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College Football Playoff will feature Michigan v. Alabama and Washington v. Texas, while undefeated Florida State is left out

By Wayne Sterling and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The Michigan Wolverines, Washington Huskies, Texas Longhorns and Alabama Crimson Tide will compete in next month’s College Football Playoff, while the undefeated Florida State Seminoles were left out. In the semifinal games set for January 1, No. 1 Michigan (13-0) will play No. 4 Alabama (12-1) at the Rose Bowl in

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Family’s pet ‘wolf-hybrid’ kills 3-month-old baby in Alabama, sheriff’s office says

By Sara Smart and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A 3-month-old baby in Alabama died after being bitten by a “wolf-hybrid” kept as the family’s pet, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Around 12:54 p.m. on Thursday, sheriff’s deputies, firefighters and county animal control officers responded to a 911 call about an apparent animal

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1 of the 3 Palestinian students shot in Vermont is paralyzed from the shooting, his mother says

By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Hisham Awartani, one of the three Palestinian college students who were shot while walking in Vermont over Thanksgiving weekend, is paralyzed from the chest down after a bullet became lodged in his spine, his mother said. Awartani’s family has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to help the 20-year-old junior at Brown University,

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They just want to go to class: These college students are stuck in the middle as the Israel-Hamas conflict spills onto campus

By Jeff Winter and Ray Sanchez, CNN New York (CNN) — Beyond Columbia University’s heavy iron gates emblazoned with the words “May All Who Enter Here Find Welcome and Peace,” a 25-year-old graduate student said he felt immense pressure to “pick a side” in the Israel-Hamas war. The student, who is working on a PhD

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Henry Kissinger Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former National Security Adviser and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Personal Birth date: May 27, 1923 Death date: November 29, 2023 Birth place: Furth, Germany Birth name: Heinz Alfred Kissinger Father: Louis Kissinger, teacher Mother: Paula (Stern) Kissinger Marriages: Nancy (Maginnes) Kissinger (March 30, 1974-November

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Dick Van Dyke Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of award-winning actor Dick Van Dyke. Personal Birth date: December 13, 1925 Birth place: West Plains, Missouri Birth name: Richard Wayne Van Dyke Father: Loren “Cookie” Van Dyke, a traveling salesman, Sunshine Biscuit Company Mother: Hazel (McCord) Van Dyke Marriages: Arlene (Silver) Van

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Kirsten Gillibrand Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democratic senator from New York and a former Democratic presidential candidate for 2020. Personal Birth date: December 9, 1966 Birth place: Albany, New York Birth name: Kirsten Elizabeth Rutnik Father: Douglas Paul Rutnik, attorney and lobbyist Mother: Polly (Noonan)

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Jim Jones Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of General (ret.) Jim Jones, former National Security Adviser to President Barack Obama. Personal Birth date: December 19, 1943 Birth place: Kansas City, Missouri Birth name: James Logan Jones Jr. Father: James L. Jones Sr. Mother: Charlotte Ann (Ground) Jones Marriage: Diane (Johnson)

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Jane Fonda Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of activist and award-winning actress Jane Fonda. Personal Birth date: December 21, 1937 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Lady Jayne Seymour Fonda Father: Henry Fonda, actor Mother: Frances Ford Seymour (Brokaw) Fonda, socialite Marriages: Ted Turner (December 21, 1991-May 22, 2001,

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Rita Moreno Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of award-winning actress, singer and dancer Rita Moreno. Personal Birth date: December 11, 1931 Birth place: Humacao, Puerto Rico; raised in New York, New York Birth name: Rosita Dolores Alverio Father: Paco Alverio, a farmer Mother: Rosa Maria Alverio, a garment worker Marriage: Leonard

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Mississippi sheriff rolls out reforms after deputies and an officer plead guilty to torturing 2 Black men

CNN, WLBT, WAPT, NEWS 12 WESTCHESTER, INC. By Ryan Young, Pamela Kirkland and Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — On a Tuesday night in January, five sheriff’s deputies from Rankin County, Mississippi, and a police officer from a neighboring department forced their way into the home where Eddie Parker and Michael Jenkins were living in Braxton, Mississippi. The six White law

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Person set themselves on fire outside Israeli consulate in Atlanta in ‘extreme act of political protest,’ police say

By Rafael Romo, Jaide Timm-Garcia and Shawn Nottingham, CNN (CNN) — A person was in critical condition Friday after setting themselves on fire outside the Israeli consulate in what Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said was “likely an extreme act of political protest.” The incident happened around noon outside the Consulate General of Israel, according to

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A teenager missing for months was just found buried in her neighbor’s backyard. Nail polish helped identify her

Sarah Dewberry, Sara Smart and Taliah Miller (CNN) — Orange fingernail polish helped investigators identify a missing 17-year-old whose remains were found Tuesday in the backyard of her neighbor’s home in Indiana, authorities said. Valerie Tindall’s family reported her missing on June 8, more than five months earlier, the Rush County Sheriff’s Department said in a

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Philadelphia lawmakers vote to ban ski masks in some public places, a move praised by police but panned by rights advocates

By Alaa Elassar and Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN (CNN) — The Philadelphia City Council passed a bill Thursday that bans the use of ski masks in parks, schools, public transit or other city-owned buildings, a move they say will help law enforcement solve crimes but that civil rights advocates believe will criminalize people of color. The bill, passed

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Black communities in Southeastern states are more likely to be exposed to extreme weather events than overall population

By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — Black Americans living in Southeastern states are more likely to be impacted by extreme heat, hurricanes and flooding than the overall population, according to a new analysis released Thursday by the consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Researchers compared the location of some Black communities with analyses showing climate hazards, like wildfires, extreme heat, hurricanes and flooding.

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Mississippi sheriff rolls out reforms after deputies and an officer plead guilty to torturing 2 Black men

By Ryan Young, Pamela Kirkland and Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — On a Tuesday night in January, five sheriff’s deputies from Rankin County, Mississippi, and a police officer from a neighboring department forced their way into the home where Eddie Parker and Michael Jenkins were living in Braxton, Mississippi. The six White law enforcement officers called themselves the “Goon Squad,”

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Rock climbers found her body buried in rural Nevada over 26 years ago. Authorities just revealed her identity

Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Over 26 years after a woman’s body was discovered buried beneath a pile of rocks in rural Nevada, authorities have announced her identity. On Friday, the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office said 41-year-old Lorena Gayle Mosley was the woman whose body was found by rock climbers on June 9,

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University of California professors push back on UC president’s call for ‘viewpoint-neutral’ history of Middle East

By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A group of University of California professors signed a public letter pushing back on the UC president’s efforts to develop what he described earlier this month as a “viewpoint-neutral history of the Middle East,” saying it violates their academic freedom. “We find your use of the term ‘viewpoint-neutral history’

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The Iowa Lottery posted the wrong Powerball numbers this week – and players who cashed in got to keep their winnings

By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — This week, the Iowa Lottery made payouts to its lucky Powerball winners – along with some lucky losers – thanks to a reporting error that led to incorrect winning numbers being posted on the state’s website. The lottery mistakenly posted incorrect winning numbers for Monday’s Powerball game online. During

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Graduates of a new doctoral program in Indigenous health strive to address disparities in Native communities

By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — Cole Allick remembers growing up on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in northern North Dakota and watching his mother struggle to navigate the overburdened and under-resourced health care system. Allick said his mom, who suffered from lupus and thyroid disease, would often struggle to get appointments with doctors.

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Oklahoma executes Phillip Hancock for 2001 double murder. He claimed the killings were in self-defense

By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Oklahoma on Thursday executed 59-year-old death row inmate Phillip Hancock, who was sentenced to death for the 2001 double murder of Robert Jett and James Lynch, according to a statement from the Department of Corrections. Hancock – who had claimed the killings were done in self-defense – was pronounced dead

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Palestinian student knocked on a neighbor’s door to get help for his friends before realizing he had also been shot

By Khalil Abdallah, Nicole Grether, Polo Sandoval and Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — A Palestinian college student described how his training as an emergency medical technician helped him respond when he and his friends were shot in Vermont over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Kinnan Abdalhamid spoke to CNN by phone Wednesday night, detailing a harrowing

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Florida principal reassigned during investigation into transgender student playing on girls’ volleyball team

By Carlos Suarez, Denise Royal and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — A Florida school district has temporarily removed a high school principal and other members of staff from their positions while it investigates allegations that a transgender student played on a girls’ volleyball team, education officials said. Transgender girls are banned from playing female sports

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Vermont school banned from activities over refusal to play team with transgender athlete suing state educational authorities

By Skylar Harris and Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — A Vermont girls’ high school basketball team deemed ineligible to play in future activities after forfeiting a game against a team with a transgender student-athlete is now suing educational authorities in the state for religious discrimination, arguing they are punishing the school for its religious beliefs. In a lawsuit filed

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Wolverines receive protection under Endangered Species Act as climate change threatens their habitat

By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — The North American wolverine has officially been listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act and will receive long-anticipated federal protections, US officials announced Wednesday, as the climate crisis melts away their snowy mountain habitats. The US Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to list the wolverines as threatened in

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Co-founder of Students for Trump was charged with assault after allegedly hitting a woman with a gun, court records show

By Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — Ryan Fournier, a co-founder of the political organization Students for Trump, was arrested and charged with assault last week in North Carolina after allegedly hitting a woman with a gun, court records show. Fournier was charged with misdemeanor assault on a female and assault with a deadly weapon on November 21,

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Kansas will redesign its planned 2024 license plate after hundreds of people complained it doesn’t represent the state

By Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — Kansas is going back to the drawing board after hundreds of people blasted the state’s new license plate design for next year, with many saying it resembled those of other states and a rival state university from neighboring Missouri. “I’ve heard you loud and clear,” Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly

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Sandy Hook families who won $1 billion in damages from Alex Jones offer to settle for at least $85 million

By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — The families of Sandy Hook shooting victims offered Infowars host Alex Jones a “path out of bankruptcy” if he pays them a “small fraction” of the more than $1 billion he owes in damages, according to a court document. Jones filed for personal bankruptcy in December 2022 after he was ordered to

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Signs of mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs reported in at least a dozen states

By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — An infectious respiratory disease among dogs that continues to baffle veterinarians has now been reported in at least a dozen US states, from Washington, Oregon and California to New Hampshire, Florida and Pennsylvania. David B. Needle, a pathologist at the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and clinical associate professor

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Young Thug’s attorneys say prosecution is misrepresenting evidence and lyrics in racketeering trial

By Eric Levenson and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — A defense attorney for the rapper Young Thug accused prosecutors of misrepresenting evidence and ridiculed the idea that the Grammy-winning, world-renowned artist would be focused on running a small-time Atlanta street gang in opening statements of his racketeering trial Tuesday. “He is not running this criminal

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‘She believed in us and took care of us’: Rosalynn Carter’s loved ones honor former first lady’s legacy in a tribute service

By Christina Maxouris and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Rosalynn Carter’s family spoke of her “remarkable” journey during a moving tribute service for the former first lady in Atlanta on Tuesday, sharing memories of life at home, her loving relationship with former President Jimmy Carter and the lasting legacy she leaves behind as a tireless

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Federal officials investigating after pro-Iran group allegedly hacked water authority in Pennsylvania

By Sean Lyngaas and Kristina Sgueglia, CNN (CNN) — A Pennsylvania water utility is still dealing with the fallout of pro-Iran hackers breaching some of its industrial equipment four days ago, including having to operate one of its water pump stations in manual mode, the utility’s general manager told CNN on Tuesday. “It’s a pain,”

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Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s death, in stable condition after stabbing, lawyer says prison officials told him

By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — An attorney representing Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer convicted in the 2020 murder of George Floyd, said he was able to speak with officials at the Federal Bureau of Prisons after his client was stabbed in prison and has learned Chauvin’s health is “decent and improving.” Officials have told

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Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s death, in stable condition after stabbing, lawyer says prison officials told him

KOLD, POOL, CNN By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — An attorney representing Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer convicted in the 2020 murder of George Floyd, said he was able to speak with officials at the Federal Bureau of Prisons after his client was stabbed in prison and has learned Chauvin’s health is “decent and improving.”

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Montana man dies after falling while ice climbing in Custer Gallatin National Forest, authorities say

By Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — A Montana man died this weekend after falling while ice climbing in part of the Custer Gallatin National Forest, authorities said. The victim was identified as Montana resident and avid ice climber Kyle Allen Rott, 36, according to Gallatin County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue. Officials received two 911 calls

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A Southwest Airlines passenger opened an emergency exit and climbed onto a plane’s wing while the aircraft was at the gate

By Shawn Nottingham, CNN (CNN) — A man on a Southwest Airlines flight opened an emergency exit door and climbed onto the plane’s wing Sunday while the aircraft was at a gate at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport, authorities said. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office said it responded to a disturbance at the airport

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John Paulson Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of John Paulson, hedge fund founder. Personal Birth date: December 14, 1955 Birth place: Queens, New York Birth name: John Alfred Paulson Father: Alfred Paulson Mother: Jacqueline (Boklan) Paulson Marriage: Jenica “Jenny” (Zaharia) Paulson (2000-present, separated) Children: Giselle and Danielle Education: New York University,

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Ben Bernanke Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. Personal Birth date: December 13, 1953 Birth place: Augusta, Georgia Birth name: Ben Shalom Bernanke Father: Philip Bernanke, pharmacist Mother: Edna (Friedman) Bernanke, substitute teacher Marriage: Anna (Friedmann) Bernanke (1978-present) Children: Alyssa and Joel Education: Harvard University,

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Bill Cosby Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of comedian and actor Bill Cosby. Personal Birth date: July 12, 1937 Birth place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Birth name: William Henry Cosby Jr. Father: William Henry Sr., US Navy mess steward Mother: Anna (Hite) Cosby Marriage: Camille (Hanks) Cosby (January 25, 1964-present) Children: Evin,

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Prosecutor says Young Thug was ‘proclaimed leader’ of violent street gang at racketeering trial openings

By Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors accused Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug of leading a criminal street gang that committed murder and a slew of violent crimes in the Atlanta area over the past decade during opening statements of his racketeering trial Monday. Fulton County Chief Deputy District Attorney Adriane Love said YSL – the

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What is no-fault divorce, and why do some conservatives want to get rid of it?

By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Following what some conservatives view as legal victories on the battlegrounds of abortion rights and affirmative action, a number of politicians and influencers are turning their attention to another long-held construct: No-fault divorce. Right-wing commentators like Steven Crowder and Matt Walsh have ramped up complaints in recent months that it is too easy for people

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15-year-old Pennsylvania boy faces first-degree murder charge in shooting of a homeless man

By Steve Almasy and Macie Goldfarb, CNN (CNN) — A 15-year-old boy is facing charges of first-degree murder and other offenses after a homeless man was fatally shot in the face in Pennsylvania, authorities said. The victim, 39-year-old Jeremiah Hawkins, was shot Wednesday afternoon after the teen, Thomas James Niarhos, allegedly confronted the man in

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1 of 3 Palestinian college students shot in Vermont released from hospital on same day suspect pleads not guilty

By Polo Sandoval, Elizabeth Wolfe, John Miller, Dakin Andone and Steve Almasy, CNN Burlington, Vermont (CNN) — One of the three 20-year-old Palestinian college students who were shot Saturday night in Vermont has been released from a hospital, a source close to the families of the victims told CNN on Monday night. The identity of

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Portland teachers’ union and school district sign tentative deal after weeks-long strike

KPTV By Melissa Alonso and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — Portland students will return to classrooms Monday after the Portland Association of Teachers signed a tentative agreement with Portland Public Schools on Sunday, ending a weeks-long strike that shut classrooms down, according to statements from both. “This contract is a watershed moment for Portland students, families,

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Portland teachers’ union and school district sign tentative deal after weeks-long strike

By Melissa Alonso and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — Portland students will return to classrooms Monday after the Portland Association of Teachers signed a tentative agreement with Portland Public Schools on Sunday, ending a weeks-long strike that shut classrooms down, according to statements from both. “This contract is a watershed moment for Portland students, families, and

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Opinion: An anti-Muslim tirade inspires a beautiful response

CNN Opinion by Dean Obeidallah (CNN) — After police say he repeatedly taunted an Arab immigrant food cart worker in his Manhattan neighborhood, former Obama-era National Security Council official Stuart Seldowitz was arrested last week by the New York Police Department. He now faces hate crime and aggravated harassment charges. The videos of Seldowitz’s rants — which went viral —

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3 Palestinian students were shot in Vermont. Civil rights groups are calling for a close look at the motive

By Celina Tebor, Eva McKend, Khalil Abdallah and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Three Palestinian college students were shot in Burlington, Vermont, on Saturday evening, prompting calls from civil rights organizations and the victims’ families for authorities to look into possible bias by the attacker. The 20-year-old men are all receiving medical care, according to

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Start your week smart: Hostages released, drone attacks in Russia, Derek Chauvin, Oscar Pistorius, holiday shopping

By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — You may not recognize the name Garrett Morgan, but you’ve likely seen his handiwork several times a day. Morgan is the inventor of the three-position traffic signal — a 100-year-old innovation that has saved an untold number of lives. Here’s what else you need to know to Start

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Derek Chauvin, former officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing, stabbed in prison, authorities say

CNN, KOLD By Josh Campbell, Evan Perez, Katelyn Polantz, Jamiel Lynch and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted in the 2020 murder of George Floyd, was stabbed Friday in a federal prison in Arizona, the office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has confirmed. The attorney general’s office,

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Derek Chauvin, former officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing, stabbed in prison, authorities say

By Josh Campbell, Evan Perez, Katelyn Polantz, Jamiel Lynch and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted in the 2020 murder of George Floyd, was stabbed Friday in a federal prison in Arizona, the office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has confirmed. The attorney general’s office, which prosecuted

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East Texas hospital network can’t receive ambulances because of potential cybersecurity incident

By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — A network of hospitals in East Texas has not been able to accept ambulances to emergency rooms since Thanksgiving Day because of a “potential [cyber]security incident,” a hospital spokesperson told CNN on Friday. The hospital network, UT Health East Texas, is operating using “established downtime procedures” as the hospital investigates “a potential security incident” and works to bring computers back online, spokesperson Allison Pollan said in an email. Pollan did not respond to subsequent phone calls seeking more information on the incident and how the hospitals were responding. She declined to answer further questions over email. Headquartered in Tyler, Texas, UT Health East Texas operates 10 hospitals and more than 90 clinics in the region, and provides health care to thousands of patients annually, according to its LinkedIn page.

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More than 30 people arrested after pro-Palestinian demonstrators interrupted Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade

By Jessica Xing and Brynn Gingras, CNN (CNN) — More than 30 people were arrested after pro-Palestinian demonstrators jumped police barricades and glued themselves to the street Thursday morning, interrupting the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, police say. Of the 34 arrests, 30 demonstrators were issued a criminal summons for trespassing, and

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Advocates push for more permanent legal change after 1-year window closes for new suits under New York’s Adult Survivors Act

By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Sexual assault survivor advocates are pushing for an extension or a more permanent way to seek legal accountability for abusers after more than 2,500 lawsuits were filed under the New York Adult Survivors Act before its one-year window to sue closed Thursday. The law, which Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul

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