These are dark times in a divided nation. Pickup basketball is a ray of hope
Essay by Thomas Lake, CNN (CNN) — About 20 years ago, I was a young man with a new job in an unfamiliar city. Some nights, turning off the…
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University of Virginia reaches $9 million settlement with families of 2022 mass shooting. But they say it’s not enough
By Emma Tucker and Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — The University of Virginia has reached a $9 million settlement with the families of three college…
Continue ReadingMinneapolis police search for motive after shootings left 2 dead, including officer giving medical help. Here’s what we know
By Dalia Faheid and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Minneapolis police are searching for motive as they investigate a pair of shootings Thursday night…
Continue ReadingIndia’s scorching heat and lack of water leave Delhi’s poor to suffer worst of climate crisis
By Esha Mitra, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — There’s no fresh water in the slums of Delhi’s Chanakyapuri neighborhood. It’s 49.9 degrees…
Continue ReadingMexico’s historic election is this weekend. Here’s what to know
By Aditi Sangal and CNNE’s Karen Esquivel On June 2, Mexicans will vote to pick their next president in a historic race that could see a woman…
Continue ReadingWhat seven more months of war would mean for Palestinians, Israelis and the world
By Abbas Al Lawati and Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Israel has warned that its war in Gaza could extend until the end of the year. National…
Continue ReadingUS defense chief hails security partnerships in Asia in face of Russia, China threats
By Brad Lendon and Nectar Gan, CNN Singapore (CNN) — US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday hailed the arrival of a “new…
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UN food agency can’t feed enough Gazans in ‘apocalyptic’ Rafah as IDF pushes into city
By Natalie Barr, Niamh Kennedy and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — The United Nations food agency is unable to feed most civilians in Rafah, its…
Continue ReadingEx-girlfriend of Jennifer Dulos’ estranged husband sentenced to 14.5 years in prison for conspiring to murder the mother of 5
By Emma Tucker and Nic F. Anderson, CNN (CNN) — Five years after Connecticut mother of five Jennifer Dulos went missing, her husband’s…
Continue ReadingFlorida deputy who shot airman in his home has been fired for using unreasonable deadly force, sheriff’s office says
By Kaila Nichols, Carlos Suarez and Denise Royal, CNN (CNN) — The Florida sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a Black airman in his home has…
Continue Reading3 of 4 men who escaped a Louisiana jail have been captured, 1 remains at large
By Sara Smart and Devon M. Sayers, CNN (CNN) — One of the escaped Louisiana inmates who has been on the run since last weekend has been…
Continue ReadingRadovan Karadzic Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Radovan Karadzic, who was found guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity…
Continue ReadingIsrael confirms its forces are in central Rafah, defying international condemnation of operation in southern Gazan city
CNN By Tamar Michaelis and Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli military is in central Rafah, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed in a…
Continue ReadingIsrael confirms its forces are in central Rafah, defying international condemnation of operation in southern Gazan city
CNN By Tamar Michaelis and Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli military is in central Rafah, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed in a…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former South African President Thabo Mbeki. Personal Birth date: June 18, 1942…
Continue ReadingPaul McCartney Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of musician Paul McCartney, former member of the Beatles. Personal Birth date: June…
Continue ReadingBoris Johnson Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Boris Johnson, former prime minister of the United Kingdom. Personal Birth date:…
Continue ReadingNational Spelling Bee Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. May 29, 2025 – Faizan Zaki, 13, of Texas wins the…
Continue ReadingA heroic officer was ambushed and killed by a gunman he tried to help. Another victim is dead, and several others are wounded
CNN By Emma Tucker, Holly Yan, Dalia Faheid, Jillian Sykes and Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — A Minneapolis officer hailed as a hero last year was…
Continue ReadingDiscrimination and negligence at Seattle Children’s hospital led to teen’s death, family alleges in lawsuit
CNN By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — A 16-year-old in Bothell, Washington, suffered from a severe allergic reaction to medication for months…
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