meena hart duerson

some of what i've been working on.

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every so often, i get to fill in for CNN 10.

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Nicotine is being touted by some as having health benefits. Does it? | CNN

There’s a growing number of voices pushing health benefits of Nicotine. Meena Duerson reports on OutFront.

May 21, 2025.

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Embryo Adoption | CNN

After IVF, one couple donated 11 frozen embryos to another couple facing infertility. Their children are now biological siblings. CNN visits

Our piece on embryo adoption for CNN All Access, May 2025.

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MAHA voters ‘betrayed, disgusted’ by Trump administration | CNN Politics

The Make America Healthy Again movement helped Donald Trump win the presidency, but after the administration’s recent actions on pesticides,

A visit to the "People vs. Poison" rally at the Supreme Court in May 2025.

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Doctor: I’m being punished for speaking about health insurance | CNN

Dr. Elisabeth Potter went viral in January with a video detailing her frustrations over an experience with United Healthcare. Since posting

A follow-up on Dr. Elisabeth Potter's story from 2025.

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We went to the ‘Mom Dance Party’ | CNN

Denver moms Sarah Battani Sams and Elizabeth Wellington were struggling with the realities of motherhood, so they created a space for women

We went to the Mom Dance Party.

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Escaping an obsession | CNN

In the darkest corners of social media, troubled young people are connecting in a disturbing subculture known as the “true crime community.”

April 2026 for CNN All Access.

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These moms had daughters sucked into a deadly online school shooter community. What they need you to know | CNN

Jaimee Seitz and Heather Dioneff didn’t see the warning signs when their teenagers became obsessed with the Columbine killers and did not kn

April 2026.

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We found NYC’s passport photo legend | CNN

Eliz Digital, a small photo shop in New York City’s Chinatown, has developed a cult following, in part because the owner takes incredible pa

our trip to Eliz Digital.

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The best photographer we know is taking passport photos in Chinatown | CNN

Everyone was right. No one has ever made me look this good.

November 2025.

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Election night at Mamdani’s favorite restaurant | CNN Politics

Diners at Kabab King in Queens, one of Zohran Mamdani’s favorite restaurants, talked about how they felt as they witnessed his victory in th

November 2025.

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The women of an Oregon suburb have said for years their family doctor abused them. Now he’s facing criminal charges | CNN

Farley has been accused of abuse by more than 160 of his patients, who say he sexually assaulted them under the guise of medical treatment.

October 2025.

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YouTube star Ms. Rachel sings with 3-year-old double amputee from Gaza | CNN

YouTube star and children’s educator Rachel Accurso, whose “Songs for Littles” have been viewed billions of times, meets and sings one of he

May, 2025.

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The town wanted his farm for affordable housing. Then came the MAGA storm | CNN

Cranbury Township in New Jersey said a farm nestled between warehouses was its best bet for development. But when owner Andy Henry said no,

July 24, 2025

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‘Why isn’t there a Coachella for healthy food?’ The teens trying to make ‘MAHA’ cool | CNN

Lexi Vrachalus and Grace Price are two of the young influencers behind the newly formed “MAHA Girls” account. They’re bringing their social

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Latino influencers support Trump amid deportations, ICE raids | CNN Politics

Tony Delgado and Gabriela Berrospi, entrepreneurs and founders of multimedia brand Latino Wall Street, helped rally the Latino vote for Pres

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segment on NatalCon on Erin Burnett Out Front, April 10, 2025.