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Trump called FIFA boss before stunning USA red card reversal 0 (0)

President Donald Trump’s role in FIFA’s stunning decision to allow striker Folarin Balogun to be eligible to play against Belgium on Monday in Seattle is under the microscope. A source familiar with the matter told CNN on Sunday that Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino this week after Balogun’s red card and asked the FIFA leader to review the call. On Sunday afternoon, soccer’s governing body announced it was using an obscure rule to suspend Balogun’s automatic one-match ban for one year, allowing the striker to play against Belgium in the Round of 16. CNN’s Julia Benbrook has the [See More…]

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Crimea declares state of emergency after Ukrainian drone strikes 0 (0)

Russian-installed authorities declared a state of emergency in Crimea on Friday, as repeated, intensified Ukrainian strikes on the peninsula lead to widespread power outages and fuel shortages. Blackouts have plagued Sevastopol, the largest city in Russian-controlled Crimea, for days. The Kremlin-installed governor of the city, Mikhail Razvozhayev, said Friday that restrictions to electricity supply would continue because repair work to the power grid had been suspended following air raid alerts prompted by Ukrainian drone activity. CNN’s Ivana Kottasová has the latest details on the state of play in Crimea. Also, CNN’s Kevin Liptak reports on President Trump’s changing attitude towards [See More…]

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White House shooting: CNN reporter describes moment shots rang out 0 (0)

Secret Service officers shot and killed a person who the agency said approached a security checkpoint Saturday near the White House and fired at them. Shortly before 6 p.m. ET, an individual approached a checkpoint just outside the White House complex and began firing at officers, a Secret Service spokesperson said, citing a preliminary investigation. CNN’s Julia Benbrook describes the moment she heard shots and was ushered into lockdown in the White House press briefing room. Also, CNN’s Brian Todd has more from the scene of the shooting and CNN law enforcement analyst Jonathan Wackrow details the Secret Service response. [See More…]

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How the WH Correspondents’ Dinner shooting unfolded 0 (0)

After shots were heard during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, President Donald Trump was rushed off the stage unhurt, and he and his Cabinet members are all safe. CNN’s Victor Blackwell, Jim Sciutto and Julia Benbrook look back at how the shooting incident unfolded. Also, Associated Press photojournalist Alex Brandon recounts his perspective from inside the event and shares the images that he captured. CNN senior law enforcement analyst Charles Ramsey and CNN senior national security analyst Juliette Kayyem discuss how someone with a gun was able to get into the event and how big of a risk the suspect [See More…]

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Bolton reacts to Trump’s latest Iran threat: ‘I wouldn’t recommend that’ 0 (0)

President Donald Trump said if Iran does not reach a deal with the United States and open the Strait of Hormuz, the country would conclude military involvement in the region by “blowing up and completely obliterating” key Iranian energy infrastructure. Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton reacts to the state of the conflict with Iran and President Trump’s latest threat to strike Iran’s critical infrastructure. Military analyst Malcolm Davis and Democratic representative Gabe Vasquez also weigh in. 0:00 President Trump issues a new threat to Iran 0:31 Bolton on whether Trump should order strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure 1:38 [See More…]

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Iran war: A satellite damage assessment on US military bases 0 (0)

Satellite images and videos show the extent of the damage to US military facilities in the Middle East from Iranian attacks. CNN’s Tamara Qiblawi reports. 0:00 Report on damage analysis at US military facilities in the Middle East 3:01 Military expert discusses an Iranian strike at a US base in Qatar 4:49 CNN correspondent reports on strikes against US interests in Dubai 6:58 CNN international diplomatic editor on attacks in Saudi Arabia Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #Iran #Trump #News CNN is the world leader in news and information and seeks to inform, engage and empower the world…brought to you [See More…]

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Iran retaliation: Commercial area of Dubai hit with attacks 0 (0)

Iran launched a fresh wave of strikes across the Middle East Sunday morning, with explosions heard by CNN teams in several capitals and major cities. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched a “sixth wave” of missile and drone attacks on Israel and US bases in the region, according to Iranian’s semi official Tasnim news agency. 0:00 Videos show attacks in commercial areas of Dubai, including its airport 1:41 CNN correspondent describes the scene in Dubai 3:53 UAE government official responds to Iran’s attacks on Dubai 7:57 CNN senior producer reports on strikes in Doha Watch more CNN here: [See More…]

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Iran supreme leader Khamenei is dead, Trump & Israeli sources say 0 (0)

President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, following joint US-Israeli strikes, calling it “not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans.” “This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country,” he wrote in a Truth Social Post. Israel has confirmed that Iran’s supreme leader was killed in strikes on Saturday, according to two Israeli sources familiar with the matter. One of the sources said Israel had obtained a photo of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s dead body. The second source said an official announcement is [See More…]