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Breaking could soon be an Olympic sport

Breaking could soon be an Olympic sport

One year after his death Cubans remember Fidel Castro

Thousands of Cubans gathered at the University of Havana on Saturday evening to pay tribute and mark the first anniversary of the death of former leader Fidel Castro. He died, age 90, on November 25, 2016. CGTN’s Michael Voss attended the rally and files this Reporter’s Notebook.

Review: ‘The Pajama Game’ disappointingly unchanged from ’50s original

Aside from an inter-racial cast, nothing about the Arena Stage’s production reflects anything that’s transpired in the 63 years since the musical first premiered on roadway in 1954.

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Hollywood reboots and remakes past big box office movies

Movie remakes are big business. Hollywood can’t get enough of bringing the old ones back. Whether it’s totally overhauling (or completely copying the original), it’s a guaranteed way of getting people in movie theaters and generating publicity.

Hollywood illustrator Brenda Chi challenging Asian stereotypes

Hollywood illustrator Brenda Chi challenging Asian stereotypes

As an illustrator in Los Angeles, Brenda Chi is trying to make sure more Asian characters are part of the storylines in her projects.

People march across the Brooklyn Bridge to protest the planned dissolution of DACA in Manhattan, New York City, U.S.

‘Dreamers’ future under threat

In September, the Trump administration announced that the DACA program will be rescinded, throwing the future of thousands of migrants into turmoil.

Youths at UN Universal Children’s Day suggest fixes for the world

Youths at UN Universal Children’s Day suggest fixes for the world

More than 100 children stormed the United Nations in New York on November 20 in a the first-ever U.N. takeover of its kind as part of Universal Children’s Day.

Review: Master storyteller Daniel Kitson finds dignity in disagreement

For anyone who has ever been in an argument, storyteller and comedian Daniel Kitson will make you think and then think twice.

Artist Yayoi Kusama's mirror rooms explore infinity

Artist Yayoi Kusama’s mirror rooms explore infinity

Yayoi Kusama is nearly 90-years-old but thousands of people around the world continue to share her artwork on social media in a quest to take the perfect selfie.

“Kingdom of Colors” visual experience opens at DC ARTECHOUSE

“Kingdom of Colors” visual experience opens at DC ARTECHOUSE

Swirls of oil, paint and liquid soap mixed together, and seen by millions on the iPhone X commercials, can now be seen at a D.C. art exhibit.

Interactive map of Trump in Asia

Interactive map | Trump in Asia

An interactive map and itinerary of Donald Trump’s first journey through Asia as President of the United States.

Reporter’s Notebook: Covering Trump in China

I hope to see China with the experience of the past seven years working for China Global Television, but the new eyes of someone who has read, dreamed and written about a place, but not yet had the privilege to visit.

Review: If Romeo and Juliet grew up, they’d be Antony and Cleopatra

Take the tragedy down a notch, and pump up the sexuality. Why the Culture Curmudgeon believes Shakespeare’s “Antony and Cleopatra” is a better version of Romeo and Juliet.

Chinese millennials: A growing demographic becomes economic powerhouse

Chinese Millennials, with a population of nearly 400 million, are reshaping the economy and China.

What if the US had China’s bullet trains?

The U.S. lags far behind other nations when it comes to adopting high-speed rail. See what a high-speed rail network could do if it had trains that run as fast as China’s — which currently has the world’s fastest trains.

Diwali: Indians across the world celebrate Hindu New Year

Diwali is the one Indian festival that brings everyone together.

How new solar technology is fueling China’s electric car industry

To reduce global greenhouse emissions, China announced it will stop selling cars powered by fossil fuels. As many question how to charge the next generation of electric cars, the country’s booming solar industry is providing answers.

“The Price” of surviving our families

We can’t choose our families but we can choose how to recover from them. Or not. Here’s Ahmad Coo’s review of Arena Stage’s production of Arthur Miller’s “The Price”, a fascinating study of the American family dynamic.

China renewable energy

China’s fast-track to renewable energy

China has long relied on coal-fired power plants that have suffocated the country. But here is how it’s changing that with a push towards renewable energy.

Why China ended its one-child policy

Why China ended its one-child policy

In 2015, the party reversed its longstanding one-child policy—one of many reforms enacted during Xi Jinping’s first five years as General Secretary. See why China ended its one-child policy.

Reporter’s Notebook: The Challenge of getting to the Northern California Fires

In one area, homes were burned to the ground…completely annihilated. But right next door, a home stood unscathed. CGTN’s May Lee shares personal observations while covering the massive wildfires in California in this Reporter’s Notebook.

“The Effect”: Love is a chemically splendored thing

When you look at your boy/girlfriend wife/husband who do you see? Do you see a person you love or someone you regret? Lucy Prebble’s “The Effect” goes inside your head to find out.
Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s loving review.

We ask Comic-Con fans what’s the strangest costume they’ve seen

CGTN’S Nick Harper interviewed participants at New York Comic-Con and asked what’s the strangest thing they’ve seen at Comic-Con.

Aerial view of Isle de Jean Charles in Louisiana.

Louisiana’s Isle de Jean Charles in peril from climate change

Over the decades, Isle de Jean Charles in Louisiana has been shrinking due to coastal erosion. As Tropical Storm Nate approaches, people on this small spit of land may become the first climate refugees in the continental United States.

ESSAY/PHOTOS: After Maria, pests and disease create major hazard for Puerto Rico

A pest control expert in Puerto Rico recounts the first days after Hurricane Maria and the ongoing struggle to fight off hazards from mosquitos, dead animals, and other disease threats to health in the island nation.

Reporter’s Notebook: When the hurricane hits home

CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez has been covering the hurricanes in Puerto Rico, Texas, and Florida for the last few weeks. Here’s how she did it.

Catalonia region fights Spanish central gov’t for autonomy with referendum

The referendum expected to further strain the relationship between Catalonia and the country’s central government, which sees the vote as illegal.

Personal stories from the China-US Social and Cultural Dialogue

Personal stories from the China-US Social and Cultural Dialogue

On Thursday, high ranking Chinese and American officials addressed a diverse audience at George Washington University, as part of the China-US Social and Cultural Dialogue.

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Pepcom Holiday Spectacular previews latest tech for holiday season

Pepcom’s Holiday Spectacular has historically given the press an exciting sneak peek into electronic gadgets people will be talking about – and buying – during the holiday shopping season.

High and Low: Death and decay in postwar Japan

“High and Low” is one of the greatest films ever made: both a police procedural and a scathing portrait of postwar Japan. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review of one of Akira Kurosawa’s lesser known master works.

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Rohingya children at risk during Myanmar refugee crisis

As the Rohingya refugee crisis in Myanmar continues to worsen, aid workers are struggling to protect those most vulnerable among them – unaccompanied children.

Skeleton Crew: An American dream transformed

The American dream is alive and well in Dominique Morisseau’s “Skeleton Crew”, but it’s not the version your parents grew up with. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review.

With this view, Cassini captured one of its last looks at Saturn and its main rings from a distance. The Saturn system has been Cassini's home for 13 years, but that journey is nearing its end.

PHOTOS: Cassini’s last views of Saturn

Following a remarkable journey of 20 years, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft disintegrated in the skies above Saturn on Friday in a final blaze of cosmic glory. Here are some of the final images Cassini shared with Earth before its final descent.

Students enjoy the Greek Life in the US

Students enjoy the Greek Life in the US

At George Washington University in Washington, D.C., some students of Asian descent are bonding through sisterhood. The Sigma Psi Zeta sorority is made of Asian and Asian-American women.

PHOTOS: Florida, Caribbean recovers from Irma

As Irma moves further north on the inland U.S., the scope and scale of misery caused by the storm continues to grow.

CGTN's Nitza Soledad is literally tied down as she reports on Irma's 120+ mph winds in Miami, Fla.

Chasing Irma: Our reporters on social media

Social media reports on Hurricane Irma from CGTN correspondents Nitza Soledad, Sean Callebs, and Sara Salman.

PHOTOS: Irma leaves trail of wreckage in Florida and Caribbean

Though Hurricane Irma weakened to a tropical storm Monday, it has left of trail of flooding and destruction – especially in the Caribbean islands where at least 33 are reported killed because of the storm.

Reporter’s Notebook: Trying to get to Hurricane Irma

CGTN Correspondent Sean Callebs describes getting to Hurricane Irma.

HURRICANE IRMA: ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Hurricane Irma brings devastation to Antigua and Barbuda island nation

In the wake of Hurricane Irma, Antigua and Barbuda has seen its infrastructure decimated and at least 60 percent of its people made homeless. Gaston Browne, prime minister of the small two-island nation, says it may take years to recover.

Will return of rhino horn trade to South Africa reduce deadly poaching?

After a lengthy court battle, South African millionaire John Hume launched the world’s first online auction of rhino horns last month. Hume argues the legal trade in rhino horns is the only way to save the creature from poachers.

Haitian resident gathers last minute suplies as Hurricane Irma approaches. (PHOTO: AP)

Residents brace themselves as Hurricane Irma slams Caribbean

As Hurricane Irma hit hard Wednesday morning, residents of the Caribbean Islands took extra measures to protect themselves.

Hurricane Irma provides amazing satellite images

Hurricane Irma provides amazing satellite images

As Hurricane Irma strengthened in the Atlantic Ocean she provided amazing images from space. Here is a compilation of some of the spectacular shots from satellites and the International Space Station.

One-month-old panda cub doing well at French zoo

One-month-old panda cub doing well at French zoo

To help celebrate the one-month birthday of a baby panda nicknamed Mini Yuan Zi, a French zoo released video.

During Harvey, Houston neighbors help one another find safety

With federal and local emergency services overwhelmed by Tropical Storm Harvey, there are countless stories in Houston of neighbors helping neighbors find safety.

Columbus: Architecture as panacea

Every once in a while, there are films that become masterworks of art. Kogonada’s “Columbus” is in that elite group. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review.

PHOTOS: Millions of Muslim worshipers travel to Mecca for Hajj

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca officially begins Aug. 30. Nearly 2 million Muslims have already arrived for Hajj, coming to worship in the city’s grand mosque.

PHOTOS: Storm ravaged Houston seeks refuge from Harvey

Flood waters from Tropical Storm Harvey continue to rise in Houston, Texas, forcing residents to leave their homes to seek refuge in community shelters.

Texans rally to protect life and property during Harvey

As Hurricane Harvey continues to reek havoc on Texas and other southern states, citizens and emergency workers struggle to protect life and property.

PHOTOS: Hong Kong, Macao recover from deadly Typhoon Hato

Typhoon Hato paralyzed China’s coastal gaming and financial centers. After the powerful storm moved inward, at least 16 have been reported dead in the Macao Region, two missing and more than 150 injured.

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Complete coverage of the ‘Great American Eclipse’

Watch our coverage as Americans from the Pacific to the Atlantic Oceans will be facing the heavens on Tuesday for a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse.

The Big Sick: Funny yet painfully inadequate

The Big Sick was undeniably funny and heartbreaking. But its take on race and culture got in the way. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review.

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