Ukraine moves Christmas to December 25, distancing itself from Russian tradition
By Konstantin Toropin and Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine has passed legislation moving its official Christmas holiday to December 25,…
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‘I thought I was going to lose my life’: Jadarrius Rose describes being attacked by police dog in Ohio
By Isabel Rosales and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Jadarrius Rose, the unarmed Black man who was attacked by a police dog in Ohio on July 4,…
Continue ReadingAmericans are spotting more sharks in the water. Here’s why that’s a good thing
By Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — It’s that time of year again: the thick of summer when sharks have caught America’s attention. Unwanted…
Continue ReadingPrigozhin celebrates Niger coup, says his Wagner group can help
By Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — While the international community, including many African states, have condemned the coup in Niger, Russian…
Continue ReadingMega Millions jackpot rises to $1.05 billion, with no top winner in Friday’s drawing
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to more than $1 billion after no winning ticket matched all six numbers…
Continue ReadingWhat Ukraine must do to win in its southern push – and what Russia has in reserve
CNN By Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — The Ukrainian military is doubling down on efforts to break through thick Russian defenses in its…
Continue ReadingWhat Ukraine must do to win in its southern push – and what Russia has in reserve
By Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — The Ukrainian military is doubling down on efforts to break through thick Russian defenses in its counteroffensive…
Continue ReadingColorado officer who placed handcuffed suspect into a vehicle that was hit by train is found guilty of misdemeanors, but acquitted of felony
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A Colorado police officer who put a handcuffed suspect in a patrol SUV that was then hit by a train near Denver last…
Continue ReadingSinger detained for dropping shorts on stage at festival in China’s ‘City of Rock’
By Berry Wang and Kathleen Magramo, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A singer who pulled down his pants during a performance at a rock festival in…
Continue ReadingFour Australian army aircrew dead after helicopter crash during joint wargames with US
By Angus Watson and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Sydney (CNN) — Four Australian army aircrew members who were aboard a helicopter that crashed into…
Continue ReadingBank robbery suspect drops out of ceiling and into recycling bin before he’s arrested, police say
By Sharif Paget, CNN (CNN) — A bank robbery suspect’s escape was thwarted when he fell into a recycling bin – right where police were waiting…
Continue Reading2nd break found on North Carolina roller coaster
By Carrington Peavy and Dawn Sawyer, CNN (CNN) — Another break or crack has been found on a North Carolina amusement park ride, weeks after the…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco security guard who fatally shot Banko Brown charged $1,500 in fines
By Macie Goldfarb, CNN (CNN) — The security guard who fatally shot Banko Brown, a transgender man who was suspected of shoplifting from a San…
Continue ReadingFlorida woman gets more than four years in prison for swindling Holocaust survivor out of millions
By Fabiana Chaparro, CNN (CNN) — A New York judge has sentenced a Florida woman to more than four years in prison for swindling a Holocaust…
Continue ReadingWatch for fireballs from two meteor showers in the coming days
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Two meteor showers, the Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids, are both expected to peak during the evenings…
Continue ReadingMexican military obstructed probe into disappeared students, says UN
By Karol Suarez, CNN Mexico City (CNN) — The United Nation’s human rights commissioner on Thursday accused Mexico’s military of obstructing…
Continue ReadingVoting Rights Act Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which serves to protect and enforce the 14th and 15th…
Continue ReadingStudents and administrator recall the day Ethan Crumbley shot up their Michigan school
CNN By Lauren del Valle and Ray Sanchez, CNN Pontiac, Michigan (CNN) — A 17-year-old girl testified Friday she “just prayed” and covered…
Continue ReadingCarlee Russell turned herself in and has been charged with falsely reporting an incident
CNN, WVTM By Alisha Ebrahimji, Zoe Sottile and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Carlee Russell, the Alabama woman who admitted to staging her own…
Continue ReadingConnecticut pastor fatally struck by Stamford police car while crossing the street
By Nic Anderson, Julian Cummings, Zoe Sottile and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — State police are investigating after a patrol vehicle in Stamford,…
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