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Start your week smart: Iran strikes Israel, Australia stabbing, Texas truck crash, presidential poll, surveillance bill

By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN If your work schedule has you dreading the return to the office tomorrow, we have good news: Nearly one-third of large US companies are exploring new schedule shifts such as four-day or four-and-a-half-day workweeks, according to a recent survey of CEOs by KPMG. Here’s what else you need

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1 killed, several injured in shuttle bus accident at Honolulu cruise terminal

By Rebekah Riess and Mallika Kallingal, CNN (CNN) — One person is dead and several others injured after a shuttle bus rammed into them at a Honolulu cruise terminal in Hawaii on Friday, according to police and Carnival Cruise Line. The cruise port bus was dropping off people near a pier when a bystander informed the driver that the bus was moving forward. The driver

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Small private colleges are struggling to keep their doors open as declining enrollment leads to financial instability

By Athena Jones, CNN (CNN) — Cabrini University hoped to save itself. Enrollment at the small, Catholic liberal arts college in Radnor, Pennsylvania, had fallen more than 60 percent since 2016, putting the tuition-dependent school with a small endowment under serious financial pressure. When Helen Drinan arrived to serve as interim president in June 2022,

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Los Angeles Riots Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the 1992 riots in Los Angeles. The riots stemmed from the acquittal of four white Los Angeles Police Department officers in the beating of black motorist Rodney King in 1991. Facts The riots over five days in the spring of 1992 left more than 50 people

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Willie Nelson Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Grammy Award-winning musician Willie Nelson. Personal Birth date: April 30, 1933 Birth place: Abbott, Texas Birth name: Willie Hugh Nelson Father: Ira Nelson Mother: Myrle (Greenhaw) Harvey Marriages: Ann Marie D’Angelo (1991-present); Connie Koepke (1971-1988, divorced); Shirley Collie (1963-1971, divorced); Martha Matthews (1952-1962,

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1 dead, several injured after 18-wheeler crashed into Texas Department of Public Safety office, driver arrested

By Andy Rose and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — A man drove a stolen 18-wheeler into a Texas Department of Public Safety building Friday, killing one person and injuring 13 others, according to local officials. The driver of the stolen 18-wheeler was identified as Clenard Parker, 42, from Chappell Hill, law enforcement officials said in

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O.J. Simpson Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former NFL star O.J. Simpson. Personal Birth date: July 9, 1947 Death date: April 10, 2024 Birth place: San Francisco, California Birth name: Orenthal James Simpson Father: Jimmie Lee Simpson, custodian and cook Mother: Eunice Simpson, nurse’s aide Marriages: Nicole Brown Simpson

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Shooting of Virginia teacher by 6-year-old was an ‘avoidable event,’ special grand jury report says

By Raja Razek, Joe Sutton and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — The 2023 shooting at a Virginia elementary school in which a 6-year-old student shot his teacher was an “avoidable situation,” a special grand jury said in a newly released report, citing “poor decisions” in the lead-up to the shooting. The 11-member panel investigating the

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Alabama man arrested in connection with explosive device that went off outside office of state attorney general

By Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — A 26-year-old Alabama man was arrested Wednesday after being indicted on federal charges in connection to the detonation of an explosive device outside the state attorney general’s office in February. Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, of Irondale, will face charges of malicious use of an explosive and possession of an

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Chad Daybell’s ‘doomsday’ triple-murder fueled by ‘sex, money and power,’ Idaho prosecutor says

KBOI, JUDGE STEVEN W. BOYCE, YOUTUBE, SNAPSHOTS, POOL, CNN, Judge Steven W. Boyce/YouTube, snapshots, POOL By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Opening statements were delivered Wednesday in Chad Daybell’s “doomsday” triple murder trial in the deaths of his first wife and two stepchildren – a case Idaho prosecutors said was fueled by power, sex, money

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5 people have been arrested after a shooting in a West Philadelphia park that was filled with hundreds of people

WPVI, CNN By Nadeem Muaddi, Christina Maxouris, John Miller and Danny Freeman, CNN Philadelphia (CNN) — Five people have been arrested – four of whom are juveniles – after a Wednesday afternoon shooting that unfolded in a West Philadelphia park during a large Muslim religious celebration filled with families and children, police say. The shooting

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Tennessee teachers would be allowed to carry concealed handguns at K-12 schools under a bill just passed by the state Senate

By Alisha Ebrahimji and Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — “Kill the bill, not the kids!” That’s what opponents chanted in the Tennessee state Senate gallery Tuesday as lawmakers debated before passing a bill that would allow teachers and staff in K-12 public schools to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds. The state Senate passed SB

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Melania Trump Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Melania Trump, wife of 47th US President Donald Trump. Personal Birth date: April 26, 1970 Birth place: Novo Mesto, Yugoslavia (now Slovenia) Birth name: Melanija Knavs Father: Viktor Knavs Mother: Amalija (Ulcnik) Knavs Marriage: Donald Trump (January 22, 2005-present) Children: Barron Education:

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5 people have been arrested after a shooting in a West Philadelphia park that was filled with hundreds of people

By Nadeem Muaddi, Christina Maxouris, John Miller and Danny Freeman, CNN Philadelphia (CNN) — Five people have been arrested – four of whom are juveniles – after a Wednesday afternoon shooting that unfolded in a West Philadelphia park during a large Muslim religious celebration filled with families and children, police say. The shooting took place

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Rutgers University Center for Islamic Life vandalized during Eid al-Fitr, officials say

By Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — The Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University (CILRU) in New Brunswick was vandalized overnight during Eid al-Fitr, the three-day Islamic religious celebration that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, officials said Wednesday. Atiyah Aftab, chairwoman of the university’s Center for Islamic Life, said in a statement the act of vandalism was

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How women’s NCAA basketball and Caitlin Clark broke viewership records, in three charts

By Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN Sunday’s NCAA women’s basketball championship between Iowa and South Carolina drew nearly 19 million average viewers, shattering records to become the most-watched women’s college basketball game ever measured by Nielsen. The game not only eclipsed Monday’s men’s final between Purdue and UConn by more than 4 million viewers, but it

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Ship’s power system and circuit breakers are focus of Key Bridge collapse probe, investigators say

By Gregory Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The investigation into why a cargo ship lost power and struck a Baltimore bridge last month, causing it to collapse, is currently focused on engine room equipment, the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday. Hyundai, the equipment’s manufacturer, has sent employees to the Dali ship to help “download data from

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Shirley MacLaine Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at best-selling author and Oscar-winning actress, Shirley MacLaine. Personal Birth date: April 24, 1934 Birth place: Richmond, Virginia Birth name: Shirley MacLean Beaty Father: Ira O. Beaty, school administrator Mother: Kathlyn (MacLean) Beaty, drama teacher Marriage: Steve Parker (1954-1982, divorced) Children: Stephanie Sachiko “Sachi” Parker Other

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Carol Burnett Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of television, film and stage actress Carol Burnett. Personal Birth date: April 26, 1933 Birth place: San Antonio, Texas Birth name: Carol Creighton Burnett Father: Joseph Thomas “Jody” Burnett, movie theater manager Mother: Ina Louise (Creighton) Burnett Marriages: Brian Miller (November 24, 2001-present); Joe

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Enron Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Enron, an energy trading company that collapsed after a massive accounting fraud scheme was revealed. Its 2001 bankruptcy filing was the largest in American history at the time. Estimated losses totaled $74 billion. Facts Enron was ranked as America’s fifth largest company by Fortune magazine in

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Affirmative Action Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is some background information about affirmative action as well as a few notable court cases. Affirmative action policies focus on improving opportunities for groups of people, like women and minorities, who have been historically excluded in United States’ society. The initial emphasis was on education and employment. President John

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Indianapolis teen charged in shooting that left 7 children injured

By Zenebou Sylla and Sabrina Souza, CNN (CNN) — A 17-year-old suspect has been charged in a shooting that left at least seven juveniles injured in downtown Indianapolis last month, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office said. King Dennis was charged with dangerous possession of a firearm and two counts of criminal recklessness, according to court filings. Dennis has been charged as an adult, the prosecutor’s office

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5 things to know for April 10: Severe weather, Abortion ruling, Presidential debates, Gaza, Forever chemicals

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Federal authorities are investigating Boeing after a whistleblower alleged the company took shortcuts when manufacturing its 787 Dreamliner jets. This comes as the plane maker faces intense scrutiny over several mid-flight incidents and a steady erosion of the company’s quality standards. Here’s what else you need to know

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5 things to know for April 10: Severe weather, Abortion ruling, Presidential debates, Gaza, Forever chemicals

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Federal authorities are investigating Boeing after a whistleblower alleged the company took shortcuts when manufacturing its 787 Dreamliner jets. This comes as the plane maker faces intense scrutiny over several mid-flight incidents and a steady erosion of the company’s quality standards. Here’s what else you need to know to Get

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Chad Daybell’s ‘doomsday’ triple-murder fueled by ‘sex, money and power,’ Idaho prosecutor says

By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Opening statements were delivered Wednesday in Chad Daybell’s “doomsday” triple murder trial in the deaths of his first wife and two stepchildren – a case Idaho prosecutors said was fueled by power, sex, money and apocalyptic spiritual beliefs. Daybell has pleaded not guilty to murder and conspiracy charges stemming

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Former elementary school assistant principal charged after a teacher was shot by 6-year-old student

WTKR, FACEBOOK, ABBY ZWERNER, NEWPORT NEWS JUDICIAL COURT, CNN, Facebook/Abby Zwerner By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN New York (CNN) — A former Virginia elementary school administrator was indicted last month and charged with eight felony counts after a 6-year-old student brought a gun to school and shot his teacher last year. Ebony Parker, the former assistant

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What the families of the Oxford school shooting victims said at the Crumbleys’ sentencing

CNN By Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — More than two years after a shooting at a Michigan high school left four students dead, a court heard gut-wrenching impact statements from the victims’ families as the parents of the shooter were sentenced to prison. James and Jennifer Crumbley were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in separate trials earlier this year

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What the families of the Oxford school shooting victims said at the Crumbleys’ sentencing

By Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — More than two years after a shooting at a Michigan high school left four students dead, a court heard gut-wrenching impact statements from the victims’ families as the parents of the shooter were sentenced to prison. James and Jennifer Crumbley were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in separate trials earlier this year but

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Former elementary school assistant principal charged after a teacher was shot by 6-year-old student

By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN New York (CNN) — A former Virginia elementary school administrator was indicted last month and charged with eight felony counts after a 6-year-old student brought a gun to school and shot his teacher last year. Ebony Parker, the former assistant principal at Richneck Elementary in Newport News, was indicted and charged

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5 things to know for April 10: Severe weather, Abortion ruling, Presidential debates, Gaza, Forever chemicals

KNXV, CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Federal authorities are investigating Boeing after a whistleblower alleged the company took shortcuts when manufacturing its 787 Dreamliner jets. This comes as the plane maker faces intense scrutiny over several mid-flight incidents and a steady erosion of the company’s quality standards. Here’s what else you need to

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Start your week smart: Israel, Trump fundraiser, Biden ballot issue, Detergent pods recall, Powerball winner

By Andrew Torgan, CNN (CNN) — Welcome to 5 things Sunday: solar eclipse edition. As excitement surrounding this week’s celestial event continues to build, several companies are looking to jump on the bandwagon with eclipse-themed offerings like doughnuts, pizza, chips, and — of course — MoonPies. Here’s what else you need to know to Start Your

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‘They hit the jackpot’: How so-called ‘burglary tourists’ use visa waivers to target luxury US homes

KMAX, KPNX, CNN By Jason Kravarik and Josh Campbell, CNN Orange County, California (CNN) — Carol and Jeff Starr celebrated their daughter’s wedding last month with a bit of irony: neither was wearing their own wedding rings at the ceremony. Thieves had broken into their Southern California home last spring and cleaned out a safe full of jewelry.

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Tennessee lawmakers pass bill requiring public schools to show controversial computer-generated video on fetus development

By Kaylin Blue, CNN (CNN) — Tennessee could soon become the latest state to require public school students to watch a three-minute computer-generated video on fetal development created by an anti-abortion group. The state Senate passed the legislation, commonly known as the “Baby Olivia Act,” in a 21-6 vote Thursday and the bill is now

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Judge in Idaho quadruple murder trial chastises Bryan Kohberger’s attorney over a phone survey to potential jurors

By Holly Yan and Sarah Davis, CNN (CNN) — The judge overseeing Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case lambasted the suspect’s defense attorney Thursday, saying she commissioned phone surveys to potential jurors that could hinder Kohberger’s ability to get a fair trial. Defense attorney Anne C. Taylor had a sharp accusation of her own, saying the

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‘They hit the jackpot’: How so-called ‘burglary tourists’ use visa waivers to target luxury US homes

By Jason Kravarik and Josh Campbell, CNN Orange County, California (CNN) — Carol and Jeff Starr celebrated their daughter’s wedding last month with a bit of irony: neither was wearing their own wedding rings at the ceremony. Thieves had broken into their Southern California home last spring and cleaned out a safe full of jewelry. “They hit the

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