A hiker in Alaska was in distress. A webcam used to livestream bears led to his rescue
By Marlon Sorto, CNN (CNN) — A hiker struggling in brutal weather in an Alaska national park was rescued after being spotted asking for help on…
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Number of billion-dollar weather disasters in US blows through annual record with four months left in the year
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — It’s been a record-smashing year for the most expensive weather and climate disasters in the United States this year…
Continue ReadingFirst responder deaths from post-9/11 illnesses nearly equals number of firefighters who died that day
CNN By Jason Carroll and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The number of first responders who have died from 9/11-related illnesses now almost equals…
Continue ReadingDoubling up on classrooms, using online teachers and turning to support staff: How schools are dealing with the ongoing teacher shortage
CNN By Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Millions of students are returning for another school year marked by challenging teacher shortages, causing…
Continue ReadingDoubling up on classrooms, using online teachers and turning to support staff: How schools are dealing with the ongoing teacher shortage
By Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Millions of students are returning for another school year marked by challenging teacher shortages, causing schools…
Continue ReadingFirst responder deaths from post-9/11 illnesses nearly equals number of firefighters who died that day
CNN, BROSI FAMILY, FDNY, FOLEY FAMILY By Jason Carroll and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The number of first responders who have died from…
Continue ReadingFirst responder deaths from post-9/11 illnesses nearly equals number of firefighters who died that day
By Jason Carroll and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The number of first responders who have died from 9/11-related illnesses now almost equals the…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Sept. 11: 9/11, Morocco earthquake, Manhunt, Auto strike, US Open
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Lee is fluctuating in intensity over the Atlantic and its effects may soon be felt at beaches up and…
Continue ReadingHawaii’s Kilauea volcano is erupting again after months of quiet
By Melissa Alonso, Raja Razek and Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano began erupting again after nearly three months of…
Continue ReadingNovak Djokovic’s 24th grand slam title ‘is one of the biggest achievements in sports history,’ says coach
CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — There was almost a sense of inevitability when Novak Djokovic won the US Open final on Sunday. The Serb had…
Continue ReadingExplosion at Illinois processing plant leaves at least 8 injured, officials say
By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — At least eight people in central Illinois were injured Sunday in an explosion at a processing plant, officials…
Continue ReadingEscaped Pennsylvania killer stole a van over the weekend and tried to contact acquaintances, police say. Here’s where the search stands
CNN, WPVI By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — The massive manhunt for the convicted killer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison stretched into a 12th…
Continue ReadingPart of Montana national forest closed after grizzly bear attack, officials say
By Melissa Alonso and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Authorities have closed portions of Custer Gallatin National Forest just outside of Big Sky,…
Continue ReadingSee you later, alligator: New Jersey police capture reptile on the loose for 2 weeks
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — New Jersey law enforcement and wildlife officials teamed up as alligator investigators to capture a reptile…
Continue ReadingStart your week smart: Morocco earthquake, Mark Meadows, Georgia grand jury, G20 Summit, Nancy Pelosi
By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — If there’s been any silver lining to the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s that many people learned to…
Continue ReadingTennessee aims to tackle pandemic learning loss by making some kids repeat third grade
By Athena Jones, CNN Nashville, Tennessee (CNN) — Harmony Fletcher likes to read and does so every night, but that was not enough to help her…
Continue ReadingConvicted killer who escaped Pennsylvania prison spotted more than 20 miles from search area and changed his appearance, police say
By Dakin Andone, Celina Tebor, Emma Tucker and Samantha Beech, CNN (CNN) — The convicted killer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison 11 days…
Continue ReadingUndocumented immigrants in Minnesota can apply for driver’s licenses in October
By Michelle Watson and Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — About 81,000 undocumented immigrants in Minnesota can begin applying for a driver’s…
Continue ReadingMother charged nearly 40 years after her newborn baby was found dead in remote woods
By Zenebou Sylla and Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — A woman was charged in her newborn girl’s death nearly 40 years after the abandoned baby…
Continue ReadingSurveillance video released Friday shows Ta’Kiya Young inside store then encountering police before fatal shooting
By Nicki Brown and Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — Police in the Columbus, Ohio, suburb of Blendon Township have released redacted surveillance…
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