Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow — 6 more weeks of winter loom
CNN By Amanda Watts, CNN Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Wednesday, meaning that if you believe in a groundhog’s ability to predict the…
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Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow — 6 more weeks of winter loom
By Amanda Watts, CNN Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Wednesday, meaning that if you believe in a groundhog’s ability to predict the weather…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Feb. 2: Ukraine, Covid, Build Back Better, HBCU threats, Ecuador
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN It’s Groundhog Day, and according to tradition, we’ll get six more weeks of winter if furry Phil sees his shadow.…
Continue ReadingWhen and how the winter storm will hit major US cities
CNN 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 ReadingAn off-duty NYPD officer was shot during a robbery attempt in Queens. Two suspects were arrested, police say
By Chris Boyette and Aya Elamroussi, CNN An off-duty New York Police Department officer was shot Tuesday night during an attempted robbery after he…
Continue ReadingAmericans’ satisfaction with energy policy is at its lowest in two decades. Blame gas prices
By Rachel Ramirez, Ella Nilsen and John Keefe, CNN Amid a surge in gas prices and slow action on clean energy in Congress, a new poll shows Americans…
Continue ReadingFormer UCLA lecturer tied to a violent ‘manifesto’ is in custody after allegedly making threats against university, authorities say
CNN, KCNC, KUSA By Cheri Mossburg, Stella Chan and Kevin Flower, CNN A former UCLA lecturer is in custody for allegedly making threats toward the…
Continue ReadingSuspect who allegedly killed 2 officers in shooting at Virginia college was former student athlete
By Travis Caldwell and Jenn Selva, CNN The man accused in the Tuesday shooting deaths of two police officers at Bridgewater College in Virginia was a…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Utah suspends all fraternity and sorority social activities following second sexual assault report
Amanda Musa, CNN The University of Utah has suspended all social activities at fraternities and sororities after two reports of sexual assault that…
Continue ReadingThe NFL’s Washington franchise is set to reveal its new team name
By Eric Levenson, CNN About 18 months after ditching the “Redskins” for its racist connotations, the National Football League’s…
Continue ReadingSuspect who allegedly killed 2 officers in shooting at Virginia college was former student athlete
CNN, WCCO, WTVR, WHSV, BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE, TWITTER By Travis Caldwell and Jenn Selva, CNN The man accused in the Tuesday shooting deaths of two…
Continue ReadingComic book store owners are offering to ship banned Holocaust novel ‘Maus’ to Tennessee students for free
By Sara Smart, CNN After a Tennessee school board banned a graphic novel about the Holocaust from local middle schools, comic book store owners from…
Continue ReadingNative American tribes announce $590 million settlement framework with opioid maker J&J and distributors
By Elizabeth Joseph, CNN Native American tribes, who have “suffered some of the worst consequences of the opioid epidemic of any population in…
Continue ReadingThe FBI has identified suspects accused of making threats to HBCUs this week, official says
CNN, WJLA, WBAL, WBFF By Travis Caldwell and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN The FBI has identified people suspected of making bomb threats this week directed…
Continue ReadingTwo officers shot and killed at Bridgewater College in Virginia
By Caroll Alvarado and Jenn Selva, CNN Two campus officers were shot and killed Tuesday during an active shooter situation at Bridgewater College in…
Continue ReadingAround 1,600 vintage baseball cards were found behind a wall covering during a home renovation
By David Williams, CNN Melissa Brodt wasn’t sure what to expect when she peeled away the dark green shingles covering a bedroom wall in the…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico state senator introduces gun safety training bill months after ‘Rust’ film set death
By Michelle Watson, CNN A New Mexico state senator has introduced a bill that would require film set employees who handle firearms to complete a…
Continue ReadingAnother 19 convictions tied to a corrupt Chicago cop are being tossed
By Bill Kirkos and Omar Jimenez, CNN Another 19 people had their criminal convictions vacated as part of a review of convictions tied to a crooked…
Continue Reading2 suspects in custody after Minnesota shooting that left 1 teen student dead and another critically injured
By Christina Maxouris and Joe Sutton, CNN Two suspects are in custody in connection with a shooting in Richfield, Minnesota, that left one teenage…
Continue ReadingDivide over how to teach about race plays out more in school districts with shifting demographics, study finds
CNN By Maya Brown, CNN More than 17.7 million public school students enrolled in almost 900 districts in the US have had their learning restricted…
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