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Four men convicted in 2013 blaze freed after count overturns decision

August 10, 2022

Biden signs bill to boost domestic chip manufacturing

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law to boost domestic chip manufacturing, will it work?

August 10, 2022

Biden administration plans to dilute monkeypox vaccine doses

The U.S. is planning to split supplies of the monkeypox vaccine in order to inoculate more people against the virus. The Biden administration announced a new strategy on Tuesday, in order to protect as many people as possible. The monkeypox outbreak has now infected nearly […]

August 10, 2022

FBI raids former President Donald Trump’s home in Florida

New details are emerging one day after federal agents issued a search warrant at the Florida home of former U.S. President Trump. It’s part of an investigation into the handling of potentially classified material.

August 10, 2022

Denver removes anti-Chinese historical marker

A plaque deemed historically inaccurate and culturally offensive was removed in Denver. Find out more.

August 9, 2022

How tiny homes promote sustainable living

In Northern California, huge segments of the population are regularly priced out of the housing market. That’s driving a trend for housing that’s not only a lot smaller, but far greener too.

August 8, 2022

Cuba fire rages at fuel storage facility

Cuban firefighters are still trying to control a massive blaze started by a lightning strike on Friday at an oil storage facility in the city of Matanzas. One person is confirmed dead, 125 injured and 17 firefighters are missing. Other countries in the region […]

August 8, 2022

Colombia’s Gustavo Petro Inauguration

This Sunday Colombians inaugurated their first leftist president Gustavo Petro. In the ceremony, Petro promised a shift for the polarized country, one that focuses on social programs and implementing peace. CGTN’s Michelle Begue reports.

August 7, 2022

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at CPAC

Former U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the CPAC stage on Saturday night, and once again hinted at a Presidential run in 2024. See the latest.

August 6, 2022

Full Frame: Sinking Cities

Rising seas threaten to consume the coastal areas of major cities around the world. Now, those risks are compounded by an accelerating danger: Most of those cities are also sinking. Southern Florida is one of the most vulnerable places. “My city is a barrier island, […]

August 6, 2022

Peru’s president refuses to accept resignation of PM

Peru’s Prime Minister Anibal Torres resigned on Wednesday due to “personal reasons”. On Friday, Peru’s president Pedro Castillo refused to accept the resignation. Find out more.

August 6, 2022

Conservative Political Action Conference kicks off in Texas

The Conservative Political Action Conference kicks off in Dallas, Texas this week. Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to speak Saturday evening. Find out more.

August 5, 2022

New economic measures in Cuba

Cubans have been facing food and medicine shortages over the last several years, along with electricity blackouts and other economic hardships. In an effort to find possible solutions and manage the problems, the Cuban government has adopted a new package of measures. CGTN’s Luis Chirino […]

August 5, 2022

U.S. July unemployment numbers hit new low

The United States added more than half a million jobs in July, a much better figure than expected. The unemployment rate also dipped to 3.5% last month, a number not seen since before the Covid-19 pandemic, and a figure that represents a half-century low. It’s […]

August 5, 2022

Monkeypox now a public health emergency in the U.S.

U.S. President Biden’s Administration has declared the monkeypox virus a public health emergency, amid more than seven thousand confirmed cases in the U.S. since May. CGTN’s Jim Spellman shows us how U.S. public health officials are trying to limit spread of the virus. Take a […]

August 5, 2022

Colombia and Venezuela reignite commercial relations

Colombia and Venezuela are set to restart diplomatic and commercial relations as Colombia’s new President Gustavo Petro prepares to take office on August 7. This comes after years of hostility between the two countries. Mary Triny Mena reports from Caracas on how Colombians and Venezuelans […]

August 5, 2022

L.A.’s water police

In Los Angeles, California residents are allowed to water their lawns only twice a week, or they could be fined by water agents patrolling the streets. Nearly six million Californians have been on a mandatory water conservation order since June, amid a mega-drought that has […]

August 4, 2022

Argentina’s new economy minister to implement measures to stabilize economy

Argentina has one of the highest inflation rates in the world, but slowing inflation is just one of the challenges facing the new Economy Minister Sergio Massa, who took office on Wednesday and immediately announced a series of measures to restore fiscal order.

August 4, 2022

Thousands of migrants from U.S. southern border bused to Washington, D.C.

More than 5000 migrants who arrived in the United States via southern borders have been transported up to Washington, D.C. in buses since April.

August 4, 2022

Extreme heat causing more stress to U.S. infrastructure

Many parts of the United States are coping with intense heat waves.

August 2, 2022

China’s Women National Soccer team in the U.S.

The Chinese Women’s National Soccer team is in California for a month of matches against U.S. teams.

August 1, 2022

McKinney Fire rages in Northern California

A wildfire in Northern California exploded in size over the weekend, killing at least two people and forcing thousands to evacuate. The McKinney Fire has grown into the state’s largest wildfire this year, burning through more than 220 square kilometers. And the forecast calls […]

August 1, 2022

NYC Buildings Emissions

New York’s famous Empire State Building has managed to cut its greenhouse gas output by about 40% after a ten-year refit. Buildings are currently responsible for more than two-thirds of carbon emissions in the city. Other skyscrapers are now being urged to undergo environmentally-friendly […]

August 1, 2022

Black homeownership in the U.S.

A troubling trend in the red-hot housing market. According to the National Association of Realtors, the gap between white and black homeownership is widening – with fewer African Americans owning their own home now than a decade ago and there are concerns that rising mortgage rates […]

August 1, 2022

New York Monkeypox outbreak

New York has declared a public health emergency as Monkeypox cases continue to surge. The U.S. has now reported roughly 5,000 cases which is more than any other nation. And for many, the rollout of vaccines has been painfully slow. CGTN’s William Denselow reports […]

August 1, 2022

Staffing shortages force airlines to cut services

With the summer travel season in full-swing, many passengers are running into flight delays or cancellations as staffing issues plague airports around the world. In the U.S., the staff shortage includes pilots, which is forcing airlines to cut services to smaller cities.

August 1, 2022

Many Argentines looking for job opportunities to fight inflation

Argentina is suffering increasing economic and political instability. Inflation is running at well over 60 percent annually and in late July, President Alberto Fernandez named his third economy minister. With capital controls in place, many Argentines are looking for opportunities to earn a living […]

August 1, 2022

Venezuela’s clothing industry is struggling to survive

Venezuela’s clothing industry is struggling to survive, decimated by years of economic decline and policies which have favored imported products. The Chamber of the Clothing Industry says the COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened the situation and the industry is working at limited capacity. But some companies are now changing their products to survive or turning […]

August 1, 2022

Shark attacks rise in the U.S.

Shark sightings and attacks are on the rise in the U.S. Seven people were attacked by sharks in the past few weeks, including five in New York and two in Florida. And once again, human induced climate change, might be the reason behind it.

July 30, 2022

California residents preparing for fire season

Firefighters in California are making progress in the state’s largest blaze but the peak fire season has not even begun. And given the extreme temperatures and drought conditions, authorities remain vigilant. For local residents, that means taking precautions now.

July 30, 2022

Demand for abortion pills soaring in the U.S.

It’s been a little over a month since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, the law upholding a woman’s right to an abortion. Today, many abortion clinics in states where the procedure remains legal report a surge of patients. One telemedicine clinic […]

July 30, 2022

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo marks his first year in office

A year since taking office, Peruvian President Pedro Castillo is in the throes of a political crisis. The former school teacher from rural Peru faces corruption allegations and a disapproval rating of 70 percent.

July 30, 2022

Kuliang families reconnect friendships by exploring history of Guling

One of the earliest examples of people-to-people exchanges between China and the U.S. can be found in Guling – a resort area in suburbs of Fuzhou – a city in southeast China’s Fujian province. More than a century ago, a community of American expatriates […]

July 29, 2022

Crews are making progress against the Oak Fire

Fire crews have made progress against California’s largest wildfire. The Oak Fire is now more than a third contained but officials say it could take another couple of weeks to fully contain it. Take a look at the frontlines with the firefighters. CGTN correspondent Ediz […]

July 29, 2022

Extreme weather continues to ravage the U.S.

Extreme weather continues to ravage the United States. Some parts in Texas are on the verge of running out of water while in Kentucky, some parts are facing excessive rain and destructive flooding. CGTN correspondent Toni Waterman has more.

July 29, 2022

Afghanistan: Its People, Its Problems

CGTN’s Sean Callebs reports from Afghanistan, with a special series on how the lives of local people have changed over the past year.

July 28, 2022

Mexico’s largest oil refinery opens, but still not in operation

A key part of the Mexican president’s strategy is to construct new gasoline and diesel fuel refinery. That new plant was inaugurated in early July, but it’s still not operating.

July 28, 2022

Migrants still struggling with dangers, trials in U.S. immigration policies

Tens of thousands of migrants arrive at U.S. southern border every month. Many make it into the U.S. despite risking treacherous crossings, and a continuing policy that allows borders to turn people away. Now some southern states are sending groups of arrivals on buses up […]

July 28, 2022

Thousands of firefighters work to contain devastating Oak Fire

More than 2,000 fire crews are trying to contain California’s largest active wildfire. The Oak Fire has come dangerously close to the iconic Yosemite National Park, which officials say is out of harm’s way for now, but several communities are still under threat. In just […]

July 27, 2022

Cuban island pays tribute to revolution that began 69 years ago

Cubans celebrated the National Rebellion Day on Tuesday with a massive rally for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more.

July 26, 2022

Biden presses for computer chips legislation

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday asked Congress to move quickly and send him a bipartisan bill designed to boost the computer chips industry and high-tech research in the United States. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough has the latest on this bill. For more, check out our […]

July 26, 2022

Uvalde families still frustrated by lack of progress

The principal of the Robb Elementary School, where 19 children and two teachers were killed in May, has been placed on paid administrative leave, despite failing to fix known security flaws at the school ahead of the massacre. Parents are calling for her to […]

July 26, 2022

Is the U.S. fully prepared for a Monkeypox outbreak?

Monkeypox cases are rising in many countries, including the United States where it is reaching up by a third in three days, to nearly 4,000 cases. Some public health experts worry the U.S. may not be fully prepared. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports. For more, […]

July 26, 2022

Rising NYC rents

The average cost of rent in parts of New York has hit record highs as demand continues to outweigh supply. The Covid-19 pandemic sparked an exodus from the city and slowed residential construction but people are flocking back to the city once again. And […]

July 26, 2022

‘Gloomy and more uncertain’ GDP forecast

The global economic climate became even bleaker this Tuesday after another dramatic revision in growth forecasts. The International Monetary Fund released another set of further downgraded predictions just months after a similar pessimistic assessment. And the numbers were released during a critical week for […]

July 25, 2022

Tracking Human Trafficking

Human trafficking remains a global problem according to the 2022 edition of the U.S. State Department’s “Trafficking in Persons” report.

July 25, 2022

Communities debate what to do with controversial monuments

A national debate over the removal of Civil War monuments is raging in the south of the U.S., where communities are deciding over keeping, moving, or destroying statues that represent a painful but still relevant past.