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Tyrus Wong: “Bambi’ illustrator honored with Google Doodle
Written by Baani Singh, CNN Google celebrated the 108th anniversary of the birth of noted Chinese-American artist and illustrator Tyrus Wong Thursday by featuring him in the search engine's daily Google Doodle. Wong was
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Meghan seen with tag dangling from dress in Tonga
The British Royal family isn't known for scrimping on its wardrobe budget, but Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has left some wondering whether she hopes to return her latest outfit for a refund. As the
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CIA director set to brief Trump on Khashoggi as President fumes
Washington (CNN)CIA director Gina Haspel is set to brief President Donald Trump on the investigation into the death of Jamal Khashoggi on Thursday, as the President increasingly expresses frustration with the Saudi response and
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Europe’s big banks are back and beating forecasts
London (CNN)The chief executives of Barclays and Deutsche Bank have both been overhauling their banks. One is already reaping the rewards and the other may do soon. After years spent slashing jobs, scaling back
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Super typhoon brings devastation to US territory
(CNN)Super Typhoon Yutu slammed into the US territory of the Northern Mariana Islands Wednesday night, destroying homes and cutting power and water to thousands of residents.The storm strengthened into the equivalent of a Category
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EU backs throwaway plastics ban
(CNN)The European Parliament has voted to ban a range of single-use plastics such as straws, cotton buds and cutlery and to ensure most bottles are recycled in a bid to curb ocean pollution.Under the
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New York Times: China, Russia listening to Trump’s cell phone calls
Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump continues to make calls via cell phone despite intelligence that China and Russia listen in, The New York Times reported Wednesday. The Times report, citing current and former officials, said
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Tesla scores a profit, and Elon Musk keeps a promise
New York (CNN Business)Tesla has turned a profit as it nears the end of a long, trying year.The company posted its third-quarter earnings Wednesday, with a net profit of $312 million, by far its
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Saudi Arabia’s crown prince says his economic dream will survive
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (CNN Business)Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is pressing on with his ambitious plan to modernize Saudi Arabia's economy despite a deep chill in relations with global business and investors over the
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Bangkok’s abandoned ‘ghost’ towers
Written by Oscar Holland, CNN, Kocha Olarn, CNNAndrea Lo, CNN Upon its completion in 2016, the 314-meter MahaNakhon was named Thailand's tallest building. Offering luxury shopping and some of the most expensive properties in Bangkok,


