Atlanta HBCU Morris Brown College has accreditation restored after 20 years
By Amir Vera, CNN Morris Brown College may have had the comeback of the year on Wednesday. The historically Black college in Atlanta received its…
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Kenosha police request FBI look at incident of off-duty officer putting his knee on the neck of a 12-year-old girl
By Omar Jimenez, CNN The Kenosha Police Department has asked the FBI to look into the case of an off-duty police officer seen on video putting his…
Continue ReadingA federal wild horse facility in Colorado is under quarantine as 67 horses have died from an ‘unknown and highly contagious’ disease
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN An “unknown yet highly contagious and sometimes fatal disease” has plagued a federal wild horse holding facility…
Continue ReadingA federal appeals court says Crosley Green’s disputed murder conviction can stand, but the 64-year-old has no intention of giving up the fight
By Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN Crosley Green has received the news he didn’t want to hear — a federal appeals panel is reinstating his…
Continue ReadingSome experts fear these forests could shift from absorbing carbon dioxide to emitting it
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Wildfires in the vast and pristine forests of Canada, Europe and the far Northern US could release an enormous amount of…
Continue ReadingGroundbreaking study reveals the most threatened reptile species
By Katie Hunt, CNN One-fifth of all reptile species face the risk of extinction, according to a comprehensive new study, with crocodiles and turtles…
Continue ReadingArmed Forces Day Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Armed Forces Day, a holiday observed in some areas of the United States to honor all branches of the…
Continue ReadingMark Zuckerberg Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Meta. Personal Birth date: May 14, 1984 Birth place: Dobbs…
Continue ReadingHow Transnistria, a Russian-backed region in Moldova, is getting pulled into the war in Ukraine
By Rob Picheta, CNN A series of unexplained explosions have occurred in parts of Transnistria, a breakaway territory within Moldova that has housed…
Continue ReadingRussian hacking in Ukraine has been extensive and intertwined with military operations, Microsoft says
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN At least six different Kremlin-linked hacking groups have conducted nearly 240 cyber operations against Ukrainian targets,…
Continue ReadingState probe after George Floyd’s killing finds a decade of ‘discriminatory, race-based policing’ in Minneapolis
By Ray Sanchez and Omar Jimenez, CNN A state investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department launched after the Memorial Day 2020 killing of…
Continue Reading5 things to know for April 28: Ukraine, Covid-19, Disney, Capitol riot, Drought
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN When it comes to managing your finances, you may use an app on your phone or your computer to help rein in overspending.…
Continue ReadingRon DeSantis says ending Disney’s self-governing status will be a ‘process.’ Here’s what might happen next
By Eric Levenson and Steve Contorno, CNN Nearly 55 years ago, Florida passed a law that created the Reedy Creek Improvement District, effectively…
Continue ReadingHouse lawmakers advance an effort to create a national Asian Pacific American museum
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Lawmakers have advanced an effort to create a national museum of Asian American and Pacific Islander history and culture. The…
Continue ReadingDisney’s self-governing district says Florida cannot dissolve it without paying off its debts
By Jamiel Lynch, Chris Boyette and Eric Levenson, CNN Disney’s self-governing special district, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, says that…
Continue ReadingJerusalem violence puts century-old status quo to the test
By Zeena Saifi, CNN A recent spike in violence at some of Jerusalem’s key holy sites has left Jordan in a difficult position vis-a-vis its…
Continue ReadingStevie Wonder Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Stevie Wonder, singer, songwriter, producer and activist. Personal Birth date: May 13, 1950…
Continue ReadingUK Phone Hacking Scandal Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the phone hacking scandal in the United Kingdom. Journalists at British newspapers are accused of…
Continue ReadingJudges Targeted Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at notable cases in which US judges have been targets of lethal violence. Three federal judges were…
Continue ReadingSouthern Californians told to reduce outdoor watering in ‘unprecedented’ order amid historic drought
By Stephanie Elam and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Facing the “new reality” of extreme drought conditions caused by a “changing…
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