CNN, UNIVERSAL PICTURES By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Whether he meant to or not, Steven Spielberg has been trying to convince the world of alien existence for over 40 years. He’s donated money to research programs. He’s discussed the issue with presidents. And now, with “Disclosure Day,” his first directorial offering in four years,
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CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN New Yorkers took to the streets over the weekend to celebrate the Knicks’ first NBA championship in more than 50 years. Preparations are now underway for a victory parade on Thursday, along with a ceremony honoring the team with keys to the city. Here’s what else you need to know
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CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Note: This is story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here. The first games of the World Cup always seem to have a little shock in them. On Saturday, Switzerland, Brazil and Turkey found
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CNN, POOL, ABC “THIS WEEK”, @REALDONALDTRUMP, PAKISTAN MFA, U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND, IRIB, IRANWIRE, FARS NEWS AGENCY (CENTCOM) By Alejandra Jaramillo, Mohammed Tawfeeq, Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Dalia Abdelwahab, Auzinea Bacon President Donald Trump announced Sunday that an agreement with Iran has been reached and that the US will end its naval blockade on the country, marking
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CNN, MUSTAFA OMAR, GETTY IMAGES, WABC, SPECTRUM NEWS NY1, FAVIAN RENKEL, JAISON GARCIA By Alaa Elassar, Hanna Park, Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Jubilant Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York on Saturday night, crowding into intersections and climbing light poles and buses as they celebrated the team’s first NBA championship in more than
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CNN By Dana O’Neil, CNN Irvine, California (CNN) — The sofa cushions didn’t stand a chance. The last line of defense between native New Yorker Tyler Adams and a celebration that’s been waiting a lifetime to be born, the off-white pillows in the fancy team hotel turned into a trampoline as Adams and the US
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CNN, NETWORK VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, WBBM, @JACKTHECHASER, X, CAYLYN CASS, KIM HASSEN, KCCI, @JackTheChaser/X By Meteorologists Mary Gilbert, Chris Dolce, and CNN’s Kate S. Petersen (CNN) — A destructive and deadly weeklong stretch of storms and tornadoes in the central US has finally ended, but more dangerous weather battered much of the East on Friday. The
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WFTV, CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Bass pumped through Pulse nightclub in the early hours of June 12, 2016, as more than 300 people packed one of Orlando’s most popular gay bars for a night of Latin music and hastily-mixed cocktails during the excitement of Pride month. Just before 2 a.m., the din
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Celebrated British painter David Hockney has died at age 88, his publicist announced today. Known for his vibrant portraits and sun-drenched scenes of everyday life, Hockney became one of the most influential and beloved artists of the modern era. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to
Continue Reading CNN, WISN, STEPHANIE BATTLE, WMTV, WTMJ, @JACKTHECHASER , X, PARKER FREYERMUTH, KWCH-DT, KAKE, KARE, WBBM, @JackTheChaser / X By Meteorologists Mary Gilbert, Chris Dolce, CNN (CNN) — Another barrage of severe thunderstorms barreled through parts of the central US Thursday, including areas that had endured hurricane-force wind gusts, tornadoes and hail in recent days. Storms
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CNN By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Building a televised sporting event accommodating more than 100,000 people without any existing arena infrastructure is a massive production. Doing so at the White House adds significant logistical complications. Court documents submitted by the Trump administration on Wednesday show the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events scheduled this week
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CNN By Haley Britzky, Pamela Brown, Davis Winkie, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon was locked down and partially evacuated on Thursday due to a false alarm by a hazardous materials sensor, two sources familiar told CNN. Multiple floors and corridors inside the building had been locked down and others were evacuated due to
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CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Note: This is story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here. We are finally here! After so many years of preparation, controversies and debates, the World Cup officially starts today. Millions around the world
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CNN By Haley Britzky, Pamela Brown, Davis Winkie, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon was locked down and partially evacuated on Thursday due to a false alarm by a hazardous materials sensor, two sources familiar told CNN. Multiple floors and corridors inside the building had been locked down and others were evacuated due to
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CNN By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — El Niño has officially begun, and it is forecast to intensify into a very strong or “Super” El Niño with major shifts in global weather patterns and an even hotter climate, according to a new report released Thursday morning from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. El Niño
Continue ReadingCNN By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Nearly one-third of middle-aged Americans struggle to understand basic health tasks like reading medical directions. One question could change that. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Patriotism and pride Several teens are competing to win the
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CNN By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Top CNN journalists vowed to uphold founder Ted Turner’s legacy at a Warner Bros. Discovery event honoring the maverick businessman on Wednesday. The Atlanta gathering of executives, employees and alumni was organized after Turner died last month at the age of 87. Speakers from TNT Sports, Turner Classic
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CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Note: This is story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here. Happy World Cup Eve all! We’re just one day away from action getting underway and I personally can’t wait until the soccer takes
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WFAA, KTVT, CNN, @JEFF METCALF, FACEBOOK COLLIN COUNTY, FRISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT, CNN, WFAA, KTVT, CNN, @Jeff Metcalf/Facebook Collin County By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors called it murder. Defense attorneys said it was self-defense. On Tuesday, a Texas jury swiftly agreed with prosecutors and found Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing
Continue ReadingCNN By Associated Press McKinney, Texas (AP) — A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a meet was convicted of murder Tuesday in a trial that drew national attention far beyond the booming Dallas suburb where the two students attended different high schools. A jury rejected Karmelo
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