Idaho killings: Here's what we know

Two federal law enforcement sources confirm to CNN that a suspect was taken into custody in connection with the investigation into the murders of four University of Idaho students. The sources told CNN the arrest was made by the FBI in Northeastern Pennsylvania. CNN's Veronica Miracle reports.

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How to regain your focus when your phone won't let you

A ping from the pizza company. A couple of pings from your socials. Ping, ping, ping from your family WhatsApp group trying to organize a weekend gathering.

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Biden issues end-of-year pardons to six individuals

President Joe Biden pardoned six individuals Friday who had already completed sentences for their offenses, including drug-related crimes and second-degree murder, and had become active in their communities following their release.

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Massive hunt for missing 11-year-old faces challenges, police say

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Watch passenger's enthusiastic reunion with his missing luggage

Patrick Keane, who traveled to Chicago after two canceled flights, had an enthusiastic reunion with his luggage that he says had been missing for a week.

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Tributes Pour In as Brazil Readies for Pelé’s Funeral

Pelé’s body will lie at midfield at the Estádio Urbano Caldeira, his former club’s stadium, for 24 hours.

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When Pelé Took New York by Storm

In August 1967, it was hard to imagine that Americans might get interested in soccer. Then Pelé played at Yankee Stadium.

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This whisky commercial is moving viewers to tears. See why

This Spanish J&B Whisky commercial with an emotional storyline about the acceptance of a trans family member has gotten millions of views on YouTube.

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Opinion: Many Americans won't be able to afford heat this winter. But Biden can fix that

This winter, Americans are facing the steepest home heating prices in more than 10 years. With many already struggling to afford basic necessities like food and rent, higher energy bills mean some will be facing service disconnection -- and a winter without heat. The Biden administration must do more to protect households from higher energy prices.

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Recount confirms Democrat Kris Mayes won Arizona attorney general race

Democrat Kris Mayes won the Arizona attorney general race, an automatic recount confirmed. The Arizona Superior Court in Maricopa County announced the results of the recount Thursday.

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The Sydney Hobart Race Is a Dream to Win and Formidable to Navigate

It’s complicated and difficult, but they keep coming back because, said one, ‘it’s the hardest.’

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Mortgage rates rose this week after falling for six straight weeks

Mortgage rates rose this week, their first increase after falling for six consecutive weeks, according to the latest data from Freddie Mac.

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Israel’s Hard-Line Government Takes Office, Testing Bonds with Allies

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition will likely test ties with the United States and Europe, amid fears that it will undermine the country’s democracy and stability.

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A Stan Lee documentary is coming to Disney+ in 2023

The late Marvel Comics visionary Stan Lee will be the focus of an upcoming documentary.

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Israel’s New Hard-Line Government Raises Hackles Ahead of Inauguration

The country’s president warned the far-right incoming minister of national security that he was raising alarms at home and abroad over racism, discrimination and undermining democracy.

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DHS warned of domestic threats related to end of Title 42

The Department of Homeland Security recently warned of potential domestic violent extremist acts related to the anticipated lifting of a Trump-era border restriction, according to a memo obtained by CNN, just days before the termination of those limits was halted by the Supreme Court.

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Modest Mouse drummer has stage 4 cancer

Jeremiah Green, the drummer for the band Modest Mouse, is currently being treated for cancer.

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The eerie beauty of winter on Mars

Mars may seem like a dry, desolate place, but the red planet transforms into an otherworldly wonderland in winter, according to a new video shared by NASA.

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Suspect in a series of killings in California is charged with additional murder counts

An additional five charges were filed Tuesday against a Stockton man already charged with murder in a series of killings in Northern California, San Joaquin County prosecutors said Tuesday.

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Jack Dorsey and the Dangers of Privacy At All Costs

The debate about dilemmas posed by the text messaging system.

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Buffalo woman meets sister of disabled man she rescued from snowstorm

Sha'Kyra Aughtry cared for a disabled man in her home until neighbors could transport him to a hospital after finding him severely frostbitten and crying out for help during a deadly winter storm on Christmas Eve. The man's sister, Yvonne White, and Sha'Kyra join CNN This Morning to share their story.

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The Mismatch Between Bulls and Riders Is Getting Bigger, Thanks to Genetics

Advanced genetic tracking has helped breeders make rodeo bulls meaner. Riders are having a hard time keeping up.

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Returning an item you don't want could cost you

Planning on returning that ugly Christmas sweater? It could cost you to return it online.

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Parents Often Bring Children to Psychiatric E.R.s to Subdue Them, Study Finds

Many parents bring children to emergency rooms to manage aggressive behaviors. But the visits offer little long-term benefit, doctors said.

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Thousands of Canceled Flights Upend Travel Plans Across U.S.

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Russian sausage magnate dies after hotel fall

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From the McRib to the Choco Taco, here are 6 foods we lost in 2022

2022 marked a return to the basics for many of America's largest food companies. That left some fan favorites in the garbage heap of history.

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Betting Apps Can Make Anyone a Sports Fan. Even Me.

One in five Americans bet on sports this year. Against most odds — my total lack of interest in all professional athletics — I was one of them. And I was hooked.

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Opinion: Russia has shouted about escalation long enough

Almost 10 months into Russia's full-scale invasion, the vital battle for the future of Ukraine is not on the front line.

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How a Vermont farmer proved no snowflakes are alike

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29 Dead in Western New York Blizzard, With More Snow on Way

Thousands remain without power in the Buffalo region, where there is as much as 49 inches of snow on the ground.

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On reelection campaign, Trump adviser tells reporter 'magic is gone'

In the upcoming issue of New York Magazine, Washington Correspondent Olivia Nuzzi takes a deep-dive look at former President Donald Trump's "quiet and lonely" run for reelection. CNN has reported that allies are worried about Trump's slow start and the direction of his campaign. Nuzzi joins Poppy Harlow and Sara Sidner to discuss.

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Doorbell camera captures Alaskan moose dropping antlers

A doorbell camera in Alaska captured a moose dropping his antlers in the front yard. CNN affiliate KTUU has the story.

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Best TV Episodes of 2022

TV in the streaming era is an endless feast. This year, series like “Barry,” “Ms. Marvel,” “Pachinko,” “Station Eleven” and “This Fool” offered some of the best bites.

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Sportscaster can't stop complaining as he fills in as weatherman in hilarious live hits

Instead of his usual broadcast, sports reporter Mark Woodley was asked to cover the incoming winter storm in Waterloo, IA for the morning show.

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How Henri Matisse (and I) Got a ‘Beautiful Body’

The new limitations of the artist’s body became an opportunity for renewal. With paint, scissors and paper, he constructed a new self.

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My Christmas Gift to Myself: Pride

I have learned that coming out is not for me a one-time event but a series of events.

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See arrival of migrants in front of vice president's home

Several busloads of migrants were dropped off in front of Vice President Kamala Harris' residence in Washington, DC, on Christmas Eve in 18-degree weather. CNN's Jeremy Diamond has more.

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UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dies at 45

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Surfers Work for Gender Equality in the World’s Most Famous Waves

In 2002, “Blue Crush” depicted women competing at a major competition at Hawaii’s Pipeline. That’s only now become a reality thanks to grass-roots efforts and hard-charging surfers.

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Opinion: What Jamie Lee Curtis gets right about 'nepo babies'

Looks like Merriam-Webster got it wrong with its recent choice for 2022's "word of the year." Instead of picking the word "gaslighting," it should've chosen "nepo babies" -- at least based on the passionate debate that term has triggered in the past week.

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Why we can't get enough of the 'Wednesday' dance

Wednesday Addams doesn't do anything by accident. The most stoic and deliberate member of the Addams Family, she rarely makes unnecessary movements, smiles and blinks included.

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Taliban orders NGOs to ban female employees from coming to work

The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has ordered all local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to stop their female employees from coming to work, according to a letter by the Ministry of Economy sent to all licensed NGOs.

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Why Jesus Loved Friendship

A vulnerable God is an essential part of the Christian story.

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Nurse becomes a living organ donor for her mom -- twice

• A White state trooper pulled over a Black woman and her father. Their private moment has become a story of inspiration

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I.R.S. Delays Tax Change for Users of Venmo, Cash App and Other Digital Wallets

Users who receive income through digital payments will have another year before having to comply with a new tax rule that had sowed confusion and concern.

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An Artist Who Encourages Visitors to Walk Over His Work

Mathias Kiss has painted the floor of his Paris atelier with a dramatic skyscape that evokes Renaissance frescoes. The rest of his home studio is just as untraditional.

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Special counsel Durham has spent more than $6.5 million on inquiry into Trump-Russia probe

John Durham, the special counsel investigating potential misconduct in the Trump-Russia probe, has spent nearly $6.5 million on his inquiry, including $2 million this year, according to financial documents released Friday by the Justice Department.

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Why Is There a Candle for Everything?

People are filling their homes with the meltable décor, as makers take candle crafting to the next level to look like familiar objects or to bring a whiff of nostalgia.

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Elon Musk’s Distraction Is Just One of Tesla’s Problems

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US strike kills 6 al-Shabaab militants in Somalia

The US carried out a strike in Somalia that killed six al-Shabaab militants on Friday, US Africa Command said in a statement.

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At France’s Oldest Christmas Market, Energy Crisis Dims Festive Spirits

Amid soaring gas prices and the war in Ukraine, Strasbourg’s Christkindelsmärik, like holiday fairs across Europe, has faced a tough question: “How do you balance magic and responsibility?”

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Why everyone's talking about 'nepo babies'

One of the surest roads to success in showbiz is to be the child of an already famous and successful person.

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Companies are reining in holiday bonuses

Last year, bonuses were bountiful. This year, economic uncertainty is bringing a chill to the holiday-season perk, according to survey data released Thursday by Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

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A Cozy Risotto Party for the New Year

Invite friends over for a chill feast, starring a creamy chestnut risotto (with a toppings bar!) and a vibrant sheet-cake-style pound cake.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Is Set for Extradition to U.S.

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8 Teenage Girls Charged With Killing a Toronto Man

Police said the girls, who ranged from 13 to 16 years old, connected on social media before meeting up, possibly for the first time, on the day of the killing.

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Dow surges thanks to strong earnings and confident consumers

Here comes the Santa Claus market rally.

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Putin Vows ‘No Limits’ to Russia’s War Spending

The Russian leader’s speech to defense officials was his latest effort to show he has no intention of giving up in the war on Ukraine.

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Elon Musk’s Distraction Is Just One of Tesla’s Problems

The maker of electric cars faces sharp competition, plummeting shares and production woes while its chief executive is preoccupied with Twitter.

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Franco Harris, N.F.L. Hall of Famer Who Caught ‘Immaculate Reception,’ Dies at 72

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Biden administration offers to release Tamiflu from Strategic National Stockpile

With an early and severe flu season straining resources, the Biden administration says it will release the prescription antiviral Tamiflu from the Strategic National Stockpile to states and territories that request it.

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Masters Tournament Will Let LIV Golf Players Compete in 2023

The decision by Augusta National Golf Club is an interim victory for the upstart circuit, but other troubles loom.

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3 suicides in 1 week on same aircraft carrier were unrelated, Navy investigation finds

A US Navy investigation found that three suicides within one week in April among the crew of an aircraft carrier in Newport News, Virginia, were "not related or connected."

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Families left in limbo at US border as Trump-era border policy remains in place

Nine-year-old Rubi Mota can't remember the last time she was in a classroom.

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UK Strikes: Nurses, Emergency Responders and Rail Workers Walk Out

Continuing strikes over pay and economic conditions are likely to disrupt travel and services during the holiday season. Here’s what to expect.

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6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northern California

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The Biden administration is proceeding as though Title 42 is ending, despite Supreme Court pause

The Biden administration is still bracing for the end of a Trump-era border restriction even after the chief justice of the Supreme Court temporarily paused the end of the program.

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Which prevention measures will help keep viruses at bay this Christmas? Our medical analyst explains

Families all over the world are gathering to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve and other winter holidays.

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Pope Francis to Return 3 Parthenon Marble Fragments to Greece

The pope will donate the 2,500-year-old pieces held by the Vatican Museums to the archbishop of Athens, a gesture that increases pressure on the British Museum to act over similar items on show in London.

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Incoming New York congressman may have misrepresented parts of resume, New York Times reports

Incoming Republican Rep. George Santos may have misrepresented parts of his resume, a report in The New York Times finds.

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Lamor Whitehead Arrested on Charges of Bilking a Parishioner

Lamor Whitehead, famous for flashy suits and jewels, had himself been the victim of a brazen armed robbery. Now, he faces federal financial fraud charges.

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Top Biden adviser's end-of-year memo celebrates president's 'strong jolt of momentum' heading into 2023

As 2022 comes to a close, President Joe Biden's top adviser Mike Donilon has a rosy outlook on the president's political durability: Biden heads into the new year with a "strong jolt of momentum," he says.

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As water levels drop at this major lake, bodies begin to appear

As water levels continues to recede at Lake Mead, more human remains continue to be discovered. This investigator explains why he is sure more bodies will be found in America's largest reservoir.

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Haberman: Trump insiders say he sees 2024 campaign as a shield

CNN political analyst Maggie Haberman discusses Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and what Trump's inner circle has to say about it.

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Barbie Dreamhouse Over Six Decades: An Architectural Tour

From midcentury modern to a Gen-Z collab house, Barbie has kept up with design trends.

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Tapper asks Adam Schiff if Trump could be prosecuted. Hear his response

Rep. Adam Schiff talks to CNN anchor Jake Tapper about the January 6 House committee's possible referral of charges against former President Donald Trump to the Department of Justice.

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Potato Latke Cocktail, Anyone?

The trials and tribulations of Hanukkah kitsch.

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Giraffe and zebra bones seized at Virginia airport

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Cold and Flu Medicine: What to Stock for the ‘Tripledemic’

Doctors weigh in on the essentials families need and what parents can do if they’re unable to find children’s pain reliever.

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CNN contributors react to University chancellor's racist remarks during speech

CNN contributors Shan Wu and Lisa Ling join anchor Amara Walker to discuss the racist remarks made by Thomas L. Keon, the chancellor of Purdue University Northwest, during a commencement speech. The chancellor was following the keynote speaker who referenced using "made up languages" to his grandchildren several times in his speech, which made no mention or reference to Asians.

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Year of Rage: The Oscars Slap and Other Shocking Moments in 2022

We’re living in a rage-filled emotional dystopia. Is there a way out?

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Former Atlanta police officer indicted in the 2019 shooting death of Jimmy Atchison

For more than three years, Jimmy Hill has kept a weekly vigil outside the offices of the Fulton County district attorney in Atlanta, distributing fliers about his son's death at the hands of police and demanding justice.

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Officials capture iconic mountain lion in Los Angeles

After being hit by a car, LA's famed mountain lion "P-22" has been taken into custody, and his fate is unclear. "If we don't start making room for wildlife in our urban and suburban areas," says Beth Pratt of the National Wildlife Federation, "they are not going to have a future and we're not going to have a future."

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Kenny DeLand Jr., formerly missing American college student, reunites with mother

American college student Kenny DeLand Jr. has been reunited with his mother in Lyon, France, and is expected to return to the United States soon, according to a French diplomatic source.

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Federal investigators have accessed emails in which Rep. Scott Perry, John Eastman and other Trump allies discuss 2020 election

Federal investigators have obtained access to several email accounts, a draft autobiography and other writings in which Republican Rep. Scott Perry, Donald Trump elections attorney John Eastman, and former Justice Department officials Jeffrey Clark and Ken Klukowski discussed the 2020 election, according to a newly released order in the DC District Court.

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What Should You Do When the Bear Is Cinnamon?

Scientists have uncovered a genetic mutation that makes it dangerously difficult to distinguish a black bear from a grizzly.

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Royal aide apologizes in person to Black charity boss for asking where she was 'really from'

A meeting "filled with warmth and understanding" took place on Friday between an honorary royal aide and the Black charity founder she repeatedly asked where she was "really from," according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.

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How a Dreaded Holiday Tradition Turned Into the Best One

Grief and loss may make this time of year difficult, but that pain can lessen with time.

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The world is burning more coal than ever before, new report shows

The global energy crisis caused by Russia's war on Ukraine has pushed global demand for coal -- the most polluting of all fossil fuels -- to a record high in 2022, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Friday.

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Republicans Are Breaking With the N.R.A., and It’s Because of Us

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Mississippi executes man for killing 16-year-old

Mississippi has executed Thomas Loden Jr., who was sentenced to death for the 2000 murder of a 16-year-old girl, amid a legal challenge by him and other inmates to the state's lethal injection protocol.

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US Cracks Down on Chinese Companies for Security Concerns

The Biden administration placed severe restrictions on trade with dozens of Chinese entities, its latest step in a campaign to curtail access to technology with military applications.

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What We Learned From ‘Harry & Meghan,’ Part Two

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US toughens restrictions on Chinese tech firms linked to military

The United States added a major Chinese chipmaker and dozens of other Chinese companies to a trade blacklist Thursday as it works to restrict Beijing's high-tech and artificial intelligence industries.

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Georgia’s Top Election Official Calls for End to Runoff System

Brad Raffensperger, the Republican secretary of state, said that a newly tightened timeline for runoff elections had put added strain on election workers.

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What is an aortic aneurysm?

Sports reporter Grant Wahl died of a rupture of an ascending aortic aneurysm with hemopericardium -- an accumulation of blood in the sac around his heart -- his wife, Dr. Céline Gounder announced on Wednesday. The aneurysm was slowly growing and had gone undetected, she wrote in a statement on Substack.

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The Best Cookbooks of 2022

A volume dedicated to Chinese cooking’s vegan roots, a barbecue collection featuring truly remarkable brisket and more, as tested by New York Times Cooking and the Food desk.

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Michelle Obama’s Fashion Declaration of Independence

The former first lady dressed with a new sense of freedom on her book tour.

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How Morocco's unlikely World Cup success unified Arabs

They're known as The Atlas Lions, the Moroccan football team that's ripped up the history books at the FIFA World Cup. Their run has upended all expectations, advancing deep into uncharted territory, further than they or any other African team has ever managed before.

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Mike Leach, Innovative Football Coach at Three Colleges, Dies at 61

At Mississippi State and earlier at Texas Tech and Washington State, he deployed a high-powered, pass-happy “Air Raid” offense, winning eight bowl games.

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CNN meteorologist explains massive winter storm

The powerful storm continues to shift east, bringing ice and snow to parts of the North and a tornado and severe storm threat to the South. CNN meteorologist Britley Ritz has the forecast.

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South Africa Rejects Impeachment Inquiry of President Cyril Ramaphosa

A.N.C. lawmakers showed unity in rejecting the call for hearings against their president, giving him a political lift after he failed to report the theft of huge sums of U.S. currency from his game farm.

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Scientists Achieve Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough With Blast of 192 Lasers

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Freed Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout says he 'wholeheartedly' supports Ukraine war and would volunteer if he could

Freed Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout said on Saturday he "wholeheartedly" supports Moscow's so-called "military operation" in Ukraine and that if he had the opportunity and necessary skills, he would "certainly go as a volunteer."

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A Fast-Growing Network of Conservative Groups Is Fueling a Surge in Book Bans

Some groups are new, some are longstanding. Some are local, others national. Over the past two years, they have become vastly more organized, well funded, effective — and criticized.

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Snow grips Britain, causing travel disruption and sparking energy concerns

Snow has blanketed London and large parts of the United Kingdom on Monday, shutting schools, grounding flights and causing widespread disruption across a country struggling through a winter energy crisis.

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How India's 200-foot trash heap shows the scale of its climate crisis

• The big problem facing ski resorts • Do you really need a new phone every 2 years?

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A Gunman Kills 3 in Rome, Shocking the City

A man opened fire during a condominium meeting killing three women and wounding four people, shocking a country not accustomed to random acts of mass violence.

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The Wife Left, but They’re Still Together

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Opinion: Arizona governor's border wall of crates is 'wildly ineffective'

Outgoing Republican Gov. Doug Ducey of Arizona is stacking shipping containers to secure the southern border. The effort comes as officials brace for an influx of migrants as the hold on the controversial Title 42 immigration policy, a Trump-era rule, is set to expire just days before Christmas. CNN opinion writer, Raul Reyes joins "CNN This Morning" to discuss.

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January 6 committee to discuss criminal referrals at Sunday meeting

The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection will meet on Sunday to discuss criminal referrals, panel member Rep. Adam Schiff said.

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Watch NASA's Orion spacecraft splashdown in Pacific Ocean

The Artemis I mission, an uncrewed test flight around the moon, ended successfully as NASA's Orion spacecraft landed in the Pacific Ocean.

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What Twitter Can Learn From Quakers

We need a thoughtful alternative that doesn’t exist yet.

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Twitter is auctioning off HQ items, including a bird statue and espresso machines

If you've ever wanted to own a piece of Twitter's HQ, the company is auctioning off dozens of items of memorabilia and supplies from its office in San Francisco.

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4 Charged With Corruption in Bribery Inquiry Linked to Qatar

The Belgian authorities announced other charges, including money laundering, in a case involving current and former members of the European Parliament.

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Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms.

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The amazing new Swiss mountain train that can jump rail tracks

Combining elegance and comfort with 21st century technical excellence, Switzerland's newest panoramic train journey finally starts on December 11 -- three years later than planned and 150 years after it was first proposed.

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Opinion: The Georgia Senate race is one Black Americans will not quickly forget

As a Black man, I found the US Senate race between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker a particularly painful one to watch, observe and analyze. The assumption that a Black football player whose celebrated symbolism in Georgia would be enough to split the Black vote thankfully went unrealized, but the reality that a number of White Georgians were willing to support Walker underscores the troubling questions ahead for a country mired in division and bracing for former President Donald Trump's bid for his old office in 2024.

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Lawmaker hit with racial slurs during meeting to address racism

The Board of Supervisors in the once-solid Republican stronghold of Orange County, California, put forth a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. The resolution was unanimously adopted, but was met with contempt by some audience members in attendance, with at least one heard on video yelling an ethnic slur. CNN's Josh Campbell reports.

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A Princeton Student Died. Her Classmates Want to Know What Happened.

In the absence of information, anxiety and panic spreads on campus.

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A New Orleans Police Department employee is stabbed to death while driving for Uber

A New Orleans Police Department employee who was driving for Uber in her time off was stabbed to death by a passenger on Thursday, and a suspect has been arrested, authorities said.

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Video shows Brittney Griner with short hair. Here's why

A video shows new details about Brittney Griner's life in a Russian penal colony. TJ Quinn, investigative reporter and senior writer for ESPN who reported on these details, joins CNN's Erin Burnett to discuss.

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France to Make Condoms Free for Young Adults

The new policy, which will take effect in January, is part of an effort to counter an increase in sexually transmitted diseases in recent years.

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Turnout by Republicans Was Great. It’s Just That Many of Them Didn’t Vote for Republicans.

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European country's last 'restaurant bear' freed, non-profit says

After decades in a cage, Albania's last "restaurant bear" has been freed, according to a non-profit.

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Judge to Hear Justice Dept. Contempt Request in Trump Documents Case

The department wants the court to force a representative of Donald J. Trump to swear under oath that there are no more classified documents at any of his properties.

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Qatar Extends Its Natural Gas Dominance at Russia’s Expense

As its influence grows, the country is poised to become a big energy supplier to Europe, which has turned away from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.

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Covid-19 Isn’t a Pandemic of the Unvaccinated Anymore

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Woman shows what it's like to live with consequences of Putin's war

Russian missile strikes have targeted infrastructure in Ukraine, leaving many without power as winter approaches. CNN spoke with one Kyiv resident who filmed her daily life, showing how people in the city have adapted.

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A Plea From Experts to Pregnant Women: Get Vaccinated Against Covid

Many expectant women have avoided the shots, unaware that the virus poses significant risks to the fetus — and to them.

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Wardrobe malfunction interrupts surprise Mariah Carey performance

Whose wardrobe malfunction was worse ... Mariah's Carey's or Rudy Giuliani's? CNN's Jeanne Moos compares.

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Celine Dion Says She Has Stiff Person Syndrome, a Rare Disorder

In an emotional Instagram video, the pop superstar explained she had stiff person syndrome and is postponing shows to rebuild her strength “and ability to perform again.”

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Who Is Viktor Bout, the Arms Dealer in the Swap for Brittney Griner?

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Former Border Patrol agent found guilty of capital murder for 2018 killing of 4 women in Texas

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Book Review: ‘The McCartney Legacy’ by Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair

“The McCartney Legacy” follows the superstar from the last gasp of the Beatles to “Band on the Run.” It’s 700 pages — and only the first volume planned.

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Watch golden retriever trigger a fire alarm at her doggie daycare

Birdie the golden retriever pulls fire alarm at doggie day care. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports she had to wear a naughty dog apology sign.

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Global Partners May End Broad Covid Vaccination Effort in Developing Countries

The board of Gavi, the international vaccine agency, meets Wednesday to debate shutting down the program, known as Covax, amid swiftly waning demand for the shots.

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Iran's former president urges government to be more lenient with protesters

Iran's former president Mohammad Khatami has urged the current government to be more lenient with protesters, amid ongoing nationwide demonstrations representing the biggest challenge to the Islamic Republic in decades.

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A U.N. report documents 441 killings of civilians around Kyiv.

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F. Murray Abraham Would Make ‘The White Lotus’ All Over Again

The buzzy series is one of several featuring the actor, who at 83 is finding some of the most satisfying work of his career. “I still am thrilled by acting,” he said.

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NTSB says pilot that hit power lines was too low for miles

Investigators say the pilot of a private plane that crashed into power lines and cut electricity to 120,000 people was flying too low for miles.

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In ‘Willow,’ Warwick Davis Revives the ‘Role That Gave Me Everything’

The 1988 film “Willow” turned Davis into a “proper actor,” he said, and changed his life. A new series on Disney+ picks up the story decades later.

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The Brilliance and Weirdness of ChatGPT

A new chatbot from OpenAI is inspiring awe, fear, stunts and attempts to circumvent its guardrails.

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The Supreme Court Is About to Ask the Wrong Question About the First Amendment

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Watch guest conductor dance his way to internet fame

Conductor gone wild. Watch guy who won a raffle get to conduct an orchestra. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

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‘Casablanca’ and the Romance of the Refugee

A showcase of memorabilia at the Neue Galerie spotlights the Central European exiles who crafted Hollywood’s great wartime love story.

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Original 'Sesame Street' cast member remembers Bob McGrath

Former "Sesame Street" star Roscoe Orman sits down with CNN This Morning to remember one of the original cast members, and his long-time friend, Bob McGrath.

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Manhattan DA Hires Ex-DOJ Official to Help Lead Trump Investigation

The official, Matthew Colangelo, also worked on the New York attorney general’s investigation of the former president.

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Corruption Charges Dismissed Against Ex-Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin

A federal judge in Manhattan ruled that prosecutors failed to demonstrate an “explicit quid pro quo” that must underpin the bribery charges against Mr. Benjamin.

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Adam Sandler still gets emotional singing sweet Chris Farley song

Adam Sandler will always Chris Farley.

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Omega X Members Say Their K-pop Agency Mistreated Them

A public dispute between band members and the head of their agency has revived concerns about whether South Korean entertainment agencies exploit young musicians.

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College Football Playoff will feature Georgia vs. Ohio State, Michigan vs. TCU

The Georgia Bulldogs will step up their pursuit of back-to-back national titles when they compete in the upcoming College Football Playoff.

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Georgia, Michigan, T.C.U., Ohio State Are Playoff Semifinalists

Alabama, despite lobbying by its coach, Nick Saban, was left out for the second time under the four-team playoff format. Instead, Georgia will play Ohio State and Michigan will play Texas Christian in the semifinals.

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∫The sign that says nothing -- and everything

"We were the people who were not in the papers," says the narrator of Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale."

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Just days away from the Georgia Senate runoff — Everything you need to know

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China’s Struggle With Covid Is Just Beginning

Its zero-Covid approach has become a public health quagmire, but changing course is fraught with peril.

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Amazon is filled with ads. Here's how to avoid making a bad purchase

The Washington Post's Geoffrey Fowler tells "Nightcap's" Jon Sarlin how to avoid falling for sponsored ads or questionable reviews on Amazon. For more, watch the full Nightcap episode here.

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What Too Little Forgiveness Does to Us

A society that has lost the ability to extend and receive forgiveness risks being crushed by the weight of recriminations and score settling.

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Noodle, the TikTok-famous 'bones or no bones' pug, has died

Noodle, the geriatric pug who captured hearts across the internet for his "bones or no bones" ritual, has died at age 14, his owner says.

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Inside Biden’s State Dinner: Hot Dog Talk and a Party That Lasted Until 1 A.M.

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Axelrod on 2024 primaries: If thinking of challenging Biden, 'forget about it'

David Axelrod says the Democrats moving the first 2024 primary from Iowa to South Carolina shows Biden's intention to run in 2024. "I think the message here is, if you're an insurgent and thinking of challenging the President, forget about it, because there's not going to be an opportunity here to do that."

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Best Classical Music Performances of 2022

The concert world, seemingly back to normal, saw Ukrainian musicians banding together, a new “Ring” at Bayreuth, and the opening of the revamped David Geffen Hall.

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Pain relief from marijuana comes from a belief it helps, study finds

Some people suffering pain from cancer and other chronic diseases turn to marijuana to ease their suffering, but much of that relief may come from simply believing weed will help, a new study found.

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Iowa Democrats Question Their Identity Without First-in-the-Nation Caucuses

President Biden’s push to start the Democratic presidential nominating process in South Carolina has inspired a rush of wistful memories and soul searching in the Hawkeye State.

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Bodycam footage shows shootout with teenage mass shooting suspect

Dramatic body camera footage shows Raleigh police officers in a shootout with a 15-year-old accused of shooting and killing five people, including his older brother, in October of 2022.

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Biden signs legislation to avert rail shutdown

President Joe Biden on Friday signed legislation to avert a rail shutdown after congressional lawmakers raced to pass the measure amid concerns over the economic danger posed by a possible strike.

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Mortgage rates fall for third week in a row

Mortgage rates dipped again this week, marking the third straight week of falling rates.

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We’re Out of Movie Stars. Whose Fault Is That?

There are fewer films now that allow an actor to grow a persona and a Tom Cruise level of stardom. It’s a crisis, and the movies know it.

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Opinion: In China, a sheet of blank paper is the punchline. What's the joke?

It transforms the most powerful man in the country into a teddy bear.

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Belgium under massive pressure in second half at World Cup

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BASE jumper left dangling from ledge after slamming into cliff

A tourist in Moab, Utah captured video of the BASE jumper surviving a life-threatening crash over 70 feet above the ground.

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How a Brooklyn company will make your home greener for free

Making eco-friendly home improvements can be expensive, but several companies are trying to help bring those costs down. One of them, Brooklyn-based BlocPower, has already upgraded over 1,200 buildings in NYC and wants to bring its approach to millions more across the country.

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How poor sleep can make you combative

Holiday stress. Work problems. Money concerns. Family issues — the worries that can keep you up at night are infinite. Develop a sleep debt from those worries, and you'll pay a price in your ability to think, plan and manage your emotions.

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Man who punched Asian woman more than 100 times sentenced to 17.5 years in prison

A man seen in surveillance video punching an elderly Asian woman more than 100 times and stomping on her body in Yonkers, New York, has been sentenced to more than 17 years in state prison, prosecutors announced Tuesday.

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Drake gifts DJ Khaled 'amazing' toilet bowls worth $20,000 each

Drake sends rapper friend toilets worth $20,000 each. No wonder DJ Khaled looks flush with joy. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

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'So relieved': Ex-wife of Oath Keepers founder reacts to verdict

Tasha Adams, the ex-wife of Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes, joins "CNN This Morning" to discuss Rhodes' conviction of seditious conspiracy.

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Shooting Suspect’s Video Adds to Questions About University’s Investigation

The University of Virginia senior charged with killing three classmates had appeared in a video with a gun, rapping about murder and his own mental troubles.

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Where Does All the Cardboard Come From? I Had to Know.

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China's Zhengzhou, home to world's largest iPhone factory, ends Covid lockdown

Major Chinese cities, including financial hub Shanghai and Zhengzhou — home to the world's largest iPhone factory — said Wednesday they were lifting Covid lockdowns.

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