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CNN suspends Chris Cruomo over his role helping his brother

Documents show CNN's Chris Cuomo played an active role in helping former Governor Andrew Cuomo deal with sexual misconduct allegations. The revelations have spurred scrutiny of the star and network.

CNN suspends Chris Cruomo over his role helping his brother

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As U.S. races to detect and track omicron, patchwork surveillance makes that tough

A registered nurse stirs a nasal swab in testing solution after administering a COVID-19 test in Los Angeles, Calif. Increased testing could help in efforts to detect and track new variants like omicron. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption

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As U.S. races to detect and track omicron, patchwork surveillance makes that tough

What's the U.S. doing to watch out for the omicron variant? Here's the work underway and the challenges that experts say may slow down the country's efforts.

Asia

China critics hope the WTA will inspire outcry about alleged human rights violations

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai made an assault allegation, then disappeared. She's re-emerged, but the Women's Tennis Association's unflinching support may inspire a wider outcry over China's actions.

China critics hope the WTA will inspire outcry about alleged human rights violations

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Politics

Despite omicron, Ron DeSantis remains firmly against lockdowns and vaccine mandates

Florida's governor is reacting to the omicron variant much differently than New York's. Messaging around how to respond has varied widely by state, depending on politics and recent COVID burdens.

Despite omicron, Ron DeSantis remains firmly against lockdowns and vaccine mandates

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Obituaries

Sherif Zaki, CDC disease detective, is dead at age 65

Sherif Zaki, a legendary disease expert at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who was known for his photographic memory and knack for solving tough disease mysteries, has died at 65.

Sherif Zaki, CDC disease detective, is dead at age 65

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Environment

What's the environmental impact each time we hit 'buy now,' and can we change course?

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author J.B. MacKinnon about the impact of American consumerism on the environment, and how pulling back could positively affect the planet.

What's the environmental impact each time we hit 'buy now,' and can we change course?

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Law

How Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett could impact abortion rights

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Emily Bazelon, writer at The New York Times Magazine, on how Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett might approach a new abortion rights case the Court is taking up.

How Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett could impact abortion rights

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Health

The omicron variant might have originated in someone with a suppressed immune system

How did the coronavirus end up mutating into the omicron variant? One hypothesis is that it spent months replicating in the body of someone whose immune system was suppressed by uncontrolled HIV.

The omicron variant might have originated in someone with a suppressed immune system

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National Security

The U.S. has lifted the terrorist label on Colombia's FARC

The U.S. State Department removed Colombia's FARC rebel group from its list of international terrorist organizations.

The U.S. has lifted the terrorist label on Colombia's FARC

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Children's Health

A boy scared to get his COVID shot whispered his high-risk friend's name for courage

When 10-year-old Eli McKivigan went to get his first COVID vaccine, he was terrified of the needle. So he whispered his high-risk best friend's name to remind him why the shot was important.

A boy scared to get his COVID shot whispered his high-risk friend's name for courage

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Asia

A stronger China tests America's 'strategic ambiguity' on Taiwan

Rather than clarify its political intentions, the U.S. has stayed vague about Taiwan for four decades to maintain peace. But there are signs of a shift toward more clarity these days.

A stronger China tests America's 'strategic ambiguity' on Taiwan

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Health

What we know about the omicron variant

The omicron variant of the not been found in the United States yet. Here's what's we known about it, how dangerous it's likely to be, and whether vaccines or new drugs will be effective against it.

What we know about the omicron variant

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What to know about the trial of Kim Potter, the ex-officer who killed Daunte Wright

Former Brooklyn Center, Minn., police officer Kim Potter poses for a mug shot at the Hennepin County Jail in Minneapolis on April 14. Potter, a 26-year police veteran, was charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, whom she shot and killed following a traffic stop. Hennepin County Sheriff's Office/Getty Images hide caption

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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

What to know about the trial of Kim Potter, the ex-officer who killed Daunte Wright

Potter's lawyers say she mistook her handgun for her Taser this year when she fatally shot Wright, a 20-year-old Black man. Her manslaughter trial will begin next week.

3 students have been killed in a shooting at a Michigan high school

Parents walk away with their kids from a parking lot where many students gathered following an active shooter situation at Oxford High School, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Oxford, Mich. Eric Seals/AP hide caption

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3 students have been killed in a shooting at a Michigan high school

At least eight others were injured in the attack, including a teacher. Authorities arrested the suspect — a 15-year-old-sophomore — and recovered a semi-automatic handgun and several clips.