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February 5, 2025

Deportation fears grow as U.S. ends TPS for Venezuelans

The Trump administration has revoked Temporary Protected Status for over 300,000 Venezuelans, leaving them vulnerable to deportation. The decision, announced by the Department of Homeland Security, has ignited fierce opposition from immigrant advocates and local communities, who warn of family separations and disrupted lives. The […]

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February 1, 2025

Medevac jet crashes in Philadelphia, killing 7

For the second time in 48 hours a horrific aviation disaster has taken place in the United States, this time involving a crash in NE Philadelphia. All six on board the plane were killed, including a pediatric patient. At least one person on the ground […]

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February 1, 2025

Mass deportations could diminish essential workforce in U.S.

While mass deportations from the U.S. cause fear in migrant communities, many are worried they could also lead to a decline in the workforce carrying out jobs that are considered essential. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan spoke with people in San Diego about the potential economic impact.

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February 1, 2025

U.S. tariffs expected to impact Canadian industries

Tensions are rising ahead of a potential North America trade war. U.S. President Donald Trump looked set to follow through with his threat to impose tariffs on both Canada and Mexico on Saturday, Feb. 1. He is citing trade deficits, lax border control and the […]

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February 1, 2025

Demand for answers in D.C. plane crash intensifies

Rescue teams continue to search the freezing waters of Washington D.C.’s Potomac River for the remaining victims of the collision between a passenger jet and army helicopter. The remains of 41 people have been pulled from the river so far. All 67 passengers and crew […]

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January 31, 2025

Fear spreads across border communities as immigration raids increase

The White House says the Trump administration is demanding authorities make at least 18-hundred immigration arrests every day in the U.S. Over the past week, raids by enforcement officers have rattled migrant communities, where some are afraid to leave their homes. CGTN correspondent Ediz Tiyansan […]

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January 31, 2025

Exclusive: Into the Palisades fire zone

At least 16 people have died in the Eaton and Palisades fires, according to the latest update from the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner. The death toll is expected to rise as investigators comb through the devastated neighborhoods. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan was embedded with […]

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January 30, 2025

Argentina economy expected to grow

  A benchmark index indicates improving economic news for Argentina. The country’s so-called risk index is at its lowest level in about seven years. It’s an indicator of how investors view the public debt. Financial markets in Argentina are impressed with President Javier Milei’s reforms. […]

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January 30, 2025

D.C. midair collision triggers political blame game

  Air travel resumed at Washington Reagan National Airport Thursday, Jan. 30, after a deadly aircraft collision Wednesday night just minutes away from the nation’s capital. All 67 of those on board both the passenger jet and military helicopter were killed. Even as authorities continue […]

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January 30, 2025

U.S. core inflation edges up amid volatile food prices

  The U.S. central bank hit the pause button on its interest rate cuts on Wednesday, Jan. 29, amid concerns inflation is rising again in parts of the economy. The Federal Reserve had been cutting the benchmark rate it raised to drive down price surges […]

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January 29, 2025

Kansas faces historic tuberculosis outbreak

Kansas is experiencing one of the worst tuberculosis outbreaks in U.S. history, with at least two deaths and dozens undergoing treatment. The crisis coincides with a pivotal moment in U.S. health policy, as President Trump pauses agency activities and his HHS nominee, Robert F. Kennedy […]

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January 29, 2025

Havana’s Chinese community celebrates Lunar New Year

Chinese New Year celebrations are underway worldwide, including the island nation of Cuba. Havana’s Chinese community is marking the Year of the Snake with traditional festivities, embracing longstanding cultural customs. CGTN’s Luis Chirino reports.

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January 29, 2025

New congestion pricing sparks heated debate in NYC

After nearly two decades of debate, New York City implemented congestion pricing this month, imposing a $9 toll on private vehicles entering the Central Business District during peak hours. Commercial vehicles face even higher fees, with taxis and ride-hailing services also affected. This move has […]

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January 29, 2025

Silicon Valley invests in new electric flying taxis

While Silicon Valley is known for innovations in AI and self-driving cars, a new frontier is taking off—electric flying vehicles. This emerging technology is attracting growing investment as companies push to revolutionize transportation. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports.  

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January 29, 2025

Federal Reserve holds first meeting under Trump’s second term

The U.S. Federal Reserve began its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 28 to determine potential changes to interest rates in its ongoing fight against inflation. This marks the first Fed meeting since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough reports.

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Colombia celebrates Chinese New Year
January 28, 2025

Colombia celebrates Chinese New Year

Colombians in Bogota celebrated the start of the Chinese Spring Festival the weekend of Jan. 25. An event hosted by the Chinese Embassy and the Colombian and Chinese Chamber of Commerce also marked the holiday. Michelle Begue reports.

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Chancay celebrates Chinese New Year
January 28, 2025

Chancay celebrates Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year celebrations started early in Chancay, the small Peruvian town that is now the hub for South America’s biggest Chinese-built mega port. Dan Collyns reports.

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DeepSeek disrupts AI industry with rapid rise
January 28, 2025

DeepSeek disrupts AI industry with rapid rise

A week ago, few people had heard of DeepSeek. Now the Chinese-owned AI tool is the hottest thing in tech, moving markets and forcing experts to rethink the future of artificial intelligence. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.

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January 25, 2025

New York congestion pricing takes a toll on some Chinatown residents

After almost two decades since the idea was first proposed – congestion pricing – a controversial vehicle toll, was implemented earlier this month in New York City. The $9 peak period fee will impact most private passenger vehicles traveling within the city’s designated Central Business […]

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January 25, 2025

Mexico prepares for influx of deportees

The administration of Donald Trump says the U.S. president’s promise of the “largest massive deportation operation in history” is already underway. Hundreds of suspected undocumented immigrants have been arrested. But that’s just the start of a program that could see millions deported to Mexico. CGTN’s […]

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January 25, 2025

Meet the first Chinese-born NHL player

Winter sports are on the rise in China. Since hosting the Winter Olympic Games in 2022, some 300 million people in China now participate in winter sports. And that could soon get a further boost thanks to a teenager in Canada. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.

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January 25, 2025

U.S. immigration raids begin

U.S. President Donald Trump is making good on his pledge of mass deportations. The White House says hundreds of undocumented migrants have been put on military flights out of the country and that hundreds more were arrested across the country this week. The scale of […]

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Mexico weighs response to the U.S. border and trade policies
January 24, 2025

Mexico weighs response to the U.S. border and trade policies

Across all levels of Mexico’s government, from federal to municipal, officials are looking at how to handle America’s new president. Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration and border security will have a direct impact on its neighbors. See how Mexico is reacting. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock […]

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U.S. troop deployment increases at U.S.-Mexico border
January 24, 2025

U.S. troop deployment increases at U.S.-Mexico border

The Trump Administration has started deploying active duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, as part of President Donald Trump’s sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration. Pentagon officials say 1,500 soldiers will be part of the first wave. But according to multiple reports, as many as 10,000 […]

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