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The U.S. reached a “deal in principle” to raise the debt ceiling

February 27, 2019

Here’s how Trump and Kim, and other DPRK officials, spoke about each other publicly over the years

Watch how U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic Republic of Korea leader Kim Jong Un spoke about each other over the years.

February 27, 2019

See how the DPRK has thawed diplomatic and cultural exchanges since the first US-DPRK summit

DPRK thaws global relations, opens itself to cultural exchanges and public diplomacy following historic first US-DPRK summit

DPRK founder Kim Il Sung and his first wife Kim Jong Suk

February 26, 2019

Meet the Kims: A family tree of DPRK’s mysterious first family

Between secretiveness and ‘official’ legend, it is hard to determine what is real about the DPRK’s ruling family. View our family tree and read more about its most intriguing members.

February 26, 2019

History of US-DPRK diplomatic relations

U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong Un will meet on February 27 and 28, 2019. The February meeting comes after a meeting between the two leaders in Singapore in 2018.

February 23, 2019

Hanoi pub offers “Rock it, man” cocktails ahead of summit

What do you get when you mix a forceful U.S. president with a volatile DPRK leader? In Hanoi it’s a “Rock it, Man” cocktail.

February 22, 2019

Timeline: DPRK’s nuclear development and talks

This timeline shows the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s, (DPRK) significant nuclear developments and nuclear talks from 2017 to present.

February 21, 2019

Defying stereotypes, Black Girls Surf strives to teach women of color to surf and compete

The history of Jim Crow Laws and racism in California hindered whole generations of black people from enjoying the sport of surfing. CGTN’s talked to the women behind Black Girls Surf, who are teaching more women of color to surf and compete.

February 21, 2019

Timeline of major events in the Mueller investigation

Special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation has to end with a report. Even with numerous indictments and guilty pleas, including six former advisors to U.S. President Donald Trump, the final outcome is uncertain.

February 21, 2019

Latest mountain lion attack highlights growing human encroachment on wildlife habitats

As more humans encroach on to land that is the habitat of wild animals, more animal-human attacks will occur. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy has the latest.

February 20, 2019

‘Pulse’ interactive exhibit turns heartbeats into art

An interactive exhibition in Washington D.C. takes your heartbeat,and turns it into strobing light bulbs, or ripples over water.

February 14, 2019

This group offered serenades for Valentine’s Day

See how one barbershop singing group gave the gift of song to unsuspecting people in Washington D.C.

February 13, 2019

At Chicago Auto Show, manufacturers prepare for a decrease in sales in 2019

More than a million people are expected at the Chicago Auto Show and the issue of trade tariffs remains a key concern for the auto industry. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.

February 12, 2019

Iconic ‘Sweethearts’ will be missing from shelves this Valentine’s Day

This year, expressing your love during Valentine’s Day may be a little bit harder—because the iconic “Sweethearts” candies won’t be an option.

February 11, 2019

See some of the breeds in the 2019 Westminster Dog Show, including two first timers

The 2019 Westminster Dog Show includes two new breeds: the Nederlandse kooikerhondje and the grand basset griffon Vendeen. Karina Huber reports.

February 8, 2019

Path to Miracle Hill: Understanding the legal battle between civil rights and religious liberty

1993’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act was originally intended to protect personal religious practice from government intrusion. With cases like Hobby Lobby and Miracle Hill, critics say it has become a legal backdoor for unlawful discrimination.

February 7, 2019

Pop-up museum in DC highlights the history of hip-hop

A pop-up museum in Washington, D.C. has 500 pieces of hip-hop history. It showcases Iconic albums from the genre’s 1980s heyday.

February 7, 2019

California’s Monarch butterfly migration down drastically this year

California’s Monarch butterflies are in trouble. Every year, millions migrate along the coast from November to March. But at last count they were down 86 percent.

February 7, 2019

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors predicts high tech interiors for autonomous cars

Automotive interior supplier Yanfeng made a splash in Silicon Valley by offering its prediction of what the inside of Autonomous cars will look like someday.

February 7, 2019

Former member of the Sinaloa Cartel tells of his life as a gangster in Tijuana

El Ivan is a former Tijuana gangster. A member of the Sinaloa Cartel. He began at age 15. He tells about the evolution of his life of crime and how he escaped.

February 7, 2019

Kids learn about Chinese New Year traditions

Lunar New Year means the day off for kids in New York City public schools. CGTN reporter Karina Huber took her five-year-old son Jamie out to experience the holiday for the first time sampling dumpling making classes, firecrackers and more.

February 6, 2019

Oink, Groin, Heng – The global sounds of the pig

In honor of the Year of the Pig this Chinese New Year, CGTN takes you on a tour around the world of what sounds and noises the trusty swine makes, from “Oink” in English to “哼哼” (heng heng) in Mandarin

February 5, 2019

Folding paper pig masks for the Lunar New Year (time lapse)

In celebration for Chinese New Year and to assist in one of our Spring Festival videos, CGTN made a paper pig mask. Here’s a timelapsed video of how CGTN’s Xiaolu Sun and Lisa Chiu made them.

February 1, 2019

How to make Chinese steamed buns shaped like pigs

Watch this video and try to make Chinese style steamed buns shaped as pigs to celebrate Chinese new year at home.

February 1, 2019

Super Bowl isn’t just about touchdowns: See the latest technology in sports

With the Super bowl just around the corner and many believe technology could make the game both safer and more fun to watch. Here’s the latest innovations in sports technology.

February 1, 2019

Weezer is dead: A review of the Teal album

With “Pinkerton”, Weezer elevated themselves to the level of indie rock darlings. With the “Teal album”, they’ve turned into an embarrassing tribute band.

February 1, 2019

Super Bowl 2019 re-ignites LA-Boston sports rivalry

They say that opposites attract, and that’s certainly the case in the 2019 Super Bowl matchup where the LA Rams and the New England Patriots will go helmet to helmet at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Feb. 3, 2019.

February 1, 2019

Learn more about the LA Rams and their 2019 Super Bowl journey

The Los Angeles Rams will face off against the New England Patriots at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Feb. 3, 2019. CGTN’s May Lee takes us on a journey of how the Los Angeles Rams got to the big game. Follow May Lee on Twitter […]

January 29, 2019

See the new beach that Kilauea’s eruption created in Hawaii

After four months of spewing 250 million cubic meters of lava on Hawaii’s big island, Mt. Kilauea has created a new black sand beach, Pohoiki beach, as well as natural thermal pools. CGTN’s May Lee reports.

January 28, 2019

They adopted four children from China, and here’s their story

They may not look related, but Eric and Tara Peltier of Broomfield Colorado and their four children adopted from China are a family. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy sat down with the Peltiers recently to find out what life is like.

January 24, 2019

Wushu dreams: From sport to screen

Alex Huynh is a NYC based actor and stunt performer who draws on years of competitive Wushu experience for his career in show business. In this profile by CGTN’s Joshua Barlow, Alex speaks on the foundation and spirit guiding his journey.

January 23, 2019

Everyone’s talking about that incident on the Lincoln Memorial — But here’s what the Indigenous People’s March actually wanted the public to know

While the war over what happened at the Lincoln Memorial wages on, lost in the chatter are the very issues that indigenous people wanted to raise awareness about. CGTN spoke to some of those who attended the march, here’s what they said.

January 23, 2019

Studying asteroids could help prevent global disaster

To learn more about how life formed on earth, scientists are exploring asteroids hundreds of millions of kilometers away, on the edge of our solar system.

January 23, 2019

Protests in Sudan continue amidst failing economy

Sudan’s embattled president on Wednesday met the ruler of the tiny, energy-rich nation of Qatar, likely looking for financial support amid weeks-long protests challenging his 30-year rule in the African nation.

January 21, 2019

Company developing self charging batteries to power Argo weather floats

Argo floats measure ocean temperatures. But they have a big problem: limited battery life.

Women's March in DC one of many taking place in US, and around the world

January 19, 2019

Women’s March in DC one of many in US, and around the world

Thousands of people jammed Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. Saturday for the Women’s March. Other Women’s Marches took place in U.S. cities and around the globe.

January 18, 2019

This is why Native Americans are marching on Washington

Thousands of Native Americans marched in the first Indigenous People’s March in Washington D.C. on January 18, 2019. Here’s why they did it.

January 17, 2019

Partial US government shutdown taking a toll on TSA and US airport travel

They are not getting paid due to the partial shutdown of the U.S. government, but are deemed “essential employees,” so they must report to work.

January 16, 2019

Love in the margins: A film review of “Shoplifters”

With the emotionally complex and brilliant “Shoplifters”, Japanese Director Hirokazu Kore-eda has become one of this generation’s most gifted directors. Here’s the Culture Curmudgeon’s review of probably one of the best films of the last decade.

January 15, 2019

When culture is appropriated, stuff like this happens

rom comedians, game publishers and many more have been accused of the practice of cultural appropriation.

January 11, 2019

Reporter’s Notebook: Remembering the 2010 Haiti earthquake

It’s been nine years since my deployment to cover the aftermath of Haiti’s earthquake in January of 2010. At that time, I was a correspondent for a Latin American Spanish news network.

January 10, 2019

What could the US withdrawal from Syria mean for its allies on the ground?

The exact wording, timeline and strategy of the withdrawal has shifted since the plan was first announced. Also unclear is the potential impact on U.S. allies, who are fighting against ISIL in Syria.

January 10, 2019

Mars is next, and this is how we can go there

A manned trip to Mars isn’t as far off as many people think, space experts say. Any mission would lie heavily on an astronaut’s ability to live in space for three years — that’s the esteemed length of a round trip journey to the Red […]

January 10, 2019

Instagram brand influencers part of a $10 billion industry

Instagram is full of influencers. They’re social media stars who endorse brands and get paid for it. This industry is expected to be worth up to $10 billion by next year.

January 9, 2019

Disney to start streaming service to complete with Netflix, Amazon, Hulu

2019 is a big year for Walt Disney Studios. It’s launching a streaming service called Disney+.

January 8, 2019

Chinese fusion stop: Cuban fried rice

In Cuba CGTN’s Michael Voss visits a typical fried rice stall in Havana. Alberto Alfonso shows us how he makes this national dish that marks the Chinese influence on Cuba.

January 8, 2019

Chinese fusion stop: Blood sausage spring rolls in Bogota

Chinese food has fused with many cuisines around the world. In Bogota, Colombia, CGTN’s Michelle Begue visited the Roxanne Gin Bar and Food where she learned how they make a spring roll using blood sausage.

January 7, 2019

GM workers in Canada say plant closure would be devastating

CGTN’s Dan Williams talks to GM employees in about the planned closure of their plant in Oshawa, Canada. The company is expected to meet with the union today to discuss the future of the plant that currently employs 2,600 workers.

January 3, 2019

Photos: First day of the 116th Congress

View images from the first day of the 116th House of Representatives. Rep. Nancy Pelosi was elected speaker ushering in Democratic control of the House for the first time in eight years. (Click on image to enlarge) Record number of women enter US Congress as […]

January 3, 2019

Ilhan Omar sworn in to Congress, becomes first Somali-American representative

Her election to office comes at a time when U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken out against allowing refugees into the U.S.

January 2, 2019

What to expect from China’s mission to the FAR side of the Moon

China’s CHANG’E 4 Moon mission will add another first to the history of lunar exploration: The FAR side. Here’s an explanation of the history and goals for this unique mission.

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