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Sunday 08.15.21

A toddler accidentally shot and killed a woman who was on a Zoom call with co-workers in Florida. The child found a loaded, unsecured handgun left by an adult in the apartment, police said. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.

By Faith Karimi

Local hospitals are overwhelmed after an earthquake injured 1,800 people in Haiti.

Haiti declared a state of emergency after an earthquake killed 304 people and turned homes into rubble.
Afghanistan is in talks with the Taliban over the country's future as the militants surround the capital, Kabul.
Sydney went into lockdown and deployed more Australian troops to enforce coronavirus restrictions.
With Covid-19 patients filling up hospital beds, the US health care system "is breaking," an expert said.
Three former Philadelphia homicide detectives have been charged with perjury in a 1991 rape and murder case.

Seven men and five women have been sworn in as jurors in the R. Kelly federal trial in New York. Opening statements begin Wednesday, and jurors will remain anonymous and partially sequestered. Kelly faces racketeering and sex trafficking charges. He has pleaded not guilty.

San Francisco became the first major US city to mandate proof of full coronavirus vaccinations for indoor activities. Starting Friday, residents age 12 and older will be required to show vaccine cards to enter restaurants, bars, gyms and theaters, as well as large event spaces.

Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally Saturday in Alabama. He will deliver remarks at the state Republican Party's summer meeting in Cullman. Trump won Alabama in the 2016 and 2020 elections.

New York City is throwing a bash at Central Park on Saturday. "We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert" will feature big names such as Bruce Springsteen, LL Cool J, Maluma and Andrea Bocelli. It's a celebration of the city's comeback, Mayor Bill de Blasio says.

Five years ago today, three Americans, a French national and a British man subdued a gunman who opened fire on a high-speed train in France. The dramatic story of how the would-be terrorist was brought down became a Hollywood thriller, "The 15:17 to Paris," directed by Clint Eastwood.

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A war that changed everything
The second-to-last episode of CNN's original series, "Jerusalem: City of Faith and Fury," airs at 10 p.m. ET. It focuses on the period following World War II that left Palestinian Arabs feeling trapped.

40 photos that capture the week that was
Devastating wildfires in Europe. A tearful farewell from one of the greatest soccer players in history. And a "Field of Dreams" baseball game unlike any other. Scroll through stunning photos highlighting the biggest stories of the week.

Reliving the 70s
Television series "Fantasy Island" lit up Saturday nights in the late 1970s and early 80s. Now a new Fox reboot featuring Roselyn Sanchez is paying tribute to its original namesake -- but with new twists to keep up with the times. "Fantasy Island" airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET.

A personal portrait

Val Kilmer's new documentary, "Val," is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, and it's a treasure trove of footage from his long career. The first-person narrative takes a deeper look into his Hollywood life.

Quiz time!
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics may be over, but the 2022 Winter Games are now less than six months away. Where will they be held?

A. Seoul
B. Beijing
C. Cape Town, South Africa
D. Paris

Play "Total Recall," CNN's weekly news quiz, to see if you're correct!

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