Actor James Van Der Beek, who rose to fame in the '90s hit teen drama "Dawson's Creek" before being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, died Wednesday. CNN’s Lisa Respers France explains how fans are supporting his family after his death.
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Actor James Van Der Beek, who rose to fame in the '90s hit teen drama "Dawson's Creek" before being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, died Wednesday. CNN’s Lisa Respers France explains how fans are supporting his family after his death. Discover more videos, including live streams and exclusive storytelling, on our Watch page.

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Actor James Van Der Beek, who rose to fame in the '90s hit teen drama "Dawson's Creek" before being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, died Wednesday. CNN’s Lisa Respers France explains how fans are supporting his family after his death.
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A new policy from the Trump administration took effect Friday, making it harder for many legal immigrants to obtain green cards. CNN's Tami Luhby breaks down how the public charge rule impacts applicants who receive some form of public assistance or could need benefits in the future.
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The Federal Reserve decided to raise interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday, in hopes the move will help reduce inflation. CNN's Jeanne Sahadi explains how the rate hike will impact your wallet.
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A Los Angeles news helicopter covering a fatal bus collision crashed on Thursday, killing three. CNN's Julia Vargas Jones explains what we are learning about the cause of the accident, including from the video onboard the helicopter as it descended.
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The United States has deployed weapons in space and will use them to defend American forces, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday. CNN’s Brian Todd explains what we know about the highly unusual public acknowledgement by a US official of weapons capabilities in orbit.
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Officials at the Kennedy Center have warned in court filings that it could face "fiscal collapse” within weeks. CNN’s Sunlen Serfaty explains why officials from the national arts institution claim that putting President Donald Trump’s name back on the building may be the only solution for the center’s financial problems.
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Sunday saw an "immaculate inning" thrown by Boston Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle. CNN’s Don Riddell explains what the rare feat is and how Tolle reacted.
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Every year, the September 11th ceremony at Ground Zero includes six bell ringings, one in remembrance for each fatal moment on that day in 2001. CNN's Brynn Gingras explains why a seventh bell rang out over the crowd this year.
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August's Consumer Price Index report came out Friday, with inflation showing little improvement at a 3.4% annual rate. CNN's Elisabeth Buchwald explains how this report may impact the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision on interest rates.
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During his remarks at the Republican midterm convention, President Donald Trump vowed to pay a $5000 dividend to every American adult if the Republicans retain their majorities in the House and the Senate. CNN's Adam Cancryn explains why Trump's idea is unlikely to happen.
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Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone that starts at $1,999. CNN's Clare Duffy breaks down the new features and explains how the device fits with the vision of Apple's new CEO, John Ternus.
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Wednesday marks the start of the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas, an event that's usually just held in presidential election years. CNN's Steve Contorno explains what you can expect to see during the event that some are calling Trump-a-palooza.
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President Donald Trump threatened to block the Canadian jet company from selling to American customers if it didn't build its aircraft in the United States. CNN's Elisabeth Buchwald explains how Bombardier got pulled in to<strong> </strong>Trump's escalating trade war with Canada.
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Amy Acton, the Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee, was giving remarks at the Canfield Fair on Sunday when police say an armed man lunged at her. CNN's Gloria Pazmino explains what Acton's and opponent Vivek Ramaswamy's campaigns are saying about the incident.
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