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A 17-year-old girl won a prestigious award this week advocating for the rights of girls in Afghanistan. Scientists have discovered the world's largest stretch of coral. A TV legend is getting her own stamp next year. A society of magicians wants to welcome back a member who tricked them. Plus, this 31-year-old woman smashed the record for hiking the entire Appalachian Trail. 

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We’ll tell you who President-elect Donald Trump is expected to choose for the role of secretary of Agriculture. A new Pew Research Center poll finds that the vibe among Democrats is measurably bad. Scientists have had a breakthrough on a drinking-water mystery. A new McValue menu is coming next year. Plus, a 17-year-old Afghan girl won the International Children’s Peace Prize.

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We’ll tell you what former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz has revealed about his plans for the future. A source tells CNN more North Koreans have arrived in Ukraine. Economists and recent forecasts predict mortgage rates for the next few years won’t be favorable to aspiring home owners. Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs are once again trying to get the disgraced music mogul released on bail. Plus, the beleaguered Northwest is in for more rain and storms.

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The judge overseeing President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case has postponed his sentencing indefinitely. Trump’s new attorney general pick is expected to have less trouble than his previous one could have faced. We'll tell you how Iran is making movements in its nuclear program. Las Vegas police shot and killed a man after he called 911 saying he feared for his life. Plus, there’s good news and bad news about Thanksgiving prices.

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Russia’s conflict with Ukraine has escalated this week, we’ll tell you how the world is reacting. CNN’s Alayna Treene takes a closer look at the new pick for Attorney General. Republicans have flipped a Senate seat in Pennsylvania. DirecTV has cancelled its deal to merge with its rival, Dish. And, six tourists have died in a suspected mass poisoning. 

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We’ll tell you who President-elect Donald Trump has picked to replace Matt Gaetz as his choice for Attorney General. Russia’s President has a stark warning for countries that let Ukraine use their longer-range weapons. Staff shortages at air traffic control could slow down holiday travel next week. Texas officials are voting on a controversial new school curriculum. Plus, the NFL is warning players that thieves appear to be targeting professional athletes.

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Brazil’s federal police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro – and 36 others – for an attempted coup in 2022. We’ll tell you how the father of an accused school shooter in Georgia has pleaded. Scientists say one teenager’s bird flu mutation raises concerns about what the virus is capable of. Some people CNN spoke to in Arizona are looking forward to a potential border crackdown by President-elect Donald Trump. Plus, Coachella has announced its 2025 lineup.

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Former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for attorney general shortly before new CNN reporting on him was due to be published. We’ll tell you how some Palestinian leaders are reacting to news of the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benajmin Netanyahu. President Joe Biden’s administration has announced new sanctions against Russia’s third largest bank, among others. The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned an actor’s controversial conviction on five counts of disorderly conduct. Plus, a volcano in Iceland has erupted... again.

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The US and Israel are rejecting an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. After this week’s deadly bomb-cyclone, another system could be on the way. Less-potent fentanyl could be contributing to a drop in overdose deaths in the US. We’ll tell you why a packaging company is recalling more than 167,000 lbs of ground beef. Plus, Indian students now outnumber Chinese students in the US.

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The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and former defense minister, as well as a senior Hamas official. A lawsuit alleges President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for education secretary knowingly enabled the sexual exploitation of children. Russia is threatening another escalation following accusations of firing an ICBM. Three House races will decide the strength of the GOP’s majority. Plus, the Biden administration is rushing to save the Colorado River before leaving office.

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