Thursday, April 27, 2017

Pope Francis launches free launderette for the poor

Rome's homeless and impoverished people can wash their clothes for free at a new launderette, the latest intiative for the needy by Pope Francis.

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White tiger cubs born in Austrian zoo

Four white Bengal tiger cubs presented to the public at the White Zoo in Austria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

'Pope Francis' Laundry' opens in Rome

Pope Francis has launched a laundromat for the poor, where homeless and impoverished people can come and wash their clothes for free. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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Los Angeles mayor declares April 25 'La La Land Day'

Brightly-dressed dancers abseil down Los Angeles City Hall as Mayor Eric Garcetti declares April 25 to be 'La La Land Day,' in honor of the Oscar-winning film. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Crabs invade Cuba's Bay of Pigs

It's that time again. After the first spring rains in Cuba, crabs are invading the Bay of Pigs, returning to the waters to reproduce. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Kenya's last northern white rhino joins Tinder

Endangered white rhino joins Tinder to find a mate hoping to raise funds for fertility treatment. Francis Maguire reports.

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Four-legged fugitive in Vegas police chase

A mysterious, four-legged fugitive gambled and lost in Las Vegas Thursday when it was caught after leading police on a wild chase. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Friday, April 21, 2017

California "nuns" respond to a higher calling

Self-described 'weed nuns' grow and harvest their own healing cannabis. Angela Moore reports.

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

World's largest number of people dressed as Chaplin's "The Tramp" gather in Switzerland

In a world record breaking attempt, the world's largest number of people dressed as The Tramp gather in Switzerland. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Monday, April 17, 2017

Venezuelans torch political effigies during Easter celebrations

Venezuelans put effigies of the country's least popular politicians up in flames during Easter Sunday celebrations in Caracas.

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Mexicans burn a Trump effigy on Easter

Easter revelers in Mexico City take their president, and the president to their north to task during the traditional burning of Judas. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Cracking good fun! German town celebrates Easter with egg-throwing competition

People in the West German town of Horhausen celebrate Easter by throwing eggs as far as they can, without breaking them. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Sunday, April 16, 2017

April the giraffe has calf as millions watch

April the giraffe gives birth to a baby boy in a New York zoo, as millions tune in by a live webcam stream in anticipation of the event.

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Tour the Titanic

Expeditions to the world's most famous shipwreck are set to begin. Angela Moore reports.

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

Belgian company takes 3D printing to chocolate

A Belgian start-up uses 3D printing for Easter chocolates, creating treats ranging from the traditional Easter bunny to the more unusual beer bottle. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Aspiring internet stars turn to surgery to gain popularity

Young aspiring internet stars resort to plastic surgery to increase their chances of success in the Chinese live-streaming industry. Edward Baran reports.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Dog sledders complete Polar expedition across Scandanavia

Almost 30 people complete a 300-kilometre expedition across the Arctic wilderness as they complete the Fjallraven Polar 2017 - a dog-sledding expedition from Signaldalen, Norway to Jukkasjarvi, Sweden. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

High flying biker grounded by police

A Cuban contendant for the Guiness world record for the highest bike is blocked by Cuban police.

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Polish athlete wins the coolest race in the world

Polish runner Piotr Suchenia won the world's coolest race on Saturday, crossing the line first in the 2017 North Pole Marathon. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Friday, April 7, 2017

Bee hives a new target for New Zealand criminal gangs

New Zealand's bees are being stolen and traded by organized crime syndicates seeking to profit from skyrocketing honey prices, police and beekeepers, proving that bees make money. Reuters' Charlotte Greenfield reports.

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INSIGHT: Humpback whale washes onto NYC beach

A dead humpback whale washes up on Rockaway Beach in Queens, one of New York City's five boroughs.

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Polish zoo shows off its rare white tiger quadruplets

Four extremely rare white tiger cubs born in captivity are presented by Borysew Zoo in central Poland.

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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

'Queer British Art' reflects social revolution

Marking 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of male homosexuality in England and Wales, the first exhibition dedicated to queer British art is opening in London. Reuters Emily Wither spoke to the curator.

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'Gulliver's Gate' debuts its Lilliputian world

"Gulliver's Gate," a massive model depicting over 300 miniature cities from around the world, opens in Times Square. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Monday, April 3, 2017

One-humped beauties take the stage in Saudi Arabia

More than 50,000 camels participate in the country's month-long annual King Abdulaziz camel festival with this year's prize money equivalent to $31 million dollars. Colette Luke reports.

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Sunday, April 2, 2017

Swimsuit-clad skiers parade down Sochi's slopes in world record attempt

Hundreds of Russian skiers in swimwear hit the slopes of Sochi attempting to break a world record. Rough Cut (No Reporter Narration)

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Puppies take over Newark Airport

Around ninety puppies were at Newark Airport on Saturday for their Seeing Eye puppy training to get them ready to be future guide dogs. Colette Luke reports.

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Saturday, April 1, 2017

London exhibition elevates selfies as an art form

From Old Masters' self-portraits to contemporary selfies taken on phones, a London exhibition explores the creative potential of a mode of expression whose modern form is often derided as inane. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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