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How the Philippines became a pageant powerhouse

The Philippines has become a pageant powerhouse, consistently ranking among the most successful countries at international competitions, and producing four Miss Universe winners overall. Throughout the year, people from all walks of life take part in pageants in cities, villages and schools across the nation. CNN visited Manila and met this year's Miss Universe Philippines, Ahtisa Manalo, to find out more about the country's national pastime.

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How the Philippines became a pageant powerhouse

The Philippines has become a pageant powerhouse, consistently ranking among the most successful countries at international competitions, and producing four Miss Universe winners overall. Throughout the year, people from all walks of life take part in pageants in cities, villages and schools across the nation. CNN visited Manila and met this year's Miss Universe Philippines, Ahtisa Manalo, to find out more about the country's national pastime.

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Why Israel’s election is more than a referendum on Netanyahu

Israelis vote Tuesday in their first election since the October 7, 2023 attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces his former military chief, Gadi Eisenkot. CNN’s Oren Liebermann explains why neither likely has a clear path to outright victory.

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'No office is worth stooping that low': Obama condemns Ramaswamy's controversial ad

At a rally in Ohio, former President Barack Obama criticized Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial campaign ad that featured Amy Acton’s estranged mother.

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Tear gas, water cannons used as police and protesters clash in Paris

Protesters in Paris clashed with police as peaceful protests once again turned chaotic, with tear gas and water cannons being used in an attempt to disperse the crowd. CNN's Clarissa Ward reports

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Ukrainian President Zelensky confirms access to Starshield has been restored

After a week of slow Starlink speeds hindering Ukrainian military operations, the Ukrainian defense ministry announced on Saturday that full access to the military grade internet service has been restored.

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Ohio will test if Republicans can defend against a Democratic comeback

CNN's Lauren Fox reports from Ohio, where competitive races up and down the ticket will test whether Republicans can keep the state red as Democrats make inroads. Ohio has been a reliably Republican state in recent election cycles, but for years it was a key swing state.

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Epstein survivor plans to vote for first time

Wendy Pesante was around 15 when she was abused by Jeffrey Epstein. She and other survivors hope the midterm elections will show that the Epstein issue matters.

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Bus carrying Georgia high school football team overturns

A bus carrying a Georgia high school football team overturned late Friday night, causing 22 students and three staff members to be hospitalized overnight, according to the school district.

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Is Afghanistan the graveyard of empires?

Afghanistan has been a focus of centuries of war and occupation, from the British Empire to the Soviet Union and the United States. As that legacy complicates the entire region, CNN’s Ivan Watson shares what CNN found by tracking abandoned US military equipment in Pakistan.

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Winter is coming, so are the bills

CNN business reporter Rachel Siegel traveled to Aroostook County in Maine to understand how costs are piling up ahead of winter. Heating oil prices, for one, are hitting record highs with months of cold ahead.

02:04 • Source: CNN
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Iranian twins tortured in Iranian prison, cousin says

Taraneh and Romina, 21-year-old Iranian twins, were imprisoned after protesting against the regime. Romina has been sentenced to 25 years in prison and Taraneh sentenced to death. CNN's Jim Sciutto spoke to their cousin, Masoud Nourmohammadi, who lives in Utah, who says both have been tortured while in prison.

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