Simone Williams breaks Guinness World Record for largest afro
Simone Williams’ hair-raising experience, nine years in the making, has earned her quite a distinction. The 32-year-old Brooklyn fashion…
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U.S. administers 1st doses of Pfizer virus vaccine
NEW YORK, NY — The rollout of the first coronavirus vaccine began Monday morning as the first doses of the Pfizer medication were…
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WATCH: Year’s only total solar eclipse sweeps across Chile
SAAVEDRA, Chile — On Monday, South America was treated to an astronomical phenomenon, able to witness one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights…
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CNN-Bellingcat investigation identifies Russian specialists who trailed Putin’s nemesis Alexey Navalny before he was poisoned
At about 9 a.m. on August 13, a 33-year-old Russian woman named Maria Pevchikh checked in for a flight from Moscow to the Siberian city of…
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Holiday gifts that give back
The holiday season is a lot different this year, but it’s still a time of love, giving and gratitude. So why not start some new holiday…
Continue Reading Pfizer CEO says company on track to manufacture 1.3 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses globally next year
With about 50 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine coming this year and about 1.3 billion slated to be manufactured next year,…
Continue Reading California has appointed its first ever Muslim chaplain to the state legislature
A Muslim man has made history after becoming the first Muslim chaplain appointed to the California Legislature. Imam Mohammad Yasir Khan was…
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A step-by-step guide to Monday’s Electoral College vote
We’ve known for weeks that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election, but our horse-and-buggy Constitution, written in a time before instant…
Continue Reading Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, makes surprise appearance on CNN
Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, made an unscheduled appearance on CNN’s annual Heroes TV special Sunday to honor the year’s most inspiring…
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His rivals have been arrested or exiled, but Ivorian President insists: ‘They’re not democrats’
On November 9, a group of men gathered in a dusty town in southern Ivory Coast that sits at the junction of two major highways. The group walked onto…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 14: Covid-19, transition, economy, Brexit, Nigeria
CNN Heroes viewers have chosen their most inspiring moment of the year: An act of humanity during a BLM protest in London. Here’s what you need…
Continue Reading A gunman is dead after a shooting at a New York City cathedral
A gunman who opened fire on the steps of a New York City cathedral on Sunday moments after an outdoor Christmas concert ended was shot and killed by…
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A gunman is dead after a shooting at a New York City cathedral
A gunman who opened fire on the steps of a New York City cathedral on Sunday moments after an outdoor Christmas concert ended was shot and killed by…
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Cleveland to drop ‘Indians’ from baseball team’s name
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years. Citing three people familiar with the decision, the New York Times…
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A gunman is dead after a shooting at a New York City cathedral Christmas concert
Police fatally shot a gunman at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City following a Christmas concert Sunday afternoon, according to…
Continue Reading 7-year-old’s bracelet making raises $20,000 for hospital pandemic gear
Hayley Orlinsky wanted to raise $200 for Chicago’s Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s hospital by making colorful rubber band bracelets.…
Continue Reading Several people stabbed and 33 arrested as ‘Stop the Steal’ protesters and counterprotesters clash in Washington, DC
At least four people were stabbed Saturday night amid post-election protests in Washington, according to the DC Metropolitan Police…
Continue Reading Agent says master spy novelist John le Carre has died at 89
LONDON (AP) — John le Carre, a spy turned novelist who became the preeminent writer of espionage fiction in English, has died aged 89. Le Carre’s…
Continue Reading Fauci, Kamala and other words you pronounced incorrectly in 2020
Anthony Fauci. Kamala Harris. Leonardo da Vinci. Yes, they’re names you’ve seen a lot. And probably names you’ve mispronounced a…
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150-pound sea turtle euthanized after boat shatters shell, injuring spinal cord
KAUAI, Hawaii — A 150-pound sea turtle recently had to be euthanized after being struck by a vessel and stranded at Maha’ulepu, Gillins Beach on…
Continue Reading Despite promises of solidarity on Covid-19, rich countries are snapping up the supply of promising vaccines
When 90-year-old Margaret Keenan received the world’s first clinically authorized and tested Covid-19 vaccine earlier this week, the end of the…
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Man was taken into custody after he climbed onto the wing of an airplane preparing to takeoff in Las Vegas
A man was taken into custody after he climbed onto the wing of an Alaska Airlines plane at the Las Vegas airport Saturday, an airport spokesman said.…
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The annual Geminid meteor shower peaks Sunday and Monday
The Geminid meteor shower is one of the most active and dependable displays of the year, according to the American Meteor Society. This year, the…
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SpaceX Falcon 9 launches and deploys satellite, days after another rocket crashed in Texas
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched into space Sunday, successfully deploying a satellite for radio provider…
Continue Reading CNN to reveal the most inspiring moment of 2020
If there was ever a year when we all needed some inspiration, 2020 would be it. Amid all the serious issues the world has faced this year, there have…
Continue Reading Florida Gators hoops star Keyontae Johnson in critical but stable condition after collapsing on court
University of Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson was in critical but stable condition Sunday after collapsing on the court during a game, the…
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CDC says Pfizer’s virus vaccine can now be administered in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield on Sunday accepted the recommendation of the…
Continue Reading Actress Carol Sutton dies of Covid-19 complications
Actress Carol Sutton died Friday at age 76 of Covid-19 complications, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said. The New Orleans native built an…
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Actress Carol Sutton dies of Covid-19 complications
Actress Carol Sutton died Friday at age 76 of Covid-19 complications, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said. The New Orleans native built an…
Continue Reading Meet the Black cowgirl who inspires children to read
The only thing better than receiving a book is getting one delivered by a horse. Caitlin Gooch, the founder of Saddle Up and Read (SUAR), literally…
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