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 […]
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See why mass shootings in the U.S. are a boon to gun and ammunition stocks.
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In Brazil, a viral video of a Black man dying in the trunk of a police car has led to outrage and protests. The images are disturbing and hard to watch.
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Latinos experience racism from other Latinos as much as from non-Latinos, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center.
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Take a look at the data on who holds the most guns in the world. The answer will probably not surprise you.
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The White House is considering an emergency release of diesel stockpiles to battle record high prices.
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The attack by an 18-year-old gunman, who killed 21 people in Uvalde, Texas, has once again raised questions regarding U.S. gun laws.
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At the White House on Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden met with New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, in the wake of a pair of mass shootings in the U.S.
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It’s been a week since the mass shooting at an elementary school left 19 children and 2 teachers dead in the U.S. city of Uvalde, Texas.
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As western hemisphere leaders meet in Los Angeles this week, one major issue facing the region is migration.
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Dozens of people have already been killed in rain-related disasters in the region since Wednesday – with the deadliest events thousands of others had their homes destroyed or had left due to the danger of new landslides.
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The National Rifle Association has wrapped up a three-day convention in Houston. They remain steadfast in their rejection of gun restrictions. Find out more.
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The two candidates in Colombia’s presidential election to face off in second round on June 19. Find out more.
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It is called “retro-classic”, adding a vintage touch to a modern motorcycle. And it is proving popular in Venezuela where, after years of economic crisis, enthusiasts can personalize their bikes without going to the expense of buying something brand new.
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With surging gas prices, climate change and health all reasons behind a growing popularity in bicycling, many global cities are updating their infrastructure accordingly. In Mexico City, where millions of commuters take to the roads on a daily basis, expanding cycle lanes is a […]
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Venezuela’s government and opposition are about to resume talks after the U.S. proposed easing sanctions. But there are still challenges ahead to returning to the negotiating table.
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Colombians will vote for their new President on Sunday. President Ivan Duque cannot seek reelection because term limits restrict Colombia presidents to single, four-year term in office.
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Latin American and Caribbean leaders gathered in Havana this week to discuss regional politics and ways to boost their economies. The forum comes just weeks ahead of the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, which regional leaders have threatened to boycott if the […]
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May 24th will go down as the darkest day in their lives for people of Uvalde, including the Fierro family, who thought they may never see their 9-year-old daughter, Eliana Izabela Fierro, again. Eliana tells of the horror she experienced.
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Judges and court-appointed experts visited a glacial lake in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca mountain range this week to determine whether Germany’s largest electricity provider, RWE, is partially liable for the human-caused global warming that could trigger a devastating flood in Peru. The visit is the […]
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Venezuela’s ongoing political crisis may be entering a new phase after the U.S. announced it is preparing to ease some energy sanctions on the oil-producing country. In return, Venezuela’s government has said it will meet again with the opposition, to find a resolution to […]
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As the conflict in Ukraine rages on, pressures on the global agricultural industry are growing. In Mexico, one of many nations already facing high inflation, farmers are finding it ever-more difficult to feed their communities.
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The U.S. has a big lithium challenge: To build a greener economy with more electric vehicles, it needs to massively boost domestic production to power the batteries. Even though the U.S. is one of the most lithium plentiful countries in the world, it only […]
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Around 39 million Colombians will vote for a new president on Sunday with the country’s economy in limbo. President Ivan Duque cannot seek reelection as Colombian presidents are limited to a single four-year term. He leaves behind a series of economic challenges that a […]
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The residents of Uvalde, Texas are doing everything possible to deal with the emotional scars left by this week’s deadly school shooting. Prayer services are being held, and the family members of victims are receiving counseling.
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From mobile devices to instant messaging to social media, technology has transformed the way people communicate with each other. But now some scientists are hoping hi-tech can help us communicate with plants.
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On Tuesday, May 24th, police say an 18-year-old gunman shot his grandmother before he continued his rampage at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, opening fire and killing 19 children and two adults. The attack came 10 days after a racially motivated mass shooting took place at a Buffalo, New […]
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Two years after George Floyd’s murder, has anything changed?
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Many Haitians immigrants are stuck in Mexico, with few opportunities of obtaining jobs, housing and often even food. They cling to the hope that they can obtain asylum in the U.S. Find out more.
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But some believe citizens can help the situation by not just cutting down on the water, but also by composting.
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The private sector in Cuba has grown considerably since the government approved the formation of micro, and medium-sized companies last September. Thousands of new businesses have emerged in a wide array of economic sectors. CGTN’s Luis Chirino reports from Havana.
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Haitian migrants to the United States are experiencing additional difficulties due in part to the color of their skin. CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports from Reynosa, Mexico.
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Asian Americans from all walks of life are working together on what is being called a Historical Context Statement to formally record their contributions to Washington, D.C. The project is funded by the National Parks Service for the DC Preservation League, focusing on Chinese Americans […]
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The Calf Canyon Fire has become the largest in the history of New Mexico as it continues to burn. Experts are pointing to the impacts of climate change that have brought extreme weather conditions to the area. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan visits a number of local […]
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It’s been one week after 10 Black people were killed in Buffalo shooting. The shooting has amplified calls for change there and many saying the massacre has exposed long-standing inequalities in the city.
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See how an eco-bridge in Brazil is helping endangered monkeys safely cross a busy four-lane highway.
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The first funeral was held on Friday for one of 10 people killed in the Buffalo supermarket shooting. For the next week, almost every day, more victims will be laid to rest.
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New Mexico has the second highest suicide rate in the U.S. and faces a doctor shortage — including in field of psychiatry. Find out more.
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See how beef exports is destroying the Amazon rainforest.
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See how composting can save water and reduce water pollution.
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See how COVID-19 pandemic has changed people’s life in Latin America.
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See how fuel shortages affect local fisherman in Venezuela.
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Could the stalled Iran nuclear talks soon be back on track?
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The UN warns that 49 million people across 43 nations are facing emergency levels of hunger. UN Secretary-General says the crisis in Ukraine will have lasting implications around the world.
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Forestry engineer Pablo Hoffmann won an international award from the British Whitley Fund for Nature this year for his efforts to protect Brazil’s araucaria forests. Find out more.
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Behind the culture and traditions, Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the U.S. are struggling with mental health issues. See why they don’t go to therapy.
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International competition to innovate clean artisanal gold mining techniques comes to Madre de Dios, the epicenter of Peru’s Amazon illegal gold mining in Peru’s Amazon. Find out more.
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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 […]
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