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Mexico prison attack kills 14, dozens of inmates escape | CNN

CNN  —  At least 14 people died in a brazen armed assault on a prison in…

North Korea fires Kim’s No. 2 military official | CNN

Seoul, South Korea Reuters  —  North Korea has fired Pak Jong Chon, the second most powerful…

Xi Jinping estimates China’s 2022 GDP grew at least 4.4%. But Covid misery looms | CNN Business

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Highlights from the latest release of January 6 transcripts | CNN Politics

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2 dead and 4 others injured in New Year’s Day shooting in Florida | CNN

CNN  —  Two people died and four others were injured in a shooting in Ocala, Florida,…

5.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Northern California and ‘felt more violent’ than the previous quake, official says | CNN

CNN  —  An earthquake struck Northern California Sunday morning for the second time in less than…

How Josh Shapiro rode his record as Pennsylvania attorney general to the governor’s mansion | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Josh Shapiro had a massive spending advantage and a weak Republican opponent, but the…