![]() A crowd clashed with police after an officer fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop. Police describe the incident as an 'accidental discharge' by the officer
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![]() How easy (or hard) is it to confuse a gun for a Taser?
On the surface, the mix-up seems unfathomable: An officer intends to deploy a Taser but instead fires a handgun and kills someone.
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![]() Bodycam footage of Daunte Wright shooting released
Brooklyn Center Police have released bodycam footage showing the moment Daunte Wright was shot by a police officer during a traffic stop in Minnesota. Police chief Tim Gannon said he believes the officer accidently drew her handgun instead of a taser in the encounter with Wright. A warning, this vi... click to read more |
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![]() Police can pull you over for hanging air freshener in your car
Moments before police fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop Sunday in a Minneapolis suburb, he called his mother and told her he'd been pulled over for hanging air fresheners from his rearview mirror.
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![]() Daunte Wright's aunt gets emotional during call with CNN
CNN's Don Lemon talks to Daunte Wright's aunt Naisha Wright about the traffic stop that ended with her nephew being shot and killed by a police officer.
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![]() George Floyd's brother says he was a big mama's boy as prosecution nears the end of its case in Chauvin trial
Pausing every so often to wipe away tears, Philonise Floyd testified Monday at Derek Chauvin's trial that his elder brother George Floyd was a mama's boy and a loving person when they were growing up in Houston.
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![]() Michigan vaccine rebuff puts Biden and a top ally in a dicey political spot
• How the US hit its vaccine stride
• Fauci says he would not hesitate to eat outdoors or go to a baseball game
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![]() Beijing has a navy it doesn't even admit exists, experts say. And it's swarming parts of the South China Sea
• China sends 25 warplanes into Taiwan's air defense zone, Taipei says
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![]() 1 student is dead and officer wounded after shooting at high school in Tennessee, authorities say
Knoxville Police Department (KPD) in Tennessee said that multiple agencies are at the scene of a shooting Austin-East Magnet High School.
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![]() 'That is obviously false': CNN reporter on Trump supporter's attempt to rewrite history
CNN's Donie O'Sullivan reports on the "Save America Summit" held by Women for America First at Trump National Doral outside Miami where Trump supporters are echoing his claims that he didn't lose the 2020 presidential election.
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![]() Analysis: Why Biden is making more progress on economic than social issues
The magnitude of the economic proposals that President Joe Biden may pass through Congress this year is drawing legitimate comparisons to Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society.
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![]() Police officer who pepper-sprayed soldier in 'disturbing' traffic stop has been fired
One of the police officers accused of using excessive force in a Virginia traffic stop has been fired following an investigation, the town manager said late Sunday.
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![]() Trump attacks Pence and McConnell at RNC fundraiser
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), who's facing a federal investigation into sex trafficking allegations, was recently denied a meeting with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate, sources tell CNN.
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![]() Analysis: Tucker Carlson sneers at critics as he doubles down on 'replacement theory' remarks
A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here.
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![]() 'Too dangerous to do anymore': Sacha Baron Cohen on Borat
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour about the dangers of making a Borat film today.
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![]() Microplastics in our air 'spiral the globe' in a cycle of pollution, study finds
Tiny bits of plastic from your packaging and soda bottles could be traveling in the atmosphere across entire continents, carried by winds, a new study found.
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![]() Nikki Haley says she'll support and not challenge Trump if he runs in 2024
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley on Monday said she would back her onetime boss, former President Donald Trump, if he decides to run for the Republican Party's presidential nomination again in 2024 and not mount a bid against him.
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![]() Opinion: As people flee climate change on the coasts, this Midwest city is trying to become a safe haven
Tracy thought she'd built her forever home. She and her 5-year-old granddaughter live in an energy-efficient house in Northern California that Tracy designed — by a pond that's frequented by otters, ducks and herons (oh my!).
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![]() People are moving to Duluth, Minnesota, for one particularly big reason
The climate crisis is raising a question for millions of Americans: Is anywhere safe from the climate crisis? Some say this city is the new "climate refuge."
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![]() Ukraine's President runs for cover on front line against Russia
• Biden keeping Trump's pick for Moscow ambassador in place
• The bitter battle over Russia's lake that holds 23% of the world's freshwater
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![]() 3,000-year-old city discovered and looks like it was 'left as if it were yesterday'
Brick walls, pottery, jewelry, and even a bakery. The ancient Egyptian city "Rise of Aten" dates back more than 3,000 years, but archaeologists say it looks like it was left "as if it were yesterday."
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![]() IBM spinoff joins a long list of questionable corporate names
There's a new member in the pantheon of the worst-named companies in history. Introducing "Kyndryl."
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![]() Opinion: Why Biden should be careful about courting India's Modi government
The United States is putting on a full-court press to deepen ties with India. President Joe Biden included India in the first-ever heads of state meeting of "The Quad," an exclusive group that also includes Japan and Australia, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Delhi as part of his firs... click to read more |
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![]() Shelter places '13 lb rage machine' for adoption
Would-be adopters fall for demon dog..."a Chucky doll in a dog's body." CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the chihuahua from hell.
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![]() Lachlan Murdoch dismisses ADL complaint, says Fox sees no problem with Tucker Carlson's 'replacement theory' remarks
Fox Corporation chief executive Lachlan Murdoch dismissed the Anti-Defamation League's demand that the company fire host Tucker Carlson, telling the organization in a letter that his company saw no problem with comments Carlson made about the racist "great replacement" theory.
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![]() Braves player surprises young Phillies fan who gave away home run ball to Braves fan
The Atlanta Braves' first baseman Freddie Freeman rewarded a young Phillies fan for his act of generosity toward an Atlanta fan.
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![]() Watch this robot deliver a Domino's pizza
Domino's has teamed up with the autonomous vehicle company Nuro to test a new way for customers to get their pizzas.
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![]() Federal official: CDC, FDA taking reports of blood clots and J&J Covid-19 vaccine 'seriously'
US health agencies are taking concerns about blood clots and the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine "seriously" and are working to assess whether the shot is associated with a very small increased risk of rare blood clots, a federal official told CNN.
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![]() Foreign interference in Canada hitting Cold War levels thanks to Covid-19, says spy agency
Foreign spying and interference in Canada last year hit levels not seen since the Cold War, in part because of vulnerabilities caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the main Canadian spy agency said on Monday,
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![]() Fauci says we can't end mitigation measures now even with impressive vaccine rollout
As the US races to vaccinate more Americans, Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising, predominantly among younger people who haven't yet gotten a shot.
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![]() B.1.1.7 variant more transmissible but does not increase disease severity, two new studies suggest
Two new studies suggest that the B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant, which was first identified in the United Kingdom, is more transmissible, but the variant does not appear to impact disease severity.
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![]() Analysis: Texas's governor doesn't seem to know what 'herd immunity' actually is
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been touted as a hero of the Trump conservative movement for his decision, contra science, to end the mask mandate in his state last month and open all businesses at 100% capacity.
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![]() Biden keeping Trump's pick for Moscow ambassador in place
The Biden administration recently decided to keep the Trump-appointed US ambassador on the job in Moscow for the foreseeable future, two senior administration officials told CNN, demonstrating a willingness to nurture areas of stability in the US-Russia relationship after it got off to a tumultuous... click to read more |
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![]() Harry pays tribute to 'cheeky' grandpa Prince Philip
Britain's Prince Harry has paid tribute to his grandfather Prince Philip, describing him as "a man of service, honour and great humour," after flying back to the United Kingdom ahead of the funeral on Saturday.
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![]() A Black family's property was taken during the Jim Crow era. The county is giving it back, and it's worth millions
A century ago, a Black couple owned a beach resort in Manhattan Beach -- a Southern California town known for its scenic expanse. An inviting soulful energy and the songs of Black entertainers radiated throughout the corridors of the dance hall and lodge.
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![]() Anderson Cooper explains how he overcomes being shy
Anderson Cooper takes a question about how he overcame shyness, and he explains what is currently on his binge watch list. Watch "Full Circle" Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 6p E.T.
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![]() A guide for Muslims observing Ramadan during the pandemic
This week, Muslims across the United States will begin observing another pandemic Ramadan.
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![]() US economy is at an 'inflection point,' Fed chair says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US economy is at an "inflection point," and that growth and job creation is poised to accelerate.
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![]() Opinion: Biden wants to make the US more competitive. His tax hikes will do the opposite
President Joe Biden recently introduced his "Made in America Tax Plan" as part of his ambitious infrastructure agenda. But the problem is, the plan would reduce the incentive to make most things in America.
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![]() Head's up: The IRS can tax bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
Even though you can buy things with bitcoin, it's not the same as cash. At least not in the eyes of the IRS.
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![]() Vet-approved collars and leashes that will make walking your dog so much easier
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![]() The best sales to shop today: Sony, Ulta, Echo and more
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![]() 34 Asian-owned brands you'll wish you'd known about sooner
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![]() Score up to 100k bonus points with these Amex cards
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![]() Protect your iPhone 12 with these stylish and rugged cases
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![]() We tested 10 single-serve coffee makers: These 3 won us over
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![]() 26 of the coolest home essentials at Amazon under $100
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![]() TripAdvisor's top 25 all-inclusive resorts for your post-Covid trip
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![]() These $60 earbuds rival the AirPods in many ways
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![]() 13 beginner-friendly indoor plants you'll want to buy this spring
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![]() Will Experian Boost help your credit score? Here's what to know
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![]() Rewards members: Score an extra 30% off with this Kohl's coupon
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![]() Get ready for the new Roaring '20s
There is a section of my closet -- I live in New York City, so by "section" I mean a few hangers bunched together -- packed with tulle and sequins and leather, increasingly over-the-top items that I bought during the pandemic as I dreamt of life after lockdown. The longer lockdown lasted, the more ... click to read more |
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![]() Republicans are politicizing the southern border
Like the children arriving at our border every day, my grandmother came to the US from Mexico at seven years old seeking a better life. She worked as a maid, a cook and a babysitter to provide for her family. Two generations later, one of her grandsons is serving in Congress and the other had the o... click to read more |
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![]() Is NY ready for a pro-Trump governor?
To Democrats in New York, former President Donald Trump is the gift that keeps on giving. Trump's enormous unpopularity in his home state -- which he lost twice -- has been an electoral millstone around the necks of New York Republican candidates, helping to turn an already-blue state even bluer.
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![]() The 30% who could end the pandemic
When losing soldiers flee a battlefield -- or people migrate in search of a better life -- they are voting with their feet. "Foot voting" lets people control their own destiny, law professor Ilya Somin argues.
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![]() The real reason for GOP's attacks on transgender athletes
You've surely read about girls' sports recently. State legislators across the country have introduced dozens of bills that would bar transgender girls from competing in girls' sports, based on the misguided concern that their participation would somehow hurt their cisgender teammates and competitor... click to read more |
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![]() Prince Philip was flawed. He was also family
In 2016, Queen Elizabeth II turned 90. Devoted subjects crowded outside Buckingham Palace to cheer. One told a newspaper that they'd come to celebrate "the mother of the nation."
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![]() Politically Sound: What Schoolhouse Rock didn't teach you
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![]() Political Briefing: The politics of cancel culture
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![]() Axe Files: Former MLB commissioner Bud Selig
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![]() The Point: Why Thursday explains America's gun debate
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![]() Mysterious blackout in Iran threatens to undermine nuclear talks
Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has vowed revenge against Israel after an apparent attack on an Iranian nuclear site caused a blackout at the facility over the weekend.
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![]() France to ban domestic flights where trains are available, in move to cut emissions
France is set to ban short domestic flights in favor of train services, after lawmakers approved a plan that will see several air routes discontinued to reduce emissions.
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![]() A shooter is on the run in Paris after killing one and injuring another outside a hospital
One person was killed and another injured after a shooting in front of a private hospital in Paris on Monday, a police source told CNN.
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![]() Unprecedented footage shows front line of Ukrainian conflict with Russia
As tensions with Russia continue to rise in eastern Europe, CNN gains unprecedented access to the Ukrainian president on the front line in Donbas, eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian military officials tell CNN they estimate more than 50,000 Russian troops are massing near the border. CNN's Matthew Chance r... click to read more |
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