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More than 2,750 cases of coronavirus variants reported in the US

China's plans to 'improve' democracy in Hong Kong could spell the end of the city's opposition

Increasing evidence that Myanmar's military forces are shooting to kill as country mourns young victims

Zin Ko Ko Zaw, 22, killed by a bullet to the head. Ma "Angel" Kyal Sin, 19, fatally shot in the head. Nay Myo Aung, 16, killed by a bullet that pierced his lung.

Creighton's men's basketball head coach suspended after 'plantation' comment

Creighton University has suspended its men's basketball head coach Greg McDermott, who apologized earlier this week for making what he said was a "terribly inappropriate analogy" about a plantation when talking to his team following a loss on Saturday.

The countries making dubious claims over Covid-19 -- and what that means for the world

For the past year, countries around the world have shared data on Covid-19 cases and deaths with the World Health Organization (WHO) -- information that is crucial in informing the global fight against the disease.

Opinion: The most important exception the Senate can make

Senators who vehemently defend the Senate's 60-vote threshold for legislation are nonetheless about to accept a simple majority of 51 votes when they decide on the Covid-19 relief bill currently being debated. That paradox is made possible through an exception to the filibuster for fiscal measures known as "reconciliation."

Analysis: Desperate Americans wait as Washington duels over Covid-19 relief bill

President Joe Biden says the massive Covid-19 relief bill now on the Senate floor is crucial to finally getting a jump on a murderous pandemic. It's also a perfect metaphor for American politics in 2021.

Lachlan Murdoch finally says it out loud: Fox is the 'loyal opposition' to Biden

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Analysis: With no successor in sight, Xi Jinping heads to major Party meeting with more power than ever

In March 2020, the annual meeting of China's national legislature in Beijing was delayed for the first time in decades, as Chinese President Xi Jinping attempted to gain control over what would fast become a global pandemic.

Tiger Woods told police after crash that he didn't remember driving

When Tiger Woods crashed his car in Southern California last week, he told sheriff's deputies that he had no recollection of driving or how the accident happened, according to a Los Angeles County affidavit for a search warrant of the vehicle's black box.

States shift to vaccinate those in their 50s against Covid-19 as supply expands

Dutch Mandel's cell phone lit up with messages: "It's open, it's open, it's open!"

China sets GDP target of more than 6% in 2021

China bucked the global recession in 2020, and in doing so narrowed the economic gap with the United States. Now it says it needs to pick up the pace this year.

Age 118, the world's oldest living person will carry the Olympic flame in Japan

At 118 years old, the world's oldest living person is preparing to carry the Olympic torch this May in Japan.

COVAX offers hope of vaccine equality with roll out across Africa

When Covid-19 vaccinations arrived in Kenya for the very first time this week, the country's health minister likened them to critical weapons of defense.

Dallas police officer faces two capital murder charges

A Dallas police officer is accused of offering to pay another person to kidnap and kill two people in 2017, Dallas Police Chief Eddie García announced Thursday.

One Arizona county has so many vaccine doses, it's now able to offer them to anyone over 18

• Ready, nervous, feeling alone -- Business owners react to Texas lifting mask mandate

TikToker finds hidden surprise behind bathroom mirror

Woman finds something weird behind her bathroom mirror. Tells all in viral TikTok videos. CNN's Jeanne Moos has the "hole" story.

Republicans aren't interested in bipartisanship and Democrats won't spend much time trying to make that happen. Still, there could be some exceptions.

Here's what we've learned about Washington and US policymaking since President Joe Biden took office, paraphrasing from CNN's political director David Chalian:

Burnett: Sen. Johnson is trying this as simplistic circus stunt

CNN's Erin Burnett says Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) is not trying to improve the Covid-19 relief bill or change any senators minds by having the over 600 page bill read on the floor, but rather pulling a "simplistic circus stunt."

Former NFL player sentenced to 14 years in prison for rape and sexual assault

Former NFL player Kellen Winslow II was sentenced this week to 14 years in prison for rape and sexual assault, according to the San Diego County District Attorney's office.