Meet the livestreamers covering the ‘Diddy' trial
Over the duration of the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial, influencers have decided to cover the trial by livestreaming from outside the Manhattan courthouse where Combs has appeared. CNN's Brynn Gingras spoke with some of the influencers who covered the 'Diddy' trial.
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Will Sean 'Diddy' Combs be convicted?
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing five charges in a blockbuster sex trafficking trial, but will he be found guilty? CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister asks former prosecutor Elie Honig to predict the outcome.
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Jury begins deliberations in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
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See swarms of 'lovebugs' invade South Korea
Video posted on social media shows thousands of 'lovebugs' blanketing hiking trails on the Gyeyangsan mountain. South Korea is wrestling with an outbreak of the insects, which have been driven into warmer urban areas like Seoul due to climate change, according to a 2022 study.
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The key testimony and evidence in Sean Combs trial, explained
CNN's Laura Coates goes over the five counts hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is charged with, the key evidence and testimony presented to jurors, and how the defense disputes the allegations.
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Beyoncé's 'flying' car prop tilts midair
A technical mishap led to Beyoncé's 'flying' car prop to tilt during a Cowboy Carter concert in Houston, with fans capturing the moment on video. The singer was quickly lowered down and without injury, according to Beyoncé's entertainment and management company.
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'Cobra Kai' star Alicia Hannah-Kim accuses co-star of biting her
"Cobra Kai" star Martin Kove allegedly bit co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim during a fan convention in Washington, claiming it was a joke, according to police.
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See Jonathan Anderson's highly anticipated Dior debut
Jonathan Anderson, founder of JW Anderson, made his debut as creative director of Dior. His collection, Dior menswear Spring/Summer 2026, was showcased during Paris Fashion Week.
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What biohacker Bryan Johnson says is the most powerful drug in existence
CNN's Boris Sanchez spoke with controversial biohacker Bryan Johnson about the impact of the medical experiments he's done and what he thinks is the most underrated aspect of health.
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See swarms of 'lovebugs' invade South Korea
Video posted on social media shows thousands of 'lovebugs' blanketing hiking trails on the Gyeyangsan mountain. South Korea is wrestling with an outbreak of the insects, which have been driven into warmer urban areas like Seoul due to climate change, according to a 2022 study.
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Thousands defy ban on Budapest Pride
Protesters in Budapest are marching against a ban on Pride events across Hungary. People came from 30 different countries to show support under scorching heat, organizers said.
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Two men reunite baby bird with its mother
Two men were walking in their neighborhood when they heard chirping near a sewer. When they approached, they could see a baby bird trapped inside the sewer.
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Iowa anchor has been missing for 30 years
CNN's Randi Kaye investigates the mystery of journalist Jodi Huisentruit's disappearance in 1995. Now thirty years later, police are still tracking down clues.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' son escorted out of courtroom
A judge removed Sean Diddy Combs' son, Justin Combs, from the courtroom and apparently asked him to change his clothing after Combs' son arrived wearing a shirt that says 'Free Sean Combs' to the defense team's final closing arguments. The controversy comes nearly two weeks after Diddy's son Christian 'King' Combs was also removed and spoken to by the judge for wearing a similar slogan in sight of the jury.
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Newlyweds Bezos and Sanchez spotted on boat ride
CNN's Melissa Bell reports from Venice, Italy, following newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez as they wave at spectators during their boat ride through the city.
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Brad Pitt's home burglarized
The Los Angeles Police Department said a break-in occurred at a house in the Los Feliz neighborhood. A law enforcement source familiar with the investigation confirmed to CNN that it belongs to actor Brad Pitt.
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See moment suspect lights fire on Seoul subway
CCTV footage released by the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office captures the moment a man lit a fire on a busy subway in the South Korean capital last month. The footage, from May 31, shows passengers running away after the suspect doused the floor of the train carriage with flammable liquid before setting it alight. Reuters reports that according to the prosecutors' office, six people were injured. The prosecutor's office says it charged the 67-year-old man with attempted murder and arson.
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Fireball spotted across the sky
A 'daytime fireball' was caught on video in the sky over South Carolina – causing a sonic boom, according to the American Meteor Society. CNN has reached out to emergency management officials in North Carolina and Tennessee, as well as NASA for comment.
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