The history behind the controversial ‘Appeal to Heaven’ flag
By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has been criticized for a flag flown at his New Jersey vacation house that…
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5 things to know for May 31: Trump verdict, Plane safety, Gun violence, Ukraine, Hawaii power cuts
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Likely created using artificial intelligence, a viral image of Gaza with the text “All Eyes on Rafah” has…
Continue ReadingA manhunt is on after suspect shot at officers and took a hostage in Nebraska, authorities say
By Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — A manhunt is on for a suspect who took a woman hostage and fled after opening fire on officers trying to serve…
Continue ReadingTrump is trending on Chinese social media, and many are rejoicing
By Nectar Gan, CNN (CNN) — As Donald Trump became the first former US president to be convicted of a felony on Thursday, the historic verdict…
Continue ReadingUS and Chinese defense chiefs hold first in-person talks since 2022
By Natasha Bertrand, Eric Cheung and Simone McCarthy, CNN Singapore (CNN) — US and Chinese defense chiefs held rare talks in Singapore Friday…
Continue ReadingFlorida 12-year-old Bruhat Soma wins 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee after competition’s second-ever spell-off
By Sydney Bishop and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — Bruhat Soma, 12, of Florida won the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee Thursday night…
Continue ReadingThe far-right is set to make huge gains in EU elections. It could define the next five years of European politics
By Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — This is a historic and pivotal year for democracy across the globe. Around 70 countries – from the United…
Continue ReadingA secretive Peruvian society abused its recruits with impunity, say critics who hope the Vatican will bring victims justice
By Claudia Rebaza, CNN (CNN) — Like many victims of sexual abuse, it took years for Santiago to acknowledge that he was raped as a teenager.…
Continue ReadingRussia opens a new front: Mapping three key battles in the Ukrainian war
By Lou Robinson and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Russia has opened up a new front in its invasion of Ukraine, launching a surprise offensive in…
Continue ReadingMan convicted in the 2022 firebombing of a Planned Parenthood clinic gets 6 years in prison
By Taylor Romine and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — The third of three defendants convicted in the 2022 firebombing of a Planned Parenthood clinic…
Continue ReadingJill Biden Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Jill Biden, wife of 46th US President Joe Biden. Personal Birth date: June 3, 1951…
Continue ReadingBan Ki-moon Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Ban Ki-moon, former secretary-general of the United Nations. Personal Birth date:…
Continue ReadingCatch up on the day’s stories: Checkout counter woes, marijuana vs. alcohol, best cities for foodies
CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Beer and wine are taking a back seat as more and more people are using marijuana gummies…
Continue ReadingCatch up on the day’s stories: Checkout counter woes, marijuana vs. alcohol, best cities for foodies
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Beer and wine are taking a back seat as more and more people are using marijuana gummies instead…
Continue ReadingJapan is determined to keep hunting whales. And now it has a brand new ‘mothership’
By Heather Chen, Hanako Montgomery and Moeri Karasawa, CNN Hong Kong/Tokyo (CNN) — Wearing a toy whale hat, whale tie and a whale motif shirt,…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former heavyweight world boxing champion Mike Tyson. Personal Birth date: June…
Continue ReadingAung San Suu Kyi Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Personal Birth…
Continue ReadingNBA and WNBA Finals Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the NBA Finals (men’s) and the WNBA Finals (women’s). The finals…
Continue ReadingMohamed ElBaradei Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Mohamed ElBaradei, former director general of the IAEA and Nobel Peace Prize…
Continue ReadingTommy Franks Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Tommy Franks, retired four-star Army General. Personal Birth date: June 17, 1945…
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