Catch Venus, Mars and the moon close together in the night sky
By Sarah Molano and Ashley Strickland, CNN Skywatchers are in for an (inter)stellar treat this week. Look up and you can gaze upon a dazzling view of…
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South African military deployed as ex-leader Zuma jailed and looting spreads
By David McKenzie and Pierre Bairin, CNN South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has deployed the country’s military to restore calm after days…
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CNN’s David McKenzie reports from the scene as protests against the jailing of former South African President Jacob Zuma turned into looting and…
Continue ReadingWhy Al Sharpton and Ben Crump are taking up the case of a White teen killed by police
A memorial was held for 17-year-old Hunter Brittain who was fatally shot June 23 by a Lonoke County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop around 3…
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CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Tommy Franks, retired four-star Army General. Personal Birth date: June 17, 1945 Birth place:…
Continue ReadingDow Jones Industrial Average Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Facts The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock index comprised of…
Continue ReadingWimbledon Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Wimbledon tennis championships. June 27-July 10, 2022 – Wimbledon takes place in London. June…
Continue ReadingDeath toll rises to 90 in Surfside condo collapse
By Dakin Andone, CNN The death toll in the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, rose to 90 on Sunday, officials said in a news conference.…
Continue ReadingMore manatees have died in the first half of 2021 than in any other year in Florida’s history, wildlife agency says
By Scottie Andrew, CNN A grim prediction for Florida’s manatees has come to pass: More manatees have died in the first half of 2021 than ever…
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Funeral is held for slain golf pro Gene Siller
By Ralph Ellis, CNN Funeral services were held Monday morning for Gene Siller, the Atlanta-area golf pro who was fatally shot July 3, according his…
Continue ReadingWhy Al Sharpton and Ben Crump are taking up the case of a White teen killed by police
By Emma Tucker and Christina Carrega, CNN The Rev. Al Sharpton and Ben Crump are taking up their first case involving a White person who was killed…
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 12: Coronavirus, extreme heat, Haiti, Ethiopia, Cuba
The West is beginning to ease out of the long, oppressive heat wave and New York braces for a potential flood threat. CNN Meteorologist Tyler…
Continue ReadingRecord-breaking extreme heat continues to bake the Southwest on Sunday
Over half a dozen locations reached all-time temperature records on Saturday across the Southwest. Meteorologist Allison Chinchar has more on the…
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 12: Coronavirus, extreme heat, Haiti, Ethiopia, Cuba
After Pfizer announced that it is seeing waning immunity from its coronavirus vaccine and it will seek emergency use authorization from the FDA in…
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By AJ Willingham, CNN He did it. Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson rocketed to outer space, becoming the first person to ride into space on a…
Continue ReadingEx-top adviser to Jordanian court and king’s cousin sentenced to 15 years in jail over alleged royal plot
By Jomana Karadsheh and Jassar Al-Tahat, CNN A former top adviser to Jordan’s king and a member of the country’s royal family have been…
Continue ReadingAt least 65 killed by lightning strikes and thunderstorms in northern India
By Esha Mitra and Jack Guy, CNN At least 65 people were killed by lightning strikes and thunderstorms in the north Indian states of Rajasthan and…
Continue ReadingOne of China’s wandering elephants has finally made it home. But problems exposed by the herd’s journey aren’t going away
By Nectar Gan, CNN Editor’s note: CNN has launched the Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to…
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US warns China it stands behind South China Sea ruling and is committed to Philippine defense
By Jennifer Hansler and Brad Lendon, CNN United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reaffirmed the US’ commitment to defend the…
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Surfside search crew member: ‘I’m also emotionally digging for more strength’
By Randi Kaye and Theresa Waldrop, CNN Baby pictures. Toys. Photo albums. Passports. These are just a few of the items found by the search teams at…
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