Former California Sen. Barbara Boxer is a victim of assault and theft
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Former US Sen. Barbara Boxer of California was a victim of assault and theft Monday in the Jack London Square neighborhood of…
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Surging Bend traffic prompts some residents, businesses to post their own traffic signs
Some residents in downtown Bend, the Old Mill District, and other popular neighborhoods are seeing an increase in car…
Continue ReadingNo charges will be filed against former detention officers in Jamal Sutherland’s death
By Steve Almasy and Deanna Hackney, CNN No charges will be filed against two former Charleston County, South Carolina, detention officers who tased…
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Oregonians urged to sign up for emergency alerts through new OR-Alert system
Gov. Kate Brown is urging Oregonians to prepare for emergencies by signing up to receive alerts through Oregon’s new emergency alert notification…
Continue Reading12 of the 20 biggest school districts now require masks in schools. The others can’t because of mask mandate bans
CNN’s Amara Walker discusses the debate states and school districts are having over requiring students to wear masks to return to in-person learning…
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Culver woman gets 22-year sentence in ex-boyfriend’s shooting death; body found in refrigerator
A 37-year-old Culver woman was sentenced to 22 years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to manslaughter, burglary and other charges in the…
Continue ReadingAuthorities identify the final victim in the Surfside collapse, ending a month-long search and recovery operation
By Amir Vera, Deanna Hackney and Madeline Holcombe, CNN The last remaining missing person from the Champlain Towers South building collapse in…
Continue ReadingWashington, DC Metro System Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some information about Washington, DC’s subway system, generally called the “Metro.” The…
Continue ReadingHouses of Parliament (Great Britain) Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about Great Britain’s Houses of Parliament, located on the Thames River in…
Continue ReadingSummer Olympics Competitions Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the Summer Olympics, which is held every four years. The 2020 Olympic Games…
Continue ReadingCN Tower Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the CN Tower, or Canada’s National Tower. Standing 1,815 feet (553.33m),…
Continue ReadingGolden Gate Bridge Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. It is a suspension bridge that crosses the Golden Gate, a…
Continue ReadingJanet Yellen Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Janet Yellen, the first female Treasury secretary. Personal Birth date: August 13, 1946…
Continue ReadingLargest known comet is heading close enough to us to become visible
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Astronomers have discovered the largest known comet, and it’s about a thousand times more massive than others. Comet…
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Judge refuses to block digging at lithium mine on Nevada-Oregon line
A federal judge has denied environmentalists’ request for a court order temporarily blocking the government from digging trenches for archaeological…
Continue ReadingBiden jumps into vaccine mandate debate as VA requires health workers to get vaccinated
By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden’s administration for the first time Monday made vaccines mandatory for certain federal workers, a…
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Confusion besets new police reform laws in Washington state
Washington state is embarking on a massive experiment in police reform and accountability following the racial justice protests that erupted after…
Continue ReadingLake Powell hits lowest level on record in climate change-fueled water crisis
By Rachel Ramirez and Jon Passantino, CNN Plagued by climate change-fueled drought and increasing demand for water, Lake Powell, the second largest…
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Oregon reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths, nearly 1,000 new cases over past 3 days
There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,838, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday.…
Continue ReadingCalifornia to require proof of Covid-19 vaccination or regular testing for all state employees and health care workers
By Sarah Moon, CNN California will require all state employees and health care workers to provide proof of vaccination status or get regular testing…
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