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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.

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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.

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Flower prices increase ahead of Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is a busy season for American florists. But this year, there’s an added source of stress. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are raising the prices of some flowers. CNN’s Julia Vargas Jones reports.

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President Donald Trump has suggested he wants to reopen Alcatraz Island as a working prison. CNN's Veronica Miracle hopped aboard the ferry and visited the island – along with its throng of tourists – to get a first-hand look at how $60M in tourism revenue could be at risk if Trump's plans come to fruition.

How $60M in tourism revenue is at risk if Alcatraz reopens

After Trump's suggestion to reopen Alcatraz as a working prison, CNN's Veronica Miracle hopped aboard the ferry and visited the island – along with its throng of tourists – to get a first-hand look at how $60M in tourism revenue could be at risk if the president's plans come to fruition.

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First cargo ships facing 145% tariffs arrive in LA

Ships now pulling into LA's harbor from China are the first to be subject to massive tariffs. Shipments have dropped by 50%. CNN's Nick Watt is on the ground at the port of Los Angeles.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'Where's my camera?': Astronaut shares wondrous views from space

NASA astronaut Don Pettit describes his love for photography and the images he took in his first press conference since returning from his fourth mission to space.

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During the NFL draft, Shedeur Sanders, one of football's biggest draft prospects, received a call saying he was picked up by the New Orleans Saints, but the call turned out to be a prank. Sanders was later selected by the Cleveland Browns as the 144th overall pick in the fifth round.

Shedeur Sanders target of NFL draft prank call

During the NFL draft, Shedeur Sanders, one of football's biggest draft prospects, received a call saying he was picked up by the New Orleans Saints, but the call turned out to be a prank. Sanders was later selected by the Cleveland Browns as the 144th overall pick in the fifth round.

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Robotics team overcomes wildfire destruction to reach world championships

After the Palisades Fire destroyed their school and robotics lab, 4th and 5th graders from Marquez Charter Elementary School rebuilt their robots—and their hope—to compete on the world stage.

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He bought gold at Costco. He's not cashing in yet

With gold prices touching record highs recently, some buyers of Costco gold bars are sharing their love of bullion on social media. But one gold bug tells us he's planning to be a lifelong investor in the precious metal.

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Key evidence in Karen Read trial

Karen Read, who is accused of causing the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, is being retried in Massachusetts. Read has been charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter and leaving the scene. A mistrial was declared last year after jurors said they were at an impasse. CNN's Jean Casarez breaks down key evidence.

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Earth week ends with a smiling face in the sky

Just before sunrise on Friday, April 25, US stargazers can find a celestial "smiley face" along the eastern horizon as a waning crescent moon aligns with Venus and Saturn.

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Scientists discover car inside sunken WWII warship

NOAA researchers discovered a 1940s Ford Super Deluxe "Woody" inside the sunken USS Yorktown, a famed WWII aircraft carrier lost during the Battle of Midway.

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