Wine expert charged in New York City dining structure arsons, FDNY says
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN A renowned wine expert has been arrested, charged with setting three fires in Manhattan — two of them to outdoor…
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Lawmakers consider withholding housing funds from tribes that discriminate against descendants of enslaved people
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN House lawmakers are considering legislation that would withhold federal funds from tribal nations who discriminate against…
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By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Greenland is experiencing its most significant melting event of the year as temperatures in the Arctic surge. The amount of…
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By Rob Picheta, Sharon Braithwaite and Sarah Dean, CNN Malta’s government must bear responsibility for creating an “atmosphere of…
Continue Reading Auburn University giving $1,000 scholarships, prime parking and other prizes to fully-vaccinated students
By David Williams, CNN Auburn University is giving away scholarships, unlimited meal plan upgrades, priority class registration and other perks to…
Continue Reading Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick criminally charged for alleged sex abuse of a minor nearly 50 years ago
By Sonia Moghe, CNN Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who was defrocked by The Vatican in 2019 over sex abuse allegations, is now facing criminal…
Continue Reading Ancient cemetery findings include Bronze Age woman and her twin babies
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Peering into the life of a young woman who lived 4,000 years ago during the Bronze Age is now possible thanks to new…
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By Madeline Holcombe and Joe Sutton, CNN A woman and her dog were fatally stabbed while on a walk in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park, and police are…
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By Megan Marples, CNN Disneyland Resort traditionally draws millions of visitors from around the world each year to “the happiest place on…
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By Andrew Carey and Kareem Khadder, CNN A 12-year old Palestinian boy has died after being shot by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank, the Palestinian…
Continue Reading Instagram influencer ‘Hushpuppi’ pleads guilty to million-dollar fraud in US
By Nimi Princewill, CNN A Nigerian Instagram celebrity, Ramon Abbas, known as “Hushpuppi” has admitted his involvement in a conspiracy to…
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See Cheney’s reaction after GOP leader blames Pelosi for insurrection
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) sharply criticized Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) for blaming Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the January 6th…
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Families of detained protesters speak out against Cuba’s harsh justice system after historic nationwide marches over food and medicine shortages,…
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By AJ Willingham, CNN Several key Covid relief projects are ending soon, which could leave millions with renewed financial risks including housing…
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The severe weather linked to a possible derecho in the Midwest shifts to the East, bringing a tornado and high wind threat to parts of the Northeast.…
Continue Reading This Florida mother has been living in her teen daughter’s ICU room for days, praying she survives Covid-19
By Rosa Flores, John Couwels and Kacey Cherry, CNN Agnes Velasquez remembers the last words her teen daughter said before Covid-19 severely attacked…
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Continue Reading Beijing reports first Covid case in 179 days as alarm grows over Nanjing Delta cluster
By Jessie Yeung, CNN Beijing recorded its first Covid-19 case in nearly six months on Wednesday, as Chinese authorities scramble to prevent the…
Continue Reading Alaskan coast 8.2 magnitude earthquake was the strongest one in decades, official says
By Madeline Holcombe and Joe Sutton, CNN The 8.2 magnitude earthquake that struck off Alaska’s coast Wednesday night was the strongest one…
Continue Reading Chinese officials and Taliban meet in Tianjin as US exits Afghanistan
By Eric Cheung and Ben Westcott, CNN China’s Foreign Minister met with senior leaders of the Taliban in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin on…
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By Rob Frehse and Amir Vera, CNN A man accused of anti-Muslim attacks in New York City was charged Wednesday with hate crimes by the Queens District…
Continue Reading Larry Nassar has thousands of dollars in his prison account, but he’s only making minimum payments to his victims, court documents show
By Christina Carrega and Amir Vera, CNN Disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, who is currently serving a decades-long sentence in…
Continue Reading Suspect arrested in movie theater shooting that wounded TikTok star, killed teen
By Stella Chan and Amanda Jackson, CNN A man is in custody in connection with the shooting at a California movie theater Monday night that left a…
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Continue Reading Pioneering TV pitchman Ron Popeil dies at age 86
By Andy Rose, CNN Infomercial king Ron Popeil died “suddenly and peacefully” Wednesday at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles,…
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Continue Reading MLB game postponed due to 12 positive coronavirus tests within Washington Nationals team
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN The Washington Nationals game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday has been postponed due to a dozen Covid-19…
Continue Reading NCAA stance means Reggie Bush won’t get Heisman Trophy back
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Firefighters spoke with a CNN crew in southern Oregon about the hazards of battling the Bootleg Fire, which has consumed more than 400,000 acres and…
Continue Reading A vital Memphis bridge shut down since May due to a structural crack will partially open next week
By Tina Burnside, CNN A major bridge connecting Memphis, Tennessee, to Arkansas will open to traffic in one direction on Monday, more than two months…
Continue Reading The Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks near July’s end. Here’s how to watch
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Between midnight and dawn on Wednesday and Thursday (July 28 — 29), the Delta Aquariids meteor shower will light up the…
Continue Reading Former high-ranking Nxivm member who testified against Keith Raniere will not go to prison
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Continue Reading Walmart will cover college tuition for its workers
Walmart is expanding its academic program to pay the full college tuition and book costs for its US workers at 10 partner…
Continue Reading See Cheney’s reaction after GOP leader blames Pelosi for insurrection
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) sharply criticized Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) for blaming Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the January 6th…
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By Ray Sanchez, CNN Photographs by Will Lanzoni, CNN The sweaty Lindy Hoppers stood in a circle clapping to a hard-driving beat — switching…
Continue Reading Tanzania’s President gets coronavirus vaccine live on TV, reversing country’s year-long policy of Covid denial
By Larry Madowo, CNN Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday launched the country’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign after receiving…
Continue Reading Remington offers $33 million settlement with Sandy Hook school shooting victims’ families
By Kristina Sgueglia and Sarah Jorgensen, CNN Gun manufacturer Remington has offered nearly $33 million to nine families of victims killed in the…
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Olympic gymnastics medalist Aly Raisman shares support for her former teammate Simone Biles after Biles pulled out of the team gymnastics event at…
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Monsoon rains continue to shift north, providing assistance for fires out West. Meanwhile, severe storms and hot, humid air impact the Central US.…
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CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the CDC’s updated guidance that recommends fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial”…
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Continue Reading St. Louis County Council votes to overturn mask mandate imposed by county executive
By Madeline Holcombe and Andy Rose, CNN The St. Louis County Council voted Tuesday to overturn an indoor mask mandate put in place Monday. The 5-2…
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By Kocha Olarn, Helen Regan and Sophie Jeong, CNN Thai citizens seeking Covid-19 treatment in Bangkok are being returned to their hometowns by train,…
Continue Reading Officials issue update on deadly chemical leak in La Porte
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Olympic gymnastics medalist Aly Raisman shares support for her former teammate Simone Biles after Biles pulled out of the team gymnastics event at…
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By Nectar Gan and Steve George, CNN A gold medal-winning Canadian swimmer has made waves in China for her Chinese heritage, sparking heated…
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By Alexandra Meeks, CNN California’s power grid operator has issued a statewide alert urging residents to cut back electricity use Wednesday…
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By Helen Regan, CNN Bhutan has fully vaccinated 90% of its eligible adult population in a week with Covid-19 shots, a feat that has been described as…
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By Brad Lendon and Nectar Gan, CNN China is building a second field of missile silos in its western deserts, according to a new study, which…
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By Steve Almasy, CNN Democratic donor Ed Buck on Tuesday was convicted by a federal jury of nine felonies, including giving methamphetamine to two…
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By Chris Boyette, CNN A man was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday after a jury convicted him of murder in the 2019 killing of a South Carolina…
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By Joe Sutton, CNN At least two people were killed and dozens were injured after an acetic acid leak at the LyondellBasell facility near La Porte,…
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Former US Sen. Barbara Boxer of California describes the moment she was assaulted and robbed in Oakland,…
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By Kaitlan Collins, John Harwood, Kevin Liptak, Jeremy Diamond and Kate Sullivan, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday…
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By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended on Tuesday that localities encourage all teachers, staff,…
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By Nicole Chavez, CNN When Luis Grijalva crossed the finish line at the NCAA track and field championships last month, he knew he could reach his…
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By Nicquel Terry Ellis and John Blake, CNN He spoke in a Boston-accented monotone that barely rose above a whisper, hated personal attention, and was…
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By Ashley Strickland, CNN The Hubble Space Telescope has spied evidence of water vapor in the atmosphere around Jupiter’s moon Ganymede, the…
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By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN Covid-19 infections in fully vaccinated people have come under increasing scrutiny as the virus once again surges across…
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By Ashley Strickland, CNN Astronomers have discovered the largest known comet, and it’s about a thousand times more massive than others. Comet…
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Continue Reading Two men charged for allegedly vandalizing a Black Lives Matter mural in California
By Amanda Jackson, CNN Two men are facing charges after a Black Lives Matter street mural in Santa Cruz, California, was vandalized, officials said.…
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Continue Reading Atlanta-area spa shooter pleads guilty to four killings and gets life in prison, but still could face death penalty
By Maria Cartaya, Amara Walker, Angela Barajas and Eric Levenson, CNN The Georgia man accused of fatally shooting eight people at three Atlanta-area…
Continue Reading An Atlanta police officer and sergeant were removed from duty after video surfaced showing a woman being kicked in the head
By Deanna Hackney and Hollie Silverman, CNN An officer and a sergeant with the Atlanta Police Department have been relieved of duty after a video…
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By John Allen, CNN In what many are calling the Vatican’s “trial of the century,” a Vatican court on Tuesday opened proceedings…
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By Omar Jimenez and Brad Parks, CNN Chicago’s police superintendent on Monday blamed the state court system for another spate of deadly weekend…
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Fires in the West continue to burn, bringing smoke and haze all the way to parts of New England, but monsoon rains will shift north and bring some…
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The first person to be tried under Hong Kong’s sweeping national security law faces life in prison after being found guilty of inciting secession and…
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By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN If you thought we were done seeing — and hearing — cicadas in the United States, think again! The lesser-seen…
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The first person to be tried under Hong Kong’s sweeping national security law faces life in prison after being found guilty of inciting secession and…
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By Jessie Yeung and Chermaine Lee, CNN The first person to be tried under Hong Kong’s sweeping national security law faces life in prison after…
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By Kevin Dotson and Steve Almasy, CNN The NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs won’t be changing the team’s nickname anytime soon, but are…
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CNN’s Randi Kaye visits a hospital in Florida that is struggling to keep up with patients being admitted with…
Continue Reading Staff at a Florida hospital say they are hearing panic, fear and regret from unvaccinated Covid-19 patients
By Madeline Holcombe and Randi Kaye, CNN Health care workers at Jacksonville’s Baptist Medical Center in Florida are hearing panic, fear and…
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By Amir Vera, Keith Allen and Jennifer Feldman, CNN Authorities found the bodies of two men over a two-day span following recent dangerous flooding…
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