The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has joined a probe into power outages in the state of North Carolina that investigators believe was caused by intentional and targeted attacks on power substations over the weekend. 

FBI investigates North Carolina power outage

In recent months, major U.S. tech companies like Twitter, Meta and Microsoft have begun making cuts that have left thousands of workers without a job.

U.S. chipmakers see layoffs

The presidents of the South American trade bloc Mercosur met in Uruguay on Tuesday.

Mercosur leaders meet in Uruguay

As 2022 draws to a close, the fight against climate change remains uppermost in many people’s minds.

Colorado hosts global climate change summit

California state officials predict that because of climate change, up to 10 billion dollars worth of its infrastructure could be under water by 2050, and much more threatened by high tides.

Climate change threatens California town

As climate change becomes an increasingly obvious phenomenon around the world, it is contributing to other crises; one of which is migration.

Climate change forces migration

Historic sites in the United States have long fought for preservation funding and recognition. But now, many of them are facing a new challenge: climate change.

Saving a historic African America cemetery from climate change

Join our correspondents, on-air and online, as they cover all angles of the U.S. 2022 Midterm elections.

Justice in America

Long COVID sufferers share what it's like living with these symptoms for weeks, months and even years after an initial infection.

BIG STORY – Long COVID

The concept of purchasing pre-owned goods has been growing in popularity.

Consumers shop luxury “re-commerce” brands for holidays

The year in space from China’s space station to hidden galaxies. 

The Heat: 2022 – A Year in Space Exploration

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June 16, 2022 | 3:32 pm
FDA approves COVID vaccine for youngest children

COVID cases are leveling off in the U.S., following a spring surge. And there is hope for the latest group that children ages 6 months to 5 years may be able to get vaccine soon.
June 13, 2022 | 6:37 pm
U.S. drops COVID-19 testing requirement for international travelers

    Traveling into the United States from abroad has just become a lot easier, as its requirement for a negative COVID-19 test prior to take-off was dropped on Sunday. The restriction, introduced to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, had been in place since […]
June 8, 2022 | 2:11 pm
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China develops inhaled COVID-19 vaccine

  The COVID-19 virus has changed the way many people around the world think about vaccinations.  The pandemic raised questions about treatment and health care.  Mexico played a key role in testing a Chinese-made vaccine.  Vaccine technology will most certainly be an important part of […]
June 2, 2022 | 5:32 pm
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While the ​U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least five days of isolation for COVID-19 patients, some people continue to test positive beyond those five days, raising questions about whether they may still be contagious. According to a Wall Street Journal special report, researchers […]
May 20, 2022 | 3:21 pm
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May 18, 2022 | 3:00 pm
White House warns of COVID surge this winter

The White House says the United States has seen a threefold increase in COVID-19 cases over the past month. Health officials say more support is needed to make sure there isn’t a new even worse spike in the coming months. CGTN’s Caroline Malone reports from […]
Digital Originals
Latinos – the most sought after voters for elections to come?

Both of these statements are true: An overwhelmingly majority – nearly two-thirds — of Latino voters supported Democratic candidates in the 2022 midterms, exit polls showed. Latino support for Democrats in 2022 fell 9 points overall compared to the 2018 midterms, and specifically fell 21 […]
How to survive a crowd crush

The scenes from the Halloween crowd crush that killed more than 150 people in Seoul on Oct. 29 are gut-wrenching. As investigators continue to fault for an inadequate response, the reality is that any time large numbers of people gather in a confined space, there […]
Chinese cuisine thrives in Peru

The first Chinese immigrants arrived in Peru more than 170 years ago. The long history between China and Peru is being celebrated in the 21st century as the Chinese community attracts more people with the help of tasty food.
Voters divided in 2022 U.S. midterm elections

Democrats and Republicans in the United States are gearing up for the 2022 midterm elections on November 8. How the voting turns out could lead to a shift of power in the U.S. Congress. A recent survey by the Pew Research Center showed that voters […]
The Heat
The Heat: China-Arab Relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a historic visit to Saudi Arabia. We will take a look at China-Middle East relations. 
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The U.S. Democratic Party clinches a key victory in a Senate run-off election, an important win for the Biden administration.
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The Heat Podcast
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
Long COVID Americans struggle with disability benefits

Many Americans with long-term COVID don’t have the financial resources to hire a lawyer or even have access to a doctor to get government help. Advocacy organizations are pushing for a more efficient application process.
TikTok launches SoundOn to help musical artists
TikTok launches SoundOn to help musical artists

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COP15 kicks off in Canada’s Montreal
COP15 kicks off in Canada’s Montreal

Delegates from nearly 200 governments gathered in Canada on Tuesday for the two-week UN Biodiversity COP 15 conference. As Mark Niu reports, the delegates are getting a push from environmentalists to come up with solutions to save the planet.
Art Basel marks 20 years in Miami
Art Basel marks 20 years in Miami

The 2022 Art Basel show returns to Miami Beach in December with its biggest exhibition in 20 years, featuring nearly 300 galleries. Find out more.
Global Business
U.S. jobs report shows job growth in November

Despite multiple interest rate hikes in the U.S., the job market continues to show signs of strength. Total employment increased by 263,000 in November, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7%. Find out more.
Craft brewery makes sustainability production a priority

As new independent breweries enter the market, they’re doing so with sustainability in mind.

Shoppers look for best deals on Cyber Monday despite inflation

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U.S. investors’ interest in Chinese companies cools

U.S. investors remain wary of investing in Chinese companies that trade on New York’s stock exchanges.

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Balance: Biodiversity in the Americas

Biodiversity is the variety of life on planet earth. Declining ecosystems threaten our way of life. Balance: Biodiversity in the Americas show some of the efforts being undertaken in Latin America and the U.S. to maintain a diversity of species and allow our society to function in perfect symmetry.
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Even as the world inches toward its sixth mass extinction event, the first one driven by human activity, an army of conservationists and researchers is fighting to restore balance and protect the biodiversity in China, one of the largest countries on earth.
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Mexican-American Football Players Switching Sides Ahead of the 2022 World Cup

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“Hinchada Argentina” is hopeful of winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup

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A Decades-long Land Conflict is Killing Hundreds of Indigenous People

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Full Frame: Latino Art

Latin American artists look deep in their roots to express their emotions and culture through art in its various forms. 
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The summer of 2020 was a moment of racial reckoning in the United States. Full Frame speaks to activist Tyler McMillan, educator Tonija Navas and community leader, Roland Roebuck, about the issue of racism in the Americas.

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