The Supreme Court has ended the nation's constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday's outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.

U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion

In our Armed in America series, CGTN’s Owen Fairclough explores the facets on U.S. gun culture and policy.

Armed in America

See how BRICS financing is changing the lives of people in the Amazon.

BRICS’s projects bring great convenience to local Brazilians

Historically, indigenous people in the Americas have faced extraordinary challenges, from social and cultural discrimination to physical attacks. The long legacy of struggle means these communities not only face social exclusion, but also high levels of poverty.

Full Frame: Race in the Americas

Women’s sports in the U.S. received a huge boost 50 years ago. That’s when a law known as Title IX (nine) was passed.

Title IX 50th Anniversary

CGTN America congratulates its staff for winning a company record 22 Telly Awards this year – five Gold, 12 Silver and five Bronze.

CGTN America wins a company record 22 Telly Awards this year

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

Amid global economic challenges, ongoing conflicts and a continuing pandemic, China hosts a virtual summit with the leaders of four other developing economies.

The Heat: BRICS leaders meet amid global challenges

This year, California State University became the first U.S. university system to add caste to its non-discrimination policy.

California university adds caste to non-discrimination policy

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Study shows 80% children in Gaza suffer from an increase in depression

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Armed in America
Armed in America

In our Armed in America series, CGTN’s Owen Fairclough explores the facets on U.S. gun culture and policy.

Who owns the world’s guns? Spoiler: it’s no surprise

Take a look at the data on who holds the most guns in the world. The answer will probably not surprise you.
Some Californians compost food to help save water during drought

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The Heat
The Heat: BRICS leaders meet amid global challenges

Amid global economic challenges, ongoing conflicts and a continuing pandemic, China hosts a virtual summit with the leaders of four other developing economies.

The Heat: U.S. gun reform & January 6th hearings

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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
Challenges to U.S. bipartisan gun control

U.S. Congress has passed the most significant gun control laws in three decades.
California university adds caste to non-discrimination policy

This year, California State University became the first U.S. university system to add caste to its non-discrimination policy.
Title IX 50th Anniversary

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Global Business
Fed chairman remains committed to getting inflation down

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El Salvador continues to buy Bitcoin as prices crash
El Salvador continues to buy Bitcoin as prices crash

See what Bitcoin’s crash means for El Salvador, the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.

Argentinian beef producer invest in education for local workers

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Major corporations face backlash for attempting to co-opt Juneteenth

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Big Story
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Americas Now
Celebrating Juneteenth, the Emancipation of African Americans

  It’s a day many activists have worked to raise awareness about for decades. Last year, the U.S. made history when U.S. President Joe Biden officially designated Juneteenth a federal holiday. The holiday is celebrated on June 19th and celebrates the emancipation of African-Americans from […]
Gun violence victims plead for stricter gun control in testimony

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What does it Take to be a Migrant Farmhand? 

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Full Frame
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