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Former pilot and aviation expert Mark Weiss explains the Boeing 737 crashes

Reporter’s Notebook: Covering guns in the midterm elections

CGTN’s Sean Callebs recounts how he covered guns in the 2018 midterm elections.

How did socialism become a dirty word in the US?

For many years, being a socialist in the United States was the equivalent of being un-American. CGTN’S Megan Pratz explains how that’s changing.

Deadly Chongqing bus accident likely started with fight between passenger and driver

Authorities in Southwest China’s Chongqing municipality are investigating this deadly bus accident. The bus was carrying 15 people on the Second Wanzhou Yangtze River Bridge on Oct. 28, 2018,

Chinese around the world mourn death of martial arts novelist Jin Yong

Famed Chinese martial arts novelist Louis Cha, known by his pen name of Jin Yong, died in Hong Kong on Oct. 30, 2018.

Midterms: Three states will consider ballot measures to expand Medicaid, but Texas isn’t one of them

There are currently 17 states that have not approved Medicaid expansion to their poorest residents, and most of those states have the highest percentage of uninsured in the country.

Supporters attend the "Rally for the American Dream - Equal Education Rights for All" in Boston

Is Harvard bias against Asian Americans?

The case claims that Harvard has, for decades, unfairly discriminated against Asians applying to the Ivy League school. But some critics, including civil rights groups AND members of the Asian community, believe the lawsuit is dangerous and may threaten the future of affirmative action.

See what the ultimate smart home looks like

The ultimate home of the future offers pollutant destroying purifiers, digital leak detection, and it can tell when you’ve fallen and can’t get up.

The cathedral that survived volcanic eruption in Mexico’s San Juan Parangaricutiro

Once abandoned after years of volcanic eruption, San Juan Parangaricutiro is a growing tourist attraction.

Arab-Americans running for office in record numbers amidst Trump divisiveness

Arab Americans are running for office in record numbers in this midterm election season.

Vaping is not a risk-free alternative to smoking, and here’s why

If you think electronic cigarettes are a safe alternative to smoking, think again. Recent studies on the use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, have found that it can cause severe health problems in the long term.

California exhausts wildfire budget for fiscal year in only three months

Some reports are even predicting that California may have a fire “season” year-round due to global warming.

Netflix experiments with viewer-led interactive storytelling

Interactive television content is on the rise, making it work seamlessly is a multi-layered challenge. CGTN’s May Lee talks to Sandeep Parikh, the creator of the new show “That Moment When.”

Pet-sitting app DogHero takes off in Mexico

A dog-sitting app developed in Brazil just launched in Mexico and it’s taking off.

Android turns 10: A look at the world’s most dominant mobile

Android launched a decade ago and has now become the world’s most dominant and widely-used mobile operating system.

Mt. Qomolangma (Everest) Photo/Chris Bach

On the road through Lhasa to Kathmandu to Paro

Two weeks and over 700 miles through southern Asia provided amazing sights and adventure for CGTN Video Editor Chris Bach. Here is a first-person account of the wonders he experienced.

Returns on panda conservation for China

For decades, the China’s giant panda was an endangered species. But these bears are seeing a resurgence – and they’re actually making China a healthy profit.

UN scientists say ‘unprecedented change’ needed for climate change

World leading scientists say we have 12 years to limit rising global temperatures to a maximum of 1.5 degrees Celsius C (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels.

Cameroon officials, observers say poll was mostly successful

Incumbent President Paul Biya, Africa’s oldest ruler at 85, faced seven other candidates in an election he is expected to win.

Charles Aznavour: The charmed life of a French pop icon

Charles Aznavour, a legendary French singer, composer, and actor who charmed fans for over eight decades, died on October 1st at the age of 94. One of France’s most prized entertainers, he’d been an icon of French music since the end of World War II.

Killing of Iraqi social media star spikes concern of rise in violence

A 22-year-old model, who had over two million Instagram followers, was shot and killed in broad daylight on the streets of Baghdad last week.

Pampering pets is all the rage in China

There are more than 70 million pet owners in China – and they’re spending big on their furry companions. Some Chinese pet owners pay top dollar, for everything from doggie day spas to kitty acupuncture.

LAPD training how to react in an active shooter situation

The Los Angeles’ Police Department is now actively training people on what to do if they’re in an active shooter situation. CGTN’s Phil Lavelle attended a recent training session.

Forgetting family: A play review of “If I Forget”

Studio Theatre’s “If I Forget” reminds us that we can’t choose our families, but it doesn’t mean we can’t love them. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review

Two US universities offer medical students free tuition

By 2030, there’ll be a shortfall of between 42,000 and 121,000 physicians, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Snapchat tries to retain younger audience in social media battlefield

Snapchat’s got a problem. Users are disappearing, just like its messages, from 191 million a day down to 188 million.

Michael Phelps takes on new goals after Olympic glory

Michael Phelps may be the most decorated Olympian of all time, but now the swimmer is chasing new goals to combat wasting water and depression.

Historic Phoenix Bakery in Los Angeles famous for its mooncake

It’s mid-autumn festival season, which means Phoenix Bakery in LA’s Chinatown is pounding out mooncakes by the hundreds all by hand.

5 things you need to know about the Mid-Autumn Festival

Falling on September 24, this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival is around the corner. But what exactly is this festival and how do people celebrate it? Here are the 5 things you need to know.

Study: Baby turtles at increased risk of dying from ingested plastic

Ingesting plastic can clog canals and cause lethal internal injuries.

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ introduces world to VAVA, China’s ‘Queen of Rap’

Chinese musician VAVA is making a name for herself in the international, hip hop scene, from performing on “The Rap of China” to being featured on the soundtrack to “Crazy Rich Asians”. CGTN’s Isbella Diaz takes a look at how this talented artist quickly shot to stardom.

Classes offer a small way to save an endangered language in Okinawa

In Okinawa, people are working to preserve the native language. Only about 400,000 people speak Uchinaaguchi, a language UNESCO has deemed endangered.

To be rich is noxious: A review of Crazy Rich Asians

On the surface, “Crazy Rich Asians” is a great romantic comedy. But dig a little deeper and it’s a scathing indictment of the rich and their lifestyle. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review.

Reporter’s Notebook: Solitary confinement set me free

CGTN’s Shane Hahm isolated himself from the outside world, voluntarily, for 24 hours. In “prison” he set his mind free.

Protests in Basra continue over poor public services, corruption

The oil-rich southern province of Basra, Iraq has been embroiled in continuing protests over poor public services, unemployment and corruption.

A victory for LGBTQ rights in India

Supporters of Indian LGBTQ rights celebrated as the nation’s supreme court defied religious conservatives and struck down Section 377 – a colonial era law that had made gay sex illegal.

Scientists predicting more severe hurricanes at the end of this century

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) recently estimated how 22 Atlantic hurricanes from 2000-2013 would change in the warmer oceans and climates predicted for the end of the 21st century.

Bobi Wine: The musician that Uganda’s government fears most

His ability to rally the youth in one of the world’s youngest countries is a threat to President Yoweri Museveni’s long rule.

New exhibit highlights hip hop’s influence on Asian Americans

The Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles is featuring a new exhibit called: ‘Don’t Believe the Hype: LA Asian Americans in Hip Hop’. It examines hip hop’s influence of resistance, refuge and reinvention for Asian Americans. CGTN’s May Lee reports. The exhibition examines hip hop’s […]

Vigilante militias are taking over towns in southern Mexico

Communities in Mexico are forming self-defense forces in response to narco-terrorism. But some wonder if it’s adding more fuel to the problem.

Violence grips Los Cabos, Mexico – but tourism industry unaffected

Two million tourists visit Los Cabos, Mexico every year, but many are unaware that it’s also the murder capital of the world. CGTN’s Al Baverstock explains why.

This masked man patrols the streets of La Paz, Mexico – to fight traffic accidents

Who is this masked man? We find out.

Tariffs present challenges to US LED lighting company business in China

Three years ago, CGTN interviewed the owners of ZLight USA, a commercial LED lighting products company with 7 plants in China. We talked with ZLight’s president to learn more about the challenges American firms face when doing business in China.

US consumers face “Mandarin Tax” from threatened tariffs, but with hopes of a fruitful harvest

Business owners have ended a fifth day lobbying the U.S. government, mainly appealing for exemptions from the tariffs, but occasionally supporting them.

One year on, Rohingya refugees still face dismal living conditions

Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, is now hosting nearly 1 million people, making it the largest refugee camp in the world.

Surgeons refine operating techniques with VR simulator

A virtual operating theater with a virtual patient is letting doctors make mistakes over and over again as they learn…realistically.

US company addressing homelessness using recycled shipping containers

Homelessness in many cities across the U.S. is reaching crisis proportions, and it’s getting worse because of housing shortages and sky-high costs. But in Los Angeles, a new project, based on the concept of social impact equity, hopes to curb the growing problem of homelessness.

Only three states in US prohibit cannabis for any reason and fully criminalize use

Idaho, Kansas, and South Dakota are the only three states left in the U.S. that have made cannabis completely illegal and criminalized. California, the largest state in the U.S., legalized recreational marijuana in January, and dispensaries have never been busier.

“Dark tourism” of prison attracts millions from around the world

With at least 60 museums in the United States, the rise of “dark tourism” has taken on a life of its own, attracting millions of people from around the world.

esports video gaming to become event in Asian Games, possibly Olympics

When athletes travel to Jakarta this August to complete in this year’s Asian Games, they will be joined by the top eSports competitors in the world.

Film review: ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’

“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” harkens back to a kinder America where everyone was willing to welcome the tired, the poor, and the huddled masses regardless of where they’re from. The Culture Curmudgeon looks back fondly on Fred Rogers’ legacy.

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