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Bernie Sanders and the 270 electoral vote question

Watch CNN's John Avlon provide some insight into the 270 electoral vote question: Can Bernie Sanders win the presidency?

Iran's coronavirus death toll rises to 16 as worries deepen

PARISA HAFEZI

Two more people infected with the new coronavirus have died, taking the toll in Iran to 16, officials said on Tuesday, as Iranians worried that authorities could be underestimating the scale of outbreak.

President Trump hails Weinstein conviction as 'victory' for women

The movie mogul was convicted of sexual assault and of rape in the third degree.

Trump privately vents over coronavirus even as he publicly insists everything is fine

President Donald Trump has privately expressed frustration in recent days about some of the ways his administration is confronting a spreading coronavirus outbreak, according to people familiar with the conversations. Publicly, he has expressed optimism that the virus is "going to go away."

What to Know About the Harvey Weinstein Verdict

JILL COWAN

Tuesday: The announcement marks a watershed moment, but Mr. Weinstein still faces charges in Los Angeles. Also: Tributes to Kobe Bryant.

Germany tightens carnival security after car driven into crowd injures 60

JOSEPH NASR

Germany increased security at some carnival processions on Tuesday after a local man plowed his car into a parade in the western German town of Volkmarsen, injuring around 60 people, including at least 18 children.

Spanish resort on partial lockdown as Italian man tests positive for coronavirus

Dozens of tourists were being asked to remain in their rooms at a hotel on the Spanish resort island of Tenerife on Tuesday, as a male Italian guest tested positive in an initial test for the novel coronavirus overnight.

Trump says coronavirus 'under control' in US, problem going to 'go away'

President Trump, speaking in India, said Tuesday that while the coronavirus is a "very serious thing" but is "under control" in the U.S. and will "go away."

Hosni Mubarak, Egyptian Leader Ousted in Arab Spring, Dies at 91

MICHAEL SLACKMAN

Mr. Mubarak, who had been likened to a modern-day pharaoh, was deposed in 2011 by the popular unrest in the Arab world that came to be called the Arab Spring.

Wall Street rises after Monday's sell-off

REUTERS EDITORIAL

U.S. stock indexes rose on Tuesday with some help from earnings reports after the S&P 500 and the Dow Industrials logged their worst session in two years on worries over the worldwide spread of the virus helped.

Coronavirus increases Iran's isolation, strains South Korea and Italy

PARISA HAFEZI

Iran's coronavirus death toll rose to 16 on Tuesday, the highest outside China, increasing its international isolation as dozens of countries from South Korea to Italy accelerated emergency measures to curb the epidemic's global spread.

Spanish opera star Domingo apologises after sexual harassment claims

REUTERS EDITORIAL

Opera singer Placido Domingo has apologised to the women who accused him of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour, saying he took full responsibility for his actions.

Malaysian parties call for election, reject unity coalition

JOSEPH SIPALAN

Four Malaysian parties on Tuesday rejected veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad's proposal for a unity government that could have strengthened his grip, calling instead for an election to end the political turmoil after he quit as prime minister.

British royals offer a look inside Buckingham Palace's renovations

The British royal family have offered a look inside the major refurbishment of Queen Elizabeth II's home, Buckingham Palace.

Pete Davidson knew it was 'over' with Ariana Grande after Mac Miller died

Pete Davidson dated Ariana Grande right after her breakup with Mac Miller and Davidson now says the rapper's death factored into their split.