This green armored train has carried the Kim family for decades
By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — On Sunday afternoon, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stepped onto an old-fashioned green train that has by now…
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Israel’s democracy is at a crossroads as its top court debates a law limiting its power. Here’s what to know
By Hadas Gold and Amir Tal, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israel’s Supreme Court held hearings Tuesday on a law to curb its powers, in a case that…
Continue ReadingBeijing claims US citizen jailed for life in China was decorated spy who worked undetected for decades
By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Beijing claims an American citizen jailed for life in China earlier this year is a decorated spy who had…
Continue ReadingA man walked into an FBI office and admitted to killing a woman more than 4 decades ago in Boston, officials say
By Jared Formanek, CNN (CNN) — Authorities say they were able to solve a Boston cold case from 44 years ago after an Oregon man walked into an…
Continue Reading‘Amazing to be above ground’: American rescued from cave in Turkey after being trapped for days
By Isil Sariyuce, Mostafa Salem, Hande Atay Alam, Jonny Hallam and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — A dramatic and complex international rescue operation…
Continue ReadingFlorida public school teacher who led assembly that singled out Black students is resigning
By Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — A Flagler County Public Schools teacher who led an assembly last month that singled out Black fourth- and…
Continue ReadingAstronaut Frank Rubio sets US record for longest trip in space
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Astronaut Frank Rubio has now been in low-Earth orbit for more than 355 days, breaking the record for the…
Continue ReadingEscaped Pennsylvania killer spotted and possibly has a weapon, authorities say
By Nouran Salahieh, Dakin Andone and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — A Pennsylvania killer who escaped from prison nearly two weeks ago has been…
Continue ReadingYom Kippur Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. September 24-25, 2023 – Yom Kippur…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX. Personal Birth…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of award-winning screen legend Sophia Loren. Personal Birth date: September 20, 1934…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of best-selling author Stephen King, who has written more than 50 books. He is best…
Continue ReadingA hiker in Alaska was in distress. A webcam used to livestream bears led to his rescue
By Marlon Sorto, CNN (CNN) — A hiker struggling in brutal weather in an Alaska national park was rescued after being spotted asking for help on…
Continue ReadingNumber of billion-dollar weather disasters in US blows through annual record with four months left in the year
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — It’s been a record-smashing year for the most expensive weather and climate disasters in the United States this year…
Continue ReadingFirst responder deaths from post-9/11 illnesses nearly equals number of firefighters who died that day
CNN By Jason Carroll and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The number of first responders who have died from 9/11-related illnesses now almost equals…
Continue ReadingChildren among 26 people dead in Nigeria boating accident
By Nimi Princewill, CNN Abuja, Nigeria (CNN) — At least 26 people, mostly women and children died when a boat carrying more than 100 farmers…
Continue Reading‘We knew this day would come’: One of world’s most invasive species reaches Europe
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — The red fire ant, one of the world’s most invasive species, has been found in Europe for the first time, according…
Continue ReadingNew US-backed India-Middle East trade route to challenge China’s ambitions
By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) — US President Joe Biden, along with leaders of India, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates,…
Continue ReadingDoubling up on classrooms, using online teachers and turning to support staff: How schools are dealing with the ongoing teacher shortage
CNN By Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Millions of students are returning for another school year marked by challenging teacher shortages, causing…
Continue ReadingDoubling up on classrooms, using online teachers and turning to support staff: How schools are dealing with the ongoing teacher shortage
By Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Millions of students are returning for another school year marked by challenging teacher shortages, causing schools…
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