CGTN AmericaEcuador ramps up fight against organized crime
Crackdowns have been ordered, soldiers patrol the streets, while some personal freedoms have been limited.
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June 4, 2024
June 4, 2024
Texas establishes military base at southern border
Border security has become a top issue this election season – with reports that President Biden will issue a major clampdown on migrants as soon as Tuesday, June 4.
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June 4, 2024
Renewable energy conference begins in Brazil
Organizers of the event say over 160 speakers from Brazil and abroad are gathering to discuss a global and sustainable energy transition.
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June 3, 2024
Claudia Sheinbaum to be Mexico’s first woman president
For the first time in the nation’s history, voters in Mexico have chosen a female president, Claudia Sheinbaum. Ediz Tiyansan reports.
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June 3, 2024
Mexico elects first female president
Mexico makes history, electing Claudia Sheinbaum as its next president. The former mayor of Mexico City easily beat her opponents on Sunday’s ballot in a landslide. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.
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June 2, 2024
Cops arrest Pro-Palestinian protesters amid growing strikes at University of California schools
Dozens of police in riot gear stormed the University of California Santa Cruz campus to forcibly remove a pro-Palestinian encampment that blocked the main entrance to the campus earlier this week.
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June 1, 2024
Mexican voters to elect new president
Mexican voters will go to the polls on June 2, for what’s being called the most important election in their country’s history. Voters will elect a new president, an entirely new lower house of Congress, Senate, eight state governors and the mayor of Mexico City. […]
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June 1, 2024
Owners struggle to pay for new safety requirements in Florida
In the aftermath of the tragic collapse of a high-rise condominium complex in South Florida three years ago, new regulations were enacted to ensure the safety of residents living in other aging condo buildings. Now, a so-called ‘condo crisis’ is gripping Florida, as many owners […]
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June 1, 2024
Colombia honors missing during International Week of the Detained and Disappeared
Organizations around the world are marking the International Week of the Detained and Disappeared – paying tribute to the untold numbers of victims around the globe who simply vanish, often at the hands of armed groups or criminal gangs. In Colombia, victims’ groups gathered in […]
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May 31, 2024
Bay to Bay dialogue event in California
In Northern California, a special event focused on Bay to Bay dialogue has brought together leaders to brainstorm climate issues. As CGTN’s Mark Niu reports, just about everyone agrees that more needs to be done— together. Mark Niu also sat down with Hong Kong’s Financial […]
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May 31, 2024
Ambassador Xie Feng delivered video remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the China-U.S. High-level Event on Subnational Climate Action
On May 29, 2024, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng delivered video remarks at the opening ceremony of the China-U.S. High-level Event on Subnational Climate Action. Ambassador Xie said that six months ago, President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden held a […]
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May 31, 2024
U.S. cricket comes home
In a country dominated by basketball, baseball, and American football, you might be forgiven for overlooking cricket. But it was played here in the U.S. long before the rise of those three major sports and is estimated to have at least a billion fans worldwide. […]
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May 30, 2024
California-China Climate Institute hosts meeting on climate action
It’s bringing together mayors and other local officials from various parts of China and the United States.
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May 30, 2024
Giant Pandas come back to DC National Zoo
The announcement was made Wednesday by the Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. and the Smithsonian National Zoo.
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May 30, 2024
Federal Reserve prepares for inflation trouble, possible Trump return
For decades, the prevailing orthodoxy in advanced economies has been to let central banks do their jobs free from the whims of politicians.
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May 29, 2024
Exploring the vibrant world of Chinese tea culture
China has one of the richest tea cultures in the world. And some Americans are gaining a better understanding of that by following their passion to travel there and experience it for themselves. Mark Niu reports.
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May 28, 2024
23 people killed as extreme weather continues across U.S.
At least 23 people – including children – have now died as extreme weather continues to rip across much of the U.S. Hail, tornadoes, high winds, and severe thunderstorms have devastated swaths of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky. More than 800,000 are without power with […]
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May 28, 2024
Can Robert F. Kennedy shake up the 2024 U.S. election?
Is there any room for a third candidate to shake up the upcoming U.S. presidential race? That’s the aim for an outsider from one of the most famous families in U.S. politics who follows a line of so-called spoiler candidates that have impacted elections. Owen […]
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May 28, 2024
Deadly tornadoes sweep through U.S.
Deadly tornadoes swept through parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas and Kentucky over the weekend, leaving behind utter destruction. Jim Spellman reports from Washington D.C.
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May 28, 2024
COVID-19 FLiRT wave takes over
Although COVID-19 may no longer dominate headlines, the pandemic is far from over. A new variant, known as “FLiRT,” is now responsible for the majority of COVID-19 infections across the United States, according to health officials. The FLiRT variant has been linked to a recent […]
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May 25, 2024
Why the DOJ is trying to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Ticketmaster, claiming it illegally suppresses competition and overcharges fans. CGTN’s Benji Hyer reports on why the federal government wants to see the ticketing giant broken up.
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May 25, 2024
Four years since George Floyd murder, progress is slow on racism
Four years ago, the death of George Floyd, a Black man killed by a white police officer in the U.S., sparked global demonstrations. It also began a movement to bring change to policing and an end to racial discrimination. CGTN’s Dan Williams looks back at […]
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May 24, 2024
Researchers effort to save Brazil’s Spix Macaw
See how researchers are working to save Brazil’s Spix Macaw birds.
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May 24, 2024
Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer travel boom in US
Summer travel season kicks off Memorial Day weekend in the United States. See where some folks are going and why.
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May 23, 2024
Uvalde: Two years after mass killing at Robb Elementary
It has been two years since the massacre at Robb Elementary school massacre where a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in their classrooms in Uvalde, Texas.
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May 23, 2024
25 wins for CGTN America at 2024 Telly Awards
CGTN examines the Central American roots of the immigration crisis at the U.S. border with Mexico.
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May 23, 2024
University of California staff goes on strike in solidarity with pro-Palestine demonstrators
The majority of the 48,000 union members voted in favor of the move, alleging that students’ rights to peaceful protest were violated.
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May 23, 2024
Asian American artist shines light on common struggle for AAPI community
May is recognized as Asian American Pacific Islander month in the United States, and one AAPI immigrant and artist from South Korea is using her creative talents to shine a light on a common challenge that many in the community find challenging.
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May 22, 2024
China Mission hosts celebrations in United Nations honoring ancient Chinese tea tradition
International Tea Day was celebrated in New York on Tuesday, May 21, a Tea-riffic ode to China’s centuries old tradition of celebrating the brew. Jody Jacobs reports.
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May 22, 2024
McDonald’s faces market challenges
McDonald’s, the world’s largest fast-food chain, is proposing new ways to make money amid an increasingly challenging environment for customers. Ahead of its annual shareholders’ meeting earlier today, the business’s senior leadership laid out what the restaurant giant calls its “golden” future. But, in the […]
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May 22, 2024
Microsoft Build conference puts a heavy focus on AI advancements
Tech giant Microsoft has had a busy week as it’s in the middle of its biggest conference of the year known as Build. As Mark Niu reports, it was all about AI.
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May 22, 2024
Havana hosts International Food Fair with over 100 companies attending
Companies in the food sector from Cuba and around the world are participating at Havana’s International Food Fair, underway until May 23. The event is considered part of Cuba’s ongoing efforts to encourage the revitalization of the local food industry. CGTN’s Luis Chirino reports.
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May 22, 2024
Florida teacher pay falls to 50th nationwide
Despite Florida’s flourishing economy and increased capital, a new report from the National Education Association says the state ranks 50th nationwide in teacher compensation, down from 48th last year. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
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May 21, 2024
Craft beer breweries facing challenges
See what small beer companies are doing to stem economic challenges
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May 21, 2024
Trump’s hush money trial awaits closing arguments
Both sides in Donald Trump’s hush money trial are done with their questioning as closing arguments are set for next week. See the latest.
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May 20, 2024
UN, US on death of Iran’s president
World leaders react the the deaths of Iran’s president and foreign minister.
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May 20, 2024
Mexican presidential candidates hold last debate
The three candidates vying to be the next president of Mexico debated for a final time on May 19. See what happened.
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May 20, 2024
Dominican Republic reelects President Luis Abinader
President Luis Abinader wins a second term in the Dominican Republic, see the latest.
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May 19, 2024
Dominican Republic holds presidential election
It’s election day in the Dominican Republic. Incumbent President Luis Abinader is running for a second term. What are the issues Dominicans are worried about? Our Correspondent Michelle Begue has more from the Dominican Republic.
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May 19, 2024
Trump receives NRA endorsement
Donald Trump has received the endorsement of the largest gun-rights group in the United States. The National Rifle Association gave its blessing at its annual meeting Saturday, potentially unlocking tens-of-millions of dollars in fresh campaign money. As he accepted the endorsement, the former president […]
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May 19, 2024
Inject more warmth into China-U.S. relations with peoples’ friendship
Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng delivered remarks at the “My China Album: Sharing Our Stories about China” event. Here’s the full text of his speech. Dear friends old and new, Ladies and gentlemen, Good evening! Welcome to this gathering of friends tonight. Many […]
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May 18, 2024
The story of Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade
Rebeca Andrade made history at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by becoming the first South American woman to win silver in the all-around event and the first Brazilian to earn gold on the vault. She remains one of Brazil’s hopefuls for the podium at this […]
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May 18, 2024
What to know about the Dominican Republic’s 2024 presidential election
The Dominican Republic holds its presidential election on Sunday, May 19, with the country’s economy and security at the top of voters’ concerns. The leading candidate is the current president, who is campaigning on a slogan that says “change continues.” President Luis Abinader’s popularity […]
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May 18, 2024
Air China resumes direct flights between Beijing and Havana
Air China has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Havana. The air connection was interrupted in 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic. The new flights, which include a stop-over in Madrid, are expected to help increase connectivity and encourage a larger number of Chinese tourists […]
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May 18, 2024
Report shows nearly six homeless people died every day in 2022 in Los Angeles
An average of nearly six homeless people died every day on the streets of Los Angeles, California, in 2022. That’s according to latest report by the County’s Public Health Department, which also shows a 300 percent increase in the mortality rates within the city’s […]
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May 18, 2024
San Francisco mayor recounts trip to China and panda diplomacy
San Francisco Mayor London Breed recently returned from a week-long trip to China in April, where she visited Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing. Her delegation was there for business, culture and to mark the 45th anniversary of a sister city relationship between San Francisco […]
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May 17, 2024
70 years since Brown v. Board of Education
Friday, May 17 marks seven decades since Brown v. Board of Education, the historic Supreme Court decision that deemed racial segregation in U.S. public schools unconstitutional. The plaintiffs in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka argued in 1951 that racial segregation in U.S. public […]
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May 17, 2024
Donald Trump’s hush money trial weighs on prosecution’s key witness
This week, the Trump hush money trial centered on key witness Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney and fixer. The trial’s outcome hinges on whether the jury believes Cohen’s claims. CGTN’s Jim Spellman report.
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May 17, 2024
Ambassador Xie Feng: Why suppress high-quality scarce capacities that benefit everyone?
On May 16, 2024, the Chinese Embassy in the United States held the “My China Album” award ceremony and face-to-face story sharing event where Ambassador Xie Feng delivered a speech. Ambassador Xie Feng said that this year is the election year in the United States, […]
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May 17, 2024
Affordable housing crisis could impact 2024 presidential election
The lack of affordable housing in the United States is a significant concern for many Americans struggling with high rents and mortgages. Limited home availability has forced many renters to spend unsustainable portions of their income on housing. A Harvard University study recently revealed that […]
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