Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Here’s what that means
By Sofia Barrett, CNN (CNN) — Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day of the year for people who practice Judaism.…
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Maui’s 150-year-old banyan tree is growing leaves after being charred by the wildfires. It’s just the beginning of a long recovery
By Kara Nelson, CNN (CNN) — A huge banyan tree charred by the wildfires in Maui is sprouting new green leaves, giving hope all was not…
Continue ReadingCity of Fort Lauderdale loses $1.2 million in phishing scam, police in Florida say
By Jamiel Lynch, CNN (CNN) — The City of Fort Lauderdale was bilked out of $1.2 million dollars in what police in South Florida are saying was…
Continue ReadingMissing toddler found sleeping in woods using her dog as a pillow after walking 3 miles barefoot
By Macie Goldfarb, CNN (CNN) — A 2-year-old girl who walked barefoot more than three miles with her family’s two dogs was found sleeping off…
Continue Reading2 Florida kids stole their mother’s car after she took away their electronics and they were pulled over 200 miles away, authorities say
By Jamiel Lynch and Jennifer Henderson, CNN (CNN) — Authorities in north Florida were surprised to discover a 10-year-old behind the wheel when…
Continue ReadingHollywood studios put ‘best and final’ deal forward. WGA strike nears an ending
CNN By Eva Rothenberg and Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — After four days of marathon negotiations, the Writers Guild of America could reach a deal…
Continue ReadingMexico makes agreement with US to deport migrants from its border cities as one mayor warns his city is at ‘a breaking point’
By Rosa Flores, Sara Weisfeldt, Emma Tucker and Macie Goldfarb, CNN (CNN) — Mexico has made an agreement with the United States to deport…
Continue ReadingOperator of bus involved in fatal New York crash was listed by the state as an ‘unacceptable operator’ after failing several safety inspections
By Jessica Xing and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The transportation company that owns the bus involved in a fatal crash in New York this week while…
Continue ReadingAn FBI tactical team rescued a kidnapped 17-year-old from a California motel, source says
By Josh Campbell and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — An FBI special weapons and tactics team stormed a Southern California motel Friday morning,…
Continue ReadingEagle Pass international railway crossing reopens after Texas migrant surge
By Melissa Alonso, Priscilla Alvarez and Ed Lavandera, CNN (CNN) — The international railway bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas, reopened Saturday…
Continue ReadingEagle Pass international railway crossing reopens after Texas migrant surge
CNN By Melissa Alonso, Priscilla Alvarez and Ed Lavandera, CNN (CNN) — The international railway bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas, reopened Saturday…
Continue ReadingHer son was an accused cult leader. She says he was a victim, too.
CNN By Donie O’Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — “Now the family tree goes like this,” the man on the tape extolled confidently. “John John…
Continue ReadingA Texas teen was suspended for weeks over his locs hairstyle. Now, his family is suing the governor
By Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — A Black high school student who was suspended over his locs hairstyle and his mother have sued Texas Gov. Greg…
Continue ReadingHer son was an accused cult leader. She says he was a victim, too.
By Donie O’Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — “Now the family tree goes like this,” the man on the tape extolled confidently. “John John…
Continue ReadingA Nebraska mother who provided an illegal abortion for her daughter and helped dispose of the fetus gets 2 years in prison, report says
By Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — A Nebraska mother who was accused of helping her 17-year-old daughter have an illegal abortion and disposing…
Continue ReadingFederal judge overturns California ban on high-capacity gun magazines
By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge struck down California’s ban on firearm magazines holding more than 10 rounds Friday as…
Continue ReadingHow California is using AI to snuff out wildfires before they explode
By Stephanie Elam, CNN (CNN) — Firefighters want every leg up they can get to knock out a blaze before it becomes an inferno. The California…
Continue ReadingShadows in the valley: Nearly eight years after a shooting at Umpqua Community College left nine people dead, an Oregon community is still trying to heal
By Alaa Elassar, CNN Photographs by Will Lanzoni, CNN Roseburg, Oregon (CNN) — Driving into Roseburg feels like entering a postcard. The small…
Continue ReadingThe officers accused in Elijah McClain’s death didn’t face charges for 2 years. Here’s a timeline of how the case made it to trial
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — Two of the Colorado police officers accused in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain began standing trial this week…
Continue ReadingAn October saltwater intrusion could threaten drinking water in New Orleans, so they’ll barge in 36 million gallons of fresh water a day
By Jamiel Lynch and Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — The US Army Corps of Engineers is planning to barge 36 million gallons of fresh water daily…
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