Valentine’s Day Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Valentine’s Day, celebrated every February 14. Facts There are several different theories about…
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Man arrested in connection with assault of San Francisco 49ers fan outside SoFi Stadium, police say
By Josh Campbell and Stella Chan, CNN A man has been arrested in connection with Sunday’s assault of someone who was wearing a San Francisco…
Continue ReadingA Florida man took his grandson magnet fishing. Police are now investigating what they reeled in
CNN, WFOR By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN A Florida man and his grandson couldn’t believe their eyes when they reeled in more than just some scrap…
Continue Reading16 shots and an early release: Former officer Jason Van Dyke, who killed Laquan McDonald, leaves prison
CNN By Omar Jimenez, CNN From “16 shots and a cover-up!” to 16 shots and an early release from prison. The former became a familiar…
Continue ReadingThe FBI has identified suspects accused of making threats to HBCUs this week, official says
By Travis Caldwell and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN The FBI has identified people suspected of making bomb threats this week directed at historically Black…
Continue ReadingA shooting aboard a Greyhound bus in California leaves 1 dead and several wounded
By Jessica Flynn and Topher Gauk-Roger, CNN A suspect has been apprehended after a shooting aboard a Greyhound bus in Northern California on…
Continue Reading16 shots and an early release: Former officer Jason Van Dyke, who killed Laquan McDonald, leaves prison
By Omar Jimenez, CNN From “16 shots and a cover-up!” to 16 shots and an early release from prison. The former became a familiar rallying…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco becomes fourth city in California to apologize to Chinese community for racist past
By Cheri Mossburg and Sarah Moon, CNN San Francisco is formally apologizing to its Chinese residents for discriminatory actions taken during the…
Continue ReadingBrian Flores, who is accusing the NFL of racial discrimination, is not one to back down
By Faith Karimi, CNN On February 4, 2019, the Miami Dolphins introduced Brian Flores as the team’s 13th head coach at a press conference full…
Continue ReadingLouisiana governor denies report he tried to hide or influence investigation into Ronald Greene’s in-custody death
By Nick Valencia, Maria Cartaya and Christina Maxouris, CNN Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on Tuesday called the actions of state troopers involved…
Continue ReadingWhy police forces are struggling to recruit and keep officers
By Ryan Young and Devon M. Sayers, CNN In a growing number of American cities, if you call the police, there are fewer officers taking the call.…
Continue ReadingNYC mayor eulogizes slain officer Wilbert Mora, vows to give police resources to fight ‘senseless violence’
By Liam Reilly, CNN Speaking to a sea of police officers mourning slain NYPD detective Wilbert Mora, Mayor Eric Adams vowed Wednesday to give them…
Continue ReadingToni Morrison Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winning author Toni Morrison. Personal Birth date: February 18,…
Continue ReadingA Florida man took his grandson magnet fishing. Police are now investigating what they reeled in
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN A Florida man and his grandson couldn’t believe their eyes when they reeled in more than just some scrap metal and…
Continue ReadingStephen Hadley Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Stephen J. Hadley, former national security adviser to US President George W. Bush. Personal…
Continue ReadingWhen and how the winter storm will hit major US cities
By Caitlin Kaiser, Monica Garrett, Brandon Miller, Allison Chinchar and Dave Hennen, CNN A winter storm has begun to bring heavy snow, sleet and…
Continue Reading73 Confederate monuments were removed or renamed last year, report finds
By Giselle Rhoden and Dalila Paul, CNN After 73 Confederate monuments were removed or renamed in 2021, there are now 723 left in the US, according to…
Continue ReadingTom Brokaw Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Emmy award-winning news anchor Tom Brokaw. Personal Birth date: February 6, 1940 Birth…
Continue ReadingWashington state attorney general sues Covid-19 testing company that has more than 275 locations nationwide
By Michelle Watson, CNN Prosecutors are suing an Illinois-based Covid-19 testing company over allegedly storing tests in garbage bags, operating…
Continue ReadingGroundhog Day Fast Facts
CNN CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. February 2,…
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