Scientist unexpectedly finds shark devouring another shark
Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante came across a rare instance of female spotted wobbegong devouring a young male shark in New South Wales, Australia. Discovery and CNN share a corporate parent, Warner Bros. Discovery. Catch Shark Week on Discovery all week long.
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Scientist unexpectedly finds shark devouring another shark
Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante came across a rare instance of female spotted wobbegong devouring a young male shark in New South Wales, Australia. Discovery and CNN share a corporate parent, Warner Bros. Discovery. Catch Shark Week on Discovery all week long.
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All five acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial
Within minutes of starting to read her verdict, the words of Justice Maria Carroccia resonated across Canada as she bluntly assessed that, 'I do not find the evidence of E.M. to be either credible or reliable.' Five professional hockey players -- Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube and Alex Formenton -- were all acquitted on Thursday, according to the Associated Press, on charges of sexual assault in connection with a June 2018 incident at a hotel room in London, Ontario, when they were members of the country's World Juniors hockey team.
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Palestinian Authority Prime Minister slams Israel for hunger crisis
In an exclusive interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour, Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa reacts to Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer's assertion that 'there is no famine caused by Israel.' The government has denied responsibility and accuses Hamas of 'engineering' food shortages.
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Controversy over the Fed's renovation, explained
The White House has seized on the Federal Reserve's $2.5 billion construction project as a potential legal opening to oust Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The renovation has become a new line of attack from President Trump, who has railed against Powell for not lowering interest rates enough.
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Trump and Powell clash over renovation costs at Federal Reserve
President Donald Trump had an awkward exchange with Fed Chair Jerome Powell over the price of the Federal Reserve's $2.5 billion renovation.
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Detainees released from mega-prison CECOT
An estimated 252 Venezuelans who had been imprisoned at the CECOT prison in March were released and returned to their home country in exchange for 10 US nationals and dozens of Venezuelan political prisoners, US officials said. Detainees celebrated their arrival home but also spoke about the conditions they faced - causing the Venezuelan government to open a formal investigation into several Salvadoran officials, including President Nayib Bukele, over the alleged abuse of Venezuelan migrants deported from the US.
01:42 - Source: CNN
Anne Burrell's death ruled a suicide
Anne Burrell, who was best known as one of the Food Network's most popular stars, has died. Her death has been ruled a suicide. Burrell appeared on 'Worst Cooks in America,' 'Iron Chef America,' 'Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell' and 'The Best Thing I Ever Ate,' among many others.
00:24 - Source: CNN
Police give update after Hulk Hogan's death
The Clearwater police and fire personnel were dispatched to Hulk Hogan's home after a report of an individual in cardiac arrest. He was treated by fire and rescue crews when they arrived and transported to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
00:33 - Source: CNN
Gaza father cries in agony after son shot dead
More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed near aid sites and convoys in the last eight weeks, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. CNN's Jeremy Diamond reports on the agony of a family who lost their 13-year-old son while waiting to get food. CNN has reached out to Israeli authorities regarding the incident, but did not receive a reply.
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Non-profit works to help children in Gaza
CNN anchor MJ Lee speaks with former CNN international correspondent Arwa Damon about the aid work of her non-profit, Inara, for children in Gaza.
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What to expect from DOJ meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is meeting with Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell in Tallahassee, Florida, two people familiar with the meeting tell CNN. Senior Justice Correspondent Evan Perez explains what to expect from the unusual meeting.
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