What’s the problem? A crucial unanswered question on the COVID-19 pandemic is whether or not those who have been infected can catch it again? The fight against COVID-19 could be made far easier if those infected develop an adequate level of immunity, through the development […]
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Calls to defund the police, isn’t what you think. Learn more about what people mean when they say they want to dismantle the police.
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More than two weeks after George Floyd’s death, and subsequent protests around the country, correspondent Dan Williams reflects on what it was like to talk to people coping with the tragedy and report on the events happening.
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U.S. lawmakers have begun crafting their legislative response to the issue of police brutality. Wednesday, George Floyd’s brother testifies at a congressional hearing on law-enforcement reform. This comes as families that have been affected by police violence are calling for reform across the country. CGTN’s […]
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It’s been a tumultuous time over the past week across the United States following the death of an unarmed African American man by a white police officer. Many residents in Los Angeles had flashbacks to the beating of Rodney King by police officers, which was […]
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Boarded up storefronts have become a common sight across America as businesses endure the devastating effects of novel coronavirus and looters. But one San Francisco group called Paint The Void is using its talents to help brighten the landscape. They find an artist to turn […]
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As companies and businesses begin reopening across the U.S., the question those who rely on physical workplaces are asking is “how?” How we do keep our employees and customers safe in this new pandemic environment? One thing is pretty clear: stores and offices will look different […]
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Colorado is known for, among other things, the length of its season. Its base elevation, 3200 meters, higher than most other ski resorts, allows it to run in June. “Spring is some of the best days at A-Basin,” said one snowboarder. “Don’t even need […]
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See what it was like for journalists covering Trump’s crackdown on protestors outside the White House.
Read More...Russia flew a batch of advanced MiG-29 fighter jets to Syria, Moscow’s embassy in Damascus said, with Syrian pilots already using the planes to conduct missions within the country’s airspace. President Vladimir Putin last week ordered Russia’s foreign and defence ministries to hold talks […]
Read More...The UN Human Rights Chief said on Wednesday that voices calling for an end to “the endemic and structural racism that blights US society” must be heard and understood, for the country to move past its “tragic history of racism and violence”. UN High […]
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A survey of public confidence in the responses of their governments to COVID-19 has revealed drops almost everywhere – led by a 18 percent fall in the UK. The monthly survey of people living in the Group of Seven (G7) nations – Canada, France, Germany, […]
Read More...African countries have secured 90 million test kits for the novel coronavirus for the next six months, Africa Center for Disease Control said on Thursday, urging states and donors to boost testing capabilities on the continent as quickly as possible. “We needed to increase our […]
Read More...Washington, DC, will not impose a curfew Thursday night, after protests were peaceful and no arrests were made Wednesday night. Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham said he expects a large protest bigger than any protest in recent times this Saturday. This even as more […]
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As a hearse carrying George Floyd arrives for his memorial service in Minneapolis, police officers on duty take a knee.
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The pandemic has caused dramatic shifts in the way people exercise. Stay-at-home orders and gym closures have caused many to turn to their devices to stay fit. CGTN’s Karina Huber has more.
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Tens of thousands of people are marching against social inequality — sparked by the death of a black man in police custody one week ago.
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Just minutes before Donald Trump took to the podium on Monday, police and National Guard descended on protestors with police on horseback, tear gas, rubber bullets, and batons. Many of the protestors, including children, fled the area. See how Trump is using the nation’s capital as a model for the country.
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Tourism plays a big part in Cuba’s economy.But beaches, hotels and cultural centers are largely deserted – because of the coronavirus. CGTN’s Luis Chirino reports on how the island plans to gradually and safely reopen.
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Hundreds of migrant children and teenagers have been deported by American authorities under a new border policy as countries grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. It’s part of President Donald Trump’s new border decrees that makes use of a 1944 law that grants the president broad power to […]
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A stay at a hotel any time soon may look and feel very different. Many hotels across the U.S. are taking extra precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of bell boys, nurses are around. And forget eating that breakfast buffet, for now.
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While covering this morning’s protests in Minnesota, CNN reporter Omar Jimenez was arrested by police on live television. He had just covered police arresting another protestor. Jimenez and his crew were put in handcuffs and taken into custody without reason. He was later released and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz apologized to CNN.
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The coronavirus pandemic in Mexico hit coffin makers hard as cremation was imposed for anyone who died of the virus. One company is hoping their completely-sealed coffins will allow more people to be buried without cremation.
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Vincent Racaniello, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Columbia University spoke to CCTV on Wednesday about U.S. government failures in taking measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Here’s what he said.
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See how scientists at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil have developed a COVID-19 screening test system. Their system produces up to 16 times more tests than what is currently possible.
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They’re among the biggest hot spots for the coronavirus: U.S. nursing homes. Data bases maintained by news agencies show residents and workers at long-term care facilities account for more than one-third of total U.S. deaths from COVID-19. Further outbreaks affecting some of the nation’s most vulnerable citizensand […]
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The retail business has been one of the hardest hit sectors amid the coronavirus pandemic with U.S. sales at clothing and accessory stores falling 50 percent in March. This has pushed many retailers to the brink with three well-known U.S. retailers declaring bankruptcy in May. […]
Read More...As you might imagine, technology is playing a key role as scientists scramble to find vaccines and treatments for the coronavirus. Now, some of them are calling in the big guns, supercomputers, to help do the massive number crunching required. Many facets of COVID-19 remain a […]
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The number of COVID-19 related deaths have passed 100,000. This comes as the country takes steps to lift lockdowns and other restrictions. Things may not be back to business as usual yet – but there are signs things are rebounding for the first time in […]
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Child care centers in the U.S. are fighting for economic survival. More than 60 percent of licensed child care providers have already shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey by the Bipartisan Policy Center. Those that are still open are seeing […]
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As COVID-19 circulates around the globe, the airline industry is getting hit hard by the lack of passengers. But it’s also taking a toll on the airports themselves as financial incentives for expansion dry up. Learn more.
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Their photos, which are posted through an Instagram accounting, are depicting 18 different angles to portrait one virus.
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China-U.S. relations began the year on a positive note, when President Donald Trump and Vice Premier Liu He signed the phase one trade deal at the White House. But that was mid-January and by then COVID-19 was already spreading, bringing new challenges to the relationship between the world’s […]
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Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi briefed the media about China’s foreign policy priorities in 2020, taking questions from journalists from around the world at a press conference on the sidelines of the third session of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC). Here […]
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Four months ago, China and the U.S. signed a deal to end a trade war that had sent repeated shockwaves through global commerce. But that was before COVID-19. Now, as China’s annual legislative meetings begin, China stresses joint implementation of the China-U.S. phase -one economic and trade agreement.
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New York’s mayor announced this week that child vaccinations in the city are down more than 60% compared to last year. With many doctor’s offices closed during the coronavirus lockdown, parents say they struggled to make appointments. As Giles Gibson reports, U.S. authorities fear missed […]
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As healthcare workers battle on the frontlines of the coronavirus… the need for personal protective equipment has been a constant struggle. But one medical worker in the U.S. has come up with an idea to help fill the gap, asking graduates to donate their gowns […]
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The U.S. FDA has approved the use of convalescent plasma for severe cases of COVID-19 and doctors have been administering it for the past month and a half. See how one patient may have been aided by this treatment.
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Female wine entrepreneurs have been working together in the Women’s Wine Guild of Colorado, and now many are adjusting to the impact the coronavirus has had on their businesses. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports.
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Graduating seniors can help frontline medical workers by donating their graduation gowns. Turn’s out they’re a great option for personal protective equipment. CGTN’s Frances Kuo reports.
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More than 36 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in just two months. While finding a job in is tough, there are some places that are hiring particularly in delivery and healthcare.
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Disease-proof robots are working to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. See how companies are developing artificial intelligence to do jobs that can help human health.
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A recent tourism industry survey suggests traveler optimism is growing once again, with one in five Americans saying they plan to book a trip as soon as lockdowns are lifted. But are tourist destinations ready to safely reopen?
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The COVID-19 pandemic has put the strain on the cattle industry and demand and prices have dropped significantly. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock talks to ranchers in Texas to learn more.
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Hear from theater workers on how their industry has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, and how uncertain their future is as part of our series: Faces of unemployment.
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China’s virus response and its global aid have achieved positive results rather than criticism or a “fight for global leadership” says Guo Weimin, spokesperson for the third session of the 13th CPPCC National Committee.
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Find out why lovers in China celebrate May 20th. Hint: It has to do with how it sounds in Chinese.
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This is causing a lot of soul-searching among students, many of whom pay hefty tuition.
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COVID-19 has shattered lives and hit global economies hard. Businesses are cutting back or closing, leaving employees without jobs and worried about surviving. Here are some of the Faces of Unemployment.
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May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Given the pandemic lockdown, many institutions, like the Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles, are offering online activities for the public. Take a look at one of the workshops and see why the […]
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