized human jawbone discovered by a Taiwanese fisherman, sold to an antique shop, then recovered by researchers may reveal a new kind of prehistoric man.
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Police bullets killed Sydney victim
Only one of the Sydney siege victims was shot by the gunman, with the second killed by fragments of police bullets fired when officers stormed the cafe, an inquest has heard.
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Tennis: Williams, Sharapova face off
Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova -- the two highest-ranked players in the world -- advanced to the Australian Open final after straight-set wins Thursday.
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Obama: Vote too close for Netanyahu visit
President Barack Obama says he will not meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in March because his trip to Washington comes too close to Israel's upcoming elections.
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Co-pilot was flying AirAsia jet
The co-pilot was flying AirAsia Flight QZ8501, as the captain monitored the flight that crashed last month in the Java Sea with 162 people onboard.
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What not to bring to U.S. Super Bowl
Headed to the Super Bowl this weekend? Bring your money, foam finger and tickets -- heck, even bring your face paint -- but please leave your drone at home.
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Police: Mom cut kids' throats
A young mother in Washington state has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say she cut her children's throats in an attempt to keep them quiet.
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Grim wait for death-row Aussies
For several days after receiving a letter from the Indonesian president rejecting his plea for clemency, Myuran Sukumaran couldn't paint.
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Survivors forced underground
Donetsk, a formerly bustling Ukrainian city, is now a hollow shell. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports.
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Prisoner swaps -- bad but could be worse
There can be repercussions to prisoner exchange deals -- but there is also a long history of enemies trading.
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Air pollution choking Asia
Pollution accounts for one in 8 deaths worldwide and it's especially bad in Asia, where everything from palm oil to peat fires creates haze.
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Quake hits off California
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Christmas tree role in fatal fire
A dry Christmas tree likely fueled a raging fire that destroyed a 16,000-square-foot Annapolis, Maryland, mansion, killing four children and their grandparents, a law enforcement official said Wednesday.
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Report: Glitch focus of AirAsia probe
The investigation into the crash of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 is focusing on possible issues with the plane's computers. Tom Foreman reports.
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Lucky draw to decide African Cup fates
Ivory Coast reached the quarterfinals of the 2015 African Cup of Nations with a narrow victory over Cameroon -- but Guinea and Mali now face a drawing of lots on Thursday.
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Ebola dad: Thought it was witchcraft
Officials believe that the Ebola outbreak's "patient zero" is a boy who may have contracted the disease from a bat. CNN's Diana Magnay reports.
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Luis Figo: The man who could be King of Football
It was FIFA's handling of the report into bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups that convinced Luis Figo it was time to take a stand.
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Learn the A-Z of architecture
Don't know your Foster from your Frank Lloyd Wright? Architecture's biggest stars are nowhere near the celebrities that their contemporaries in visual art and music, but their effect on our lives, through the cities they shape, can be just as great. Get to know eight big names through these incredible "Archibet" illustrations by Italian architect and illustrator Federico Babina.
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Why alleged Russian spy ring matters
They weren't exactly James Bond but the three alleged Russian spies exposed by the FBI are part of the most intense effort by Russia to infiltrate agents since the Cold War.
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Jordan rallies around pilot Moaz al-Kassasbeh
Many in Jordan are calling for the government to secure the release of captured Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kassasbeh.
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Actor charged with voyeurism
An American actor living in Canada has been arrested on voyeurism charges in Toronto, police said.
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Inside minds of world's most powerful
Sitting down with Mastercard's President of International Markets, Ann Cairns, here at the World Economic Forum in Davos, I was reminded how fortunate I am to cover this event each January.
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For ISIS, tough times as it seeks to regroup
ISIS fighters have been driven out of Kobani in Syria and pushed back in Iraq -- but it is still controls vast areas.
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Boko Haram attacks again
Boko Haram militants have killed scores of people in raids on dozens of villages in northeast Nigeria's Adamawa state, forcing thousands to flee into mountains and across the border into Cameroon, a lawmaker said.
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Website launched to counter jihadists
The French government launched an online platform Wednesday to counter jihadist propaganda, just three weeks after deadly terror attacks which claimed 17 lives in Paris.
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Figo: I'll challenge Blatter
In an exclusive interview with CNN World Sport's Alex Thomas, Luis Figo declares his intention to run for the presidency of world football's governing body FIFA.
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ISIS Libya branch claims attack
The Libyan branch of ISIS has claimed responsibility for a deadly gun and bomb attack on a luxury hotel in the Libyan capital in which five foreigners, including an American contractor, died.
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'Super Saturn' discovered
In 1610, after he built his telescope, Galileo Galilei first spotted enormous Saturn's gigantic rings. More than 400 years later, astronomers have in a sense dwarfed that discovery with a similar first.
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Man charged in Craigslist killings
A south Georgia man was charged Tuesday with murder in the death of a couple who went missing last week after contacting a car seller on Craigslist, police said.
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Figo: I want to be FIFA chief
Luis Figo has entered the race to become FIFA president determined to change an organization he describes as all too often associated with "scandal."
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Apocalypse-fear parents kill kids
The mysterious deaths of five Utah family members in their Springville home baffled authorities at first.
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Violence grips Golan Heights
New fighting in the Golan Heights led Israel to evacuate civilians Wednesday from the town of Mount Hermon.
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'I'll take lashes for Saudi blogger'
CNN's John Vause speaks with Daniel Mark, who along with six others, has volunteered to take lashes on behalf of a jailed Saudi blogger.
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New Saudi King shakes court
Hours after the death of the Saudi King, six royal decrees issued a slew of new appointments, amounting to what some are calling a palace coup. Becky Anderson reports.
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Fashion brand has lowly beginnings
In the heart of Mumbai's historic quarter, a luxury emporium stocked with the finest India-inspired fashion and furnishings is putting the country on the global design map.
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New York escapes worst of storm
Icy water floods and large snowdrifts have hit parts of the American Northeast.
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Obama: Netanyahu can't visit
President Barack Obama says he will not meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in March because his trip to Washington comes too close to Israel's upcoming elections.
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Girl, 8, saves rhinos with chocolates
Even two-tonne, spike-horned, armor-skinned rhinos need a helping hand sometimes.
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Now astronauts can sip espresso in space
When you don't have gravity to help you, drinking coffee can become extremely difficult.
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Mother cut kids' throats 'to quiet them'
A young mother in Washington State has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say she cut her children's throats in an attempt to keep them quiet.
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Opinion: Cumberbatch misspoke -- now let's get over it
I found myself talking back to the radio this morning in a way that I've never quite done before.
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Georgia executes disabled man
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Hostages' families plead as ISIS deadline nears
With the fates of their children hanging in the balance, the families of a Japanese journalist and a Jordanian fighter pilot held by ISIS are calling on their governments to do everything they can to save the hostages before time runs out.
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Who is Sajida al-Rishawi? And why does ISIS care?
She's remembered as the would-be bomber whose device failed to detonate in a string of otherwise deadly terror attacks at Jordanian hotels in 2005.
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Convicted drug smuggler paints, waits for firing squad
For several days after receiving a letter from the Indonesian president rejecting his plea for clemency, Myuran Sukumaran couldn't paint.
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Your frequent flier miles are set to cost you more
It's amazing what (literal) lengths some people will go to earn frequent flier miles. Take Ben Schlappig. Over his lifetime, he's accrued about four million miles. Half of those, he estimates, were earned on "mile runs" -- trips taken for the sole purpose of earning points.
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Snow storm buries New England
When baby Anna Klein wakes up to the second day of her life on Wednesday, the sun will come out to greet her and nearly all of frigid New England too.
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Williams coasts into Aussie semi-finals
Serena Williams thumped Dominika Cibulkova 6-2 6-2 Wednesday to make it past the quarterfinals at the Australian Open -- and that spells trouble for her rivals who are still in contention at the season's first major.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015
New world's busiest airport is...
For the first time ever, Dubai International Airport has overtaken London's Heathrow as the world's busiest airport for international traffic.
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43 students killed in mistaken identity case
The murders of 43 college students in Mexico were a case of mistaken identity, when a criminal group mistook them for a rival gang, says the country's attorney general.
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French police arrest 5 in terror raid
Five men have been arrested in southern France on suspicion of belonging to a jihadist cell which has been recruiting young people, authorities say.
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Obama defends 'balance' with Saudi
President Barack Obama defended Tuesday the need to maintain a close alliance with Saudi Arabia, a strategic U.S. ally with a poor human rights record, shortly before leaving India for a short visit to the Gulf Kingdom.
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Israel: Rockets hit Golan Heights
At least two rockets fired from Syria landed in Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Tuesday afternoon, prompting Israel to respond with artillery fire, the Israeli military said.
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'ISIS post' threatens hostages
An image and audio posted online Tuesday purports to relay a new message from Japanese ISIS captive Kenji Goto: Jordan must release prisoner Sajida al-Rishawi, or Goto and a Jordanian military pilot whom ISIS captured last month will be killed within the next 24 hours.
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Execution set for U.S. disabled man
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Real Madrid defends under-age deals
The world's richest club Real Madrid has come out fighting over football's world governing body's investigation into the club's youth transfer policy.
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Bodies found in Craigslist case
Two bodies, one male and one female, were recovered Monday in the case of a Marietta, Georgia, couple, who went missing after contacting a car seller on Craigslist.
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Japan mulls ISIS hostage strategy
ISIS wants a prisoner swap in exchange for the release of Japanese hostage Kenji Goto. CNN's Will Ripley explains.
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Execution set for U.S. disabled man
Twice-convicted murderer Warren Lee Hill is set to be executed in Georgia on Tuesday night, despite pleas from human rights groups and legal representatives who say his intellectual disability should make him ineligible for the death penalty.
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Hebdo attacks shine spotlight on suburbs
"It's hard to dream when everyone says the place you come from only spawns 'jihadists, terrorists and delinquents,'" Hatouma Diarra says.
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Drone video shows scale of Auschwitz camp
Since its liberation in January 1945, Auschwitz has become a symbol of the atrocities of the Holocaust.
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5 held after French terror raid
Five men were arrested in southern France Tuesday on suspicion of belonging to a jihadist cell which was recruiting young French people, authorities said.
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President defends relationship
President Barack Obama defended Tuesday the need to maintain a close alliance with Saudi Arabia, a strategic U.S. ally with a poor human rights record, shortly before leaving India for a short visit to the Gulf Kingdom.
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Israel: Rockets hit Golan Heights
At least two rockets fired from Syria landed in Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Tuesday afternoon, prompting Israel to respond with artillery fire, the Israeli military said.
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Inquiry opens into Russian spy's death
A UK public inquiry into the 2006 death of Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko opened Tuesday at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, after years of wrangling over what evidence can be heard.
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Map: Death camps stretched from Netherlands to Poland
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Jokowi on Islam, democracy
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo cycles through the crowds with CNN's Christiane Amanpour and discusses extremism, death penalty and the AirAsia crash.
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Obama visiting Saudi Arabia
President Barack Obama is scheduled to meet with Saudi Arabia's new king on Tuesday, underscoring the oil-rich Middle Eastern country's importance to the United States' anti-terrorism efforts and energy markets.
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Blatter faces new rival for FIFA job
Michael van Praag, the head of Dutch soccer, has joined the race to become FIFA's next president.
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Actor sorry for 'colored' remark
Oscar-nominated star Benedict Cumberbatch has apologized for referring to black actors as "colored" on a U.S. talk show.
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Kurds 'take Kobani' from ISIS
Kurdish fighters have taken the Syrian city of Kobani from ISIS' grip after 112 days of fighting with the Sunni extremist group, multiple sources said Monday.
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Greek F-16 crash kills 10
Ten people have died after a Greek air force F-16 jet crashed at a base in Los Llanos in southeastern Spain, a senior Spanish defense official told CNN.
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Gruesome football banner shocks
Fans of Belgian football side Standard Liege have been widely condemned after unfurling a banner depicting the decapitation of a former player during a match against league bitter rivals Anderlecht on Sunday.
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U.S. hits Yemen with drone
The United States has launched a fresh drone strike on Yemen and closed its embassy to the public, days after the U.S.-backed government crumbled under an uprising from Shiite Houthi rebels.
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Asteroid's moon seen in Earth flyby
The asteroid that flew close to Earth Monday didn't come alone.
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NYC blizzard in slow motion
Ahead of what could be a historic blizzard in the Northeast, people in Times Square still find time to slip and take 'selfies' in the winter weather.
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What you need to know about blizzard
The first major snowstorm of 2015 has hit the Northeastern United States.
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Gunmen attack Libya hotel
Gunmen shot their way into the luxurious Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli on Tuesday, and it wasn't immediately clear whether there were casualties in the attack.
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Indonesia military ends QZ8501 hunt
The Indonesian military said Tuesday that it was stopping its efforts to recover the remains of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 almost a month after the commercial jet crashed into the sea.
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Ukraine wants war crimes probe
Moscow stepped up its war of words over Ukraine on Monday, warning Western countries not to give Kiev the impression it had their automatic support regardless of its actions.
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Unseen photos of distant galaxies
NASA has released awe-inspiring images of the skies above to celebrate the "International Year of Light."
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Obama calls for India reform
In the final hours of a visit meant to demonstrate the deep societal ties between the United States and India, President Barack Obama briefly broke from his gushing praise for the new Prime Minister to make a soft but undisguised push toward gender equality and religious freedom.
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Survivors of Auschwitz return
CNN's Ivan Watson interviews a man returning to Auschwitz for the first time in 70 years since being being a prisoner there.
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Gift UK minister shouldn't have given
A British transport minister on a trade visit to Taipei got a lesson in the perils of diplomatic gift giving Monday when she presented a pocket watch to the city's mayor -- a taboo act in Chinese culture.
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Being well-dressed helped save him
Martin Greenfield is one of the world's most respected and accomplished tailors. Since emigrating from the former Czechoslovakia to America in 1947, he has dressed everyone from the Rat Pack and Leonardo DiCaprio to Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and Barack Obama.
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'Spies' puzzling activity in NYC
The men would sometimes say they needed to meet to exchange tickets, but they never seemed to end up actually attending or discussing a sporting event or a concert.
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Obama: Can be India's best partner
Wrapping up a three-day visit to India, President Obama said the U.S. can become India's best partner. CNN's Michelle Kosinski reports.
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Monday, January 26, 2015
PM: Greece is leaving austerity
The leader of the left-wing Syriza party Alexis Tsipras is sworn in as Greece's new Prime Minister after forming a coalition with the right-wing Independent Greeks party -- but how will the debt-laden state satisfy promises on ending austerity?
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Facebook down; Twitter freaks
It's bad enough that the northwest has a horrible storm to contend with, but then Facebook and Instagram goes out?
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Cozy visit marks 'defining partnership'
This year India turned its Republic Day parade into an occasion that emphasized the warmer relationship between the world's largest democracies.
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White House drone pilot quizzed
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a "device" found on the grounds of the White House, Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Monday morning, adding early indications are that the device does not pose an ongoing threat.
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Forecasters: Worse is yet to come
Get ready for what the National Weather Service describes as a "life-threatening" storm that hits northeastern U.S., with snow fall about 1 meter and 70 miles-per-hour winds.
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Castro supports talks with U.S.
A message reported to be from retired Cuban leader Fidel Castro late Monday endorsed the fledgling talks to restore diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States, but added Castro still "didn't trust" U.S. officials.
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Nadal stunned at Aussie Open
This time there was no escape for Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open.
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Snow flurry in pictures
The National Weather Service is using terms like "life-threatening" and "historic" to describe the weather system taking aim at the Northeastern United States.
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Bringing Broadway to China
In 1982, songwriter San Bao fell in love with musical theater -- then an alien art form in China -- when he saw a videotaped version of CATS, which became the longest running musical in Broadway history.
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Rivers' lawsuit reveals 'incompetency'
The estate of the late comedian Joan Rivers filed a lawsuit Monday in New York County Supreme Court detailing alleged missteps by the outpatient endoscopy facility and the physicians caring for Rivers during an August 28 procedure that the New York medical examiner said ultimately led to her death.
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Philippines clashes kill dozens
Forty-three people were killed in intense fighting between police commandos and Muslim insurgents in the southern Philippines Sunday, placing strains on a peace process designed to end decades of conflict in the restive region.
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Newborn for sale for $7,000
A woman in central China has been prosecuted for selling her newborn baby for $7,000, state media reports said, in the latest of a string of shocking cases that have shed light on the country's trade in children.
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Raw grief at Ukraine graves
Funerals are held in Mariupol, Ukraine, for the 30 people who were killed by a missile strike over the weekend. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports.
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Emma Watson's 'Beauty' role
Emma Watson is the new Belle of the "Beast."
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Pluto to get its first close-up
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is closing in on Pluto and its five moons. Soon we will see what no one has ever seen before: Crisp, clear pictures of the tiny, icy world.
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Indonesia's president: Drugs and AirAsia
Indonesia's President goes cycling through the crowds and talks to CNN's Christiane Amanpour about the search for AirAsia Flight QZ8501 and executions for drug dealers.
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Why was AirAsia jet the only one in trouble?
Why did AirAsia Flight QZ8501 crash into the sea while the seven other planes flying nearby eventually landed safely?
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Blatter faces new rival for FIFA job
Michael van Praag, the head of Dutch soccer, has joined the race to become FIFA's next president.
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UK prime minister takes hoax call
British Prime Minister David Cameron got an unexpected call from someone claiming to be one of the country's top spy chiefs.
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Kurds 'take Kobani' from ISIS
Kurdish fighters have taken the Syrian city of Kobani from ISIS' grip after 112 days of fighting with the Sunni extremist group, multiple sources said Monday.
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Greek F16 crashes in Spain
Ten people have died after a Greek air force F-16 jet crashed at a base in Los Llanos in southeastern Spain, a senior Spanish defense official told CNN.
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Footballer taunted with gruesome banner
Fans of Belgian football side Standard Liege have been widely condemned after unfurling a banner depicting the decapitation of a former player during a match against league bitter rivals Anderlecht on Sunday.
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Spacey mentors Middle East talent
Actor Kevin Spacey speaks with CNN's Becky Anderson about how he's mentoring young actors, performers, directors and writers in the Middle East.
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How to catch a glimpse of asteroid flyby
A treat is in store for sky watchers Monday, as a large asteroid will fly close to Earth.
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U.S. hits Yemen with drone strike
The United States has launched a fresh drone strike on Yemen and closed its embassy to the public, days after the U.S.-backed government crumbled under an uprising from Shiite Houthi rebels.
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Couple missing after Craigslist ad
Police have identified a suspect in the case of a Georgia couple who went missing after contacting a car seller on Craigslist.
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Millions in path of severe storm
A large winter storm is expected to impact millions of Americans living in the Northeast.
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Ukraine: Russia steps up war of words
Moscow stepped up its war of words over Ukraine on Monday, warning Western countries not to give Kiev the impression it had their automatic support regardless of its actions.
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Unseen photos of distant galaxies
NASA has released awe-inspiring images of the skies above to celebrate the "International Year of Light."
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Argentina's Jewish community in despair
Argentina's Jewish community is despondent after a lead prosecutor who was investigating a synagogue bombing was killed. CNN's Shasta Darlington reports.
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Obama to Russia: Big countries don't bully
The military option is out, President Barack Obama said Sunday, but the U.S. will be looking at all other options to "ratchet up the pressure on Russia" on the issue of Ukraine.
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Opinion: Syriza shows failure of 'cartel politics'
Syriza's victory in Greek elections signals the failure of the "cartel politics" used to implement austerity measures in debt-ridden southern Europe, writes analyst Alexandre Afonso.
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Alexis Tsipras' grand promises for Greece
The poster child of Greece's new left has made bold promises: "No more bailouts, no more submission, no more blackmailing."
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Williams sisters set for showdown
It could be a family affair for the Williams sisters at the Australian Open.
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4-year old calls 911, saves pregnant mom
Calise Manning is being called a hero for helping her pregnant mother and calling 911 operators in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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Greece forms anti-austerity coalition government
Greece's left-wing, anti-austerity Syriza party forms a coalition with a right-wing party after exit polls showed Syriza was close to a parliamentary majority.
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Algae lights up Hong Kong harbor
The stunning photo shows a shimmering blue shoreline with the bright lights of Hong Kong in the distance.
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Left-wing leader declares victory in Greek election
Alexis Tsipras, the firebrand leader of Greece's left-wing Syriza party appears to be bracing for a bigger battle after declaring victory: Renegotiating the terms of Greece's bailout.
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ISIS: Swap terrorist for hostage
ISIS appears to have beheaded one of its Japanese hostages and now an online post is demanding the release of a convicted terrorist in Jordan to spare the other.
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What the hostage crisis means for Japan
Academic Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi says that the hostage crisis may have far-reaching consequences -- a more assertive policy will expose Japan to more conflict.
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'Device' lands at White House
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a "device" found on the grounds of the White House, Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Monday morning, adding early indications are that the device does not pose an ongoing threat.
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Why Iran sanctions fight is a big deal
President Barack Obama delivered a bold and blunt message during his State of the Union address to members of Congress looking to hang new sanctions over Iran's head: Keep. Out.
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Meet Nigeria's beauty queen
Class is in session at beauty schools across Nigeria, where students are sitting down to learn makeup styling and enterprise skills which their inspirational "headteacher" hopes can allow them to build their own small business.
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Attempt to lift AirAsia wreckage fails
A new attempt to lift the submerged fuselage of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 failed Sunday when a rope snapped after the wreckage reached the surface of the water, Indonesian officials said.
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Boko Haram besieges cities
Nigerian forces fought off Boko Haram militants in the northeastern city of Maiduguri, military officials said Monday, but the extremists seized another town in the same state.
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Philippines clashes kill dozens
Forty-three people were killed in intense fighting between police commandos and Muslim insurgents in the southern Philippines Sunday, placing strains on a peace process designed to end decades of conflict in the restive region.
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Newborn for sale for $7,000
A woman in central China has been prosecuted for selling her newborn baby for $7,000, state media reports said, in the latest of a string of shocking cases that have shed light on the country's trade in children.
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'Birdman' flies high at SAGs
Here's what you missed at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Aus. Open: Wawrinka escapes
At the 1994 U.S. Open, John McEnroe said he would commentate on his head if Jan Siemerink won a fourth-set tiebreak after falling behind 6-0 to fellow Dutchman Richard Krajicek.
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Sunday, January 25, 2015
U.S. Northeast braces for 'historic' storm
Someday you may tell your grandchildren about the Blizzard of 2015.
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Teen suspect in $4.6M necklace theft
Police are on the hunt for a girl as young as 12 and three adults allegedly involved in a $4.6-million diamond heist that targeted a luxury jewelry store in Hong Kong.
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Obama welcomed in India's parade
President Obama received an unprecedented honor during his high-profile visit to India. CNN's Sumnima Udas reports.
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The woman ISIS wants back
Referred to as an "imprisoned sister," Sajida al-Rishawi is remembered as the would-be bomber at Jordanian hotels in 2005.
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Israeli envoy defends Netanyahu
In a speech on Sunday, the Israeli ambassador to the United States highlighted some of the reasons Prime Minister Netanyahu will be speaking before Congress.
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F-16s escort 2 planes after threats
F-16 fighter jets escorted two passenger planes into Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Saturday after a bomb threat made on Twitter was deemed credible, according to military officials.
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Palin, Trump hint at presidential runs
With a Clinton, a Bush and a Romney all seriously teasing presidential runs, why not a Palin?
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'Birdman' wins SAG best picture
"Birdman" won the big prize -- outstanding motion picture cast -- at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, but it was talk about heritage and diversity that captured the evening.
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Malaysia Airlines site hacked
The official Malaysia Airlines website has been hacked by a group claiming to support Islamist terror group, ISIS.
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Student bodyslams teacher in class
A fight between a teacher and a student is caught on camera. CNN affiliate WPIX reports.
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Nadal oozes confidence in Aussie Open
Rafael Nadal firmly put to rest fears over his form and fitness with a straight sets demolition of big-serving South African Kevin Anderson Sunday to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals.
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SAG Awards 2015: Winners List
The winners of the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards are noted with an asterisk (*WINNER):
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How pageant photo sparked brouhaha
It was an innocent mistake, one that was easy to correct -- before the social media age.
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Pluto to get its first close-up
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is closing in on Pluto and its five moons. Soon we will see what no one has ever seen before: Crisp, clear pictures of the tiny, icy world.
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Parody pokes fun at Deflategate
"Saturday Night Live's" "Tom Brady" and "Bill Belichick" offer their explanation on the controversy over deflated footballs used by the New England Patriots.
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Greece grapples with terror problem
The new Greek government has plenty of challenges ahead of it: A towering debt, chronic unemployment and relations with the rest of Europe. But it also has an urgent security problem.
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11 of the world's coolest themed runs
Color bombs, bands and booze are all part of the action at these irreverent runs around the world.
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UK prime minister gets hoax call
British Prime Minister David Cameron got an unexpected call from someone claiming to be one of the country's top spy chiefs.
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Blatter to UEFA: 'Put up or shut up'
Sepp Blatter has issued a defiant message to his rivals for the FIFA presidency and challenged European governing body UEFA to put up a candidate of its own in the election later this year.
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Doomsday Clock counts down
The world is closer to doomsday.
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Inside Poland's only Jewish school
CNN's Ivan Watson visits the only Jewish school in Poland.
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Brothers arrested for plotting terror attacks
Four men in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta were arrested Saturday morning on suspicion of being in a terrorist cell that had "a strong determination to attack," Spain's Interior Ministry said.
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At least 30 killed in Ukraine shelling
At least 10 civilians, including children, have been killed in shelling in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saturday.
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Obama to pay respects to new Saudi king
U.S. president will travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in order to pay his respects to the newly appointed monarch, King Salman, and the Saudi royal family.
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14 dead in protests marking Egypt revolution
Fourteen protesters have been killed in demonstrations marking the fourth anniversary of Egypt's revolution, the country's Ministry of Health said Sunday.
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'Historic, destructive' storm to hit U.S.
A potentially "historic and destructive" winter storm and blizzard will likely hit areas of Massachusetts beginning Monday night, dumping heavy snow and bringing strong winds, state forecasters say. Snowfall could exceed 2 feet in some parts of the state, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency said Sunday in a news release.
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Millions in path of severe storm
A large winter storm is expected to impact millions of Americans living in the Northeast.
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Modi and Obama's surprising rapport
India and the United States, the two largest democracies, seem like natural allies. The kinship between their leaders, however, has been a bit of a surprise.
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Boko Haram in fierce battle for Nigerian city
Hundreds of Boko Haram gunmen on Sunday launched a predawn attack on the city of Maiduguri and were locked in a fierce battle with troops on the outskirts of the city, according to the military, residents and vigilantes.
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Obama to Russia: Big countries don't bully small countries
The military option is out, President Barack Obama said Sunday, but the U.S. will be looking at all other options to "ratchet up the pressure on Russia" on the issue of Ukraine.
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Obama: Yemen unrest won't halt drones
Taking militants out with drones isn't simple, but it's the best strategy available to eliminate the threat of terrorists in Yemen, U.S. President Barack Obama said Sunday.
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Wrongly jailed man free after decades
A man who spent more than half his life in a North Carolina prison for two murders he didn't commit walked out a free man Friday, holding his belongings in two white plastic bags.
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4-year old calls 911, saves pregnant mother
Calise Manning is being called a hero for helping her pregnant mother and calling 911 operators in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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Spain arrests four amid terror cell fear
Four "strongly radicalized" terror suspects arrested for allegedly plotting suicide attacks in Europe. CNN's Al Goodman has this report.
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'Sniper' widow speechless over rifle raffle
For another weekend, moviegoers will be glued to their seats, watching the grit and turmoil of Chris Kyle, the real-life character portrayed in "American Sniper."
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Walmart, Morgan crash victim's family agree
The family of James McNair, the late comedian known as "Jimmy Mack," has settled a lawsuit with Walmart over the auto accident that killed him and injured fellow comedian Tracy Morgan, McNair's family says.
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Late night radio pioneer Franklin dies
Long-time New York City radio and television personality Joe Franklin has died. He was 88.
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Solar plane set for round-the-world flight
The quest to complete the first solar-powered flight around the world moved a bit closer to reality. CNN's Amir Daftari reports.
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Greeks vote in austerity showdown election
Greek voters began voting Sunday in an election that could lead to a dramatic showdown with the debt-laden nation's lenders.
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ISIS demands terrorist's release to save hostage
ISIS appears to have beheaded one of its Japanese hostages and is demanding the release of a convicted terrorist in Jordan to spare the other.
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Saturday, January 24, 2015
What the hostage crisis means for Japan
Academic Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi says that the hostage crisis may have far-reaching consequences -- a more assertive policy will expose Japan to more conflict.
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New attempt to lift AirAsia wreckage fails
A new attempt to lift the submerged fuselage of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 failed Sunday when a rope snapped after the wreckage reached the surface of the water, Indonesian officials said.
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NE U.S. gets a sloshy taste of winter
It's winter after all.
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2016 presidential race kicks off in Iowa
The 2016 Republican presidential race in Iowa got its unofficial start Saturday with a marathon of speeches, giving close to a dozen potential candidates a chance to introduce (or re-introduce) themselves to a core group of caucus-goers roughly one year before the contest.
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Obama in India: Stacked agenda and high expectations
President Barack Obama touched down in India on Sunday for truncated state visit that has officials claiming a new era in U.S.-India relations is dawning.
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U.S. gears up for key ISIS battle
The upcoming Iraqi assault to retake Mosul from ISIS control could include US military advisers near the front lines. US military leadership has held open the possibility it would recommend moving advisers closer to combat lines and as the key Mosul battle looms that remains a potential consideration "if and when they believe it's necessary" a senior US military official tells CNN.
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NFL: Big game balls deflated
The NFL said Friday "the evidence thus far supports the conclusion" the New England Patriots used under-inflated footballs in the AFC championship game last Sunday.
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Japanese hostages receive mixed sympathy at home
Fighting back tears, Junko Ishido stood before dozens of television cameras, just hours before an apparent ISIS deadline to execute her son, Kenji Goto -- one of two Japanese hostages who appeared in a shocking propaganda video days before.
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Pols heckled at Republican event
A man was arrested Saturday at a conservative gathering widely considered the kickoff event for the 2016 Republican presidential race in Iowa.
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Failed suicide bomber sought in prisoner swap
In a televised confession in 2005 Sajida al-Rishawi recounted how she tried to take part in a string of attacks that killed at least 57 people, but her bomb failed to detonate.
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Titanic survivor's letter sells for $12k
An indignant letter written by a Titanic survivor to a friend in New York sold at auction this week for $11,875, according to RR Auction in Boston.
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F-16s escort 2 planes into Atlanta after bomb threats
F-16 fighter jets escorted two passenger planes into Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Saturday after a bomb threat made on Twitter was deemed credible, according to military officials.
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Sarah Palin 'seriously interested' in 2016 presidential run
With a Clinton, a Bush and a Romney all seriously teasing presidential runs, why not a Palin?
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Ship goes down off Hawaii
Eleven people were rescued on Thursday after their towing vessel -- carrying 75,000 gallons of diesel fuel -- sank off the coast of Oahu, according to Honolulu Coast Guard.
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Cuba slams U.S. on human rights
Just two days after U.S. and Cuban officials began a historic round of talks to bridge a 50-year rift in diplomatic relations, the Cuban delegation slammed the United States on its human rights track record.
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U.S. cop's body-cam films fatal shooting
A man identified as Terence Walker is seen in a police body-camera video bolting from a Muskogee, Oklahoma, officer who felt a weapon after a pat down.
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68 sick in California measles outbreak
The measles outbreak in California is growing.
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For Saudis, Abdullah redefined what it means to be king
The passing of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Bin Abdul-Aziz may not have come as a surprise -- his health had deteriorated in recent years -- but until the very end, the monarch was determined to leave an indelible imprint on the throne by articulating and implementing a clear vision for the country.
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The worms that invade your brain
Once you consume them, they can move throughout your body -- your eyes, your tissues and most commonly your brain. They leave doctors puzzled in their wake as they migrate and settle to feed on the body they're invading; a classic parasite, but this one can get into your head.
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Can tigers claw their way back from the brink?
Wild tigers in India appear to be staging a comeback in the battle against extinction, with the country's Environment Minister announcing a 30% increase in the endangered species' population since 2011.
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Is this tree the future of electricity?
From a distance this may look like an ordinary tree, but get closer and you will discover it is actually a power generator.
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YouTube stars interview Obama
In his continuing effort to connect to a younger audience (like the time he went on 'Between Two Ferns'), President Barack Obama sat down with, and took questions, from three YouTube stars: GloZell Green (3 million followers), Bethany Mota (8 million followers) and half of the vlogbrothers (2.4 million followers).
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Has ISIS killed Japanese hostage?
A picture and audio posted online Saturday purport to show that one of ISIS's two Japanese hostages has been killed after a deadline for ransom passed.
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UK prince addresses sex claims
Britain's Prince Andrew was expected to make his first public appearance on Thursday since he was accused of having had sex with an American woman when she was only 17.
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Twirlgate: Bouchard 'flexes muscles'
The aftermath of 'Twirlgate' rumbled on at the Australian Open on Friday, with Canadian star Eugenie Bouchard saying she was fine with being asked to twirl -- if men were asked to "flex their muscles and stuff."
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Doomsday Clock counts down
The world is closer to doomsday.
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What's happening in Middle East and why it matters
The Middle East has never been a simple place. But now the region is especially turbulent -- with waves rocking several countries, so big that their effects are being felt worldwide.
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Video claims one captive killed; new demand made
A video posted online by a known ISIS supporter shows Japanese hostage Kenji Goto holding a photograph of what appears to be beheaded ISIS hostage Haruna Yukawa.
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Spain: 4 arrested for plotting terror attacks
Four men in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta were arrested Saturday morning on suspicion of being in a terrorist cell that had "a strong determination to attack," Spain's Interior Ministry said.
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Ebola vaccine heading to Africa
The first doses of the Ebola vaccine were on a commercial flight to West Africa and were expected to arrive on Friday, according to a spokesperson from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) one of the companies that has created the vaccine with the National Institutes of Health.
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Obama to pay respects in Saudi Arabia
U.S. President Barack Obama will travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in order to pay his respects to the newly appointed monarch, King Salman, and the family of the late King Abdullah, the White House said Saturday.
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10 civilians killed in Ukraine shelling
At least 10 civilians, including children, have been killed in shelling in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saturday.
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Marines die in helicopter crash
Two U.S. Marines died on a training mission in Southern California when their helicopter crashed, a military statement said.
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Friday, January 23, 2015
Crews attempt to float AirAsia fuselage
Indonesian divers began an operation to raise the wreckage of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 on Saturday.
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Obama looks to India trip to cement friendship
U.S. president sees visit to India as an opportunity to translate the personal warmth he's developing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi into diplomatic progress.
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Modi and Obama's surprising rapport
India and the United States, the two largest democracies, seem like natural allies. The kinship between their leaders, however, has been a bit of a surprise.
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Saudi King Abdullah's legacy: 5 things to know
The late monarch King Abdullah assumed the throne in 2005, but had effectively been running the kingdom since his half-brother King Fahd's stroke a decade earlier.
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Baseball legend Ernie Banks dies at 83
Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks died Friday in Chicago, family attorney Mark Bogan said. Banks was 83.
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Plea to spare 'Bali 9' smugglers
Australia has again appealed to Indonesia's new president to spare two of its citizens who face execution by firing squad.
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'Suicide' charge hunger striker freed
A court in India's troubled northeastern region has freed a female activist who has been on hunger strike for 14 years in protest against special powers given to the military to combat rebels, her lawyer said Friday.
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Ala. gay marriage ban struck down
States struggling to define the question of marriage equality have an addition to their ranks: Alabama.
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Will Charlie Hebdo continue to provoke?
Can the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo continue to poke fun at Islam and other religions after the deadly attack on their offices? Jim Bittermann reports.
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Thousands say farewell to Saudi King Abdullah
Thousands say farewell to the well-regarded monarch, who succeeded in securing broader freedoms but did not go far enough for some critics.
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Who's the new king?
King Salman is viewed as a "cautious reformer" -- so can the father of an astronaut also reach the stars when it comes to modernizing?
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Fate of hostages unknown as deadline expires
The fate of two Japanese men whom ISIS kidnapped was unknown Friday as the 72-hour deadline that the militant group set apparently came and went.
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Wrongfully jailed man free after decades
A man who spent more than half his life in a North Carolina prison for two murders he didn't commit walked out a free man Friday, holding his belongings in two white plastic bags.
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Walmart, Morgan crash victim family agree
The family of James McNair, the late comedian known as "Jimmy Mack," has settled a lawsuit with Walmart over the auto accident that killed him and injured fellow comedian Tracy Morgan, McNair's family says.
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Thai MPs vote to impeach ex-PM
Thailand's former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra faces a criminal charge over her role in a controversial rice subsidy program that cost the country billions.
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ISIS deadline passes, fate of hostages unknown
CNN's Will Ripley reports on the tense wait facing the families of two Japanese hostages being held by ISIS, after the 72-hour deadline the group set came and went.
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Should nations just pay ISIS ransom?
While the general consensus remains that paying ransom will only encourage more hostage-taking, for many the alternative is unthinkable.
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Obama's trip to India: Proof of subcontinent's rise again
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Netanyahu snub takes Israel-U.S. relations to new low
President Barack Obama and U.S. officials were completely blindsided by the announcement that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will come to Washington to address a joint session of Congress this spring -- a move that's rattled the White House and diplomatic officials.
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U.S. 'servant of Allah' faces sentencing
The Colorado resident who pleaded guilty to wanting to join ISIS jihad has changed her Muslim name and prepared a new hairstyle for her sentencing Friday.
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They came to remember
Saudis mourn beside world leaders as the king was buried in this modest grave.
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Miss Universe: Can you work out country from costume?
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Titanic survivor's indignant letter sells
An indignant letter written by a Titanic survivor to a friend in New York sold at auction this week for $11,875, according to RR Auction in Boston.
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Soccer: Ghana leave it late
It's proving to be a roller-coaster ride for Ghana at this year's Africa Cup of Nations.
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