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Speculation intensifies in the death of a Florida high schooler on a cruise
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Speculation intensifies in the death of a Florida high schooler on a cruise | CNN

The mysterious death of a high school cheerleader on a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month is drawing international attention and sparking intense speculation on social media.

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November 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM

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A Dallas dad came to terms with his imminent deportation. Then an 11th-hour court order gave hope to see his family again
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Roman Surovtsev: Dallas dad facing deportation to Ukraine finds hope to see his family again on 11th hour court order | CNN

On Saturday evening, Samantha Surovtsev squinted at her phone, blinking through tears as she rushed to order a set of Eastern European power adapters. Despite the 80-degree North Texas heat, she then ...

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November 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM

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Cambridge Dictionary’s 2025 word of the year captures an ‘unhealthy’ modern phenomenon
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Cambridge Dictionary’s 2025 word of the year captures an ‘unhealthy’ modern phenomenon | CNN

Cambridge Dictionary has named its word of the year for 2025, alighting on “parasocial,” used to describe a connection that people feel with someone they don’t know, or with an artificial intelligence...

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November 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM

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"I'm proud of her:" Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's apology
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Democrat Rep. Melanie Stansbury on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s apology: ‘I’m proud of her’ | CNN Politics

Rep. Melanie Stansbury, the Democratic Representative from New Mexico, reacts to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s apology for contributing to “toxic politics”. Rep. Stansbury, who has publicly clashed wi...

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November 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM

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Trump issues new pardons for January 6 rioters, including militia member and woman who threatened FBI
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Trump issues new pardons for January 6 rioters, including militia member and woman who threatened FBI | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump has issued a new pardon to a militia member involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, covering separate Kentucky firearms offenses that were not included in his initial Ina...

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November 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM

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Trump administration drops plan to require passenger compensation for delayed flights

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Trump administration drops plan to require passenger compensation for delayed flights | CNN

President Donald Trump’s administration said on Friday it was formally withdrawing a plan by his predecessor to require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation when US flight disruptions are caus...

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November 16, 2025 at 12:48 AM

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The government has reopened. What’s that mean for air travel?
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The government has reopened. What’s that mean for air travel? | CNN

People flying home for Thanksgiving this month have their list of things to be thankful for: the turkey, football, time with family. This year, they can also add H.R. 5371 to the list.

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November 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM

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Oklahoma governor spares the life of inmate just before he was to be executed
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Oklahoma governor spares the life of inmate just before he was to be executed | CNN

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has spared the life of a death row inmate just before he was set to receive a lethal injection on Thursday, commuting the man’s sentence to life in prison without parole.

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November 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM

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Judge allows deployment of more than 300 West Virginia National Guard members in nation’s capital to continue
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Judge allows deployment of more than 300 West Virginia National Guard members in nation’s capital to continue | CNN

A judge on Monday allowed the continued deployment of more than 300 West Virginia National Guard members to patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of President Donald Trump’s push to send the...

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November 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM

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On this special day, we pay tribute to active and retired military personnel, thanking you for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Your contributions safeguard our freedom and peace. Happy Veterans Day to all; may your contributions be forever remembered!

November 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM

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BBC leaders resign amid scandal over Trump speech edit
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BBC leaders resign amid scandal over Trump speech edit | CNN

Two top leaders at the BBC resigned on Sunday amid an escalating scandal over impartiality and bias that plunged Britain’s public broadcaster into one of its biggest crises in recent years.

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November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM

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Eight dead in explosion near Red Fort in India’s New Delhi
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Eight dead in explosion near Red Fort in India’s New Delhi | CNN

At least eight people were killed in an explosion near the landmark Red Fort in a densely populated district of the Indian capital New Delhi, city police said.

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November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM

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At least 4 killed after driver slams into Tampa bar, 11 others injured
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At least 4 killed after driver slams into Tampa bar, 11 others injured | CNN

A speeding driver fleeing police slammed a car into a crowded bar early Saturday, killing four people and injuring 11 in a historic district of Tampa, Florida, known for its nightlife and tourists.

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November 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM

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Randomness of UPS air disaster shocks happy hour crowd at popular local bar
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Randomness of UPS air crash shocks happy hour crowd at popular local bar nearby | CNN

The happy hour regulars were already gathering at Stooges Bar & Grill less than two hours before tip-off at Tuesday night’s University of Kentucky men’s basketball season opener.

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November 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM

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Jury awards $10 million to Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old student
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Jury awards $10 million to Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old student | CNN

A jury has awarded $10 million to Abby Zwerner, the former Virginia teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in 2023, in a civil trial that could set a precedent on holding officials responsible...

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November 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM

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Border Patrol agent appeared to brag about his accuracy after shooting Chicago woman five times, messages in court reveal
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Marimar Martinez hearing | CNN

A Customs and Border Patrol agent appeared to brag to fellow agents about his marksmanship when he shot a woman five times after their cars collidedin Chicago last month, text massages shown in court ...

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November 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM

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How phone calls, sessions at gun ranges and secret meetings in parks led the FBI to charge suspects in alleged terrorist plot
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How phone calls, sessions at gun ranges and secret meetings in parks led the FBI to charge suspects in alleged terrorist plot | CNN

A series of encrypted phone calls – secretly recorded by a confidential FBI source – tipped federal agents that a group was allegedly planning to carry out a terrorist attack in Michigan on behalf of ...

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November 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM

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Federal judge extends order blocking Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Portland
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Federal judge extends order blocking Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Portland | CNN

A judge has extended her order blocking President Donald Trump from deploying any National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, until Friday – keeping soldiers in the city in limbo as the legal showdown ...

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November 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM

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Officials investigate ‘intentional’ explosion at Harvard University medical building that left no injuries
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Officials investigate ‘intentional’ explosion at Harvard University medical building that left no injuries | CNN

An apparently “intentional” explosion at a Harvard University medical building early Saturday is under investigation, authorities said.

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November 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM

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At least 15 people sent to hospital after JetBlue flight drops altitude, forcing emergency landing in Florida, officials say
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