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Hurricane Melissa closes in on Jamaica

Jamaica is preparing for record amounts of rain and intense winds as Hurricane Melissa intensified over the weekend. Melissa is expected to be the strongest hurricane to ever strike the island.

00:36 • Source: CNN
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Hurricane Melissa closes in on Jamaica

Jamaica is preparing for record amounts of rain and intense winds as Hurricane Melissa intensified over the weekend. Melissa is expected to be the strongest hurricane to ever strike the island.

00:36 • Source: CNN
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CNN on the ground as Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensifies

CNN's Derek Van Dam reports from Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa's eye moves closer to the island nation. Melissa strengthened to a rare Category 5, making it the strongest storm on the planet this year.

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'We'll simply die' if Hurricane Melissa hits, says Haitian

Three people have died in Haiti as Hurricane Melissa tracks towards making landfall in Jamaica. A displaced Haitian resident told Reuters that his country would not be able to withstand the hurricane making landfall in Haiti.

00:40 • Source: CNN
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Anderson Cooper talks to couple stranded by Hurricane Melissa

Anderson Cooper spoke to a couple on their honeymoon in Jamaica as the country braces for Hurricane Melissa, which has reached Category 5, with winds of 175 mph and stronger gusts, making it the strongest storm on the planet this year.

01:52 • Source: CNN
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Trump praises Japan’s prime minister: ‘This woman is a winner’

President Trump described Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as a “winner” as he spoke to thousands of US troops aboard the USS George Washington at the Yokosuka Naval Base in central Japan.

00:25 • Source: CNN
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World Series game lasts 6 hours and 39 minutes

Six hours and 39 minutes of baseball is a long night. CNN’s Andy Scholes chronicled passing the time and searching for a Dodger Dog at the historic Game 3 of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

01:12 • Source: CNN
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RSF rebels claim to capture key city in Sudan

The Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claim they’ve captured the army’s headquarters in the city of El Fasher, which would be a major victory for the rebel force in the country’s civil war.

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Inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa

Video taken October 26 by a hurricane hunter shows what the inside of Hurricane Melissa’s eye looks like

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British commentator Sami Hamdi detained by ICE

Sami Hamdi, a British commentator, was taken into custody by ICE at San Francisco airport on Sunday. Hamdi, who has been openly critical of Israel, was in the middle of a speaking tour in the US but has now had his visa revoked. In a post on X, a Homeland Security official said, “Under President Trump, those who support terrorism and undermine American national security will not be allowed to work or visit this country.”

01:09 • Source: CNN
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JoJo Siwa on stardom and sexuality

JoJo Siwa has grown up in public. From her compelling reality TV debut at nine years old to her more recent stint on the UK's "Celebrity Big Brother," the pop star and dancer has entertained, confused and even angered fans over the years -- all while making millions in the process. Now, still only 22, she says she's embarking on a new chapter. CNN's Scottie Andrew met Siwa at her studio in California, watching a rehearsal for her new tour and discussing her evolving stardom and perspectives on sexuality.

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Trump reveals he got an MRI during recent exam

President Donald Trump raised new questions about his health after he told reporters on Air Force One that he received an MRI scan during a recent trip to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The president declined to say why he received the MRI.

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Hundreds celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico City

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations have begun in Mexico City, with hundreds taking to the streets dressed as La Catrina, the iconic Mexican skeleton figure. Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 2, following days of festivities.

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Car dashcam captures near-collision with US Air Force plane

Video shows the moment a driver in Oklahoma City nearly collided with a plane that was crash-landing on a road. National Guard officials are investigating the cause of the incident.

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Jamaica prepares as Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensifies

Residents in Jamaica are preparing for Hurricane Melissa as it has intensified to a potential Category 5 storm by Monday. Jamaica looks to be the epicenter for the worst of Melissa’s triple threat of extreme rainfall flooding, wind damage and storm surge.

00:23 • Source: CNN
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AI security system mistakes student's empty Doritos bag for gun

A student in Baltimore was put into handcuffs after an AI-driven security system used by the school flagged the teen's empty bag of chips as a possible firearm.

01:31 • Source: CNN
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Collins asks Trump about his decision to pardon founder of crypto exchange Binance

CNN's Kaitlan Collins asks President Donald Trump about his decision to pardon Changpeng Zhao, founder of the crypto exchange Binance, who pleaded guilty to a money laundering charge in 2023.

01:06 • Source: CNN
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Officials use puns to mock NBA gambling scheme

Dozens of people were arrested and six people indicted in a mafia-linked sports betting scheme, in which insider information was used to place bets on NBA games, according to the US attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Officials were using puns during a presser on Thursday while describing what took place.

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‘I’m not impressed’: Sen. Bernie Sanders on East Wing demolition

CNN's Anderson Cooper speaks with Sen. Bernie Sanders about the demolition taking place at the White House to prepare for President Donald Trump's future ballroom.

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Why music choice was significant during King Charles' visit with Pope Leo

CNN's Matt Wells discusses how the choice of music at a royal service at the Vatican Thursday was symbolic of England's religious history and noting the symbolism of King Charles III praying with Pope Leo centuries after King Henry VIII's break from the Catholic Church

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Fisherman survives one of Trump’s strikes

The US military has conducted deadly strikes in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean on suspected drug smugglers. At least 37 people in total have been killed in the known strikes, officials have said. Legal experts and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have questioned the legality of the strikes. CNN’s David Culver traveled to Ecuador to track down a man who survived a boat strike.

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Jake Tapper explains who is funding Trump's new ballroom

President Trump is demolishing the East Wing of the White House and plans on building a massive ballroom. CNN’s Jake Tapper discusses the private donors the White House says are contributing to the construction.

02:18 • Source: CNN
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Deadly tornado topples cranes in a Paris suburb

A rare tornado tore through several towns just north of Paris, toppling cranes, killing one person and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

00:31 • Source: CNN
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NBA stars arrested in crimes tied to Mafia families

US Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. announces arrests and details in a massive mafia-linked gambling and sports rigging probe. The probe involved two major operations: one centered on illegal betting on various NBA games and another involving underground poker games, where high-tech technology was used to steal millions from victims.

01:36 • Source: CNN