United States announces plan to land international astronaut on the moon
By Kristin Fisher, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that an international astronaut will be landing on the surface…
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Chicago man who was wrongfully convicted based on testimony from blind witness freed after 12 years in prison
Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — A 30-year-old Chicago man who was wrongfully convicted of murder on the testimony of a blind witness walked out of…
Continue ReadingBoston mayor issues apology to Black men wrongfully arrested for a 1989 murder
By Meron Moges-Gerbi, CNN (CNN) — Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued an apology Wednesday to the families of Alan Swanson and Willie Bennett, two…
Continue ReadingIsrael returns to the table for hostage negotiations
By MJ Lee and Alex Marquardt, CNN (CNN) — Israel has proposed a fresh pause in fighting in exchange for Hamas releasing hostages that are still…
Continue ReadingFlashing light helps in rescue of hiker who fell 1,200 feet down ravine in Olympic National Forest
By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — A hiker was found with the help of a flashing light after falling more…
Continue ReadingStunning new images reveal ‘Christmas Tree Cluster’ and celestial snow globe in space
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — New images captured by two of NASA’s space telescopes showcase how the light from young stars can deck the…
Continue Reading‘For her, time is running out’: A mother’s desperate plea to get her bloodied and battered daughter out of Hamas captivity
CNN By Bianna Golodryga and Sarah Boxer, CNN (CNN) — It was one of the first, and most searing, viral videos to emerge as the October 7 attack…
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By Bianna Golodryga and Sarah Boxer, CNN (CNN) — It was one of the first, and most searing, viral videos to emerge as the October 7 attack…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank. Personal Birth date:…
Continue ReadingKhalid Sheikh Mohammed Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, one of the alleged 9/11 co-conspirators. Personal Birth…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of philanthropist, best-selling author and NBA Hall of Fame center Kareem…
Continue ReadingArizona Safeway Shootings Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the January 8, 2011, shootings in Tucson, Arizona. Six people were killed and 13 were wounded…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Khaled Meshaal, former political leader of Hamas. Personal Birth date: 1956 Birth…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Ashraf Ghani, former president of Afghanistan. Personal Birth date: 1949 Birth…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Richard Reid, who attempted to detonate explosives hidden in his sneakers while…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher. Personal Birth date:…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Ahmed Qorei, former prime minister of the Palestinian National Authority. Personal…
Continue ReadingCalifornia wastewater to be recycled into tap water, according to new regulations
By Brammhi Balarajan and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — In California, toilet or shower wastewater will no longer just be dumped into the Pacific…
Continue ReadingFred Haise Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of astronaut Fred Haise. Personal Birth date: November 14, 1933 Birth place: Biloxi,…
Continue ReadingEU reaches ‘landmark’ agreement on asylum reform but deal still faces challenge of ratification
By Alex Hardie and Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to “thoroughly overhaul” its laws…
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