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US retaliates after deadly drone attack on Jordan base
By Alexandra HutzlerandMeredith Deliso The U.S. on Friday began to carry out retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria, likely against Iran-backed…
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Some tianeptine products recalled as CDC links drug to ‘cluster of severe illness’
Originally Published: 01 FEB 24 15:51 ET By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is linking a “cluster…
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Bipartisan tax bill that expands child tax credit runs into GOP resistance in the Senate
Originally Published: 01 FEB 24 17:03 ET By Clare Foran, Lauren Fox and Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — A sweeping tax bill…
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Exclusive: Ukraine must adapt to a reduction in Western military aid, embattled army chief says
CNN By Andrew Carey, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — Ukraine’s embattled army chief, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, says Ukraine must adapt to a reduction in military…
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Biden touts rural achievements as part of "barnstorming" tour
As the presidential campaign gains momentum, The Daily Yonder looks at how the Biden administration recently ‘took to the country roads’ to try to…
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The counterintuitive ways tech can help older adults stay connected
Lyft uncovered how, by taking seniors’ needs into account in its design and implementation, technology can be a powerful force to help them connect…
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Sierra Leone is losing its forests. This sanctuary is trying to save chimpanzees and their vital habitat
CNN By David McKenzie and Sarah Dean, CNN Freetown, Sierra Leone (CNN) — When it comes to chimpanzee toddlers, girls rule. Skippy climbs with…
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What the conviction of the Michigan school shooter’s mother means for the father’s upcoming trial
CNN By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The conviction of Jennifer Crumbley has potential implications for gun-owning parents everywhere. None more…
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FDA warns of copycat eye drops that may be contaminated and ineffective
Originally Published: 31 JAN 24 17:01 ET By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning against…
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White House formally assigns blame for drone strike in Jordan that killed 3 American service members
Originally Published: 31 JAN 24 14:14 ET Updated: 31 JAN 24 14:52 ET By Kevin Liptak and Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — The US…
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US aircraft carriers lead ‘large deck’ exercises with Japan east of Taiwan
CNN By Brad Lendon, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — A dozen United States and Japanese warships, including two US aircraft carriers, have been…
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Student test scores are falling across the world. Is the pandemic to blame?
A HeyTutor data study of PISA’s latest exam found that student test scores have dropped worldwide since the COVID-19…
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Justice Department investigating Democratic Rep. Cori Bush for misuse of funds, sources say
Originally Published: 29 JAN 24 20:03 ET Updated: 30 JAN 24 14:42 ET By Whitney Wild, Jamie Gangel and Haley Talbot, CNN…
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Starbucks is launching its olive oil-infused beverages nationwide
Originally Published: 30 JAN 24 07:51 ET By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Starbucks is taking its extra virgin olive oil-infused…
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Man arrested after video post showed severed head of his father, police say, amid political rant that stayed online for hours
CNN By Melissa Alonso, Holly Yan, Caroll Alvarado, Danny Freeman, Chris Boyette and Paul P. Murphy, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s note: This story…
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House Republicans vote to advance effort to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas
Originally Published: 30 JAN 24 05:00 ET Updated: 31 JAN 24 06:49 ET By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — House Republicans voted early Wednesday to…
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US moves to reimpose sanctions on Venezuela after opposition candidate barred from presidential election
CNN, AFPTV, NTN24, WCBS, WLOS, WLUK By Stefano Pozzebon and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — The US has reimposed economic sanctions against a…
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Undercover Israeli troops dressed as medical staff kill three militants in West Bank hospital raid, officials say
CNN By Abeer Salman and Christian Edwards, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israeli special forces, dressed as civilians and medical staff, infiltrated…
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Justice Department subpoenas House for documents related to misuse of funds issue, source says
Originally Published: 29 JAN 24 20:03 ET By Whitney Wild and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department has issued a subpoena for…
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The demise of the UN’s Palestinian agency could spell disaster for millions. Here’s why Israel wants it dismantled
CNN By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — The suspension of funding by a growing number of Western countries for a United Nations agency for…
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Where are all the convertibles in the electric vehicle boom?
The General analyzed data from S&P Global Mobility to illustrate the disappearance of the drop-top in today’s lineup of…
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Israel claims a tunnel ran through this Gaza cemetery it destroyed. A visit to the site raised more questions than answers
CNN By Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — A large void fills the space where rows of graves once stood. The gaping hole is all that is left after…
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‘Attracted by the siren call of celebrity’: What an Alex Murdaugh judge said about the clerk accused of jury tampering
WIS, CNN By Zoe Sottile and Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — As South Carolina Judge Jean Toal denied disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh’s request…
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Alex Murdaugh will not receive a new murder trial, judge rules
CNN By Dakin Andone, Dianne Gallagher and Maxime Tamsett, CNN Columbia, South Carolina (CNN) — Alex Murdaugh, the former South Carolina lawyer…
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‘The enemy is amassing’: Ukrainian army officials give unvarnished account of the battlefield
CNN By Andrew Carey, Maria Kostenko and Christian Edwards, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — Ukrainian officials have warned that Russia is conducting offensive…
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Three US troops killed in drone attack in Jordan, more than 30 injured
Originally Published: 28 JAN 24 11:12 ET Updated: 28 JAN 24 16:02 ET By Haley Britzky, Natasha Bertrand and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — Three US…
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City Councilmember Yusef Salaam says NYPD pulled him over without explanation
WCBS By Jesse Zanger, CBS New York Team Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Newly elected City…
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Neighbors grow frustrated as a large sinkhole grows: “Pretty much been a mess”
KYW By Ryan Hughes, Chase Morrison Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Frustration is growing in…
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What we know about Israel’s allegations against UN staffers in Gaza
CNN By Sophie Tanno, Hira Humayun, Richard Roth and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — The main UN agency in Gaza is in turmoil after Israel accused some of…
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