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New York governor faces new allegations that threaten his political future

In the depths of the early Covid-19 crisis last year, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo soared to national prominence as he became a daily fixture on television -- providing a calm, steady recitation of the facts that endeared him to many Americans who were terrified of the deadly new virus ravaging their cities and overwhelming their hospitals.

Correspondent speaks to migrants making dangerous journey to US

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The US has seen a significant spike in migrants fleeing their native countries and making their way to the US, hoping to have a better chance of getting in with a new administration in charge. CNN's Matt Rivers spoke to some of them.

Golden Globe winners 2021: See the full list

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The Golden Globe Awards are being presented Sunday night.

White House aide with close progressive ties leaving to join nascent outside group

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A White House aide with close ties to progressives is leaving the administration to play a role in a nascent outside advocacy group being put together to bolster President Joe Biden's policy agenda, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Senate Democrats drop proposal to penalize companies for not providing $15 minimum wage

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Senate Democrats decided Sunday to abandon an alternative proposal to penalize companies for not providing a $15 minimum wage to their employees, the latest indication that boosting the federal minimum wage in this Congress remains an extremely tall order, according to a person involved in the talks.

Travel to New Zealand during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

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If you're planning a trip to New Zealand, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic.

Three names mysteriously removed from Khashoggi intelligence report after initial publication

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Shortly after the US intelligence community published its long-awaited report on Friday afternoon on the Saudis who were responsible for the death of Jamal Khashoggi, it was taken down without explanation and replaced with another version that removed the names of three men it had initially said were complicit.

The multilingual voice app helping Indians shop online

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In multilingual India, language can be a barrier to shopping online. Niki, a voice-enabled virtual assistant, could help.

6 takeaways from the Trump-dominated CPAC

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Former President Donald Trump turned the Conservative Political Action Conference into his first post-presidential rally Sunday evening, pledging in a speech riddled with falsehoods to purge his enemies from the Republican Party and hinting repeatedly at another run for the White House in 2024.

Traveling to Dubai during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

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If you're planning a trip to Dubai, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic.

The US Coast Guard is searching for a missing plane off the Florida coast

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The US Coast Guard is searching for a small airplane that went missing Friday off the coast of Boca Raton, Florida.