Thursday, April 27, 2017

California's 'super bloom' in full view from space

Satellite images capture an unusually dense 'super bloom' of wildflowers sprouting up across California.

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White tiger cubs born in Austrian zoo

Four white Bengal tiger cubs presented to the public at the White Zoo in Austria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Serena says pregnant selfie share was accidental

Serena Williams had no intention of sharing her pregnancy with the world last week but spilled the beans when she accidentally uploaded the '20 weeks' photo of herself on Snapchat, the world number one said on Tuesday.

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Los Angeles mayor declares April 25 'La La Land Day'

Brightly-dressed dancers abseil down Los Angeles City Hall as Mayor Eric Garcetti declares April 25 to be 'La La Land Day,' in honor of the Oscar-winning film. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Star Wars still the force, 40 years on

Fans of the "Star Wars" saga are gathered in Orlando, Florida this weekend for a convention celebrating the 40th anniversary of the franchise's first installment. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Friday, April 14, 2017

Belgian company takes 3D printing to chocolate

A Belgian start-up uses 3D printing for Easter chocolates, creating treats ranging from the traditional Easter bunny to the more unusual beer bottle. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

Filipino Catholics self-flagellate for Lent

Filipino Catholics in the northern province of Pampanga flagellate themselves as part of religious rites for Lent. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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'Gangsta gardener' brings produce to LA inner city

Sick of a lack of healthy food in his Los Angeles neighborhood, a self-proclaimed "Gangsta Gardener" brings produce to the inner city. Bob Mezan reports.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Daily Mail to pay Melania Trump damages

British tabloid The Daily Mail agreeing Wednesday to pay Melania Trump an undisclosed sum and issue an apology after it published an article saying the First Lady had offered "services beyond simply modeling" in her former job.

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Diamond earrings on display in London ahead of Geneva sale

Sparkling diamond earrings - 'The Apollo and Artemis Diamonds' - seen fetching up to $70 million at auction - on display in London. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Polish, French runners triumph in North Pole race

Poland's Piotr Suchenia and France’s Frederique Laurent win the 2017 North Pole Marathon. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Monday, April 10, 2017

London's Big Ben clock tower undergoes essential repairs

The three-year, 29 million pound restoration project on London's famed Big Ben clock tower is now underway. Rough cut - no reporter narration

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INSIGHT: Tupac inspired pop-up cafe opens in New York City

Tupac fans line up in New York City to buy merchandise featuring the late rapper and eat food at a pop-up cafe derived from his 20-year-old notes on an anticipated restaurant.

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Sunday, April 9, 2017

Century-old posters of U.S. WWI entry are timely in Trump's America

An iconic finger-pointing Uncle Sam is the centerpiece of a new museum show of patriotic posters to mark the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entering World War 1. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

Wolf Erlbruch wins top children's book prize

The world's biggest children and young adult literature award goes to German illustrator and picture book author Wolf Erlbruch. (No Reporter Narration)

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Orwell's '1984' back in theaters in stand against 'alternative facts'

"They're occurring today, April 4th, because that's the day in 1984 when Winston, the main character, starts his diary, that is his first act of rebellion against the totalitarian state," says a Film Society of Lincoln Center organizer. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

'Pink Star' diamond sells for record $71.2 million

A 59.60-carat pink diamond fetches a world record $71.2 million after a bidding war between three phone bidders in Hong Kong on Tuesday.

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'Gulliver's Gate' debuts its Lilliputian world

"Gulliver's Gate," a massive model depicting over 300 miniature cities from around the world, opens in Times Square. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Dogs in Egypt line up to get fit in first canine gym

An animal center in Cairo has opened an outdoor gym for dogs, hoping to help canines improve their physical and mental health.

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Monday, April 3, 2017

Prized Warhol's 'Mao' painting sold for US$12.6 million in Hong Kong

An Andy Warhol portrait of former Chinese leader Chairman Mao Zedong is sold in Hong Kong for US$12.6 million. Rough Cut (No Reporter Narration)

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Swimsuit-clad skiers parade down Sochi's slopes in world record attempt

Hundreds of Russian skiers in swimwear hit the slopes of Sochi attempting to break a world record. Rough Cut (No Reporter Narration)

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Sunday, April 2, 2017

Spacewalk underway for ISS home improvement

NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Peggy Whitson begin a spacewalk as part of a project to upgrade docking areas of the International Space Station. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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