Boy, 3, shoots parents

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2 survive midair plane crash

Two small planes collided midair in Alaska over the weekend, leaving two pilots injured.



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Why this airport carpet inspired poetry and tattoos

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Pro-apartheid killer gets parole

Eugene de Kock was the most notorious assassin of South Africa's apartheid era, commanding a death squad that kidnapped, tortured and killed black activists.



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Measles cases in California soar

Last Wednesday, the number was 59. Nine days later, there are 91 cases of measles in California.



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ISIS hostage: Who's the pilot?

At the time of his capture, his father, Safi al-Kassasbeh, told the Jordan Times that his son was "a very modest and religious person," who memorized the Quran and "was never harmful to anyone."



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Baby to make three for Timberlake, Biel

Justin Timberlake and his wife, Jessica Biel, are expecting their first child.



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Art bought for $5,212 fetches $5M

An art enthusiast paid $5,212 in 2013 at a London auction for a painting of an 19th-century English landscape.



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Paris terrorist took 7-minute video

Amedy Coulibaly, who gunned down four people at a kosher grocery in eastern Paris earlier this month, recorded the attack on camera, a U.S. intelligence official tells CNN.



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Obama and Dalai Lama to meet

President Barack Obama will appear at a public event next week that the Dalai Lama is also attending, a move that is likely to anger Chinese officials.



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Who was Kenji Goto?

Kenji Goto had every reason to stay home in Japan. A successful career. An adoring mother. A loving wife. A pair of young daughters, one of them just 3-weeks old.



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Japan: We are 'outraged' by this atrocious act

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe responds to the ISIS video that reportedly shows the brutal beheading of journalist Kenji Goto.



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This pangolin is now a little safer because of you

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5 things to know for the Super Bowl

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Madrid square fills for austerity rally

Tens of thousands of supporters of Spain's new anti-austerity party filled central Madrid on Saturday, just a week after a like-minded party won national elections in Greece.



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Newborn saved from hospital rubble

Heroes are often made suddenly, when tragedy strikes out of nowhere. It did Thursday, when a natural gas explosion flattened a maternity hospital in Mexico City.



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Pastor jailed in Iran thanks Obama

From his prison cell, a U.S. pastor thanks President Obama for meeting with his family -- and hopes for better times ahead.



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Meet Disney's first Latina princess

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Bodies 'charred beyond recognition'

At least 13 people are dead and many workers still missing Saturday evening after a fire broke out inside a factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh -- the latest such deadly blaze in the south Asian nation.



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Arrest in suitcase killing

A 59-year-old man was arrested early Saturday in connection with the grisly discovery of body parts in a suitcase left on a San Francisco sidewalk.



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Soccer: Huge shock in Africa Cup

Equatorial Guinea stunned Tunisia by coming from behind to secure a famous, unexpected and bad tempered 2-1 victory and reach the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations.



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Venezuela uses detained reporter in ad

Jim Wyss is not exactly a poster child of Venezuela's openness to foreigners -- but for while, he was one.



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Video: ISIS purportedly beheads Japanese hostage

A new ISIS release appears to show the decapitated body of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto and includes a lecture to the people of Japan by a masked ISIS "executioner."



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Star's daughter found in tub

Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown was found unresponsive Saturday morning in a bathtub full of water in Roswell, Georgia, police in that Atlanta suburb said.



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Ukraine talks start amid fighting

Talks aimed at finding a diplomatic resolution to the bitter conflict in eastern Ukraine began Saturday in Minsk, Belarus, despite this week's escalation in fighting between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists.



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N. Korea's airliners 'like time machines'

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Pacific balloonists set records

A team piloting a helium-filled balloon across the Pacific has set two major ballooning records.



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Who is Suge Knight? Story of arrested hip-hop legend

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Meet dachshund-pit bull cross

What if a dachshund and a pit bull got together?



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ISIS fighters: Airstrikes drove us out of Kobani

Two purported ISIS fighters interviewed for a news agency working in ISIS-held territory say the constant pummeling by coalition airstrikes drove them from the Syrian city of Kobani.



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Why ISIS wants to free female bomber

CNN's Brian Todd profiles Sajida al-Rishawi, the jailed suicide bomber whose freedom ISIS has demanded in exchange for hostages held by the group.



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Williams beats Sharapova

She may have been ill but that didn't stop Serena Williams from claiming a 19th grand slam title Saturday.



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American shot in Saudi Arabia

An American was shot and injured Friday in eastern Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi state news agency.



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Mega-rocket could reach Mars

SpaceX has released video of--what they say-- is the space rocket of the future. CNN's Rachel Crane reports.



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Spectacular space images mark 'Year of Light'

NASA has released awe-inspiring images of the skies above to celebrate the "International Year of Light."



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What post-9/11 U.S. can teach France

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Blogger's wounds delay flogging

A planned flogging for a Saudi blogger was not carried out Friday -- the third straight week that a scheduled set of 50 lashes was postponed after he endured wounds in an initial set in the conservative kingdom -- his sister told CNN.



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Bodies litter streets as shelling rocks Donetsk

Five bodies lie concealed under sheets near the Hotel Europe, where a local billionaire was holding a food aid handout when the shells hit.



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Hip-hop mogul 'kills rap father figure'

Former rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a Thursday hit-and-run that killed a man in Compton, California, authorities said Friday.



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Why Mitt Romney bowed out

In the end, as it always has been with Mitt Romney, it was about the data.



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Romney won't run in 2016

Former Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney has made a decision on whether to go forward with a third presidential bid and will tell to supporters which way he is going in a Friday morning call, a source familiar with Romney's plans tells CNN.



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Plague outbreak 'disturbing'

An outbreak of the plague has killed dozens in Madagascar, and experts fear those numbers could go up.



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Death on Scorsese movie set

A structure on the Taiwan set of an upcoming Martin Scorsese movie collapsed this week, killing a studio construction worker and injuring two more, Taipei police said.



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Transgender man: I met Pope

Has Pope Francis taken another step to push for tolerance in the Catholic Church?



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Surprise ingredient for a booming economy

From leading the fight against colonial rule in Africa to triumphing in major sporting events, Ghanaians have a lot to feel proud of their country. This is after all one of Africa's major economic powerhouses and a country with a rich history that is consistently held up as a successful example of democracy in the continent.



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NFL star's murder case resumes

Jurors in the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez are scheduled to hear attorneys' opening statements Thursday on whether the one-time NFL star worth $40 million killed a semipro football player.



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These are the world's most visited cities

Photo gallery: Top cities



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Hear Obama's 'Deflategate' joke

President Barack Obama was at home in Philadelphia on Thursday, cracking jokes on "Deflategate" and former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney to an appreciative audience of Democratic lawmakers.



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American shot in Saudi Arabia

An American was shot and injured Friday in eastern Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi state news agency.



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In a hurry? Let a robot valet park your car

Throwing your keys at the parking valet as you sashay onto a flight may seem like the stuff of James Bond films, but already a robotic valet is taking the sweat out of getting on a plane at Germany's Dusseldorf airport.



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Terror group's assault 'no surprise'

The oil fields under Kirkuk contain almost as much crude as the fields of southern Iraq -- making the area a prize many players want to get their hands on.



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No flogging for Saudi blogger

A planned flogging for a Saudi blogger was not carried out Friday -- the third straight week that a scheduled set of 50 lashes was postponed after he endured wounds in an initial set in the conservative kingdom -- his sister told CNN.



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Bodies litter streets of Donetsk

Twelve people have been killed Friday in shelling in the city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, an official with the pro-separatist City Council said, as the conflict between the Ukrainian military and pro-Russian separatists escalated in the past week.



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Rap mogul in fatal hit-and-run

Former rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a Thursday hit-and-run that killed a man in Compton, California, authorities said Friday.



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Disney unveils its first Latina princess

Disney announced Thursday that its newest princess will be Elena of Avalor, a 16-year-old character inspired by "diverse Latin cultures and folklore."



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What's the legacy of Tiger Woods?

Golf's landscape has changed in myriad ways since Tiger Woods launched his design business in 2006.



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Mitt Romney to reveal his 2016 plans

Former Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney has made a decision on whether to go forward with a third presidential bid and will tell to supporters which way he is going in a Friday morning call, a source familiar with Romney's plans tells CNN.



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Gitmo inmate 'returns to militancy'

The U.S. military and intelligence community now suspect that one of the five Taliban detainees released from Guantanamo Bay in return for Sgt Bowe Bergdahl in May of last year has attempted to return to militant activity from his current location in Qatar, CNN has learned exclusively. The development has led to an ongoing debate inside the administration about whether there is a new threat from this man, and potentially the other four.



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Blackbeard's medical devices unearthed

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When childbirth turned from joy to terror in Ireland

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Pakistan: 15 die in mosque attack

At least 15 people were killed and more than 50 injured on Friday in a bombing at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan, a local official said.



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Djokovic makes fifth Aussie Open final

Novak Djokovic beat Stan Wawrinka in another five-set classic to reach a record fifth Australian Open final.



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Witness: 'Nut rage' boss shoved me

It wasn't just the nuts.



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Mortars, bombs hit Egypt security HQ

At least eight people were killed and more than 30 people injured after two mortar rounds and a car bomb exploded Thursday near security posts in the Al Arish area of northern Sinai, Egyptian state media reported.



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How ISIS' hostage strategy has evolved

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This 'eco stove' does more than cook your dinner

In Uganda, more than 28 million people in the country are without electricity. To put that into perspective, the entire population of the beautiful landlocked east-central African nation is less than 38 million people.



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Do Celtic and Rangers need one another?

Glasgow's greatest football clubs were once inseparable -- bound together by history, ambition and an intense mutual rivalry. How times have changed.



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More lashes for Saudi blogger

Saudi blogger Raif Badawi is due to receive a second round of lashes. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.



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Argentine lawyer 'afraid before death'

Diego Lagomarsino is among the few who can offer clues about the puzzling death of Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman.



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Incredible 50-ft 'dragon' dinosaur unearthed

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Bestselling Australian novelist dies

The Australian author of the bestselling novel "The Thorn Birds" has died.



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UK jets intercept Russia bombers

Two UK Royal Air Force jets intercepted a pair of Russian bombers flying over the English Channel near British airspace this week, the British defense ministry said Thursday.



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ISIS launches attack on Kirkuk

ISIS militants have launched an attack on the oil-producing northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk.



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Gunman storms Dutch TV station

A gunman stormed a Dutch CNN affiliate on Thursday and demanded to be put on air. He was arrested by police.



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Suge Knight involved in fatal hit-and-run

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Tough times for ISIS as it seeks to regroup

ISIS fighters have been driven out of the Syrian border town of Kobani and pushed back in Diyala province -- but they still controls much territory.



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Jews locked in at Auschwitz memorial

A row has erupted over allegations by representatives of Rome's Jewish community that they were locked into the former Nazi Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland and treated "like real criminals" after filming a TV interview.



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Kenji Goto sought 'story of ISIS'

Kenji Goto had every reason to stay home in Japan. A successful career. An adoring mother. A loving wife. A pair of young daughters, one of them just two-weeks old.



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Blast levels hospital but babies pulled out alive

About 20 newborns are among the injured, officials say, after a gas explosion tears apart a Mexico City maternity hospital.



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U.S. sitcom draws backlash after tweet

ABC's "Fresh Off The Boat," the first sitcom to feature an Asian American family in two decades, has run into renewed controversy a week before its debut.



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Eddie Murphy returns to SNL

He's back!



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Israel: Iran trying to turn up heat

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has indicated that it wants to de-escalate hostilities on the Israeli-Lebanon border, a day after fighting left two Israeli soldiers and a Spanish peacekeeper dead, Israel's defense minister said Thursday.



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Adventurer climbs Niagara Falls

Most visitors to Niagara Falls consider it a place for romance. Ice climber Will Gadd thinks of the famous falls as a spot for adventure.



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Mexican policeman becomes hero

Heroes are often made suddenly, when tragedy strikes out of nowhere. It did Thursday, when a natural gas explosion flattened a maternity hospital in Mexico City.



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WHO: Ebola cases dropping

The number of new Ebola cases reported in the three worst-hit countries fell to its lowest level since late June, the World Health Organization said Thursday.



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Pics 'show Islamist child soldiers'

An organization calling itself Boko Haram's official mouthpiece publishes photos of an alleged military training camp for children.



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Moaz al-Kassasbeh captured by ISIS

At the time of his capture, his father, Safi al-Kassasbeh, told the Jordan Times that his son was "a very modest and religious person," who memorized the Quran and "was never harmful to anyone."



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MH370 : All 'presumed dead'

The government of Malaysia has officially declared the loss of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 an accident and all of its passengers and crew presumed dead.



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'Treasure hunter' held for gold scam

Tommy Thompson was an ocean explorer, an entrepreneur, an author and a diver for sunken gold.



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Legal lifeline for Australians on death row

Lawyers for two Australian men on death row in Indonesia attempt to throw them a legal lifeline, despite the latter's insistence that there is no way out.



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Hope fading fast as another deadline passes

Jordanian officials say they are willing to swap a terrorist for one of their pilots held by ISIS. But the terror group has yet to provide proof he is still alive.



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Taliban claims Kabul attack

The Afghan Taliban have claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that killed 3 American contractors at a military base attached to the Kabul airport.



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Key data on Afghan funding classified

The U.S. military has, for the first time, classified key data about reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan, in a move that has frustrated one government watchdog and left the public in the dark on billions in spending.



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Report: Kim may restart nuke reactor

CNN's Brian Todd investigates reports that North Korea is restarting its nuclear bomb program and Kim Jong Un is potentially visiting Russia.



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Body parts found in suitcase

Police answering a suspicious package call in San Francisco made a most unpleasant discovery when they opened a suitcase and found it contained human body parts.



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U.S fears freed Gitmo inmate 'returning to militancy'

The U.S. military and intelligence community now suspect that one of the five Taliban detainees released from Guantanamo Bay in return for Sgt Bowe Bergdahl in May of last year has attempted to return to militant activity from his current location in Qatar, CNN has learned exclusively. The development has led to an ongoing debate inside the administration about whether there is a new threat from this man, and potentially the other four.



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Contractors die at Kabul airport attack

Three coalition contractors and an Afghanistan national were killed during a shooting Thursday night in Kabul's airport, a U.S. military official said.



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More snow for blizzard-hit U.S. states

A massive winter storm dumped nearly three feet of snow in parts of four states in the United States.



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Blackbeard's medical devices; Not for the faint of hearties

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Why snoring shouldn't be ignored

Snoring can be more than an annoyance to anyone else in the room; it can also be a symptom of a serious health condition. Here's what you should know.



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Supporters demand justice at funeral

As Prosecutor Alberto Nisman is laid to rest, many in Argentina continue to demand justice after his mysterious death. CNN's Shasta Darlington reports.



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Ancient skull find 'amazing'

Neanderthals, meet modern humans. Modern humans, say hello to Neanderthals.



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Security HQ attacked in Egypt

At least eight people were killed and more than 30 people injured after two mortar rounds and a car bomb exploded Thursday near security posts in the Al Arish area of northern Sinai, Egyptian state media reported.



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Airlines see spike in online threats

There has been a spike in online threats made against airlines since Jan. 17, when a bomb threat was made against a flight between Atlanta and Raleigh, according to a U.S. official.



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Video shows moment of blast

Amateur footage shows the moment of the explosion.



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Argentine prosecutor 'afraid before death'

Diego Lagomarsino is among the few who can offer clues about the puzzling death of Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman.



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Most backed Kickstarter campaign is...

Curious kittens exploding are the Internet's new potato salad meets "Reading Rainbow" with a guest appearance by Veronica Mars, meaning this card game is seriously winning the hearts of Internet users and party game lovers alike.



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Video shows moment of blast

Amateur footage shows the moment of the explosion.



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The dangers of prisoner exchanges

CNN's Fred Pleitgen looks at the dangers and repercussions of doing a prisoner exchange with a terrorist organization.



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Why Israel-Hezbollah conflict is also about ISIS and oil

Yet another war in the Middle East could bring devastation and tremendous international repercussions. So many people around the globe breathed a sign of relief Thursday as word broke that Hezbollah said it does not want to further escalate hostilities against Israel.



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UK jets intercept Russian bombers

Two UK Royal Air Force jets intercepted a pair of Russian bombers flying over the English Channel near British airspace this week, the British defense ministry said Thursday.



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U.S. measles cases still increasing

California health officials said Wednesday there are 79 confirmed measles cases in the state, as federal health authorities reported that the number of U.S. cases in 2014 more than tripled any total in recent years.



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Would you let a robot swim in your bloodstream?

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Rome's Jewish reps: We were locked into Auschwitz

A row has erupted over allegations by representatives of Rome's Jewish community that they were locked into the former Nazi Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland and treated "like real criminals" after filming a TV interview.



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Tough times for ISIS as it seeks to regroup

ISIS fighters have been driven out of the Syrian border town of Kobani and pushed back in Diyala province -- but they still controls much territory.



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Mexico blast: Scores hurt

At least two people have died after an explosion Thursday at a hospital south of Mexico City, civil protection officials said.



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Kenji Goto sought 'story of ISIS'

Kenji Goto had every reason to stay home in Japan. A successful career. An adoring mother. A loving wife. A pair of young daughters, one of them just two-weeks old.



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Whale skeleton puts Dippy Diplodocus out of job

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Murray beats Berdych at Open

One daily newspaper in England asked who had the more dazzling engagement ring, Andy Murray's fiancee or Tomas Berdych's future wife.



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Israel: Hezbollah 'wants to de-escalate border hostilities'

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has indicated that it wants to de-escalate hostilities on the Israeli-Lebanon border, a day after fighting left two Israeli soldiers and a Spanish peacekeeper dead, Israel's defense minister said Thursday.



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First Lady shakes hands with Saudi king

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WHO: New Ebola cases drop to lowest level in 7 months

The number of new Ebola cases reported in the three worst-hit countries fell to its lowest level since late June, the World Health Organization said Thursday.



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Battles remain in West Africa's fight against Ebola

First, the good news: Ebola is in decline.



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Fisherman finds prehistoric jaw

A fossilized human jawbone discovered by a Taiwanese fisherman could reveal a new kind of prehistoric human.



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Photographs 'show Islamist child soldiers'

An organization calling itself Boko Haram's official mouthpiece publishes photos of an alleged military training camp for children.



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'Treasure hunter' arrested for gold scam

Tommy Thompson was an ocean explorer, an entrepreneur, an author and a diver for sunken gold.



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Africa's biggest wind farm approved

Kenya has stepped up its efforts to transform 40,000 acres of land into a wind farm, in a bid to meet growing demand for electricity.



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MH370 passengers, crew officially 'presumed dead'

The government of Malaysia has officially declared the loss of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 an accident and all of its passengers and crew presumed dead.



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Who is Moaz al-Kassasbeh, captured by ISIS?

The fate of captive Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kassasbeh, seized by ISIS militants after his jet crashed last month in Syria, hangs in the balance.



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ISIS Libya branch claims hotel attack

The Libyan branch of ISIS has claimed responsibility for a deadly gun and bomb attack on a luxury hotel in the Libyan capital in which five foreigners, including an American contractor, died.



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'Planet-like' body has rings 20 times as big

Astronomers find a planet-like body with gigantic rings -- reminiscent of Saturn but so much bigger.



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Fearing apocalypse, parents kill kids

The mysterious deaths of five Utah family members in their Springville home baffled authorities at first.



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ISIS wants prisoner swap 'by sunset'

Jordan should meet ISIS' demand before the sun sets Thursday over Mosul, Iraq, a new message purportedly from the terror organization ISIS said.



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Sydney siege inquest begins

Only one of the Sydney siege victims was shot by the gunman, with the second killed by fragments of police bullets fired when officers stormed the cafe. Seven Network has more.



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Murder trial for NFL's Aaron Hernandez

Jurors in the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez are scheduled to hear opening remarks by attorneys Thursday on whether the one-time NFL star with a $40 million contract murdered a semipro football player.



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Police bullets killed Sydney victim

Only one of the Sydney siege victims was shot by the gunman, with the second killed by fragments of police bullets fired when officers stormed the cafe, an inquest has heard.



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Williams, Sharapova face off

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova -- the two highest-ranked players in the world -- advanced to the Australian Open final after straight-set wins Thursday.



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Three photos, 2 men, 1 mystery

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Fossil may reveal new type of ancient human

A fossilized human jawbone discovered by a Taiwanese fisherman, sold to an antique shop, then recovered by researchers may reveal a new kind of prehistoric man.



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Obama: Vote too close for Netanyahu visit

President Barack Obama says he will not meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in March because his trip to Washington comes too close to Israel's upcoming elections.



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Co-pilot was flying AirAsia jet

The co-pilot was flying AirAsia Flight QZ8501, as the captain monitored the flight that crashed last month in the Java Sea with 162 people onboard.



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What not to bring to U.S. Super Bowl

Headed to the Super Bowl this weekend? Bring your money, foam finger and tickets -- heck, even bring your face paint -- but please leave your drone at home.



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Police: Mom cut kids' throats

A young mother in Washington state has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say she cut her children's throats in an attempt to keep them quiet.



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Grim wait for death-row Aussies

For several days after receiving a letter from the Indonesian president rejecting his plea for clemency, Myuran Sukumaran couldn't paint.



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'Exploding Kittens' takes off with record Kickstart

Curious kittens exploding are the Internet's new potato salad meets "Reading Rainbow" with a guest appearance by Veronica Mars, meaning this card game is seriously winning the hearts of Internet users and party game lovers alike.



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Survivors forced underground

Donetsk, a formerly bustling Ukrainian city, is now a hollow shell. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports.



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Prisoner swaps -- bad but could be worse

There can be repercussions to prisoner exchange deals -- but there is also a long history of enemies trading.



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Air pollution choking Asia

Pollution accounts for one in 8 deaths worldwide and it's especially bad in Asia, where everything from palm oil to peat fires creates haze.



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Quake hits off California

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.



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Christmas tree role in fatal fire

A dry Christmas tree likely fueled a raging fire that destroyed a 16,000-square-foot Annapolis, Maryland, mansion, killing four children and their grandparents, a law enforcement official said Wednesday.



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Report: Glitch focus of AirAsia probe

The investigation into the crash of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 is focusing on possible issues with the plane's computers. Tom Foreman reports.



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Lucky draw to decide African Cup fates

Ivory Coast reached the quarterfinals of the 2015 African Cup of Nations with a narrow victory over Cameroon -- but Guinea and Mali now face a drawing of lots on Thursday.



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Mom: Anti-vaxxers put my baby in quarantine

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Ebola dad: Thought it was witchcraft

Officials believe that the Ebola outbreak's "patient zero" is a boy who may have contracted the disease from a bat. CNN's Diana Magnay reports.



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Luis Figo: The man who could be King of Football

It was FIFA's handling of the report into bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups that convinced Luis Figo it was time to take a stand.



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Learn the A-Z of architecture

Don't know your Foster from your Frank Lloyd Wright? Architecture's biggest stars are nowhere near the celebrities that their contemporaries in visual art and music, but their effect on our lives, through the cities they shape, can be just as great. Get to know eight big names through these incredible "Archibet" illustrations by Italian architect and illustrator Federico Babina.



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Were homeless hidden for Pope's visit?

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Why alleged Russian spy ring matters

They weren't exactly James Bond but the three alleged Russian spies exposed by the FBI are part of the most intense effort by Russia to infiltrate agents since the Cold War.



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Michelle Obama shakes hands with Saudi king. So?

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Jordan rallies around pilot Moaz al-Kassasbeh

Many in Jordan are calling for the government to secure the release of captured Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kassasbeh.



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Actor charged with voyeurism

An American actor living in Canada has been arrested on voyeurism charges in Toronto, police said.



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Inside minds of world's most powerful

Sitting down with Mastercard's President of International Markets, Ann Cairns, here at the World Economic Forum in Davos, I was reminded how fortunate I am to cover this event each January.



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For ISIS, tough times as it seeks to regroup

ISIS fighters have been driven out of Kobani in Syria and pushed back in Iraq -- but it is still controls vast areas.



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Boko Haram attacks again

Boko Haram militants have killed scores of people in raids on dozens of villages in northeast Nigeria's Adamawa state, forcing thousands to flee into mountains and across the border into Cameroon, a lawmaker said.



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What post-9/11 U.S. can teach France

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Website launched to counter jihadists

The French government launched an online platform Wednesday to counter jihadist propaganda, just three weeks after deadly terror attacks which claimed 17 lives in Paris.



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Figo: I'll challenge Blatter

In an exclusive interview with CNN World Sport's Alex Thomas, Luis Figo declares his intention to run for the presidency of world football's governing body FIFA.



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ISIS Libya branch claims attack

The Libyan branch of ISIS has claimed responsibility for a deadly gun and bomb attack on a luxury hotel in the Libyan capital in which five foreigners, including an American contractor, died.



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'Super Saturn' discovered

In 1610, after he built his telescope, Galileo Galilei first spotted enormous Saturn's gigantic rings. More than 400 years later, astronomers have in a sense dwarfed that discovery with a similar first.



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Man charged in Craigslist killings

A south Georgia man was charged Tuesday with murder in the death of a couple who went missing last week after contacting a car seller on Craigslist, police said.



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Figo: I want to be FIFA chief

Luis Figo has entered the race to become FIFA president determined to change an organization he describes as all too often associated with "scandal."



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Apocalypse-fear parents kill kids

The mysterious deaths of five Utah family members in their Springville home baffled authorities at first.



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Violence grips Golan Heights

New fighting in the Golan Heights led Israel to evacuate civilians Wednesday from the town of Mount Hermon.



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'I'll take lashes for Saudi blogger'

CNN's John Vause speaks with Daniel Mark, who along with six others, has volunteered to take lashes on behalf of a jailed Saudi blogger.



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New Saudi King shakes court

Hours after the death of the Saudi King, six royal decrees issued a slew of new appointments, amounting to what some are calling a palace coup. Becky Anderson reports.



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Fashion brand has lowly beginnings

In the heart of Mumbai's historic quarter, a luxury emporium stocked with the finest India-inspired fashion and furnishings is putting the country on the global design map.



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New York escapes worst of storm

Icy water floods and large snowdrifts have hit parts of the American Northeast.



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Obama: Netanyahu can't visit

President Barack Obama says he will not meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in March because his trip to Washington comes too close to Israel's upcoming elections.



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Girl, 8, saves rhinos with chocolates

Even two-tonne, spike-horned, armor-skinned rhinos need a helping hand sometimes.



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Now astronauts can sip espresso in space

When you don't have gravity to help you, drinking coffee can become extremely difficult.



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Mother cut kids' throats 'to quiet them'

A young mother in Washington State has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say she cut her children's throats in an attempt to keep them quiet.



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Opinion: Cumberbatch misspoke -- now let's get over it

I found myself talking back to the radio this morning in a way that I've never quite done before.



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Georgia executes disabled man

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Hostages' families plead as ISIS deadline nears

With the fates of their children hanging in the balance, the families of a Japanese journalist and a Jordanian fighter pilot held by ISIS are calling on their governments to do everything they can to save the hostages before time runs out.



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Who is Sajida al-Rishawi? And why does ISIS care?

She's remembered as the would-be bomber whose device failed to detonate in a string of otherwise deadly terror attacks at Jordanian hotels in 2005.



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Convicted drug smuggler paints, waits for firing squad

For several days after receiving a letter from the Indonesian president rejecting his plea for clemency, Myuran Sukumaran couldn't paint.



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Your frequent flier miles are set to cost you more

It's amazing what (literal) lengths some people will go to earn frequent flier miles. Take Ben Schlappig. Over his lifetime, he's accrued about four million miles. Half of those, he estimates, were earned on "mile runs" -- trips taken for the sole purpose of earning points.



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Why was ex-spy Litvinenko a marked man?

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Snow storm buries New England

When baby Anna Klein wakes up to the second day of her life on Wednesday, the sun will come out to greet her and nearly all of frigid New England too.



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Williams coasts into Aussie semi-finals

Serena Williams thumped Dominika Cibulkova 6-2 6-2 Wednesday to make it past the quarterfinals at the Australian Open -- and that spells trouble for her rivals who are still in contention at the season's first major.



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New world's busiest airport is...

For the first time ever, Dubai International Airport has overtaken London's Heathrow as the world's busiest airport for international traffic.



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43 students killed in mistaken identity case

The murders of 43 college students in Mexico were a case of mistaken identity, when a criminal group mistook them for a rival gang, says the country's attorney general.



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French police arrest 5 in terror raid

Five men have been arrested in southern France on suspicion of belonging to a jihadist cell which has been recruiting young people, authorities say.



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Obama defends 'balance' with Saudi

President Barack Obama defended Tuesday the need to maintain a close alliance with Saudi Arabia, a strategic U.S. ally with a poor human rights record, shortly before leaving India for a short visit to the Gulf Kingdom.



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Obama wants billions to combat 'superbugs'

President Barack Obama wants to double the government's efforts combating drug-resistant superbugs responsible for millions of illnesses each year.



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'ISIS post' threatens hostages

An image and audio posted online Tuesday purports to relay a new message from Japanese ISIS captive Kenji Goto: Jordan must release prisoner Sajida al-Rishawi, or Goto and a Jordanian military pilot whom ISIS captured last month will be killed within the next 24 hours.



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Execution set for U.S. disabled man

[Breaking news update at 10:23 a.m. ET]



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Bodies found in Craigslist case

Two bodies, one male and one female, were recovered Monday in the case of a Marietta, Georgia, couple, who went missing after contacting a car seller on Craigslist.



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Real Madrid defends under-age deals

The world's richest club Real Madrid has come out fighting over football's world governing body's investigation into the club's youth transfer policy.



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Japan mulls ISIS hostage strategy

ISIS wants a prisoner swap in exchange for the release of Japanese hostage Kenji Goto. CNN's Will Ripley explains.



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Execution set for U.S. disabled man

Twice-convicted murderer Warren Lee Hill is set to be executed in Georgia on Tuesday night, despite pleas from human rights groups and legal representatives who say his intellectual disability should make him ineligible for the death penalty.



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Hebdo attacks shine spotlight on suburbs

"It's hard to dream when everyone says the place you come from only spawns 'jihadists, terrorists and delinquents,'" Hatouma Diarra says.



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I had to dance for Nazi's 'Angel of Death'

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Drone video shows scale of Auschwitz camp

Since its liberation in January 1945, Auschwitz has become a symbol of the atrocities of the Holocaust.



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5 held after French terror raid

Five men were arrested in southern France Tuesday on suspicion of belonging to a jihadist cell which was recruiting young French people, authorities said.



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President defends relationship

President Barack Obama defended Tuesday the need to maintain a close alliance with Saudi Arabia, a strategic U.S. ally with a poor human rights record, shortly before leaving India for a short visit to the Gulf Kingdom.



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Israel: Rockets hit Golan Heights

At least two rockets fired from Syria landed in Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Tuesday afternoon, prompting Israel to respond with artillery fire, the Israeli military said.



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Inquiry opens into Russian spy's death

A UK public inquiry into the 2006 death of Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko opened Tuesday at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, after years of wrangling over what evidence can be heard.



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Help us #inspirewomen

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Map: Death camps stretched from Netherlands to Poland

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Jokowi on Islam, democracy

Indonesia's President Joko Widodo cycles through the crowds with CNN's Christiane Amanpour and discusses extremism, death penalty and the AirAsia crash.



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Obama visiting Saudi Arabia

President Barack Obama is scheduled to meet with Saudi Arabia's new king on Tuesday, underscoring the oil-rich Middle Eastern country's importance to the United States' anti-terrorism efforts and energy markets.



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Blatter faces new rival for FIFA job

Michael van Praag, the head of Dutch soccer, has joined the race to become FIFA's next president.



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Actor sorry for 'colored' remark

Oscar-nominated star Benedict Cumberbatch has apologized for referring to black actors as "colored" on a U.S. talk show.



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Kurds 'take Kobani' from ISIS

Kurdish fighters have taken the Syrian city of Kobani from ISIS' grip after 112 days of fighting with the Sunni extremist group, multiple sources said Monday.



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Greek F-16 crash kills 10

Ten people have died after a Greek air force F-16 jet crashed at a base in Los Llanos in southeastern Spain, a senior Spanish defense official told CNN.



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Gruesome football banner shocks

Fans of Belgian football side Standard Liege have been widely condemned after unfurling a banner depicting the decapitation of a former player during a match against league bitter rivals Anderlecht on Sunday.



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U.S. hits Yemen with drone

The United States has launched a fresh drone strike on Yemen and closed its embassy to the public, days after the U.S.-backed government crumbled under an uprising from Shiite Houthi rebels.



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Asteroid's moon seen in Earth flyby

The asteroid that flew close to Earth Monday didn't come alone.



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NYC blizzard in slow motion

Ahead of what could be a historic blizzard in the Northeast, people in Times Square still find time to slip and take 'selfies' in the winter weather.



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What you need to know about blizzard

The first major snowstorm of 2015 has hit the Northeastern United States.



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Gunmen attack Libya hotel

Gunmen shot their way into the luxurious Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli on Tuesday, and it wasn't immediately clear whether there were casualties in the attack.



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Indonesia military ends QZ8501 hunt

The Indonesian military said Tuesday that it was stopping its efforts to recover the remains of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 almost a month after the commercial jet crashed into the sea.



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Ukraine wants war crimes probe

Moscow stepped up its war of words over Ukraine on Monday, warning Western countries not to give Kiev the impression it had their automatic support regardless of its actions.



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Unseen photos of distant galaxies

NASA has released awe-inspiring images of the skies above to celebrate the "International Year of Light."



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Obama calls for India reform

In the final hours of a visit meant to demonstrate the deep societal ties between the United States and India, President Barack Obama briefly broke from his gushing praise for the new Prime Minister to make a soft but undisguised push toward gender equality and religious freedom.



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Survivors of Auschwitz return

CNN's Ivan Watson interviews a man returning to Auschwitz for the first time in 70 years since being being a prisoner there.



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Gift UK minister shouldn't have given

A British transport minister on a trade visit to Taipei got a lesson in the perils of diplomatic gift giving Monday when she presented a pocket watch to the city's mayor -- a taboo act in Chinese culture.



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Being well-dressed helped save him

Martin Greenfield is one of the world's most respected and accomplished tailors. Since emigrating from the former Czechoslovakia to America in 1947, he has dressed everyone from the Rat Pack and Leonardo DiCaprio to Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and Barack Obama.



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'Spies' puzzling activity in NYC

The men would sometimes say they needed to meet to exchange tickets, but they never seemed to end up actually attending or discussing a sporting event or a concert.



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Obama: Can be India's best partner

Wrapping up a three-day visit to India, President Obama said the U.S. can become India's best partner. CNN's Michelle Kosinski reports.



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PM: Greece is leaving austerity

The leader of the left-wing Syriza party Alexis Tsipras is sworn in as Greece's new Prime Minister after forming a coalition with the right-wing Independent Greeks party -- but how will the debt-laden state satisfy promises on ending austerity?



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Facebook down; Twitter freaks

It's bad enough that the northwest has a horrible storm to contend with, but then Facebook and Instagram goes out?



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Strange blue glow lights harbor

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How Auschwitz was liberated

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Cozy visit marks 'defining partnership'

This year India turned its Republic Day parade into an occasion that emphasized the warmer relationship between the world's largest democracies.



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White House drone pilot quizzed

The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a "device" found on the grounds of the White House, Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Monday morning, adding early indications are that the device does not pose an ongoing threat.



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Forecasters: Worse is yet to come

Get ready for what the National Weather Service describes as a "life-threatening" storm that hits northeastern U.S., with snow fall about 1 meter and 70 miles-per-hour winds.



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Castro supports talks with U.S.

A message reported to be from retired Cuban leader Fidel Castro late Monday endorsed the fledgling talks to restore diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States, but added Castro still "didn't trust" U.S. officials.



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Nadal stunned at Aussie Open

This time there was no escape for Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open.



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Snow flurry in pictures

The National Weather Service is using terms like "life-threatening" and "historic" to describe the weather system taking aim at the Northeastern United States.



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Bringing Broadway to China

In 1982, songwriter San Bao fell in love with musical theater -- then an alien art form in China -- when he saw a videotaped version of CATS, which became the longest running musical in Broadway history.



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Rivers' lawsuit reveals 'incompetency'

The estate of the late comedian Joan Rivers filed a lawsuit Monday in New York County Supreme Court detailing alleged missteps by the outpatient endoscopy facility and the physicians caring for Rivers during an August 28 procedure that the New York medical examiner said ultimately led to her death.



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Philippines clashes kill dozens

Forty-three people were killed in intense fighting between police commandos and Muslim insurgents in the southern Philippines Sunday, placing strains on a peace process designed to end decades of conflict in the restive region.



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Raw grief at Ukraine graves

Funerals are held in Mariupol, Ukraine, for the 30 people who were killed by a missile strike over the weekend. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports.



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Emma Watson's 'Beauty' role

Emma Watson is the new Belle of the "Beast."



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I had to dance for Nazi's 'Angel of Death'

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Pluto to get its first close-up

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is closing in on Pluto and its five moons. Soon we will see what no one has ever seen before: Crisp, clear pictures of the tiny, icy world.



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Indonesia's president: Drugs and AirAsia

Indonesia's President goes cycling through the crowds and talks to CNN's Christiane Amanpour about the search for AirAsia Flight QZ8501 and executions for drug dealers.



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Why was AirAsia jet the only one in trouble?

Why did AirAsia Flight QZ8501 crash into the sea while the seven other planes flying nearby eventually landed safely?



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Blatter faces new rival for FIFA job

Michael van Praag, the head of Dutch soccer, has joined the race to become FIFA's next president.



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UK prime minister takes hoax call

British Prime Minister David Cameron got an unexpected call from someone claiming to be one of the country's top spy chiefs.



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Sepp Blatter to UEFA: Put up or shut up

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Kurds 'take Kobani' from ISIS

Kurdish fighters have taken the Syrian city of Kobani from ISIS' grip after 112 days of fighting with the Sunni extremist group, multiple sources said Monday.



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Greek F16 crashes in Spain

Ten people have died after a Greek air force F-16 jet crashed at a base in Los Llanos in southeastern Spain, a senior Spanish defense official told CNN.



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Footballer taunted with gruesome banner

Fans of Belgian football side Standard Liege have been widely condemned after unfurling a banner depicting the decapitation of a former player during a match against league bitter rivals Anderlecht on Sunday.



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Spacey mentors Middle East talent

Actor Kevin Spacey speaks with CNN's Becky Anderson about how he's mentoring young actors, performers, directors and writers in the Middle East.



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How to catch a glimpse of asteroid flyby

A treat is in store for sky watchers Monday, as a large asteroid will fly close to Earth.



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U.S. hits Yemen with drone strike

The United States has launched a fresh drone strike on Yemen and closed its embassy to the public, days after the U.S.-backed government crumbled under an uprising from Shiite Houthi rebels.



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Couple missing after Craigslist ad

Police have identified a suspect in the case of a Georgia couple who went missing after contacting a car seller on Craigslist.



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Millions in path of severe storm

A large winter storm is expected to impact millions of Americans living in the Northeast.



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Ukraine: Russia steps up war of words

Moscow stepped up its war of words over Ukraine on Monday, warning Western countries not to give Kiev the impression it had their automatic support regardless of its actions.



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Unseen photos of distant galaxies

NASA has released awe-inspiring images of the skies above to celebrate the "International Year of Light."



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What happens next in Japan's ISIS hostage crisis?

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Argentina's Jewish community in despair

Argentina's Jewish community is despondent after a lead prosecutor who was investigating a synagogue bombing was killed. CNN's Shasta Darlington reports.



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Big asteroid to fly by Earth

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Obama to Russia: Big countries don't bully

The military option is out, President Barack Obama said Sunday, but the U.S. will be looking at all other options to "ratchet up the pressure on Russia" on the issue of Ukraine.



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Opinion: Syriza shows failure of 'cartel politics'

Syriza's victory in Greek elections signals the failure of the "cartel politics" used to implement austerity measures in debt-ridden southern Europe, writes analyst Alexandre Afonso.



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Alexis Tsipras' grand promises for Greece

The poster child of Greece's new left has made bold promises: "No more bailouts, no more submission, no more blackmailing."



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4-year old calls 911, saves pregnant mom

Calise Manning is being called a hero for helping her pregnant mother and calling 911 operators in Kalamazoo, Michigan.



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Williams sisters set for showdown

It could be a family affair for the Williams sisters at the Australian Open.



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Greece forms anti-austerity coalition government

Greece's left-wing, anti-austerity Syriza party forms a coalition with a right-wing party after exit polls showed Syriza was close to a parliamentary majority.



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Algae lights up Hong Kong harbor

The stunning photo shows a shimmering blue shoreline with the bright lights of Hong Kong in the distance.



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Left-wing leader declares victory in Greek election

Alexis Tsipras, the firebrand leader of Greece's left-wing Syriza party appears to be bracing for a bigger battle after declaring victory: Renegotiating the terms of Greece's bailout.



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ISIS: Swap terrorist for hostage

ISIS appears to have beheaded one of its Japanese hostages and now an online post is demanding the release of a convicted terrorist in Jordan to spare the other.



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What the hostage crisis means for Japan

Academic Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi says that the hostage crisis may have far-reaching consequences -- a more assertive policy will expose Japan to more conflict.



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'Device' lands at White House

The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a "device" found on the grounds of the White House, Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Monday morning, adding early indications are that the device does not pose an ongoing threat.



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Why Iran sanctions fight is a big deal

President Barack Obama delivered a bold and blunt message during his State of the Union address to members of Congress looking to hang new sanctions over Iran's head: Keep. Out.



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Meet Nigeria's beauty queen

Class is in session at beauty schools across Nigeria, where students are sitting down to learn makeup styling and enterprise skills which their inspirational "headteacher" hopes can allow them to build their own small business.



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Attempt to lift AirAsia wreckage fails

A new attempt to lift the submerged fuselage of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 failed Sunday when a rope snapped after the wreckage reached the surface of the water, Indonesian officials said.



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Boko Haram besieges cities

Nigerian forces fought off Boko Haram militants in the northeastern city of Maiduguri, military officials said Monday, but the extremists seized another town in the same state.



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Philippines clashes kill dozens

Forty-three people were killed in intense fighting between police commandos and Muslim insurgents in the southern Philippines Sunday, placing strains on a peace process designed to end decades of conflict in the restive region.



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Newborn for sale for $7,000

A woman in central China has been prosecuted for selling her newborn baby for $7,000, state media reports said, in the latest of a string of shocking cases that have shed light on the country's trade in children.



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'Birdman' flies high at SAGs

Here's what you missed at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.



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Aus. Open: Wawrinka escapes

At the 1994 U.S. Open, John McEnroe said he would commentate on his head if Jan Siemerink won a fourth-set tiebreak after falling behind 6-0 to fellow Dutchman Richard Krajicek.



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U.S. Northeast braces for 'historic' storm

Someday you may tell your grandchildren about the Blizzard of 2015.



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Teen suspect in $4.6M necklace theft

Police are on the hunt for a girl as young as 12 and three adults allegedly involved in a $4.6-million diamond heist that targeted a luxury jewelry store in Hong Kong.



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Obama welcomed in India's parade

President Obama received an unprecedented honor during his high-profile visit to India. CNN's Sumnima Udas reports.



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The woman ISIS wants back

Referred to as an "imprisoned sister," Sajida al-Rishawi is remembered as the would-be bomber at Jordanian hotels in 2005.



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Israeli envoy defends Netanyahu

In a speech on Sunday, the Israeli ambassador to the United States highlighted some of the reasons Prime Minister Netanyahu will be speaking before Congress.



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F-16s escort 2 planes after threats

F-16 fighter jets escorted two passenger planes into Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Saturday after a bomb threat made on Twitter was deemed credible, according to military officials.



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Palin, Trump hint at presidential runs

With a Clinton, a Bush and a Romney all seriously teasing presidential runs, why not a Palin?



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'Birdman' wins SAG best picture

"Birdman" won the big prize -- outstanding motion picture cast -- at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, but it was talk about heritage and diversity that captured the evening.



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Malaysia Airlines site hacked

The official Malaysia Airlines website has been hacked by a group claiming to support Islamist terror group, ISIS.



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Student bodyslams teacher in class

A fight between a teacher and a student is caught on camera. CNN affiliate WPIX reports.



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Nadal oozes confidence in Aussie Open

Rafael Nadal firmly put to rest fears over his form and fitness with a straight sets demolition of big-serving South African Kevin Anderson Sunday to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals.



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SAG Awards 2015: Winners List

The winners of the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards are noted with an asterisk (*WINNER):



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How pageant photo sparked brouhaha

It was an innocent mistake, one that was easy to correct -- before the social media age.



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Pluto to get its first close-up

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is closing in on Pluto and its five moons. Soon we will see what no one has ever seen before: Crisp, clear pictures of the tiny, icy world.



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Parody pokes fun at Deflategate

"Saturday Night Live's" "Tom Brady" and "Bill Belichick" offer their explanation on the controversy over deflated footballs used by the New England Patriots.



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Budding bromance for Obama, Modi

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Greece grapples with terror problem

The new Greek government has plenty of challenges ahead of it: A towering debt, chronic unemployment and relations with the rest of Europe. But it also has an urgent security problem.



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11 of the world's coolest themed runs

Color bombs, bands and booze are all part of the action at these irreverent runs around the world.



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UK prime minister gets hoax call

British Prime Minister David Cameron got an unexpected call from someone claiming to be one of the country's top spy chiefs.



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Blatter to UEFA: 'Put up or shut up'

Sepp Blatter has issued a defiant message to his rivals for the FIFA presidency and challenged European governing body UEFA to put up a candidate of its own in the election later this year.



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Doomsday Clock counts down

The world is closer to doomsday.



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Inside Poland's only Jewish school

CNN's Ivan Watson visits the only Jewish school in Poland.



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Brothers arrested for plotting terror attacks

Four men in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta were arrested Saturday morning on suspicion of being in a terrorist cell that had "a strong determination to attack," Spain's Interior Ministry said.



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At least 30 killed in Ukraine shelling

At least 10 civilians, including children, have been killed in shelling in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saturday.



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Obama to pay respects to new Saudi king

U.S. president will travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in order to pay his respects to the newly appointed monarch, King Salman, and the Saudi royal family.



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14 dead in protests marking Egypt revolution

Fourteen protesters have been killed in demonstrations marking the fourth anniversary of Egypt's revolution, the country's Ministry of Health said Sunday.



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'Historic, destructive' storm to hit U.S.

A potentially "historic and destructive" winter storm and blizzard will likely hit areas of Massachusetts beginning Monday night, dumping heavy snow and bringing strong winds, state forecasters say. Snowfall could exceed 2 feet in some parts of the state, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency said Sunday in a news release.



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Millions in path of severe storm

A large winter storm is expected to impact millions of Americans living in the Northeast.



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Modi and Obama's surprising rapport

India and the United States, the two largest democracies, seem like natural allies. The kinship between their leaders, however, has been a bit of a surprise.



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Boko Haram in fierce battle for Nigerian city

Hundreds of Boko Haram gunmen on Sunday launched a predawn attack on the city of Maiduguri and were locked in a fierce battle with troops on the outskirts of the city, according to the military, residents and vigilantes.



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Auschwitz: Dancing for the 'Angel of Death'

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Going Dutch: Where windmills turn back the clock

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Obama to Russia: Big countries don't bully small countries

The military option is out, President Barack Obama said Sunday, but the U.S. will be looking at all other options to "ratchet up the pressure on Russia" on the issue of Ukraine.



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Obama: Yemen unrest won't halt drones

Taking militants out with drones isn't simple, but it's the best strategy available to eliminate the threat of terrorists in Yemen, U.S. President Barack Obama said Sunday.



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Alexis Tsipras: Greece's man of the moment?

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4-year old calls 911, saves pregnant mother

Calise Manning is being called a hero for helping her pregnant mother and calling 911 operators in Kalamazoo, Michigan.



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Spain arrests four amid terror cell fear

Four "strongly radicalized" terror suspects arrested for allegedly plotting suicide attacks in Europe. CNN's Al Goodman has this report.



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'Sniper' widow speechless over rifle raffle

For another weekend, moviegoers will be glued to their seats, watching the grit and turmoil of Chris Kyle, the real-life character portrayed in "American Sniper."



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Wrongly jailed man free after decades

A man who spent more than half his life in a North Carolina prison for two murders he didn't commit walked out a free man Friday, holding his belongings in two white plastic bags.



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Late night radio pioneer Franklin dies

Long-time New York City radio and television personality Joe Franklin has died. He was 88.



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Solar plane set for round-the-world flight

The quest to complete the first solar-powered flight around the world moved a bit closer to reality. CNN's Amir Daftari reports.



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Walmart, Morgan crash victim's family agree

The family of James McNair, the late comedian known as "Jimmy Mack," has settled a lawsuit with Walmart over the auto accident that killed him and injured fellow comedian Tracy Morgan, McNair's family says.



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Greeks vote in austerity showdown election

Greek voters began voting Sunday in an election that could lead to a dramatic showdown with the debt-laden nation's lenders.



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ISIS demands terrorist's release to save hostage

ISIS appears to have beheaded one of its Japanese hostages and is demanding the release of a convicted terrorist in Jordan to spare the other.



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Greeks' hopes for a more stable future

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What the hostage crisis means for Japan

Academic Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi says that the hostage crisis may have far-reaching consequences -- a more assertive policy will expose Japan to more conflict.



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New attempt to lift AirAsia wreckage fails

A new attempt to lift the submerged fuselage of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 failed Sunday when a rope snapped after the wreckage reached the surface of the water, Indonesian officials said.



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NE U.S. gets a sloshy taste of winter

It's winter after all.



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2016 presidential race kicks off in Iowa

The 2016 Republican presidential race in Iowa got its unofficial start Saturday with a marathon of speeches, giving close to a dozen potential candidates a chance to introduce (or re-introduce) themselves to a core group of caucus-goers roughly one year before the contest.



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Obama in India: Stacked agenda and high expectations

President Barack Obama touched down in India on Sunday for truncated state visit that has officials claiming a new era in U.S.-India relations is dawning.



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U.S. gears up for key ISIS battle

The upcoming Iraqi assault to retake Mosul from ISIS control could include US military advisers near the front lines. US military leadership has held open the possibility it would recommend moving advisers closer to combat lines and as the key Mosul battle looms that remains a potential consideration "if and when they believe it's necessary" a senior US military official tells CNN.



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NFL: Big game balls deflated

The NFL said Friday "the evidence thus far supports the conclusion" the New England Patriots used under-inflated footballs in the AFC championship game last Sunday.



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Japanese hostages receive mixed sympathy at home

Fighting back tears, Junko Ishido stood before dozens of television cameras, just hours before an apparent ISIS deadline to execute her son, Kenji Goto -- one of two Japanese hostages who appeared in a shocking propaganda video days before.



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Pols heckled at Republican event

A man was arrested Saturday at a conservative gathering widely considered the kickoff event for the 2016 Republican presidential race in Iowa.



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Failed suicide bomber sought in prisoner swap

In a televised confession in 2005 Sajida al-Rishawi recounted how she tried to take part in a string of attacks that killed at least 57 people, but her bomb failed to detonate.



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Titanic survivor's letter sells for $12k

An indignant letter written by a Titanic survivor to a friend in New York sold at auction this week for $11,875, according to RR Auction in Boston.



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F-16s escort 2 planes into Atlanta after bomb threats

F-16 fighter jets escorted two passenger planes into Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Saturday after a bomb threat made on Twitter was deemed credible, according to military officials.



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Sarah Palin 'seriously interested' in 2016 presidential run

With a Clinton, a Bush and a Romney all seriously teasing presidential runs, why not a Palin?



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Ship goes down off Hawaii

Eleven people were rescued on Thursday after their towing vessel -- carrying 75,000 gallons of diesel fuel -- sank off the coast of Oahu, according to Honolulu Coast Guard.



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Cuba slams U.S. on human rights

Just two days after U.S. and Cuban officials began a historic round of talks to bridge a 50-year rift in diplomatic relations, the Cuban delegation slammed the United States on its human rights track record.



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What's the point of Prince Andrew?

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U.S. cop's body-cam films fatal shooting

A man identified as Terence Walker is seen in a police body-camera video bolting from a Muskogee, Oklahoma, officer who felt a weapon after a pat down.



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68 sick in California measles outbreak

The measles outbreak in California is growing.



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For Saudis, Abdullah redefined what it means to be king

The passing of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Bin Abdul-Aziz may not have come as a surprise -- his health had deteriorated in recent years -- but until the very end, the monarch was determined to leave an indelible imprint on the throne by articulating and implementing a clear vision for the country.



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The worms that invade your brain

Once you consume them, they can move throughout your body -- your eyes, your tissues and most commonly your brain. They leave doctors puzzled in their wake as they migrate and settle to feed on the body they're invading; a classic parasite, but this one can get into your head.



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Can tigers claw their way back from the brink?

Wild tigers in India appear to be staging a comeback in the battle against extinction, with the country's Environment Minister announcing a 30% increase in the endangered species' population since 2011.



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Is this tree the future of electricity?

From a distance this may look like an ordinary tree, but get closer and you will discover it is actually a power generator.



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YouTube stars interview Obama

In his continuing effort to connect to a younger audience (like the time he went on 'Between Two Ferns'), President Barack Obama sat down with, and took questions, from three YouTube stars: GloZell Green (3 million followers), Bethany Mota (8 million followers) and half of the vlogbrothers (2.4 million followers).



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Has ISIS killed Japanese hostage?

A picture and audio posted online Saturday purport to show that one of ISIS's two Japanese hostages has been killed after a deadline for ransom passed.



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UK prince addresses sex claims

Britain's Prince Andrew was expected to make his first public appearance on Thursday since he was accused of having had sex with an American woman when she was only 17.



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Twirlgate: Bouchard 'flexes muscles'

The aftermath of 'Twirlgate' rumbled on at the Australian Open on Friday, with Canadian star Eugenie Bouchard saying she was fine with being asked to twirl -- if men were asked to "flex their muscles and stuff."



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Doomsday Clock counts down

The world is closer to doomsday.



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What's happening in Middle East and why it matters

The Middle East has never been a simple place. But now the region is especially turbulent -- with waves rocking several countries, so big that their effects are being felt worldwide.



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Video claims one captive killed; new demand made

A video posted online by a known ISIS supporter shows Japanese hostage Kenji Goto holding a photograph of what appears to be beheaded ISIS hostage Haruna Yukawa.



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Spain: 4 arrested for plotting terror attacks

Four men in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta were arrested Saturday morning on suspicion of being in a terrorist cell that had "a strong determination to attack," Spain's Interior Ministry said.



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Ebola vaccine heading to Africa

The first doses of the Ebola vaccine were on a commercial flight to West Africa and were expected to arrive on Friday, according to a spokesperson from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) one of the companies that has created the vaccine with the National Institutes of Health.



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Obama to pay respects in Saudi Arabia

U.S. President Barack Obama will travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in order to pay his respects to the newly appointed monarch, King Salman, and the family of the late King Abdullah, the White House said Saturday.



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10 civilians killed in Ukraine shelling

At least 10 civilians, including children, have been killed in shelling in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saturday.



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Marines die in helicopter crash

Two U.S. Marines died on a training mission in Southern California when their helicopter crashed, a military statement said.



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Crews attempt to float AirAsia fuselage

Indonesian divers began an operation to raise the wreckage of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 on Saturday.



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Obama looks to India trip to cement friendship

U.S. president sees visit to India as an opportunity to translate the personal warmth he's developing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi into diplomatic progress.



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Modi and Obama's surprising rapport

India and the United States, the two largest democracies, seem like natural allies. The kinship between their leaders, however, has been a bit of a surprise.



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Saudi King Abdullah's legacy: 5 things to know

The late monarch King Abdullah assumed the throne in 2005, but had effectively been running the kingdom since his half-brother King Fahd's stroke a decade earlier.



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Baseball legend Ernie Banks dies at 83

Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks died Friday in Chicago, family attorney Mark Bogan said. Banks was 83.



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Plea to spare 'Bali 9' smugglers

Australia has again appealed to Indonesia's new president to spare two of its citizens who face execution by firing squad.



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'Suicide' charge hunger striker freed

A court in India's troubled northeastern region has freed a female activist who has been on hunger strike for 14 years in protest against special powers given to the military to combat rebels, her lawyer said Friday.



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Ala. gay marriage ban struck down

States struggling to define the question of marriage equality have an addition to their ranks: Alabama.



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Will Charlie Hebdo continue to provoke?

Can the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo continue to poke fun at Islam and other religions after the deadly attack on their offices? Jim Bittermann reports.



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Thousands say farewell to Saudi King Abdullah

Thousands say farewell to the well-regarded monarch, who succeeded in securing broader freedoms but did not go far enough for some critics.



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Who's the new king?

King Salman is viewed as a "cautious reformer" -- so can the father of an astronaut also reach the stars when it comes to modernizing?



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Fate of hostages unknown as deadline expires

The fate of two Japanese men whom ISIS kidnapped was unknown Friday as the 72-hour deadline that the militant group set apparently came and went.



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Wrongfully jailed man free after decades

A man who spent more than half his life in a North Carolina prison for two murders he didn't commit walked out a free man Friday, holding his belongings in two white plastic bags.



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Walmart, Morgan crash victim family agree

The family of James McNair, the late comedian known as "Jimmy Mack," has settled a lawsuit with Walmart over the auto accident that killed him and injured fellow comedian Tracy Morgan, McNair's family says.



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