Israel and the Palestinians: Blinken's Jerusalem visit offers few solutions

The US secretary of state says "concrete steps" are needed to reduce violence but does not elaborate.

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Minnesota governor signs bill codifying 'fundamental right' to abortion into law

Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law Tuesday that enshrines the "fundamental right" to access abortion in the state.

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The Papers: Half a million to strike and 'Tories confront Hunt'

The coordinated industrial action by teachers, rail workers and civil servants leads many of Wednesday's papers.

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Opinion: Maryland is striking a blow at the absurd culture of over-work

Maryland is striking a blow at the absurd American culture of over-work.

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Enzo Fernandez transfer news: Chelsea agree British record £106m fee for Benfica midfielder

Chelsea agree a British record 120m euro (£106m) deal with Benfica for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

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Children as young as nine exposed to pornography

The consumption of pornography is widespread among children, the children's commissioner says.

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Teacher strikes: 'Deciding to close our school has been horrible'

Wales High School in Rotherham will be closing to most pupils when teachers strike over pay on Wednesday.

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What impact has Brexit had on the UK economy?

It is three years since the UK left the EU and time to start looking at the evidence.

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2 people who searched Trump properties for classified documents testified before federal grand jury in Mar-a-Lago probe

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New powers to curb strike disruption approved by MPs

Under the bill some employees would have to work during strikes - and could be sacked if they refuse.

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Biden's message to McCarthy ahead of critical White House meeting: Show me your plan

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The new tech offering relief from the misery of period pain

Two start-up firms are making wearable technology that targets menstrual discomfort.

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Opinion: How 'The 1619 Project' reveals democracy's only hope for the future

The first two episodes of "The 1619 Project," a documentary series which premiered on Hulu on Thursday, brings to life the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times multimedia project created by Nikole Hannah-Jones.

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The family that bought the King's bed for £100

How a Victorian bed built for monarchs to sleep in before coronations ended up in a Welsh wool mill.

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Ukraine war: Funeral held for battleground body collector

Denys Sosnenko was was killed by an anti-tank mine while helping to recover the remains of soldiers.

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The whirlwind romance that's lasted for 50 years

Carolyn Mazzie arrived at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in September 1971, excited to embark on a three week tour of Europe.

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Novak Djokovic sobs after winning his 10th Australian Open title

The result was familiar, the ease with which it was achieved somewhat of a surprise. The historic implications of this match certainly did not shackle Novak Djokovic as the Serb beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to win a 10th Australian Open title and a record-equaling 22nd grand slam.

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Coastal areas need help to overturn inequalities, report says

Levelling-up policies are at risk of failing to turnaround decades of inequality, a report says.

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The whirlwind European romance that's lasted for 50 years

Carolyn Mazzie arrived at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in September 1971, excited to embark on a three week tour of Europe.

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The Papers: 'Hospitals at home' plan and 'asylum hotel racism'

Plans to treat more patients remotely and reports of racism faced by asylum seekers lead the papers.

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See the 'big money marketing' of Jesus that's set to air during the Super Bowl

A $100 million campaign, "He Gets Us," that promotes Jesus Christ and his teachings is set to showcase its ads during the Super Bowl. It's funded by anonymous donors acting through a nonprofit linked to staunchly conservative causes, as CNN's Tom Foreman reports.

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Unanswered questions from videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest

The footage shows a brutal beating but we still don't know why officers decided to stop his car.

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North West Computer Museum aims to give new life to old consoles

This new computer museum is ready to help you try and bring it back to life.

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Prosecutors say Sam Bankman-Fried's contact with FTX's ex-general counsel is 'suggestive' of witness tampering

Federal prosecutors said FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried contacted the former general counsel of the crypto trading platform earlier this month in a move they say may constitute witness tampering.

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Week in pictures: 21-27 January 2023

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Suspect in stabbing of Indiana University student has history of 'severe mental illness,' says defense attorney

The woman accused of stabbing an Indiana University student "has a long history of severe mental illness" and was "seeking help managing her condition up to and including the day of the alleged attack," according to her defense attorney.

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Serving British Army member charged with terror offence

The 21-year-old serviceman is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

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Fur wheel drive: Aviemore Sled Dog Rally

Pictures from the annual event's practice day at Feshiebridge.

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Hundreds of thousands paying wrong tax fines

Those on the lowest incomes are being hit hardest by tax penalties, a non-profit says.

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US military operation kills ISIS leader in Somalia

A US military operation killed a senior ISIS leader and 10 members of the terror group in northern Somalia on Wednesday, two senior Biden administration officials said on Thursday.

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The Papers: 'Rod attacks Tories' and 'Zahawi hands over taxes'

Many of Friday's papers cover HMRC's investigation into Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs and Sir Rod Stewart comments about the Tory party.

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Elon Musk meets with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy at the US Capitol in Washington on Thursday evening, according to two sources familiar with the meeting.

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Kavanaugh says he's 'optimistic' about the Supreme Court and trashes US News law school rankings

Justice Brett Kavanaugh said this week that he is "optimistic" about the court, his colleagues, and the country in the first-known public comments any justice has made off the bench since the release of an investigative report into the leak of a draft opinion reversing Roe v. Wade.

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Hunt to set out plan for growth as criticism mounts

It will be scrutinised by businesses who claim the government has no long-term plan for the economy.

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Adam Scott confronts 'Boy Meets World' cast member about being snubbed on set

Well, that's awkward.

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Live music: How buying concert tickets could be made better

Concerts can be life-affirming. Buying tickets is the opposite. Here are eight possible solutions.

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Political treasurer says Santos campaign listed him as overseeing political accounts without his authorization

A lawyer for a Wisconsin-based political treasurer said Wednesday that officials in embattled New York Rep. George Santos' campaign listed him as the new treasurer of several Santos-affiliated campaign committees without his authorization.

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The Papers: 'United against Putin' and 'baffling Brexit plan'

Several of Thursday's papers lead with the West's commitment to send tanks to Ukraine.

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Watch: Drew Barrymore runs on all fours as M3GAN

Drew Barrymore interviewed Allison Williams while cosplaying as the killer doll from the horror movie "M3GAN."

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Here's why extra-terrestrial-looking spirals are popping up in the night sky

A Japanese telescope camera captured a 'flying spiral' in Hawaii shortly after SpaceX launched a new satellite.

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Jacinda Ardern's successor Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM

Mr Hipkins built a reputation as the minister who led New Zealand's Covid-19 strategy.

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McCarthy evades drought bills as his CA constituents suffer in water crisis

A California district represented by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing a water crisis while the Speaker continues to evade bills dealing with drought and climate change.

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Tesla invests $3.6 billion to expand Nevada complex with two factories

Tesla said on Tuesday it would invest more than $3.6 billion to expand its Nevada manufacturing complex with two new factories, including the first facility to mass produce its long-delayed Semi electric truck.

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Watch senators quote Taylor Swift lyrics during Ticketmaster hearing

During a hearing on the live entertainment ticketing industry, senators and witnesses leaned heavily on Taylor Swift's lyrics to make their points. The hearing came about after Ticketmaster mishandled selling Swift's concert tickets in November.

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The Papers: 'Berlin sends tanks' and 'Hunt rules out tax cuts'

Many of Wednesday's papers look at calls for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to cut taxes and Germany's decision to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.

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Justin Bieber sells rights to songs for $200m

The pop star joins a growing group of artists who have cashed out on their catalogues.

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Nurses reject Welsh government one-off payment offer

Proposals for a one-off payment from Welsh government are rejected by Royal College of Nurses.

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'Knew I was on thin ice': Ex-Trump official reveals moment he knew his job was at risk

Former Secretary of Defense under Trump, Mark Esper, reacts to claims in former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's new book while speaking with CNN's Jake Tapper.

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The Papers: 'Zahawi faces sack' and 'killer posed as child'

Several of Tuesday's papers look at the investigation into Tory chairman Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs.

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Pandemic jobless benefits fraud likely tops $60 billion. House GOP to start investigating next week

More than $60 billion may have been paid out in fraudulent unemployment insurance benefits during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a report released Monday by the US Government Accountability Office.

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Twitter sued by Crown Estate over alleged unpaid rent at UK HQ

The alleged rent arrears relate to office space at Twitter's UK headquarters in central London.

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The Papers: Johnson loan claims and and 'BGT pay war'

Monday's front pages round up the weekend's top political stories involving Boris Johnson and Nadhim Zahawi.

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Opinion: Russia could soon make the war in Ukraine even deadlier

The war in Ukraine could soon get much worse.

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Analysis: Republicans are now splintering over abortion rights

Sunday marks exactly 50 years since the US Supreme Court granted American women abortion rights with the Roe v. Wade ruling -- and comes about seven months after the court opened the door for much of the country to take them away with Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

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Government to offer £600m for green steel switch

The UK's two biggest steelmakers are expected to get support to move away from old-fashioned coal.

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How the White House plans to target 18 House Republicans from districts Biden won

In parts of the West Wing and Capitol Hill, they're known as "The 18" -- the 18 House Republicans elected in districts where voters supported President Joe Biden over Donald Trump. His aides are putting together plans to squeeze and shame them in the hopes of peeling off a few key votes over the next two years.

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Wales rugby: Former women's boss says colleague made rape jibe

Women say they considered suicide because of a "toxic culture" of sexism at the Welsh Rugby Union.

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Ukraine war: Hiding from Putin's call up by living off-grid in a freezing forest

Adam Kalinin has been camping in the Russian wilderness since September to avoid fighting in Ukraine.

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Florida GOP congressman discharged from hospital after accident: 'Grateful to be home'

Rep. Greg Steube was discharged from the hospital Saturday after being injured in an accident on his property in Sarasota, Florida, according to a tweet from the Republican congressman.

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Tinder is reportedly testing a $500 per month subscription plan. Is it worth it?

Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz and Lakshmi Rengarajan, co-hosts of the "Land of the Giants: Dating Games" podcast, tell "Nightcap's" Jon Sarlin that Tinder is looking to enhance their subscription tiers but users may not be willing to open their wallets for it. For more, watch the full Nightcap episode here.

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Doctor reacts to Florida woman barricading herself inside hospital room

A woman confined herself to a room inside a Daytona Beach, Florida, hospital after shooting her terminally ill husband, police say. CNN's Jim Acosta speaks with a cardiologist at that hospital, Dr. Joshua Horenstein, about the incident.

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Buckingham Palace reveals details of three-day celebration to mark King Charles III's coronation

Buckingham Palace on Saturday revealed details of King Charles III's coronation, set to be less extravagant than his mother's ceremony 70 years ago, in a reflection of the cost-of-living crisis many Britons are enduring.

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Unemployment: Who are the millions of Britons not working?

The unemployment rate is close to its lowest point since the 1970s, but millions aren't working.

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Opinion: Horrific acts of London police officer are a flashing warning light

This week, an officer in London's Metropolitan Police appeared in court and pleaded guilty to 49 offenses, including 24 counts of rape over an 18-year period. David Carrick's crimes were as audacious as they were grotesque. Detectives say that he lured victims to his home before imprisoning them, depriving them of food and subjecting them to the most depraved acts of violence and cruelty.

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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes attempted to flee US, prosecutors claim

According to a new court filing, the 38-year-old bought a one-way ticket to Mexico last January.

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The Papers: Rishi's 'fine mess' and coronation clothes change

Saturday's front pages report the prime minister's fine after he was filmed being driven without a seatbelt.

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Egg prices rose 60 percent in a year. See how some are trying to cut costs

Within the past year, the price of eggs has increased about 60 percent. To combat rising costs, some Americans have started raising their own chickens in their backyards. CNN's Gabe Cohen reports.

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Maggie Haberman breaks down claims Kushner plotted to have Pence replaced

CNN political analysts Maggie Haberman and Ana Navarro join CNN This Morning to discuss the likelihood of allegations that Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump plotted with then-UN Ambassador Nikki Haley to replace Mike Pence when he was serving as Vice President in the Trump administration.

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First cases of gonorrhea resistant to several classes of antibiotics identified in the U.S.

Public health officials says they have found two cases of gonorrhea that appear to have reduced susceptibility to every kind of antibiotic available to treat them. It's the first time strains of gonorrhea this resistant to antibiotics have been identified in the United States.

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Australia's 'Toadzilla': Record-breaking cane toad found in Queensland

The cane toad, weighing in at 2.7kg, is six times bigger than the average specimen.

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Should China worry about its shrinking population?

Beijing can no longer rely on its demographic dividend to fuel growth. That may not be a bad thing.

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Biden on decision not to reveal discovery of classified documents earlier: 'I have no regrets'

President Joe Biden said Thursday that he has "no regrets" over not revealing earlier that classified documents had been discovered at his private office in November.

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37 million T-Mobile customers were hacked

T-Mobile said a "bad actor" accessed personal data from 37 million current customers in a November data breach.

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Analysis: Why it's so important for the US to avoid a shrinking population

The worldwide question of the week: How will future generations pay to care for the current ones?

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Ros Atkins on... Brexit and the clash over EU laws

The BBC’s Analysis editor takes a look at the government’s plan to scrap thousands of EU-era laws.

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Why inflation is falling but prices are still rising

We report this percentage every month but here are three things you may not know.

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Washington state bill would make period-tracking apps follow privacy laws in reflection of post-Roe fears

A bill introduced by Democrats in Washington's state legislature would prevent private health data that is collected by apps -- particularly those that track menstrual cycles -- from being shared without consumers' consent.

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New Zealand PM Ardern to step down next month

'I no longer have enough in the tank' - an emotional Jacinda Ardern says she will quit next month as New Zealand PM

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France strikes bid to halt Macron's rise in retirement age

Planned reforms by President Macron would raise the retirement age to 64 - a hugely unpopular move.

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America's largest party supply store files for bankruptcy

Party City filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday after years of losses and weak sales.

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Nine PSNI officers sacked over 'sexual or domestic' misconduct

Police say a further 32 officers have been suspended on suspicion of sexual misconduct.

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Santos named to two House committees even as he faces growing calls to resign

• Santos' former roommate: He had 'delusions of grandeur'

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Channing Tatum says he might remake 'Ghost'

"Ghost" might be coming back to life, thanks to Channing Tatum.

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Brexit: Clash looms over plan to scrap EU-derived laws

Thousands of UK laws are due to expire automatically at the end of this year, prompting warnings from MPs.

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The world's oldest person, a French nun, dies at 118

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GOP strategist files sexual battery lawsuit against Matt Schlapp

The Republican campaign staffer who has accused Matt Schlapp, a high-profile conservative activist, of sexual assault is now suing Schlapp and his wife, Mercedes, for more than $9 million.

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Takeaway owner says free pizzas offer has been 'very stressful'

Marc Wilkinson thinks the month-long giveaway will cost him three times more than originally estimated.

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The Papers: 'Monster of the Met' and 'slapdown for Sturgeon'

Tuesday's papers largely focus on David Carrick, the police officer who has admitted to being a serial rapist.

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'I'm not a model. I'm an athlete and people should focus more on my athleticism rather than my clothes'

Don't be surprised if we hear more about Muslim women in sports this year.

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Cost of living: Experts share five tips for asking for a pay rise

Recruiters, a manager and a workplace psychologist give their advice on how to negotiate for more money.

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Memphis Police relieve officers pending investigations into the arrest of man who later died, chief says

The Memphis Police Department and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have launched investigations into the action of officers involved in a traffic stop arrest of a man who later died and plan to take "immediate and appropriate action" against them, according to a release from the city.

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Black box recovered from Nepal plane crash wreckage

The flight data recorder has been recovered from the wreckage of the Yeti Airlines plane crash that occurred in central Nepal on Sunday where at least 69 have been confirmed dead, according to Nepal's civil aviation authority.

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Tapper explains the two things you need to succeed in Trump's world

Loyalty and obedience were key to succeeding in Trump's world, explains CNN's Jake Tapper. Rudy Giuliani quickly learned how to play by Trump's rules. "Giuliani: What Happened to America's Mayor?" airs Sunday at 9 and 10 p.m. ET.

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The top 1% captured nearly twice as much new wealth as the rest of the world over last two years

The world's wealthiest residents have been getting far richer, far faster than everyone else over the past two years.

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Martin Luther King: Surprising facts about civil rights icon

Beyond his leadership of the civil rights struggle, there are many surprising details about his legacy.

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SpaceX's most powerful rocket returns to flight and nails synchronized landing

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, the towering launch vehicle known for its boosters' aerial acrobatics and synchronized landings when returning to Earth, took to the skies Sunday, delivering national security payloads to orbit for the US military.

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Lab-grown alternatives aim to cut palm oil dependence

Two biotech firms have developed oils made from yeast as a replacement for palm.

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The art school reject who became one of the world's top glass artists

Little did Alison Kinnaird know when she was rejected from art college it would be the best thing that ever happened to her.

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NHS must reform or die, warns Sir Keir Starmer

The Labour leader says the situation for patients is "dangerous" as he sets out reforms for the NHS.

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Mexico tightens ban on smoking in public places

The step, approved in 2021, means the country now has one of the world's strictest anti-tobacco laws.

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Flu activity peaked without post-holiday spike in cases, but respiratory virus season is still in full swing

Flu continues to be very prevalent in the US, but the first wave of the season -- which swept through the country weeks earlier than usual -- appears to have peaked.

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Putin refuses to say the name of his nemesis, and his nemesis refuses to back down

Surviving President Vladimir Putin's poisoners was just a warm-up, not a warning, for Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny. But his defiance, according to his political team, has put him in a race against time with the Russian autocrat.

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CEO Secrets: boxing boss reveals his punishing routine

Ben Amanna, founder and CEO of Boxraw, which sells kit and clothing for boxing, shares his business advice.

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Over 80,000 Israelis protest against Supreme Court reform

Demonstrators in Tel Aviv say government plans to overhaul the judiciary would be an attack on democracy.

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Lithuanian gas pipeline hit by large explosion

Latvia's defence minster says sabotage could not be ruled out as a cause of the blast near its border.

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Who can die? Canada wrestles with euthanasia for the mentally ill

Canadians with mental illness could soon qualify for assisted death. It's ignited debate in the country.

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Remembering Lisa Marie Presley: 'I would never take back any part of who I am or where I came from'

Surviving President Vladimir Putin's poisoners was just a warm-up, not a warning, for Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny. But his defiance, according to his political team, has put him in a race against time with the Russian autocrat.

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New Zealand egg shortage threatens pavlova

A government ban on battery-caged hens has led to a shortage of eggs in New Zealand.

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LSU Gymnastics enhancing security after fans of TikTok star Olivia Dunne disrupt meet

The head coach of Louisiana State University's gymnastics team said there will be added security when it travels to an away meet after an incident last week where fans of Tigers gymnast and TikTok influencer Olivia Dunne disrupted a meet against the University of Utah earlier this week in Salt Lake City.

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Lisa Marie to be buried next to son at Graceland

The singer was the only child of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll", Elvis Presley.

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What is bacterial meningitis, the disease that killed Jeff Beck?

After contracting bacterial meningitis, legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck died Wednesday at the age of 78, according to a statement posted to his official social media accounts and confirmed to CNN by his agent.

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Smart appliances could stop working after two years, says Which?

The consumer champion found "hardly any" brands came close to matching a device's expected lifespan.

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The Papers: 'Life-saving statin handout' and 'Grenfell agony'

Friday's papers cover calls for more people to be put on statins and Grenfell firefighters with cancer.

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This horror film doll is dancing her way into viral fame

TikTok users are recreating dance moves from the hit horror movie, "M3GAN." The killer doll is turning this viral social media attention into box office success.

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Rishi Sunak and Nicola Sturgeon hold private talks in Scotland

The two political leaders met during Mr Sunak's first visit to Scotland since becoming PM.

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Don't involuntarily reassign licensed practical nurses to replace striking nurses, union warns NYC hospital

The law firm for a union representing licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in New York City sent a cease-and-desist letter to Montefiore Medical Center alleging the health care system involuntarily redeployed LPNs to replace striking nurses in violation of their collective bargaining agreement.

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The Papers: Royal Mail 'cyberattack' and mortgage default warning

Thursday's papers lead with fears of a surge in cyber crime and the impact of the cost of living crisis.

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Most long-term symptoms from mild Covid resolve within year, study says, but some experts disagree

The majority of long Covid symptoms resolve within the first year after infection for people with mild cases of Covid-19, according to a large study conducted in Israel.

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Greyfriars Bobby film star dog's remains found after 18-month search

The 18-month hunt for the last resting place of a dog who played Greyfriars Bobby ends in success.

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Jill Biden 'feeling well' after two cancerous lesions removed

First lady Dr. Jill Biden on Wednesday spent several hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, undergoing a scheduled outpatient procedure that revealed a second area of concern for skin cancer.

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Jeff Beck, legendary rock guitarist and musician, dead at 78

Jeff Beck, the rock guitarist often regarded among the greatest of all-time, has died, according to a statement posted to his official social media accounts. He was 78.

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Uvalde school police chief told investigators the day after massacre why he waited in the Robb Elementary hallway

Uvalde school police chief Pedro "Pete" Arredondo told investigators he was more concerned about saving students in other classrooms than trying to stop a gunman who had already shot children and teachers.

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Golden Globes 2023: The red carpet in pictures

Hollywood stars wore a variety of eye-catching outfits to the ceremony in Los Angeles

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Opinion: Biden is hesitating at curbing the excessive rise in prescription drug prices

Last summer, Congress passed overdue drug pricing reforms to help older adults afford their medications by empowering Medicare to negotiate some drug prices, limit drug corporation price spikes and cap out-of-pocket costs.

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The most popular cosmetic surgery is no longer breast augmentation

Liposuction has overtaken breast augmentation as the world's most popular form of cosmetic surgery amid growing concern about the implants' links to cancer, according to newly published data from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).

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Cardinal George Pell dies aged 81

The cleric's convictions on child abuse charges - since quashed on appeal - shocked the Catholic Church.

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Uranium in cargo sparked alert at Heathrow Airport

Counter-terrorism officers are investigating the shipment, which originated from Pakistan.

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Who is Harry's ghostwriter, JR Moehringer - and how much did he make?

The Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist is the creme de la creme of celebrity ghostwriters.

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UK space launch: Historic Cornwall rocket launch ends in failure

The first ever satellite mission launched from UK soil has a technical problem on its climb to space.

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Former Twitter employees get severance offer after months of waiting. Many are unhappy with it

After months of uncertainty and feeling left in the dark, many former Twitter employees impacted by a mass layoff in early November began receiving their severance offers over the weekend. But some are frustrated by the offer and the conditions attached to it.

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Gun allegedly used by 6-year-old in Virginia school shooting was bought by child's mother

The gun allegedly used by a 6-year-old boy to shoot his teacher at a Newport News, Virginia, school was legally purchased by the child's mother, officials said.

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Scotland's primary schools shut as teachers strike

The action by primary teachers will be followed by a walkout by secondary teachers on Wednesday.

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Bills win in their emotional return to the field

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The Papers: Harry interview reaction and 'US China fears'

Many of Monday's papers react to Prince Harry's Sunday night interview with ITV.

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Protesters rally across North America on 3rd anniversary of Iran's downing of Flight PS752

Protesters across North America rallied together Sunday to mark the third anniversary of Iran's downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752) and demand justice for the victims and their families.

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Opinion: Why Prince Harry can't stop oversharing

The soap opera that is Prince Harry versus the British monarchy continued this week with the buzz surrounding the upcoming release of his memoir, "Spare." Contents leaked from the book and released excerpts from his forthcoming interviews with "60 Minutes" and ITV offered some eyebrow-raising anecdotes and heightened the already-sharp tension between the Duke of Sussex and his wife, Meghan Markle, and the royal family. Lurid details aside, the most notable disclosures included new details about Harry's relationship with his brother, Prince William, whom Harry apparently refers to in the book as his "arch nemesis."

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Opinion: The Supreme Court has a legitimacy crisis. Here's one easy way to help fix it

Oral arguments resume at the Supreme Court next week, with student debt relief, immigration and labor relations among the cases on the agenda. The top US court will hear from some of the nation's finest attorneys on issues impacting the daily lives of Americans.

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Man City 4-0 Chelsea: Graham Potter under pressure after FA Cup exit

We assess where Manchester City's thrashing of Chelsea in the FA Cup leaves the Blues and under-pressure manager Graham Potter.

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NHS A&E crisis: Staff making 'difficult decisions in unprecedented times'

A day in a busy A&E finds staff under pressure and trying hard to adapt to a new way of working.

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Why CNN's Michael Smerconish is thanking C-SPAN

Kevin McCarthy's struggle to be elected House Speaker was a riveting civics lesson America watched on TV, thanks to C-SPAN's rare opportunity to have roving cameras in the chamber. CNN's Michael Smerconish says such cameras should always be allowed.

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NYC nursing union says 8,700 nurses prepared to strike Monday if tentative contract agreements not reached at remaining hospital

More than 8,700 nurses are prepared to go on strike Monday at 6 am ET if tentative contract agreements are not reached at several New York City hospitals, New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) President Nancy Hagans said at a virtual press conference Saturday morning.

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Ana Montes: Top spy freed in US after more than 20 years

Ana Montes was described as being among "the most damaging spies" ever caught by the US.

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The Papers: 'Harry's Diana funeral guilt' and 'NHS pay boost'

Sunday's papers feature more reaction to Prince Harry's forthcoming book, Spare, which will be released on Tuesday.

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The US' largest organization for blind people faces lawsuit alleging widespread sexual misconduct

The largest and oldest nationwide group advocating for the rights of blind people was sued Friday for allegedly failing to protect its students, including minors, from known sexual abusers employed by the organization in a culture the lawsuit claims enabled the abuse to continue for years.

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The Papers: 'Fury at Harry's Taliban claims' and 'Chinese spy fears'

Saturday's papers are dominated by reaction to claims in Prince Harry's forthcoming book, Spare.

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As flu tapers off, Covid-19 again shows signs of a winter spike

First, the respiratory virus season brought us RSV to worry about, and then came influenza. Now, Covid-19, which had taken a back seat to those viruses, is once again becoming a menace, and health officials are urging people to stay vigilant.

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Newport News: Boy aged six detained after shooting teacher in US

The teacher is left with life-threatening injuries after the shooting in the state of Virginia.

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Only 1 Republican showed up for Jan. 6 ceremony. Former DC police officer reacts

Former DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone reacts to only one Republican attending a House ceremony commemorating the second anniversary of the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol.

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Beers, binoculars, babies: The wackiest moments from the House speaker fiasco

CNN's Jeanne Moos reports the House is not in order.

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McCarthy loses historic 11th vote for US Speaker

The deadlock will continue into a fourth day, since no business can go ahead until a speaker is picked.

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The Papers: 'Harry spills secrets' and 'attacks on strike law'

Most of Friday's front pages report on a series of sensational claims in Prince Harry's new memoir.

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Aubrey Plaza and Michael B. Jordan set to host 'Saturday Night Live'

Two first-time hosts will make their "Saturday Night Live" debuts when the show returns later this month.

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CDC has tested wastewater from aircraft amid concerns over Covid-19 surge in China

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has "done some very preliminary work" to do wastewater testing with airlines, Lori Tremmel Freeman, chief executive officer for the National Association of County and City Health Officials, said Wednesday. There have been growing concerns among public health officials to ramp up monitoring for coronavirus variants amid a Covid-19 surge in China.

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Many Android phones to get satellite connectivity

When there is no mobile coverage, phones will be able to send and receive emergency texts via satellite.

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Ros Atkins on… Funding and the NHS crisis

Ros Atkins looks at the issue of how the NHS has been funded.

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The Papers: 'PM's five pledges' and '£122m PPE unsafe for NHS'

Thursday's front pages report on five key pledges laid out by Rishi Sunak to restore the UK economy.

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Wall Street Journal: Amazon will lay off thousands more than it expected

Amazon will lay off 17,000 employees according to the Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed sources. That's almost twice the number it had previously expected to lay off.

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Funeral home operators sentenced after illegally selling body parts

Two funeral home operators in Colorado were sentenced Wednesday for illegally selling bodies and body parts without the families' consent, the US Attorney's Office said.

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Girl group Flo win the BBC Sound Of 2023

The London trio, whose throwback R&B sound is compared to Destiny's Child, are tipped for the top.

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Labour won't spend its way out of Tory 'mess', says Sir Keir Starmer

Sir Keir will promise "national renewal" but no "spending our way out of a crisis", in a major speech.

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US House in chaos after Kevin McCarthy loses speaker votes

Republican rebels defeated party leader Kevin McCarthy three times. Can he still find a way to win?

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Rep. Jordan: 'No' chance I become speaker

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) tells CNN's Manu Raju there is 'no' chance he'll become Speaker of the House after being nominated for the position up against Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).

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In pictures: The House speaker stalemate

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Shoppers face higher prices after energy bill help ends

Shops may have no choice but to up prices when energy bills rise in April, the retail industry body says.

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The Papers: 'Must study maths until 18' as 'medics condemn PM'

Most of Wednesday's papers report Rishi Sunak's pledge to make maths compulsory for under-18s.

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Why Kevin McCarthy's US Speaker bid is in peril

The Californian congressman is struggling to secure enough votes for the House of Representatives' top job.

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NHS: Government urged to take action over pressures

Ministers are facing criticism amid warnings the NHS is on a knife edge and a surge of critical incidents.

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Kim Jong Un photographed with reported daughter rarely seen in public before

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is calling for an "exponential increase" in his country's nuclear weapons arsenal in response to what he claims are threats from South Korea and the United States, Pyongyang's state media reported. CNN's Brian Todd has the latest.

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Georgia realtor receives invitation to play the Masters by mistake

Scott Stallings arrived at his condo on Georgia's Saint Simons Island to find a package holding the most prestigious letter in golf.

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Jeremy Renner requires second surgery for 'extensive' injuries

• Foo Fighters say they'll continue after Taylor Hawkins' death, but they'll be 'different' • Video: Son of 'Black Panther' actress apologizes over viral video prank

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Great-granddaughter of lynching victim becomes first Black woman justice on MI Supreme Court

Kyra Harris Bolden made history when she was sworn in on the Michigan Supreme Court as the first Black female justice in the court's 185-year history. She sat down for an interview with CNN anchor Poppy Harlow.

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Analysis: Kevin McCarthy's problem is he's historically unpopular with a historically small majority

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is hoping all's well that ends well when it comes to becoming speaker of the chamber. The current minority leader and former majority leader may have thought he'd have the speakership locked up by now, but, ahead of the new Congress that begins on Tuesday, he doesn't.

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The Ghanaian giant reported to be the world’s tallest man

A hospital told Sulemana he was 9ft 6in, but nurses couldn't be sure - so the BBC went to find out.

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'My autism made me an artist but I wanted a family'

David Downes, who paints from his photographic memory, says being autistic has shaped his whole life.

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CNN analyst says Supreme Court will consider a fringe theory that could reshape US elections

Joan Biskupic, CNN's senior Supreme Court analyst, discusses an important case the court will consider in 2023 about the controversial independent state legislature theory that could change US elections.

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Travel expert explains why you should book your dream vacation now

The Points Guy managing editor Clint Henderson says that now is the best time to book your dream vacation because he expects prices for flights to international destinations to go up dramatically due to a spike in demand as more countries ease Covid restrictions.

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Sound Of 2023: Cat Burns went from busking to a platinum record

The singer, whose single Go went platinum this year, takes fourth place in the BBC Sound Of 2023.

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