Czechoslovakia: Czechs and Slovaks mark 30 years since Velvet Divorce

Thirty years since their break-up, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have a harmonious relationship.

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Flooding prompts closure of major Bay Area highway and evacuation warnings in northern California neighborhoods

US Highway 101, one of California's most famous routes, closed in both directions in south San Francisco Saturday as heavy precipitation and snow melt are flooding roads, especially in the northern half of the state.

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Archbishop of Canterbury calls for leaders to fix social care

The Most Reverend Justin Welby uses his new year's message to highlight the social care crisis.

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Paris Hilton releases new version of 'Stars Are Blind'

Paris Hilton is back to see "what love can do" for the second time with a new version of her 2006 song "Stars Are Blind."

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Roberts calls for judicial security in year-end report while avoiding mention of abortion draft leak

Chief Justice John Roberts urged continued vigilance for the safety of judges and justices in an annual report published Saturday, after a tumultuous year at the US Supreme Court.

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The Papers: Better times ahead, says PM, and tributes to Pope

The first front pages of 2023 cover a range of stories, including Rishi Sunak promising "better times ahead".

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Mikel Arteta plays down Arsenal's title hopes despite seven-point lead at New Year

Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka insist Arsenal are not getting carried away, despite leading the league by seven points at the end of 2022.

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Gucci & Paris Fashion Week: How my dyslexia made me an artist

Street artist Navinder has been making waves in fashion, but his journey has been far from easy.

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Software engineer allegedly steals $300K with scheme inspired by cult classic comedy

A Washington man allegedly transferred thousands of dollars from his employer into a personal account after being inspired by the 1999 cult movie "Office Space," according to an arrest report by the Seattle Police Department.

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Santos campaign finances show dozens of expenses just below FEC's threshold to keep receipts

Records that Rep.-elect George Santos' campaign filed with the Federal Election Commission show 37 expenditures, on office supplies, hotels, ride-share app Uber, restaurants and more, for the exact same amount: $199.99.

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New Year's Eve parties hit by rail strikes and cost of living

New year bookings at bars and restaurants are down due to rail strikes and price rises, industry experts say.

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North Carolina officials will not charge Mark Meadows with voter fraud

The North Carolina Department of Justice announced Friday that there was "not sufficient evidence" to bring charges against against former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and his wife, Debra Meadows, over allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 election.

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Keep an eye on the sky for 2023's celestial events

Stunning meteor showers, full moons and eclipses will light up the sky in 2023.

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National Archives: Tony Blair said Putin should be on 'top table'

The then prime minister believed Russia's president was at heart a "patriot", archive files reveal.

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Biden signs $1.7 trillion government spending bill into law

President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a $1.7 trillion federal spending bill that includes a number of administration priorities and officially avoids a government shutdown, ending what he called a "year of historic progress."

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The Papers: 'King of football' dies and 'no magic wand for pay'

Tributes to Brazilian football icon Pele following his death and the financial toll of strikes lead the front pages.

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Meet a rainbow fish and other new species discovered in 2022

The tree of life grew in 2022 as California Academy of Sciences researchers and their international collaborators discovered 146 new animal, plant and fungi species.

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See Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian missile

Explosions rattled villages and cities across Ukraine, damaging civilian infrastructure and killing at least three people in what Kyiv has called one of Russia's biggest missile barrages since the war began. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports from Kyiv.

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Bolivia: Anger rises as opposition leader Camacho arrested

Luis Fernando Camacho is accused of fomenting a coup, but some are calling it a kidnapping.

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Women were already tired. Then 2022 happened

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18 children dead in Uzbekistan after consuming India-made syrup, ministry says

At least 18 children have died in Uzbekistan after consuming a medicinal syrup manufactured by Indian drugmaker Marion Biotech, according to the Uzbek Health Ministry.

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Is the ivory-billed woodpecker extinct?

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Princeton University student who had been missing died by suicide, county prosecutor says

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A Seattle woman formed an unlikely friendship with a California prison inmate convicted of murder. It's changed both their lives

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Energy giant ExxonMobil sues EU to block energy windfall tax

The US company says the levy on its profits will discourage future investment in Europe.

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Kherson hospital hit by Russian shelling, Ukrainian official says

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Ukraine war: Civilians flee Kherson as Russian attacks intensify

The Ukrainian city, liberated from Russian control last month, is coming under heavy bombardment.

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Strikes: Border Force, rail and driving test staff walk out

About 1,000 workers at six UK airports will resume their walkout over pay and conditions.

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Opinion: The fascinating case of George Santos

What happens when Rep.-elect George Santos of New York goes to Washington, DC, in January will be a real test of today's Republican Party. Does honesty and integrity matter at all? Or is GOP leadership so power-hungry that it will allow a serial fabulist to remain in office despite deceiving the public -- and the voters who elected him -- about key aspects of his biography?

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The Papers: 'Strikes to escalate' and 'toxic' Sandhurst culture

Looming strikes and sexual assault claims at the Sandhurst military academy lead the papers.

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Fresh appeal for Lyla Lake, 13, missing over Christmas

Police issue a new CCTV image of Lyla Lake, who was last seen at Reading train station a week ago.

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Students erupt as teacher battles 8th grader in dance-off

Video captures an intense dance battle between 8th graders and their teacher.

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Train strikes: Services expected to start later as latest walkout ends

Passengers are being urged to check travel times as rail workers finish their latest walkout.

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Video captures moment avalanche overtakes skiers in Austria

Skiers who survived a Christmas Day avalanche were caught on camera the moment they were buried in snow.

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Rep.-elect George Santos admits to embellishing resume, says he's 'not a criminal'

GOP Rep.-elect George Santos of New York admitted in two separate interviews on Monday to embellishing parts of his resume but claimed that he hasn't committed any crimes and intends to serve in Congress.

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The Papers: 'Light of our life' and '£40,000 hit to incomes'

Tributes to Elle Edwards, who was shot dead in a pub on Christmas Eve, dominate Tuesday's front papers.

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All around the world, women are better empathizers than men, study finds

No matter where they live in the world, no matter what their cultural or family influences: In general, women are better at empathizing with other people than men, according to a study published Monday in the journal PNAS.

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Russia ready to resume gas supply to Europe via Yamal-Europe gas pipeline

Russia is prepared to resume gas supplies to Europe via the Yamal-Europe gas pipeline, which was previously stopped for political reasons, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told Russian state news agency TASS on Sunday.

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Premier League: State of play as English top flight returns after World Cup

As the Premier League returns following the World Cup break, BBC Sport brings you up to speed on where it left off.

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West Point kicks off process to remove Confederate monuments on campus

The US Military Academy will begin removing Confederate monuments from its campus, including a portrait of Robert E. Lee that shows him wearing a Confederate uniform.

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Buy now, pay later: Things you need to know about the loan schemes

With the winter sales season in full swing here's what you need to know before borrowing money.

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Fire on board a JetBlue plane forces the evacuation of more than 160 passengers at JFK airport

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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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El Paso housed more than 300 migrants Friday overnight

More than 300 people stayed overnight at the El Paso Convention Center in Texas, as the community works to accommodate a growing number of migrants, El Paso's Strategic Communications Director Laura Cruz-Acosta told CNN via email Saturday.

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Pope condemns human 'hunger for wealth and power' at Christmas Eve Mass

His comments at Christmas Eve Mass in the Vatican follow previous remarks about the war in Ukraine.

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Kirsty Young: Former Desert Island Discs presenter reveals 'awful' experience with chronic pain

The former Desert Island Discs host returns to the radio programme - this time as the interviewee.

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Trump White House drafted statement attacking Barr after he publicly refuted Trump's voter fraud claims, transcript reveals

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Dog starts house fire after turning on hairdryer

Crews were called to Hockley, Essex, on Christmas Eve and treated the dog and owner at the scene.

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Samsung recalls more than 660,000 washing machines after fire hazard reports

Samsung recalled more than 660,000 washing machines, warning customers that the machine could short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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Bidens read to children at Children's National Hospital ahead of Christmas weekend

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden met with patients at Children's National Hospital in Washington on Friday, carrying on a longstanding tradition during the holiday season.

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Megan Thee Stallion: Jury finds Tory Lanez guilty of shooting rapper

Lanez faces more than 20 years in jail for wounding the Grammy award-winning rapper in 2020.

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White Christmas forecast for parts of Scotland

A Met Office yellow alert for snow and ice has been put in place for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

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'Like a mob movie': Tapper reacts to Hutchinson's Jan. 6 testimony transcript

CNN's Jake Tapper breaks down insights revealed from transcripts of former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony before the January 6 committee.

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Santa-filled armoured truck gets stuck in Cornwall lane

The Santas, who were thought to be on a pub crawl, got wedged in a hedge in Cornwall.

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'We can't go to school? Why?': Afghan woman outraged over university suspension for women

The Taliban government has suspended university education for all female students in Afghanistan, the latest step in its brutal clampdown on the rights and freedoms of Afghan women. CNN's Christiane Amanpour reports.

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Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes and what were the Christmas post dates?

About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail.

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He Huang: How a comedian divided Chinese social media

Chinese comedian He Huang went viral with a performance in Sydney, prompting a heated response.

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Cassidy Hutchinson testified that Trump acknowledged he lost 2020 election

Shortly after the 2020 election was called for Joe Biden, then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told his aide, Cassidy Hutchinson, that President Donald Trump knew he lost but wanted to keep fighting to overturn the results, according to a newly released transcript from the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection.

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The Papers: 'Threat to gender law' and 'stay away' from nan

Headlines include clashes over Scotland's gender law and advice to avoid nan if you have flu.

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Zelensky finally accepts the ride he was offered, and other takeaways from today's visit

Three-hundred days after his country was invaded by Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky jetted to Washington, DC, for talks on what the next 300 days might bring.

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Sea turtle amputee rescued from net entanglement finds forever home

The National Marine Aquarium, the largest display for sea life in the United Kingdom, has officially welcomed Heidi, an olive ridley turtle rescued in 2018 from the Maldives.

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Incoming congressman's claims his grandparents fled Holocaust contradicted by genealogy records

Claims by incoming Republican Rep. George Santos that his grandparents "survived the Holocaust" as Ukrainian Jewish refugees from Belgium who changed their surname to survive are contradicted by sources reviewed by CNN's KFile including family trees compiled by genealogy websites, records on Jewish refugees and interviews with multiple genealogists.

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The British Sign Language project stretching back 2,000 years

A team is translating the Bible - from original Greek and Hebrew - into British Sign Language.

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Tesla 'full self-driving' triggered an eight-car crash, a driver tells police

A driver told authorities that their Tesla's "full-self-driving" software braked unexpectedly and triggered an eight-car pileup in the San Francisco Bay Area last month that led to nine people being treated for minor injuries including one juvenile who was hospitalized, according to a California Highway Patrol traffic crash report.

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The people who rent the same Christmas tree year after year

Some people are choosing to hire their Christmas tree to try to reduce waste and help the environment.

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Shoppers are still buying Nike sneakers

Nike's stock jumped around 11% after the company beat analyst forecasts during its latest quarter.

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Clarkson's Meghan comments 'awful' but host will remain, says ITV boss

ITV boss Kevin Lygo says Jeremy Clarkson's comments in The Sun do not represent the channel's values.

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The two sides of Scotland's gender law debate

MSPs are set to decide on the controversial plans to reform gender recognition legislation.

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Federal judge rules against California gun law that mimicked Texas' abortion ban

A federal judge has struck down part of a California gun law that was inspired by the novel legal mechanisms pioneered in a Texas 2021 law that allowed private citizens to sue abortion providers.

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Ros Atkins on... China’s Covid surge

As China deals with a new Covid wave, Ros Atkins looks at why it’s hard to assess its scale.

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Nurses to strike as ambulance crews plan walkouts

Protests over pay continue with nurses picketing today, and paramedics set to walk out on Wednesday.

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First pictures of King Charles banknotes revealed

Notes featuring the King's portrait will enter circulation in mid-2024, says the Bank of England.

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Met Office forecasts 2023 will be hotter than 2022

The effect of a weather phenomenon causing cooler temperatures is due to end next year.

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FDA's tobacco program must be proactive, not reactive, independent panel says after extensive review

An independent panel of experts says its review of the US Food and Drug Administration's tobacco program found numerous wide-ranging problems that hinder its ability to regulate the industry and reduce tobacco-related disease and death.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Ambulance strike threatens lives' and 'call a taxi'

Strikes by ambulance service workers and nurses dominate the front pages on Tuesday.

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Brooklyn pastor who was robbed while preaching charged with wire fraud and lying to FBI in unrelated case

The flashy, jewelry-flaunting Brooklyn pastor who reported being robbed while preaching at his church this past summer was arrested on federal charges Monday -- unrelated to the July incident -- for allegedly defrauding a parishioner, trying to extort a businessman and lying to the FBI, according to a federal indictment.

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South Korea's middle aged men are dying 'lonely deaths'

South Korea has a problem: thousands of people, many middle aged and isolated, are dying alone each year, often going undiscovered for days or weeks.

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Injuries reported after 'severe turbulence' on Hawaiian Airlines flight

Crew members and passengers on a Hawaiian Airlines flight were injured after their plane encountered "severe turbulence" on a flight from Phoenix to Honolulu on Sunday, authorities said.

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When six US B-52 bombers were shot down in one night

• Japan in biggest military shake-up since World War II

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Retiring GOP senator says Trump's influence on party is 'waning'

Retiring Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey offered a pointed closing message for his fellow Republican colleagues on Sunday, saying that former President Donald Trump's hold on the party is "waning."

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Cecily Strong continues exodus of 'SNL' stars

"Saturday Night Live" is saying farewell to another longtime cast member.

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Battery lights vs mains LED bulbs: What's cheaper?

As some shoppers swap mains bulbs for battery lights, we investigate if money is really being saved.

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Source: Border authorities encountering up to 1,200 migrants a day in South Texas

Border authorities in the Rio Grande Valley have encountered between 900 and 1,200 migrants daily during the past two weeks, according to a federal law enforcement source familiar with daily operations in South Texas.

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Ukraine: Russia to deploy musicians to front to boost morale

The new "front-line creative brigade" will consist of volunteer musicians and mobilised recruits.

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False climate lockdown claims in Oxford lead to death threats

After false claims of a "climate lockdown" in Oxford spread online, councillors receive death threats.

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First on CNN: Retired top military officials push for bill to help Afghans

Roughly two dozen former leaders of the US military -- including retired chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a former Supreme Allied commander of NATO and several former commanders in Afghanistan -- sent a letter to US congressional leaders Saturday evening urging them to act quickly to save Afghan allies who currently run the risk of deportation.

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Looking after thousands of Northern Ireland's abandoned mines

BBC News NI is granted rare access to one of the 2,500 disused mines across Northern Ireland.

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Vikings shock Colts with largest comeback in NFL history

The Minnesota Vikings rallied from a 33-point deficit at halftime to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 39-36, completing the largest comeback in NFL history.

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December strikes: 1,200 army personnel to cover for ambulances and border force

Plans for military personnel to keep front-line services running are in place, the government says.

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Why is Elon Musk spending his time on Twitter, not on the mission to Mars?

Friends and colleagues say his plans may be hard to predict, but they wouldn't bet against him.

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The 'one-in-a-million' denied a glowing future

Detectives say Ross McCullam had the potential to kill again after he brutally murdered his girlfriend.

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Transgender death row inmate set to be executed in January files clemency application with Missouri governor

A transgender woman who is scheduled to be executed in Missouri next month for murdering a woman in 2003 has filed a clemency application with the governor, citing struggles with brain damage and childhood trauma, the petition says.

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The Papers: 'Get a grip PM' and King 'seeks peace' with Harry

Saturday's front pages focus on the NHS strikes and tensions within the Royal Family.

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Former Twitter exec on First Amendment irony: Elon Musk 'can ban whoever he wants'

Former Global Chair of News at Twitter Vivian Schiller shares her perspective following Elon Musk's controversial move to suspend the Twitter accounts of prominent media reporters, including that of CNN's Donie O'Sullivan, The New York Times' Ryan Mac, The Washington Post's Drew Harwell and others.

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Hospitals told to free up beds for ambulance strike

Health bosses warn of "extensive disruption" as staff are set to walk out on December 21 and 28.

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When are the train strikes and what is the dispute about?

Disruption on the railways is expected, with industrial action in December and January.

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This Mediterranean dip may be the healthiest thing on your holiday table

When Instagram star Suzy Karadsheh's Mediterranean cookbook published this year, it became a fast New York Times best seller. No wonder, her dreamy dishes are fresh, healthy and tasty. She shows CNN her citrusy dip for gatherings that will have you saving that cream cheese for morning bagels. Find the full recipe here.

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Quiz of the week: Who is the world's new richest man?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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SNP budget may go down in left-leaning history

John Swinney has gone some way to address SNP criticisms with a budget that was devolution in action.

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Three militia members sentenced in plot to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Whitmer

Three men were sentenced Thursday for providing material support for a terrorist act and two other state-level charges related to the 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, according to a statement from the Michigan attorney general's office.

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House passes stopgap bill to avert shutdown at end of the week

The House voted Wednesday evening to pass a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown at the end of this week with funding currently set to expire on Friday at midnight.

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Mortgages: What happens if I miss a payment?

Homeowners are worried about higher mortgage costs - but lenders must help those struggling.

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Ex-Trump official weighs in on McCarthy's battle for speaker after Trump's endorsement

As Republican leader Kevin McCarthy's path to potentially becoming House speaker remains uncertain, former Trump White House official Alyssa Farah Griffin weighs in on possibilities and the former president's influence.

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The Papers: 'Channel horror' and 'give nurses a deal'

Several of Thursday's papers lead with the migrant boat that got into difficulty while crossing the Channel.

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Georgia Secretary of State Raffensperger calls for end of general election runoffs

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has called on state lawmakers to eliminate general election runoffs.

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Free school meals for Bradford primary after public donates £50,000

Hundreds of people asked to help, after Alishah's family spoke about struggling to pay for hot meals.

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Covid-19 vaccines have saved more than 3 million lives in US, study says, but the fight isn't over

The Covid-19 vaccines have kept more than 18.5 million people in the US out of the hospital and saved more than 3.2 million lives, a new study says -- and that estimate is most likely a conservative one, the researchers say.

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The papers: The PM's plans for the asylum system, and the latest on the strikes

The PM's plan for the asylum system, and the rail and nurses' strikes lead several of today's papers.

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Top Energy Department official no longer employed after luggage theft accusations

The Department of Energy official responsible for nuclear fuel and radioactive waste is no longer employed by the federal agency after two alleged airport baggage theft incidents, according to local reports and court records.

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Video shows protesters storming airport runway. See why they're angry

Peru's new President Dina Boluarte has proposed bringing general elections forward two years to April 2024 amid ongoing protests throughout the country. Demonstrators have called for another general election, the dissolution of Congress, and the creation of a new constituent assembly. CNN's Isa Soares reports.

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Opinion: It's time for Marjorie Taylor Greene to go

What should a political party do when one of their elected members to Congress is making comments that sound awfully traitorous? That's the question the Republican Party should be grappling with right now in the aftermath of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia saying this weekend that, if she had organized the January 6, 2021, riots, the insurrectionists would have won.

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Wieambilla: Six dead in shooting at remote Australian property

Three suspects have been shot dead after the killings of two police officers and a man, authorities say.

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Analysis: Congress has so much to do before Christmas

It is the most productive time of year on Capitol Hill -- after the election and before Republicans take over the House of Representatives -- when the current Congress tries to cram some of its most vital work into a few short weeks.

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Newspaper headlines: Strikes, ice tragedy, and Harry and Meghan latest

Many of the front pages carry the story of the deaths of three boys in Solihull, as well as plans to use taxis as ambulances during strikes.

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Supreme Court resurrects pre-pandemic tradition: announcing opinions from bench

The US Supreme Court announced Monday that it will resume announcing its opinions in person from the bench -- a tradition that was suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic, when decisions were simply posted on the court's website.

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China to abolish its Covid-19 trace tracking service, the 'Mobile Itinerary card,' on Tuesday, officials say

China will abolish its Covid-19 trace tracking service, the "Mobile Itinerary card," on Tuesday, officials say.

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Ministers to hold emergency Cobra meeting amid wave of strikes

The government will discuss contingency plans, including using the military to cover border staff.

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K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands

They may sing and dance like other musicians but they are made with artificial intelligence.

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Most cringeworthy moments from 'The White Lotus'

Acclaimed series "The White Lotus" — which explores the lives of affluent guests in the playground of a sumptuous resort and the problems they run into while interacting with the locals and each other — was created by Mike White, who can be considered a maestro of cringe.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Lake horror' and troops to act as 'strike breakers'

Children hospitalised after falling in a lake and troops to be used in strikes feature on front pages.

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Author says he noticed something 'bizarre' after recent trip to Moscow

Author Owen Matthews tells CNN's Fareed Zakaria what he noticed about the Russian people after a recent trip to the country's capital.

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Hospitals in England pay £5,200 for one agency doctor's shift

Figures obtained by Labour through Freedom of Information requests reveal staff pressures in the NHS.

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Cost of Living: Christmas takes toll on young parents

Mother-of-five Charlotte Chapman says positive attitude gets her through any tough times.

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'I want people to ask about my burns'

Roxy Rhodes, 37, fell into a bath full of scalding hot water when she was two.

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Michael Cohen reacts to Trump's Truth Social post

Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen reacts to the former president's post on his social media app Truth Social.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Lion hearts broken' after England World Cup loss

Pictures of captain Harry Kane cover the front pages after England's World Cup loss to France.

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Plebs: Bafta nominated sitcom comes to an end

After ten years, Ancient Rome sitcom Plebs is coming to an end with a feature-length finale.

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Rail strikes: RMT boss calls for meeting with Sunak

The RMT's general secretary says a meeting between the two was the best hope of making progress.

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Paul Whelan: US and Russia to explore more prisoner swaps

President Joe Biden's administration tells Paul Whelan, convicted of espionage, to "keep the faith".

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An investigation found no evidence to support a woman's claim her father was a serial killer

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says there's "no evidence" to back up a claim by a woman that her late father disposed of dozens of bodies of people he had killed decades ago in rural Iowa.

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Sam Bankman-Fried: I hope to make money to pay people back

The former FTX boss says he would give anything to start a new business and repay crypto investors.

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Cost of living: Childcare fees mean mum makes £2 on overtime shift

Louise Morgan pays £71 a day for her two sons, Teddy and Dexter, to go to nursery.

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Peru accuses Mexico of interference in internal affairs after Castillo ouster

The Mexican ambassador in Lima has been summoned by Peru's foreign ministry on complaints Mexico is interfering in its internal affairs, after top officials weighed in on the ouster earlier this week of Peru's former President Pedro Castillo.

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Biodiversity: What is a mass extinction and are we causing one?

While scientists agree on the dire state of life on Earth, they don't always agree on how we should describe it.

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TikTok discovery: Landlord guilty in viral video murder case

The Seattle-area killings made headlines after TikTok refused to remove video of the victims' bodies.

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Children stopped sleeping and eating to play Fornite - lawsuit

A Canadian judge approves legal action by parents who say their children were addicted to the video game.

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Second-hand tech booms as shoppers look for bargains

From phones to exercise bikes, the market for second-hand kit is booming as shoppers search for bargains.

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Cost of living crisis: I'm going on the road to save my butcher's shop

As the cost of living crisis bites, butcher Gary Peline has bought a mobile shop to keep his business going.

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Christmas dinner hacks to reduce your energy spend

These energy-efficient suggestions will keep the oven turned off.

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Indiana doctor who provided abortion services to 10-year-old rape victim drops lawsuit against state attorney general

Attorneys for Dr. Caitlin Bernard, the Indiana doctor who provided abortion services to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio, and her medical partner dropped their lawsuit against the state attorney general Thursday.

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The Papers: 'Palace anger' and 'direct hit' at Queen's legacy

Reaction to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's new Netflix series dominates Friday's papers.

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'Why are you silent?': Student denied visa to the US calls for action

After fleeing the Taliban takeover of her home country of Afghanistan in 2021, Yalda Azamee thought her dreams came true when she was accepted to two of America's top universities.

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'We haven't had a single penny from the Post Office'

Three years after winning in the High Court, hundreds of sub-postmasters are still waiting for compensation.

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First King Charles 50p coins enter circulation

Anyone receiving change in post offices across the UK may get a King Charles 50p coin for the first time.

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The Papers: 'Christmas general strike' and 'Hancock forced out'

Airport border force strikes and Matt Hancock's decision to stand down dominate Thursday's papers.

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13 strangers documented their unplanned road trip on TikTok. See their story

After their flight was canceled late on Sunday, 13 strangers decided to rent a van and drive all the way from Orlando to Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Share your stories as A&E faces winter pressures

Had an experience of using emergency care recently? Tell us ahead of our special coverage.

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The airline policy that cost pregnant flight crew their jobs

Singapore Airlines recently dropped its five-decade-old policy, after demands from human rights groups.

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Gambling: Perfect storm predicted in December, experts say

A winter World Cup, a cost-of-living crisis and Christmas coinciding prompts a warning about gambling.

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Cristina Fernández: Argentina vice-president found guilty of corruption

Cristina Fernández is found guilty of fraud over the award of public work contracts to a friend.

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Reward offered for help in solving 2005 NI murder

The family of Lisa Dorrian say she does not deserve to be out there alone, as Crimestoppers offer £20,000.

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Measles outbreak in central Ohio grows to more than 50 children, driven by 'lack of vaccination'

A measles outbreak in central Ohio is growing, sickening more than 50 children, with many of them needing hospitalization, according to data updated Tuesday by Columbus Public Health.

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The Papers: 'Ambulance unlikely if you fall' and 'Mone alone'

The impacts of the upcoming strike by ambulance staff dominate some of Wednesday's front pages.

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After the hype plant-based proteins face leaner times

Booming just a few years ago, the market for plant-based proteins is going through a tough patch.

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Kentucky Christmas parade rescheduled after threats to protesters calling for Emmett Till accuser's arrest

People in Bowling Green, Kentucky, won't be deprived of a Christmas parade after all.

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The Papers: 'Fury at Sussexes'' and PM 'abandons' housing goals

Reaction to Prince Harry and Meghan's new documentary dominates some of Tuesday's front pages.

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Meta threatens to remove news content over US journalism bargaining bill

Facebook owner Meta threatened to remove news content from its platforms on Monday following reports that US lawmakers have added controversial legislation favoring news media to the annual defense authorization bill.

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When are the train strikes and what is the dispute about?

Industrial action has been announced for December and January.

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Do you need to change your accent to get a top job?

Student Chris explores trying to change the way he speaks, out of a concern his accent may hold him back.

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Retired colonel breaks down Russia's strategy in key city

Retired Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton breaks down the potential Russian strategy in regards to the city of Bakhmut, Ukraine.

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The Papers: 'Three Lions roar' and Sterling raid 'terror'

England's 3-0 win against Senegal at the World Cup dominates Monday's front pages.

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George Clooney has a simple strategy for being a star in the age of social media

George Clooney has a surefire way for staying out of trouble as a public figure in the age of social media: stay off of it.

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Nigerian student Aminu Adamu Mohammed apologises to Aisha Buhari over tweet

Aminu Adamu Mohammed, 24, describes the experience as the ''darkest hours'' of his life.

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The photographer who puts little people in the frame

David Gilliver has won awards for his Macro photography putting tiny figurines into imaginative scenes.

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Georgia county ordered to extend absentee ballot deadline in runoff election

A superior court judge in Georgia has ordered Cobb County to extend its deadline for accepting absentee ballots in the US Senate runoff after a lawsuit claimed that numerous voters who had applied for absentee ballots had not received them.

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'Wrong, crazy and dangerous': Legal analyst blasts Trump's statement

CNN senior legal analyst and former federal prosecutor Elie Honig reacts to former President Donald Trump's statement on his social media platform Truth Social.

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England vs. Senegal: Euro 2020 finalist faces African champion for place in World Cup quarterfinals

Sunday's round of 16 fixtures feature the 2018 World Cup winner, the current African champion and one of the Euro 2020 finalists.

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Stephanie Slater: The kidnap victim who faced a second ordeal

How one woman survived a notorious kidnapping, only to be traumatised by how she was treated afterwards.

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Authorities swat down rumors surrounding unsolved killings of 4 University of Idaho students

As many University of Idaho students returned to campus this week, the police investigation into the stabbing deaths of four of their peers continued -- but not without confusion over a key case detail.

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Cost of living: Vicar left in tears over community's food poverty

"I spend most Monday evenings in tears," says Father Dominic Cawdell, of St Peter's in Flintshire.

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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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Queen's funeral composer: I had to keep my work secret

Composer Sir James MacMillan was asked in 2011 to write new music for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth.

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After conflicting statements, police affirm University of Idaho killings were 'targeted'

After a day of confusing statements, police investigating last month's killings of four University of Idaho students emphasized they still believe the attack was targeted — though they haven't concluded "if the target was the residence or its occupants."

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Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader's future in doubt amid scandal

South Africans wait with bated breath as ANC leaders adjourn crisis talks.

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Judge orders rural Arizona county to certify midterm election results

An Arizona judge has ordered a rural county to certify its midterm results no later than 5 p.m. local time Thursday.

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The Papers: Harry and Meghan's 'bombshell' and calls to end strikes

Friday's papers focus on the release of Prince Harry and Meghan's Netflix trailer, and Christmas strikes.

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Biden and Macron affirm commitment to Ukraine but diverge on willingness to speak with Putin

US President Joe Biden is taking part in a flurry of events as part of his first state visit since taking office, welcoming the arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse, Brigitte Macron, on Thursday.

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Federal judge orders former top lawyers in Trump's White House to testify in criminal grand jury probe

A federal judge has ordered former top Trump White House lawyers to provide additional grand jury testimony, rejecting former President Donald Trump's privilege claims in the Justice Department's criminal investigation of his effort to overturn the 2020 election, people briefed on the matter said.

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Al Roker back in the hospital

Al Roker's "Today" family is sending him love after he has been readmitted to a hospital.

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Pepsi wants you to drink soda mixed with milk

'Tis the season to mix milk into your soda. According to Pepsi, anyway.

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Prince William and Kate continue US trip ahead of climate prize

The Prince and Princess of Wales are in Boston to hand out awards for their Earthshot Prize.

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