While lobbying money slows, dark money rises

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While lobbying money slows, dark money rises

By Jason Feifer It’s time to shine the spotlight back on these political insiders, who have access to secret money and use their own resources and influence to determine the outcome of election after…

US tourist found dead in Cancun hotel room

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US tourist found dead in Cancun hotel room

By Almudena Calatrava and Nehanda Magakira, CNN A 49-year-old US tourist who had been reported missing for more than a week was found dead Saturday in a Cancun hotel room, according to Mexico’s attorney…

Emirati foreign minister holds Syria meeting with Assad

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Emirati foreign minister holds Syria meeting with Assad

Abu Dhabi’s visit comes a day after meeting Lebanon’s prime minister, and could be sign of shifting alliances The foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates has met the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, a…

Polio vaccine goal hailed by Kenya leaders

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Polio vaccine goal hailed by Kenya leaders

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Kenya has urged other vaccine-using nations to join its initiative An initiative launched by Kenya to identify a new form of immunisation to eliminate polio worldwide has been…

Biden to attend Kennedy Center Honors

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Biden to attend Kennedy Center Honors

Written by CNN Staff In an historic reprise, former Vice President Joe Biden will attend the Kennedy Center Honors, CNN has learned. Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein and Ambassador Kennedy sent a letter…