Louisiana police officer shot and killed while helping with a disturbance call
By Jason Hanna and Alta Spells, CNN A police officer was shot and killed — and the suspected shooter was seriously injured — Friday as…
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Charlottesville removes two Confederate statues as onlookers cheer
Two bronze statues of Confederate generals were removed from public property in Charlottesville, Virginia, almost four years after the statues were…
Continue ReadingA woman was looking to adopt a new pet. Then she found the dog she lost two years ago
By Alaa Elassar, CNN A woman was scrolling through a list of adoptable dogs at her local humane society when she came across a photo that made her…
Continue ReadingDeath toll rises to 86 as recovery teams battle inclement weather at Surfside collapse site
By Aya Elamroussi and Ray Sanchez, CNN The death toll from the Surfside, Florida, condo tower collapse rose to 86 on Saturday as recovery efforts…
Continue ReadingBefore Zaila Avant-garde, there was MacNolia Cox, the first Black top-5 finalist at the National Spelling Bee
By Leah Asmelash, CNN On Thursday, Zaila Avant-garde became the first Black American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. But 85 years ago,…
Continue Reading7 heritage sites with deep cultural and historical roots to Latinos are in need of preservation, group says
By Nicole Chavez, CNN A historic neighborhood threatened by plans for a sports arena, a bodega that became a hub for Dominicans in Rhode Island and a…
Continue ReadingBinx, cat who lived in the Champlain Towers South, was found near collapse site and reunited with family, mayor says
14 more victims have been recovered from Champlain Towers South site, mayor…
Continue ReadingBinx, cat who lived in the Champlain Towers South, was found near collapse site and reunited with family, mayor says
By Christina Maxouris, CNN Binx, a cat who lived on the ninth floor of the Champlain Towers South, was reunited with his family on Friday after…
Continue ReadingCalifornia earthquake sends boulders tumbling onto major highway
A strong earthquake hit near Lake Tahoe and could be felt in Northern California and Northern Nevada. Brett Durrant, who was traveling on highway 395…
Continue ReadingThe evidence from the collapsed Surfside condo is growing by the day, but the investigation could take years
By David Shortell and Rosa Flores, CNN With his baseball cap and thick white beard, Allyn Kilsheimer could be mistaken for a retiree if it…
Continue ReadingSurfside mayor says security will be tightened at the condo collapse location, which he says is a ‘holy site’
Allyn Kilsheimer, the structural engineer hired by the city of Surfside, Florida, to investigate the collapse of Champlain Towers South, took CNN’s…
Continue ReadingLinda Ronstadt Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Grammy-winning singer Linda Ronstadt. Personal Birth date: July 15, 1946 Birth place: Tucson,…
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CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the July 20, 2012, movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado. Twelve people were killed and 70 injured. On…
Continue ReadingJohn Negroponte Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte. Personal Birth date: July 21, 1939 Birth…
Continue ReadingBritney Spears Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Britney Spears, pop singer and Grammy Award winner. Personal Birth date: December 2, 1981 Birth…
Continue ReadingNBA and WNBA Finals Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the NBA Finals (men’s) and the WNBA Finals (women’s). The finals…
Continue ReadingMan charged with killing golf pro Gene Siller ‘bound the hands, legs, and mouth’ of two other victims with tape, warrant says
Bryan Anthony Rhoden was arrested and charged in connection with the killings of two men, Paul Pierson and Henry Valdez, as well as golf pro Gene…
Continue ReadingHawaiian authorities ask for help after historic cliff carvings were vandalized with paintballs
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN Hawaiian authorities are asking for the public’s help to find those responsible for vandalizing a cultural site with…
Continue ReadingMono County Earthquake Felt In Modesto
People said they felt shaking as they were going about their daily…
Continue ReadingCalifornia earthquake sends boulders tumbling onto major highway
By Neelam Bohra and Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Brett Durrant was traveling along Highway 395 near Coleville, California, when clouds of dust erupted…
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