By Jeremy Diamond, Abeer Salman, Tal Shalev, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli military acknowledged for the first time on Wednesday that it opened fire on the vehicle carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza and said it had opened a criminal investigation into the killing. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had previously denied involvement in the
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By Ashley Killough, Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN (CNN) — While the federal government has paused work to build border security infrastructure in Texas’ Big Bend National Park, people opposing such construction in the broader region attended a state commission meeting Wednesday, offering often emotional pleas, hoping to persuade the panel to stop it on state
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By Holly Yan, Jason Morris, CNN (CNN) — By all accounts, Hayden Panettiere’s new life was just getting started. The actress who shot to fame playing an indestructible cheerleader in the NBC show “Heroes” was far more vulnerable in real life. Mental health challenges, postpartum depression and addiction plagued her young adult years and temporarily
Continue Reading CNN By Holly Yan, Jason Morris, CNN (CNN) — By all accounts, Hayden Panettiere’s new life was just getting started. The actress who shot to fame playing an indestructible cheerleader in the NBC show “Heroes” was far more vulnerable in real life. Mental health challenges, postpartum depression and addiction plagued her young adult years and
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By Alisha Ebrahimji, Ryan Young, CNN (CNN) — Nolan Wells should have turned 19 Wednesday surrounded by a birthday cake, candles and laughter. Instead, the day became one of remembrance for his family, who shared a heartfelt message with CNN to their “Nono” in heaven. As the family faced the day without Nolan, grief, sorrow
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By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Britain’s Queen Camilla has spoken about how she struggled to keep King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis a secret during a visit to a cancer support center, which took place days before the news was officially disclosed. Camilla recounted how it was “quite difficult” not to mention her husband’s diagnosis
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By Alex Stambaugh, Todd Symons, CNN (CNN) — A US Air Force flight bound for Antarctica returned to New Zealand after a warning about “potentially hazardous” space activity, according to New Zealand authorities. A spokesperson for New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said the agency was aware the US Air Force flight from Christchurch turned
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CNN, POOL, POOL VIA KVVU, KTNV , MGM GRAND, KTNV / MGM GRAND By Andy Rose, CNN Las Vegas (CNN) — The murder trial over the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur has captured the nation’s attention, but on Day 2, a star witness said he’d rather be just about anywhere else. “You didn’t volunteer to
Continue ReadingBy Andy Rose, CNN Las Vegas (CNN) — The murder trial over the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur has captured the nation’s attention, but on Day 2, a star witness said he’d rather be just about anywhere else. “You didn’t volunteer to come or anything like that?” prosecutor Binu Palal asked, acknowledging former Mob Piru
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(Update: adding video, comments from Bend Privacy Alliance) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local privacy group is inviting Central Oregonians to learn more about technology used to monitor public spaces, including automated license plate readers, artificial intelligence, and other surveillance systems. The Bend Privacy Alliance will host a free community discussion, Surveillance in Our Community,
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WASHINGTON D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Democratic Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley demanded today that federal health and homeland security agencies immediately stop transferring Medicaid data to immigration enforcement officials following acknowledged court order violations. The demand follows an acknowledgment by the Department of Health and Human Services that it transferred protected Medicaid information—including records
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By Lex Harvey, Gawon Bae, Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The joint military drills between the United States and South Korea have been cut in half at Washington’s request, days after President Donald Trump called for their reduction, citing his close relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Come raise a pint, hang out with friends, and help support Redmond Youth Football! On Thursday, August 20th from 5-8 p.m. at Wild Ride Brewing, enjoy a fun-filled Pint Night benefiting Redmond Youth Football. For every pint sold, $1 will be donated to Redmond Youth Football. It’s an easy way to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive donated a truckload of school supplies today to the Family Access Network, providing 100 backpacks filled with essentials for local students. This delivery follows a previous contribution from the charity earlier this year in August, when the group had previously donated another 100 backpacks which
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By Alexandra Skores, Pete Muntean, CNN Washington (CNN) — The National Transportation Safety Board is still trying to figure out what caused a twin-engine medevac jet to crash in Philadelphia last year and kill eight people. About one minute after takeoff, the Learjet 55 turned to the left and started a violent dive, descending at
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville’s coming together this weekend for Faith & Blue, a community event focused on connection and fellowship. The event takes place August 22nd and 23rd at Pioneer Park, with food, activities, and opportunities for community members to spend time together. Organizers say the event’s about building relationships and celebrating the community. Faith & Blue
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Proficiency Academy has opened an expanded Forest Building in Downtown Redmond. The new space adds six classrooms and nearly 9,000 square feet to the campus, nearly doubling RPA’s instructional space. The historic building was transformed from a single-story structure into a two-story learning environment while school remained in session.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond High School is getting a $5,000 boost, and could be in line for a much bigger prize. The Panthers were randomly selected as a $5K Fridays winner through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition, which celebrates small-town football and community pride. The school is now also competing for a $1 million football
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OREGON (KTVZ) Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is demanding answers about a $2 million payment made to a company connected to President Trump. Wyden is asking the commerce department to provide information about its relationship with South Korean company Base Group. Trump’s 2026 financial disclosure shows Base Group paid $2 million last year to the President’s
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! China’s most popular stand-up comedian told a joke that landed him in hot water. Guo Degang was accused of violating public morals for improvising the lyrics to a communist party song. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣
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