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Kermit the Frog's advice for 2025 graduates and what he learned from 'the school of life'

The University of Maryland's 2025 commencement speaker Kermit the Frog shares his advice for graduates with CNN's Sara Sidner.

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Kermit the Frog's advice for 2025 graduates and what he learned from 'the school of life'

The University of Maryland's 2025 commencement speaker Kermit the Frog shares his advice for graduates with CNN's Sara Sidner.

01:14 - Source: CNN

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Pigs may be solution to organ shortage

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores how pigs could help address the human organ shortage through xenotransplantation. Learn how both a pig's similarities and differences make their organs a good match for humans. “Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: Animal Pharm” airs Sunday at 8pm ET/PT on CNN.

01:27 - Source: CNN

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Rare dust storm blankets Chicago

The Chicago skyline disappeared momentarily as a wall of dust blew through the city. The National Weather Service attributed this to 60 to 70 mph winds that blew over dry farmlands, collecting dust and blowing it through the Chicago area, according to CNN affiliate WBBM.

00:32 - Source: CNN

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'Robocake' includes edible batteries made of dark chocolate

This wedding cake, created by researchers and chefs in partnership with the RoboFood project, has edible robotic bears that dance and chocolate batteries that power the candles.

01:28 - Source: CNN

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Pete Rose eligible for Hall of Fame

Major League Baseball removed Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson - two of the sport's most famous players who were previously kicked out of baseball for gambling on the game - from the league's ineligible list. The historic decision allows Rose to be considered for induction into the iconic Baseball Hall of Fame, an honor that was previously ruled out as part of the settlement he reached with the league back in 1989. CNN's Andy Scholes explains.

01:03 - Source: CNN

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Kim Kardashian tells Paris robber she forgives him

CNN’s Max Foster notes three words that stood out during Kim Kardashian’s five hours of testimony in a Paris courtroom today, where ten defendants are facing charges including armed robbery, kidnapping, and conspiracy.

01:07 - Source: CNN

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CNN tries what Peruvian locals say is Pope Leo’s favorite dish

CNN’s Stefano Pozzebon is in Chiclayo, Peru, to try what locals say is Pope Leo XIV’s favorite dish: cabrito chiclayano. The pope would come to this restaurant in the Peruvian city for lunch as recently as two years ago.

00:43 - Source: CNN

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Erin Burnett goes inside the papal bowling alley

CNN’s Erin Burnett goes inside the Pontifical North American College in Rome and the pope’s bowling alley

00:32 - Source: CNN

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'Twist, drop and push': Rowing like a Venetian

In “Saving Venice,” CNN's Erica Hill speaks with a collective of locals interested in promoting a more ethical tourism industry with respect for Venice’s unique and delicate environment. She learns about the innovative ways a new generation of Venetians are working to preserve the city’s traditions, mitigate the effects of climate change, and taper the city’s dependence on massive amounts of tourists. “Saving Venice” for “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper” premieres Sunday at 8p ET/PT on CNN.

01:12 - Source: CNN

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Rare volcanic eruption not seen in nearly 40 years

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano could be seen hurling lava upwards of 300 feet into the air during a series of “rapid rebounds,” which scientists say hasn’t been seen in nearly 40 years.

00:33 - Source: CNN

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Man injects himself over 600 times with snake venom

Tim Friede, a self-taught snake expert from California, injected himself with snake venom 654 times over 18 years and later contributed his blood to help scientists develop a new universal antivenom.

01:42 - Source: CNN

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Hundreds of dachshunds gather in Hungary in record breaking attempt

In Hungary, dachshunds and their owners gathered in an attempt to break the record of biggest ever dog walk – a record previously set at 897 by the German city of Regensburg. The Hungarian Records of Association tallied the dogs as they walked through the street with their owners.

00:41 - Source: CNN

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Bored at the airport? For these travelers, it’s showtime!

Dancer and choreographer Blake McGrath felt the urge to whip out a dance combo while waiting for his flight at Dallas-Fort Worth International. The flight left without him, but when he uploaded the video to TikTok, it quickly went viral and eventually grabbed over 6.7 million views.

01:41 - Source: CNN