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Call from suspect’s mom to Apalachee High School before shooting was not the only warning that morning

By Isabel Rosales, Lauren Mascarenhas, Celina Tebor, Eric Levenson and Meridith Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Marcee Gray was 200 miles away from Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, when her gut told her something was not right. It was Wednesday morning – before the shooting at the school that killed two students and two teachers. She

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Black holes dancing in space, ‘no-frills’ groceries, 9-month cruise drama: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! “Fat” isn’t necessarily always a bad word. New research suggests that regular exercise can help you store fat better

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A state trooper is accused of killing a cheerleader who was about to graduate. He’s no longer with the agency

By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A Minnesota state trooper allegedly responsible for a car crash that killed an 18-year-old cheerleader has been fired by the Minnesota State Patrol, the agency said. Shane Roper, 32, faces multiple felony charges related to the May 18 crash that killed Olivia Flores and injured others. Roper pleaded not guilty in August

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‘Hell no, we’re not leaving’: A California community defies evacuation warning as ancient landslide rips their homes apart

By Emma Tucker, CNN Rancho Palos Verdes, California (CNN) — Residents living on the largest area of natural vegetation on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, 30 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, used to call the coastal ground movement slowly shifting beneath their feet the best thing that ever happened to them. An ancient complex of

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An alleged Chinese agent went undetected in New York state government for years. Why it may have taken so long for authorities to act

By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — When Linda Sun visited Beijing in the winter of 2018, according to federal prosecutors, a Chinese businessman based in the US made travel arrangements for her and reserved a presidential suite once used by First Lady Michelle Obama. A year later, on a second trip to Beijing, Sun exchanged

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Suspect in I-75 shooting eludes capture for a second night in rural Kentucky as officials warn the community to stay vigilant

By Paradise Afshar, Raja Razek, Lauren Mascarenhas, Chris Boyette and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The man suspected of injuring five people when he opened fire on Interstate 75 over the weekend has eluded capture for a second night, prompting many area schools to close Monday as law enforcement are warning the rural Kentucky community

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Panic buttons and phone alerts: How technology helped prevent further bloodshed at Apalachee

By Chelsea Bailey, Lauren Mascarenhas, Isabel Rosales, Jaide Timm-Garcia, CNN (CNN) — Apalachee High School teacher Stephen Kreyenbuhl knew something was wrong Wednesday before he heard gunshots. The social studies teacher told CNN he was in the middle of a lesson when his smartboard alerted that the school was in a “hard lockdown.” “In that

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Florida high school football player dies after game, becoming the school year’s latest tragedy

By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A beloved Florida high school football player died after he collapsed during a game Friday night, school officials say, bringing the number of recent known deaths among high school athletes to seven. Chance Gainer, a senior at Port St. Joe High School on Florida’s panhandle, was playing cornerback during an away

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Shooting suspect’s mom drove 200 miles to Winder, Georgia, after getting cryptic text the morning of the school attack

By Isabel Rosales, Sara Smart and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — The mother of the teenager suspected of killing four people during a shooting at a Winder, Georgia, high school called to warn a school counselor before the attack, according to the suspect’s aunt and grandfather. Colt Gray, 14, apologized to his mother, Marcee Gray,

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Charges against teen Georgia school shooting suspect’s father push the boundaries of who’s responsible for a mass gun attack

By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — The father of the 14-year-old Apalachee High School shooting suspect faces two counts of second-degree murder in connection with this week’s Georgia attack that left four dead – charges that push the legal limits of parental responsibility for a child’s alleged gun crime. The case against Colin Gray, 54,

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A girl dad, a patient teacher and a student brimming with dreams. These are the victims of the Apalachee High School shooting

By Dakin Andone, Alaa Elassar and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Cristina Irimie loved teaching math, laughing and sharing cheesy jokes with her students and friends, who remember her for her infectious joy and passion. Irimie, 53, was among the four people killed – including two students and another teacher – during a mass shooting

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Georgia high school shooting suspect referenced Parkland massacre in writings found in his bedroom, source says

By Yahya Abou-Ghazala, Casey Tolan, Scott Glover, Josh Campbell, Curt Devine and Allison Gordon, CNN Winder, Georgia (CNN) — Authorities searching the home of the 14-year-old accused of killing four people at a Georgia high school this week found documents that they believe he wrote referencing past school shootings, a law enforcement source familiar with

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John Brennan Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of John Brennan, former director of the CIA. Personal Birth date: September 22, 1955 Birth place: North Bergen, New Jersey Birth name: John Owen Brennan Father: Owen Brennan Mother: Dorothy Brennan Marriage: Kathy (Pokluda) Brennan Children: Kyle, Kelly and Jaclyn Education: Fordham University,

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‘He was hunting’: Witness describes Colorado man accused of killing 10 at King Soopers in 2021 mass shooting

By Ray Sanchez and Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — A retired emergency room physician on Thursday described the “calm expression” on the face of a shooter “hunting” down shoppers at a Boulder, Colorado, grocery store more than three years ago when 10 people were gunned down. The testimony came after jurors heard a prosecutor describe

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5 things to know for Sept. 5: Georgia school shooting, Presidential debate, Gaza ceasefire talks, Hunter Biden, Hotel strikes

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — US regulators want to investigate Shein and Temu for selling dangerous baby products. This comes as the two e-commerce websites are facing scrutiny over a litany of issues, including how they’re able to sell goods at such strikingly low prices. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up

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5 things to know for Sept. 5: Georgia school shooting, Presidential debate, Gaza ceasefire talks, Hunter Biden, Hotel strikes

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — US regulators want to investigate Shein and Temu for selling dangerous baby products. This comes as the two e-commerce websites are facing scrutiny over a litany of issues, including how they’re able to sell goods at such strikingly low prices. Here’s what else you need to know to Get

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China’s New York envoy ‘performing his duties as usual’ after Chinese agent case, Beijing’s consulate says

By Yong Xiong and Nectar Gan, CNN New York/Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s consulate in New York has denied reports that its top diplomat was removed in the aftermath of an alleged Chinese agent bust, saying the consul general is “performing his duties as usual.” “Consul General Huang Ping is performing his duties as usual.

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The father of the Georgia school shooting suspect has been arrested and charged, authorities say

By Holly Yan, Isabel Rosales, Mark Morales and Ryan Young, CNN (CNN) — The father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting that left four people dead, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Colin Gray, 54, has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts

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Dollar stores are struggling, sleeping in helps your heart, underrated destinations: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Parisians won’t be saying “adieu” to the Olympic Games as early as they expected after the city’s mayor announced

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Stephen King Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of best-selling author Stephen King, who has written more than 50 books. He is best known for his works in the horror and fantasy genres, many of which have been adapted into films and television programs. Personal Birth date: September 21, 1947 Birth place:

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Michael Douglas Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of actor Michael Douglas. Personal Birth date: September 25, 1944 Birth place: New Brunswick, New Jersey Birth name: Michael Kirk Douglas Father: Kirk Douglas, actor Mother: Diana (Dill) Douglas, actor Marriages: Catherine Zeta-Jones (November 18, 2000-present); Diandra (Luker) Douglas (1977-2000, divorced) Children: with

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Spy Court Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. Facts The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court was created in 1978. It exists to oversee and authorize activities carried out under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA). About the Court Before the Patriot Act (2001), foreign intelligence had to

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Julian Castro Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Julián Castro, former Housing and Urban Development secretary and 2020 presidential candidate. Personal Birth date: September 16, 1974 Birth place: San Antonio, Texas Birth name: Julián Castro Father: Jesse Guzman, political activist and educator Mother: Maria “Rosie” del Rosario Castro, political activist

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Serena Williams Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of professional tennis player Serena Williams. Personal Birth date: September 26, 1981 Birth place: Saginaw, Michigan Birth name: Serena Jameka Williams Father: Richard Williams, tennis coach Mother: Oracene Price Marriage: Alexis Ohanian (November 16, 2017-present) Children: Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. and Adira River

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After NY governor says China’s consul general was removed, State Department says ‘there was no expulsion action’

By Gloria Pazmino, Mark Morales and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — Following New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s comments Wednesday that China’s consul general in New York was removed from his position after her former aide was charged with acting as an agent for the Chinese government, the US State Department said later that “there was

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5 things to know for Sept. 5: Georgia school shooting, Presidential debate, Gaza ceasefire talks, Hunter Biden, Hotel strikes

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — US regulators want to investigate Shein and Temu for selling dangerous baby products. This comes as the two e-commerce websites are facing scrutiny over a litany of issues, including how they’re able to sell goods at such strikingly low prices. Here’s what else you need to know to Get

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14-year-old student suspect in Georgia school shooting that left 4 dead will be booked tonight, officials say

By Isabel Rosales, John Miller, Nick Valencia, Dakin Andone and Sharif Paget, CNN Winder, Georgia (CNN) — The 14-year-old suspect in the fatal mass shooting at a Winder, Georgia, high school will be booked Wednesday night, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey said at an evening news conference. Colt Gray will be charged with

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A former New York official is accused of acting on behalf of the Chinese government. Here’s a timeline of her alleged actions

By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Allegations of money laundering, falsified signatures and surreptitious communications fill the federal indictment brought against Linda Sun, a longtime New York governors’ aide who was charged Tuesday with acting as an agent for the Chinese government. Sun, a former deputy chief of staff to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul

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Man charged with murder in connection with the deaths of a California couple at a nudist resort

By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — A man was charged with murder on suspicion of killing his neighbors at a California nudist resort, San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson announced Tuesday afternoon in a news conference. Michael Royce Sparks, 62, is facing two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of missing couple Daniel and Stephanie

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Murder suspect in Chicago train mass shooting is ordered held without bond. ‘This defendant defines violent,’ judge says

By Cheri Mossburg, Bill Kirkos, Lauren Mascarenhas, Brad Parks and Virginia Langmaid, CNN (CNN) — The Chicago man who was charged with murder in the fatal shootings of four Chicago train riders earlier this week was ordered held without bond at his first court appearance Wednesday. Rhanni S. Davis, 30, was charged Tuesday with four

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‘You can almost see the ground move’: State of emergency declared in California as land movement threatens power lines

By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Tuesday in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes as severe land shift in the area is threatening the community and disrupting power lines. Emergency officials will be able to direct state resources toward responding to the threat of the land

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A University of Wisconsin-Whitewater gymnast was killed in shooting at off-campus apartment. Now a suspect is in custody

By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater gymnast this weekend in an off-campus apartment, days before the start of the fall semester. UW-Whitewater’s chancellor confirmed Kara Welsh’s death Friday in a message to the school community, describing her as a

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Timeline: Before he killed Sonya Massey, residents and law enforcement had flagged these concerns about Deputy Sean Grayson

By Holly Yan, Andy Rose and Way Mullery, CNN (CNN) — By the time then-sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson gunned down a 36-year-old mother in her home, fellow law enforcement officers and residents in the Illinois communities he served had already raised a host of concerns about him. Grayson, 30, is now charged with murder in

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A tight-knit hockey family planned to celebrate with loved ones this weekend. Instead, they’re planning two funerals

By Ashley R. Williams, Thomas Schlachter, Andy Rose and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The night before their youngest sister’s wedding, two brothers and soon-to-be groomsmen from a tight-knit hockey family rode their bikes down a county road not far from their southern New Jersey hometown. Instead of celebrating this weekend, their family now has

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7 Mexican travelers, ages 8 to 63, killed and dozens more people hurt in Mississippi bus crash

By Amanda Musa and Rafael Romo, CNN (CNN) — Seven Mexican travelers were killed and dozens of other people injured early Saturday when a commercial passenger bus headed for Mexico experienced tire failure and rolled over off a highway east of Vicksburg, Mississippi, officials said. The National Transportation Safety Board will consider several factors in

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