Al Gore Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Al Gore, 45th vice president of the United States and environmental activist. Birth date: March 31, 1948 Birth…
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Prince Albert of Monaco Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II. He was formally invested as Monaco’s ruler on July 12, 2005, following the…
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Oil Spills Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at oil spill disasters. Spill estimates vary by source. 1. January 1991 – During the Gulf War, Iraqi forces intentionally release 252-336 million…
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‘Like going to the moon’: The world’s most terrifying ocean crossing | CNN
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Puerto Rico Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a self-governing US territory located in the Caribbean. (from the CIA World Factbook) Area: 9,104 sq km…
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Norma weakens to tropical storm after Mexico landfall, while Tammy bears down on Leeward Islands | CNN
CNN — Norma weakened to tropical storm strength Saturday after bringing hurricane-force winds, flash flooding and storm surge to Mexico’s Pacific coast. Meanwhile, another late-season storm continued to…
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The family who left America to live in their ancestral Italian cave | CNN
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Gaza conditions a ‘complete catastrophe,’ official warns as Israel prepares for imminent offensive | CNN
Gaza and Jerusalem CNN — Conditions in Gaza have deteriorated into a “complete catastrophe,” according to one official, with serious shortages of clean water and food as tens…
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Extreme heat might have been the ‘nail in the coffin’ for these critical Florida coral | CNN
CNN — This summer’s record-breaking marine heat wave may have been the “nail in the coffin” for an iconic species of coral that serves as a building block…
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Sumatran rhino birth offers glimmer of hope for species almost hunted to extinction | CNN
CNN — A critically endangered Sumatran rhinoceros calf has been born in a national park in Indonesia, the third successful pairing between a local female rhino named Ratu…
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Britain’s PM seeks to rally his party ahead of an election they are tipped to lose | CNN
London CNN — Rishi Sunak will gather with members of his governing Conservative Party on Sunday for what is likely to be their final party conference before the…
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Rich, white communities most likely to oppose wind farms, study finds | CNN
CNN — Wealthy and white communities in the US and Canada were much more likely to oppose wind energy projects, according to a new study from University of…
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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall in North Carolina and will now trek up the East Coast | CNN
CNN — Tropical Storm Ophelia is heading up the East Coast after making landfall near Emerald Isle, North Carolina, early Saturday, delivering heavy rain, strong winds and coastal…
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Lee knocks out power to tens of thousands as it brings fierce winds and coastal flooding to Maine and Canada | CNN
CNN — Post-tropical cyclone Lee is bringing heavy rain, destructive winds and coastal flooding to Canada and Maine, knocking out power to tens of thousands, lashing the coasts…
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China unveils ‘blueprint’ for Taiwan integration while sending warships around the self-ruled island | CNN
Hong Kong CNN — China on Tuesday unveiled a plan to deepen integration between the coastal province of Fujian and self-governing Taiwan, touting the benefits of closer cross-strait…
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Hurricane Lee is forecast to restrengthen as East Coast faces hazardous beach conditions this week | CNN
CNN — As Hurricane Lee fluctuates in intensity over open Atlantic waters, its effects may soon be felt at beaches up and down the East Coast in the…
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Bangladesh’s worst ever dengue outbreak a ‘canary in the coal mine’ for climate crisis, WHO expert warns | CNN
CNN — Bangladesh is battling its worst dengue outbreak on record, with more than 600 people killed and 135,000 cases reported since April, the World Health Organization said…
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Biden administration cancels years-long attempt to drill in Alaska National Wildlife Refuge | CNN Politics
CNN — The Biden administration announced Wednesday it will cancel seven Trump-era oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and protect more than 13 million…
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Rhode Island and Utah hold special election primaries for House seats | CNN Politics
CNN — Rhode Island and Utah voters are choosing party nominees for US House seats on Tuesday with the two states each holding a special primary election. In…
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Death investigated at Burning Man while 70,000 festival attendees remain stuck in Nevada desert after rain | CNN
CNN — Authorities are investigating a death at the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert as thousands of people remain trapped on site after heavy rains inundated…
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