Let's talk blog: January 2024

Hosts Ivory Coast knock out defending champs Senegal as AFCON drama continues

Hosts Ivory Coast eliminated pre-tournament favorites and reigning champions Senegal in a dramatic penalty shootout. Elsewhere, Cape Verde needed an 88th minute penalty to secure their place in the quarterfinals. African football journalist Alasdair Howorth joins CNN World Sport's Andy Scholes.

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This 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' puts a new spin on the spy game

Donald Glover and Maya Erskine are newbie spies posing as a married couple in a romantic action drama series that may surprise fans of the movie by the same name. David Daniel has a look.

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Juror in Murdaugh murder case says they were influenced by court clerk

A juror, who found Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and 22-year-old son, testified that comments made by the court clerk influenced her verdict. The juror testified as part of a hearing to decide whether Murdaugh should receive a new murder trial. CNN's Dianne Gallagher reports.

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Manchin on whether he'll launch 2024 third-party bid

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin tells CNN's Jake Tapper that "there is no timeline" for making up his mind on whether to launch a third-party run for the White House.

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Hear Biden's response to 3 US troops killed in drone attack in Jordan

Three US Army soldiers were killed and at least two dozen service members were injured in a drone attack overnight on a small US outpost in Jordan, US officials told CNN, marking the first time US troops have been killed by enemy fire in the Middle East since the beginning of the Gaza war. CNN's Priscilla Alvarez reports on Biden's response.

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How to check if you've been vaccinated for measles as cases appear in US

Primary Care Physician and Public Heath Specialist Dr. Saju Matthews explains to CNN's Fredricka Whitfield how the measles virus came back into the US after being eliminated and how people can check if they were vaccinated.

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Could space be the next platform for war? Hear what NASA official thinks

CNN's Christiane Amanpour speaks with NASA deputy administrator Pamela Melroy about the potential that space could be the next platform for war between nations.

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'Still a lot of hurdles' ahead of hostage deal, says Israeli analyst

Bianna Golodryga speaks with Axios journalist and CNN Foreign Affairs analyst Barak Ravid on the efforts to release the remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

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'A film for the curious': Ava DuVernay on making 'Origin'

Christiane Amanpour speaks with writer-director Ava DuVernay about her new film "Origin", based on Isabel Wilkerson's bestselling book "Caste", its journey to the screen, and why she felt it had to release before the 2024 election.

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Hear from the candidate running against Putin for Russia's presidency

Boris Nadezhdin, an independent candidate challenging Vladimir Putin for the Russian presidency, speaks to CNN's Clare Sebastian about his campaign.

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'What an idiot': Vandal gets dose of instant karma

Watch what happens when a dumb vandal tries to heave a planter and gets covered with dirt. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

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AI guidebook is now coming to students in this state

North Carolina became the fourth state to adopt the AI guidebook for its students. CNN 10's Coy Wire explains how this artificial intelligence guidebook can be helpful for both teachers and students in the classroom.

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Teen impaled by pliers after freak accident

A Kansas teenager is recovering after a slip on some ice led to a freak accident. 15-year-old Joey Zeman was helping with snow removal when he fell, impaling himself on a pair of pliers. CNN affiliate KWCH reports.

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Scientists update their prediction of how close we are to the end of the world

Created in 1947 by a group of scientists who worked on the atomic bomb, the Doomsday Clock represents how close humanity might be to destruction. Over the years, the clock has been set further or closer to midnight according to an increasingly diverse range of threats, from nuclear capabilities to climate change. In January, experts revealed what time they believe we're on in 2024.

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Hollywood Minute: Gillian Anderson signs on for 'Tron: Ares'

Gillian Anderson joins the cast of 'Tron: Ares,' the documentary 'Feeding Tomorrow' looks at the worldwide food system crisis, and 'speedrunning' videogamers raise millions for charity. David Daniel reports.

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'I believe this is the end of Netanayhu's era in politics,' says former Israeli FM

Christiane Amanpour speaks with former Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni on recent polling in Israel and the growing calls for elections.

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See why this long-anticipated temple has divided India

The Ram Mandir was inaugurated on Monday January 22, in the holy city of Ayodhya, fulfilling a decades-old promise by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party.

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On GPS: Ukraine's foreign minister and two soldiers on why they fight

At a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Fareed hears from Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba — and two Ukrainian soldiers — on why they keep fighting, nearly two years on from Russia's invasion.

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On GPS: Saudi Arabia stands with Palestinians

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan tells Fareed that for the Middle East to see true peace and stability, the Palestinians must be given a state.

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'This has Iran's fingerprints all over it': What we know about the Iraqi air base attack

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an Iran-backed militia group, has claimed responsibility for an attack on the Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq that injured US personnel. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

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Ron DeSantis indicates he has regrets about his campaign

In a rare moment of self-reflection, Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shares in a discussion with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt what he thinks went wrong in his campaign.

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Ronaldo reflects on first year in Saudi Arabia

Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo reflects on his first year in Saudi Arabia with CNN World Sport's Amanda Davies.

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Saudi ambassador calls for ceasefire, warns escalation could take region back to the Stone Age

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the U.S., Princess Reema bint Bandar Al-Saud, speaks about the Israel-Hamas war with CNN's Becky Anderson at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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Retired Army major lists two ways to take away military capabilities from Houthis

Retired US Army Major Mike Lyons explains to CNN's John Berman two possible ways to take away military capabilities from the Houthis in Yemen.

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See why this long-anticipated temple has divided India

Ram Mandir will be inaugurated on Monday in the holy city of Ayodhya, fulfilling a decades-old promise by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party.

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What's next for Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill?

British prime minister urges the UK House of Lords to approve his plan to send some asylum-seekers arriving in the UK without permission, to Rwanda, one day after the bill was approved in the House of Commons. CNN's Bianca Nobilo reports.

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'Rat hole' is Chicago's newest must-see sight

People are running like rats to the "rat hole"... Chicago's latest selfie hot spot. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the rodent attraction.

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Princess of Wales recovering from abdominal surgery

Catherine, Princess of Wales, is in hospital, recovering from abdominal surgery. Kensington Palace says the operation was successful, and she'll recover at home. Meanwhile, King Charles will go into hospital next week

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'Leaders tend to reach for the gun' to resolve differences, says U.N. Relief Chief

Christiane Amanpour speaks with the U.N. Relief Chief Martin Griffiths about the humanitarian crises gripping Ukraine and Gaza and the importance of remembering our humanity.

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Police: One dead in attacks in central Israel

Police say at least one person was killed and two people are in custody.

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Hollywood Minute: Ariana Grande takes aim at her critics

Grande's new song 'yes, and?' goes after critics and rumor-spreaders, and the documentary 'Those Who Serve' looks at traumatized combat veterans. David Daniel reports.

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On GPS: Will the war in Gaza escalate to a wider regional conflict?

Fawaz Gerges, professor of international relations at the London School of Economics, joins Fareed to discuss the recent US/UK strikes against the Houthis in Yemen and the possibility of a regional war in the Middle East.

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This is the price we'll pay if Putin wins, warns senior US lawmaker

Abandoning the people of Ukraine would "send an awful signal to both friend and foe alike," says US Senator Chris Van Hollen.

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America Ferrera on the standout message she drew from 'Barbie'

Actress America Ferrera sits down with CNN's Christiane Amanpour to discuss the "Barbie" movie's impact.

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U.S. insists strikes in Yemen were in self defense

U.S. Natl. Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby speaks to CNN'S Becky Anderson about the U.S. strategy of striking Houthis in Yemen.

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'Soul' finally finds its way to theaters

Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey get musical and metaphysical in the pandemic-era Pixar film, now in theaters for the first time. David Daniel talked with the actors and director/co-writer Pete Docter.

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Jill Biden makes rare public comments on Hunter Biden

First lady Dr. Jill Biden offered rare comments to MSNBC on Hunter Biden as House Republicans investigate her son.

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'This is just straight out of his victim playbook': Ex-Trump official reacts to Trump's comments before court

In an interview with CNN's Kate Bolduan, former Trump deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews reacted to Trump's comments before heading into his New York civil fraud trial.

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No changes seen in protection of civilians in Gaza, U.N. official says

U.N. official Paula Gaviria Betancur describes the challenges of Gaza's reconstruction after the war

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Save the Children says more than 10 children a day lose one or both legs since war began in Gaza

Isa Soares speaks with Janti Soeripto, the president and CEO of Save the Children, about the impact Israel's war with Hamas is having on children in Gaza.

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Hollywood Minute: 'Purple Rain' to be a stage musical

An adaptation of the Prince classic aims for Broadway, Willem Dafoe gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Josh Hutcherson on a 'Five Nights at Freddy's' sequel. David Daniel reports.

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Antony Blinken's high-stakes trip in the Middle East continues

Becky Anderson breaks down U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip around the Middle East as Israel's war on Gaza rages on

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Younghoe Koo's Journey From South Korea to the NFL

CNN Sport's Coy Wire talks to Atlanta Falcons' Younghoe Koo about his journey from growing up in South Korea to becoming a kicker in the NFL.

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Video shows Trump mocking McCain's physical disability while on campaign trail

Former President Donald Trump criticized late Sen. John McCain for standing in the way of Republicans' efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, known colloquially as Obamacare, while he was still in office during a two-hour speech in Newton, Iowa.

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2024 music preview

The first three months of the new year will be rocking with new music from Green Day, Lenny Kravitz and Judas Priest. Rick Damigella reports.

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What we know about Alaska Airline losing section of plane mid-flight

CNN aviation correspondent Pete Muntean breaks down what we know about the Alaska Airlines that lost a section of the plane mid-flight and how calmly crew members communicated with air traffic controllers.

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Game On: Sonic Symphony World Tour

A symphony-meets-rock concert featuring the music of the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' games is touring the US. Rick Damigella reports.

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Henk Rogers, man who popularized Tetris, speaks to CNN

"If they can beat Tetris, we can beat climate change." Henk Rogers, the man who popularized Tetris, speaks to CNN after a 13 year-old boy beat the game.

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SE Cupp: Here's what Biden could do to win re-election

In this week's episode of "Unfiltered," SE Cupp argues that for President Joe Biden to bolster his position leading up to the 2024 election, he should consider closing the US southern border.

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Viral video of church's New Year's Eve service causes a stir online

An Atlanta church played two popular rap songs during its New Year's Eve service, drawing both criticism and praise online. Now, the bishop is speaking out after video of the moment went viral. CNN affiliate WSB reports.

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CNN correspondent explains why ISIS would want to target Iran

ISIS is claiming responsibility for twin bombings in Iran that killed at least 84 people and injured hundreds. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

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Hollywood Minute: Awards for 'Barbie,' 'Flower Moon, and 'The 'Zone of Interest'

'Barbie,' 'The Zone of Interest,' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon' honored by the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, Lena Waithe heads to Sundance, and a look at the ski comedy 'Weak Layers.' David Daniel reports.

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Jimmy Kimmel threatens to sue Aaron Rodgers after Epstein remark

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel threatened to sue Aaron Rodgers after Rodgers said without evidence that Kimmel could be revealed as a Jeffrey Epstein associate. Kimmel responded to the unfounded remark by saying he had never met Epstein.

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Hear what changed voter's mind about Trump after voting for him twice

Former Maine State Senator Tom Saviello tells CNN's Boris Sanchez what changed his mind about former President Donald Trump after voting for him in 2016 and 2020. Saviello challenged Trump's eligibility on Maine's ballot in 2024.

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Hear what Steve Bannon said about Nikki Haley as Trump's possible VP

Donald Trump Jr. and Steve Bannon dismissed the idea of Nikki Haley as a possible 2024 vice presidential candidate for Donald Trump. Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny weighs in.

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Major drug companies massively cut insulin prices. Hear why

Sanofi, Eli Lily and Novo Nordisk have all cut insulin prices starting January 1, 2024, after raising prices in recent years. CNN's Meg Tirrell reports.

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Analyst on US sinking Houthi boats: 'This is a big step'

The US Navy says it sank three Houthi boats after they attacked a container ship off the coast of Yemen. The Houthis have been carrying out a spate of attacks on ships, which they say are revenge against Israel for its military campaign in Gaza.

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