The White House announced last week that the U.S. had surpassed one million COVID-19 deaths.

U.S. surpasses 1 million COVID-19 deaths

One of America’s largest associations of pediatric doctors has issued new guidance for parents desperate to find formula for their babies, saying infants over 6-months-old can be given whole cow’s milk.

U.S. doctors advise whole cow’s milk amid formula shortage

As investigations continue at the crime scene of a racially-motivated mass shooting that took 10 lives in Buffalo, New York, the U.S. Justice Department says it’s investigating the incident as a hate crime, and an act of "racially motivated violent extremism."

Police investigate Buffalo shooting as a hate crime

A study released on Friday, May 13, by the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights (IREHR), a group that tracks far-right efforts in penetrating U.S. state politics revealed some of the growing ties between far-right groups and state legislators.

Study shows impact of legislators in far-right groups on U.S. politics

It’s been nearly 101 years since hundreds of Black Tulsa, Oklahoma residents died in a race massacre there. Many more were injured in what’s been called one of the worst cases of racial terrorism in U.S. history. Justice for the attack has been extremely slow in coming. But now a Tulsa judge has ruled that a lawsuit demanding reparations for massacre survivors and their descendants can go forward.

Black Tulsans demand reparations for Tulsa massacre

An indigenous entrepreneur and activist from the Anambé people – one of Brazil’s 305 ethnic groups – has fulfilled a childhood dream: to make dolls that look like herself.

Indigenous activist becomes a doll maker

This Sunday, Lebanon held a parliamentary election, the first since the 2019 protests against the government.

The Heat: Lebanon election

In this installment of Tso’l Food, CGTNs Gerald Tan gets a masterclass from two siblings who made dumplings their life’s work.

Tso’l Food: Jiao Zi

The move to include AAPI perspectives in the classroom is gaining support across the U.S. with more states considering similar legislation and a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Educators teach AAPI history despite growing backlash against “Critical Race Theory”

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The White House announced last week that the U.S. had surpassed one million COVID-19 deaths.
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May 12, 2022 | 6:34 pm
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May 5, 2022 | 6:55 pm
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May 4, 2022 | 3:45 pm
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Study shows impact of legislators in far-right groups on U.S. politics
Study shows impact of legislators in far-right groups on U.S. politics

A study released on Friday, May 13, by the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights (IREHR), a group that tracks far-right efforts in penetrating U.S. state politics revealed some of the growing ties between far-right groups and state legislators.
Sculpting stone is a way of life in Escolásticas

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Colombian students staying in Russia

Some Colombian students studying in Russia are remaining in the country despite recent events and unexpected challenges.
The Heat
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The BRICS group of developing countries might be adding more letters to its name. We will talk about the future of the bloc.

The Heat: Could the stalled Iran nuclear talks soon be back on track?

Could the stalled Iran nuclear talks soon be back on track?

The Heat: Northern Ireland Politics

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The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Crisis

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Is the Modi government to blame for India’s second COVID surge?

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The coronavirus pandemic is battering India with nearly 20 million people infected and close to 220,000 dead. Anand Naidoo spoke with journalist Asad Ashraf who’s on the ground covering the pandemic in India.

Oliver Stone on the history of U.S. intervention

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This year marks the 60th anniversary of the failed CIA-led Bay of Pigs invasion in Cuba. It was a plot to oust Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Anand Naidoo spoke with acclaimed film-maker Oliver Stone about U.S. foreign policy over the past 60 years.

World Today
Moment of silence held one week after Buffalo shooting

It’s been one week after 10 Black people were killed in Buffalo shooting. The shooting has amplified calls for change there and many saying the massacre has exposed long-standing inequalities in the city.
A Bridge in Brazil helps endangered monkeys safely cross highway
A Bridge in Brazil helps endangered monkeys safely cross highway

See how an eco-bridge in Brazil is helping endangered monkeys safely cross a busy four-lane highway.
Funerals held for Buffalo shooting victims
Funerals held for Buffalo shooting victims

The first funeral was held on Friday for one of 10 people killed in the Buffalo supermarket shooting. For the next week, almost every day, more victims will be laid to rest.
New Mexico has the second highest suicide rate in the U.S.
New Mexico has the second highest suicide rate in the U.S.

New Mexico has the second highest suicide rate in the U.S. and faces a doctor shortage — including in field of psychiatry. Find out more.
Global Business
Chinese owned business succeeds through sustainability, plastic recycling in US

Sunfiber has helped reverse some of the economic hardship here. Two production lines run 24 hours a day. They employ about 200 U.S. staff and about 20 Chinese employees.
Demand for doomsday bunkers spike amid Ukraine conflict

Many are anxious the clash with Russia could easily spiral out of control, dragging more countries into direct confrontation with the world’s largest nuclear force.
World reacts to Elon Musk buying Twitter
World reacts to Elon Musk buying Twitter

People around the world have mixed reactions about Elon Musk buying Twitter. Find out more.
Dwellings offer guests unique experience in the outdoors
Dwellings offer guests unique experience in the outdoors

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Big Story
BIG STORY – Forever Young

‘Forever Young’ meets with scientists, doctors and entrepreneurs deep in the pursuit for everlasting youth.

BIG STORY – New Endeavors

‘New Endeavors’ highlights how economic growth and a shared sense of the common good have led to unprecedented gains for China’s people, as well as how those values are deeply rooted in how Chinese people envision their own futures.

Americas Now
What does it Take to be a Migrant Farmhand? 

It’s been a crusade for decades, but farmworkers in the US still struggle to get adequate healthcare or better salaries. Mike Kirsch met with legendary labor activist Dolores Huerta.  They spoke about the progress that’s been made in protecting almost 3 million farmers. And what still […]
What Does it Take for a Cocoa Country to Become a Chocolate One?

The most refined and expensive chocolates are produced in Europe. But to concoct the perfect truffle, chocolatiers need cocoa. And cocoa comes from Latin America and Africa. Gerry Hadden reports on how cocoa-producing countries are now trying to compete in chocolate’s global market.  
Slim Profits for Colombian Coffee Farmers are Threatening Their Production

When people around the world think about coffee, chances are they’ll connect a good cup of Joe with the country of Colombia. Experts say Colombia’s geography and climate are perfect for growing aromatic and mild-flavored coffee. But as Michelle Begue explains, there are concerns about […]
Mexico’s migrant massacre

An elaborate scheme of bad actors with networks stretching over the territories of multiple countries, including El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua, controls the illegal passage of people to the U.S., preying on their desperate circumstances.

Full Frame
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Iceland’s low-carbon commitment Iceland has become a global model for environmental sustainability, especially when it comes to renewable energy. One town in particular — Akureyri –gets nearly 100% of its power for heating and electricity from renewables. Full Frame’s Mike Walter sat down with Akureyri […]
Full Frame: Latin American Economies

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