Twitter suspends 70 pro-Bloomberg accounts for violating rules
Twitter began suspending 70 pro-Mike Bloomberg accounts on Friday for breaking its rules, a Twitter spokesperson confirmed to CNN. The accounts were…
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6 takeaways from Bernie Sanders’ huge win in Nevada
Bernie Sanders solidified his status as the leading candidate for the Democratic nomination with a commanding win Saturday in Nevada. Sanders…
Continue Reading The enduring optimism of Ja’Net DuBois’ ‘Movin’ On Up’
If ever someone made the notion of the American dream feel within black America’s reach, it was the actress Ja’Net DuBois, who died on…
Continue Reading Trump’s 2020 position is improving
First things first: The theme song of the week is Will & Grace. Poll of the week: A new Gallup national poll finds that President Donald Trump…
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Some of the world’s biggest economies are on the brink of recession
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. Markets…
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Two hikers in their 70s got lost in dense forest on Valentine’s Day. On Saturday, rescuers found them alive
An intense search in Northern California ended joyously on Saturday when rescue teams found a couple in their 70s who went hiking more than a week…
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Iran’s elections are set to be dominated by hardliners. Here’s what that means
On Friday, Iranians will vote in parliamentary elections at a time of turmoil at home and of simmering tensions abroad. The vote comes after months…
Continue Reading Mother of a missing baby last seen in December says she knew who took her
The mother of a 15-month-old girl last seen two months ago and reported missing last week in Tennessee says she knew who had her daughter, and she…
Continue Reading From one-time Chinese capital to coronavirus epicenter, Wuhan has a long history that the West had forgotten
Before the novel coronavirus outbreak hit Wuhan in December, the exact whereabouts — and even existence — of the central Chinese city had…
Continue Reading Three people injured after stabbing at a night club in Michigan
A stabbing incident at a nightclub near Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant left three people injured early Sunday morning, authorities…
Continue Reading NAACP Image Awards honor Kobe Bryant
The NAACP Image Awards paid tribute to Kobe Bryant Saturday night. The NBA legend and his teenage daughter Gianna died along with seven other people…
Continue Reading 75 years ago today, US Marines raised the American flag over Iwo Jima. Here’s the inside story
Some say it’s the most famous, perfectly composed news photo of all time. Sunday marks 75 years since Associated Press photographer Joe…
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A miniature service horse finally flew on a plane after months of training. It could be the last time
First-time flyers are typically nervous, anxious or downright excited. Not Fred. After months of training, the miniature service horse’s first…
Continue Reading Judge blocks the transfer of coronavirus patients to a city in Southern California
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the transfer of people infected with the coronavirus to a city in Southern California until a hearing set for…
Continue Reading This lizard makes art that’s raising money for Australia bushfire relief
A lizard named Winston is raising money for Australia bushfire relief by dipping its claws and tail into different paint colors and walking across a…
Continue Reading These government Twitter accounts weren’t hacked. They’re sassy, fun and strange on purpose
It takes a lot to get noticed. Joseph Galbo knows that. As Thanksgiving approached last year and he needed to let homeowners know about the dangers…
Continue Reading Cara Delevingne calls Justin Bieber out after he says she is the least favorite of his wife’s friends
Justin Bieber should have just eaten the bull penis. That’s according to model and actress Cara Delevingne, who responded Friday after Bieber…
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Bernie Sanders wins Nevada caucuses, CNN projects
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will win the Nevada caucuses, according to a CNN projection, showing the power of his organization and amplifying his…
Continue Reading Yang: ‘Someone needs to pull an Andrew Yang’ and drop out of Democratic primary
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang said Saturday that the still-wide Democratic presidential field needs to unite, and joked that someone ought to “pull…
Continue Reading New Jersey governor announces he has a tumor on his kidney and will undergo surgery
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Saturday that he has a tumor on his kidney and will undergo surgery to remove it in March. “I’ve…
Continue Reading For the second time this week in New Orleans, a person was fatally hit by a float during Carnival parade
A person was killed Saturday night at the Krewe of Endymion parade in New Orleans when they were hit by a float, authorities said. Police…
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UTEP rallies after slow start to stun Rice, 68-62
EL PASO, Texas — Daryl Edwards had a career-high 34 points as UTEP snapped a five-game losing streak by knocking off Rice 68-62 on Saturday.…
Continue Reading 2 people killed when a single-engine airplane crashes in Hawaii
Two people died when a single-engine plane crashed Saturday morning at a general aviation airport on the north shore of Oahu in Hawaii, authorities…
Continue Reading Pete Buttigieg warns against nominating Sanders as Vermont senator gains momentum
For Pete Buttigieg, it’s now all about Bernie Sanders. The former South Bend, Indiana, mayor used his final speech in Nevada on Saturday to…
Continue Reading 2 people arrested in connection with disappearance of 15-month-old girl from Tennessee
Two people have been arrested and charged in connection with an Amber Alert for 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell, who was last seen two months ago. The…
Continue Reading Justice Department unease with Barr goes beyond Stone case
In recent months, as Attorney General William Barr stood on the sidelines of President Donald Trump’s impeachment drama, he noted to associates…
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Man shot dead by police after high-speed chase ends near Deming
DEMING, New Mexico — A man died after being shot by a New Mexico State Police officer near Deming following a high-speed chase on Saturday evening,…
Continue Reading More departures expected at nation’s top intelligence office
Some top intelligence officials are looking to leave following the recent upheaval at the office that oversees the 17 intelligence agencies of the US…
Continue Reading Zion Williamson just became the youngest player to score over 20 points in seven straight games
Zion Williamson may have played in only 11 games this season, but the New Orleans Pelicans rookie is already making history. On Friday night,…
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