Seattle becomes the first city in the US to ban caste discrimination
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Seattle is explicitly banning discrimination on the basis of caste, making it the first city in the US to take such a step. The…
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EPA says it can fine Norfolk Southern $70,000 a day if it falls short of cleaning up and paying for the Ohio toxic train wreck
CNN By Nouran Salahieh, Holly Yan and Christina Maxouris, CNN The head of the Environmental Protection Agency threatened expensive consequences if…
Continue ReadingAlex Murdaugh ‘wants’ to take stand in his own defense, source says
By Dakin Andone, Randi Kaye and Dianne Gallagher, CNN Alex Murdaugh “wants” to take the stand in his murder trial, but whether he…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Feb. 22: Migrants, Storm, Presidential race, Cartels, Avalanche
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN May I interest you in a cup of coffee, with a spoonful of olive oil? Starbucks is going out on a limb with a new concoction…
Continue ReadingEPA says it can fine Norfolk Southern $70,000 a day if it falls short of cleaning up and paying for the Ohio toxic train wreck
By Nouran Salahieh, Holly Yan and Christina Maxouris, CNN The head of the Environmental Protection Agency threatened expensive consequences if…
Continue Reading3 climbers killed in an avalanche in Washington state
By Paradise Afshar and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Three members of a climbing group are dead after becoming caught in an avalanche while scaling an…
Continue ReadingMurder of Vermont woman solved after more than 50 years using DNA found on a cigarette and the victim’s clothing
By Jennifer Henderson and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN More than 50 years after Rita Curran’s roommate found her strangled to death in her room, police…
Continue ReadingWhy the climate crisis may be coming for your margarita next
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Something to consider as you search for happy hours to celebrate National Margarita Day: The delicious concoction’s main…
Continue Reading‘I cannot give them a hug.’ Afghan families split since the US withdrawal face the unknown as key immigration deadlines near
CNN By Natasha Chen, CNN Rahman, 3, has lived half his young life in Los Angeles — without his mother. They see each other, sometimes, via…
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Alex Murdaugh ‘destroyed’ by fatal shootings of wife and son, surviving son testifies at double murder trial
CNN By Dakin Andone, Randi Kaye and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Alex Murdaugh was “destroyed” by the fatal shootings of his wife and son, his…
Continue Reading‘I cannot give them a hug.’ Afghan families split since the US withdrawal face the unknown as key immigration deadlines near
By Natasha Chen, CNN Rahman, 3, has lived half his young life in Los Angeles — without his mother. They see each other, sometimes, via video…
Continue ReadingUS Mine Disasters Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at mine disasters, accidents and deaths in the United States. This is a list of notable mine disasters and…
Continue ReadingGenaro García Luna, former Mexican public security secretary, convicted in US of taking bribes from drug cartels
By Ray Sanchez and Maria Santana, CNN Genaro García Luna, Mexico’s former public security secretary and architect of its deadly and protracted…
Continue Reading2 dead, 3 injured in semi-truck fire and explosion near Miami
By Melissa Alonso, CNN Two people are dead and three injured after semi-trucks and other vehicles exploded and burned in Medley, Florida, Tuesday…
Continue ReadingEPA says it will support East Palestine, Ohio, through the cleanup following the toxic train wreck. Here’s what it’s demanding
CNN By Nouran Salahieh, CNN The nation’s top environmental official promised to support East Palestine, Ohio, throughout the cleanup of a toxic…
Continue ReadingSchools and parks reopen as smoke conditions improve near Florida waste facility fire that has been burning over a week
By Melissa Alonso and Kelly McCleary, CNN Schools and parks in Doral, Florida, will reopen Tuesday after a fire at a waste-to-energy facility that…
Continue Reading85-year-old woman killed after incident with alligator in southeast Florida
CNN, WPBF, WPTV By Claire Colbert and Amy Simonson, CNN An 85-year-old woman walking her dog was killed Monday when an alligator pulled her into a…
Continue ReadingSuspect in death of Los Angeles bishop held on $2 million bail, jail records show
By Taylor Romine, Josh Campbell and Aya Elamroussi, CNN The suspect in the shooting death of a prominent Catholic bishop in Los Angeles is currently…
Continue Reading Alex Murdaugh ‘destroyed’ by fatal shootings of wife and son, surviving son testifies at double murder trial
By Dakin Andone, Randi Kaye and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Alex Murdaugh was “destroyed” by the fatal shootings of his wife and son, his…
Continue ReadingPennsylvania attorney general’s office will investigate Norfolk Southern after ‘criminal referral’ from state officials
By Meridith Edwards, Holly Yan, Nouran Salahieh and Celina Tebor, CNN The Pennsylvania attorney general’s office will investigate the toxic…
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