London Underground Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the London Underground, also known as “The Tube,” the oldest subway…
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Two Colorado officers arrested in use of force incident police chief calls a ‘very despicable act’
By Jenn Selva and Jennifer Henderson, CNN Two Colorado officers from the Aurora Police Department (APD) have been arrested on criminal charges in a…
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Bipedal robot developed at OSU makes history by learning to run, completing 5K
Cassie the robot, invented at Oregon State University and produced by OSU spinout company Agility Robotics, has made history by traversing 5…
Continue Reading‘I don’t feel any fear going out.’ How residents are living in America’s most vaccinated state
By Ray Sanchez, CNN Photographs by Will Lanzoni, CNN The sweaty Lindy Hoppers stood in a circle clapping to a hard-driving beat — switching…
Continue ReadingPfizer data suggest third dose of Covid-19 vaccine ‘strongly’ boosts protection against Delta variant
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine can “strongly” boost protection against the Delta variant…
Continue ReadingTanzania’s President gets coronavirus vaccine live on TV, reversing country’s year-long policy of Covid denial
By Larry Madowo, CNN Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday launched the country’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign after receiving…
Continue ReadingRemington offers $33 million settlement with Sandy Hook school shooting victims’ families
By Kristina Sgueglia and Sarah Jorgensen, CNN Gun manufacturer Remington has offered nearly $33 million to nine families of victims killed in the…
Continue ReadingThe Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks near July’s end. Here’s how to watch
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Between midnight and dawn on Wednesday and Thursday (July 28 — 29), the Delta Aquariids meteor shower will light up the…
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USA’s Mackenzie Brown eliminates two en route to last 16
Team USA’s Mackenzie Brown booked a place in the women’s archery individual Round of 16 on Wednesday following wins over Charline Schwarz (GER) and…
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 28: Coronavirus, Capitol riot, China, Brexit, Olympics
CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the CDC’s updated guidance that recommends fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial”…
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Sergeant Aquilino Gonell shares an emotional firsthand account during a House committee hearing into the January 6th Capitol…
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By AJ Willingham, CNN Wildfires in the US have burned almost 3 million acres so far this year. That’s more than the size of Delaware and Rhode…
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Olympic gymnastics medalist Aly Raisman shares support for her former teammate Simone Biles after Biles pulled out of the team gymnastics event at…
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Monsoon rains continue to shift north, providing assistance for fires out West. Meanwhile, severe storms and hot, humid air impact the Central US.…
Continue ReadingIllinois governor repeals HIV criminalization law and expands infertility coverage for same-sex couples
By Raja Razek, CNN Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed into law a legislation package that aims to advance the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals…
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U.S. women receive silver medals for team final
The women’s gymnastics teams representing the ROC, United States and Great Britain received their medals after an emotional team final in…
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Djokovic: “It could arguably be the best season of my life”
Novak Djokovic answers questions about his current form and his mixed doubles debut following a Round 3 win over Spain’s Alejandro…
Continue ReadingWildfires scorch Spain and cause ‘disaster without precedence’ in Sardinia
CNN By Duarte Mendonca, Nina Avramova, Chris Liakos, Hada Messia and Rob Picheta, CNN Devastating wildfires have spread across parts of southern…
Continue ReadingSt. Louis County Council votes to overturn mask mandate imposed by county executive
By Madeline Holcombe and Andy Rose, CNN The St. Louis County Council voted Tuesday to overturn an indoor mask mandate put in place Monday. The 5-2…
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 28: Coronavirus, Capitol riot, China, Brexit, Olympics
With new cases of Covid-19 surging in most of the US — driven by unvaccinated Americans and fueled by the highly contagious Delta variant —…
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