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Why this Olympic t-shirt is stirring controversy

The International Olympic Committee has been criticized for selling merchandise commemorating the 1936 Berlin games, which Adolf Hitler used to showcase his Nazi ideology.

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Why this Olympic t-shirt is stirring controversy

The International Olympic Committee has been criticized for selling merchandise commemorating the 1936 Berlin games, which Adolf Hitler used to showcase his Nazi ideology.

01:42 • Source: CNN
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‘Like a war zone’: American stranded as violence erupts in Mexico

Stranded American tourist Eugene Marchenko tells CNN’s Erin Burnett he and his wife woke up to smoke and cars on fire outside their AirBnB in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico while on vacation when violence broke out following the killing of Mexican cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes.

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American survivor of Mexico violence describes his experience
American recounts Mexico violence following drug lord's killing

CNN's Jim Sciutto speaks with Yoni Pizer, who was in Puerto Vallarta with his husband and friends when he says they were attacked by members of a cartel.

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Zelensky receives standing ovation from EU

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received a standing ovation after addressing the European Parliament on the four-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. He thanked lawmakers for their continued support.

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How 4 years of war changed Zelensky

Four years of war have changed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky but not the message he delivered at the start of the conflict: “We are here.” As Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, he still leads the country, continuing to rally global support on the world stage.

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Zelensky pleads to Trump: 'stay on our side'

Speaking with CNN’s Clarissa Ward at the Presidential Palace in Kyiv on the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Zelensky said the United States is far too big and too important to walk away from the conflict. Zelensky hopes that President Trump, during his State of the Union address on Tuesday, will back Ukraine as it fights back against the Russia of President Vladimir Putin.

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Viral letter-writing campaign to prevent suicide

Warning this story mentions suicide. Ben West marked 8 years since his brother took his life by launching Reasons to Stay, a website where people can write letters of encouragement to strangers in crisis. They’ve already sent more than 1 million letters.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 (or 800-273-8255) to connect with a trained counselor or visit the NSPL site.

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Woman escapes Guadalajara airport chaos with grandmother

Yasmin Maya, also known as influencer “BeautyyBird,” was stuck at an airport in Mexico with her elderly grandmother when violent clashes broke out in much of the country after the death of a notorious cartel leader.

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