5 things to know for Feb. 3: Arctic blast, Spy balloon, Ukraine, Tobacco, Eye drops
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Ohio police fatally shot a man they say drove at them. Family says he was just trying to clean his dead grandmother’s home
By Sara Smart and Amanda Watts, CNN Police investigating a burglary report in Ohio fatally shot a man they allege drove a minivan toward them —…
Continue Reading Families of US detainees in China urge Blinken to make them ‘number one’ priority
By Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood, CNN Harrison Li and Katherine Swidan both worry they may never see their loved ones again. Kai Li —…
Continue Reading Having two starting Black quarterbacks in Super Bowl for first time is ‘special,’ says Patrick Mahomes
By Ben Morse, CNN Both Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts spoke to the media on Thursday as they recognized the significance of being the first two…
Continue Reading Blinken postpones trip to Beijing after Chinese spy balloon spotted over US
By Jennifer Hansler, Kevin Liptak, Jeremy Herb, Kylie Atwood, Jim Sciutto and Oren Liebermann, CNN US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed…
Continue Reading The war for Donbas moves to a different phase as Russia pounds cities that civilians can’t afford to leave
By Tim Lister and Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Russia is bringing its war against Ukraine closer to the industrial cities of Donetsk with a series of…
Continue Reading Pentagon tracking suspected Chinese spy balloon over the US
By Oren Liebermann, Haley Britzky, Michael Conte and Nectar Gan, CNN The US is tracking a suspected Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon over…
Continue Reading What is a suspected Chinese spy balloon doing above the US?
By Brad Lendon, CNN News that the Pentagon is monitoring a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon in the skies over the continental United States…
Continue Reading Former Russian fighter says he witnessed torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war
By Jennifer Hauser, CNN A former senior Russian army officer says he saw his comrades torturing prisoners of war in Ukraine, in a rare eyewitness…
Continue Reading ‘It turned bad in an instant’: CNN crew has close call in Ukraine as Russian missiles pummel their location
By Oliver Darcy, CNN CNN correspondent Frederik Pleitgen and his team were traveling on Thursday to the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk to report on the…
Continue Reading Woman is accused of helping Oregon kidnapping suspect Benjamin Foster
By Hannah Sarisohn and Andi Babineau, CNN An Oregon woman faces charges after allegedly helping a kidnapping suspect destroy and hide evidence last…
Continue Reading Attorneys for Hae Min Lee’s family ask Maryland court for redo of hearing that vacated Adnan Syed’s conviction
By Lauren Koenig, Michelle Watson and Christina Maxouris, CNN Attorneys representing the family of Hae Min Lee, the teen whose 1999 killing was…
Continue Reading New Jersey councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour shot and killed, authorities say
By Kristina Sgueglia, Eric Levenson and Kiely Westhoff, CNN A 30-year-old councilwoman in the borough of Sayreville, New Jersey, was found shot to…
Continue Reading Democrats in Connecticut want to ban state agencies from using ‘Latinx’
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Several state Democratic lawmakers in Connecticut are seeking to ban state agencies from using “Latinx,” — the…
Continue Reading FDA advisers vote in favor of making opioid overdose antidote available over the counter
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Continue Reading US expected to announce $2.2 billion Ukraine aid package that includes longer-range missiles
By Oren Liebermann and Kevin Liptak, CNN The US is expected to announce a new Ukraine security package worth approximately $2.2 billion that includes…
Continue Reading House passes resolution to remove Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee
By Clare Foran and Kristin Wilson, CNN The Republican-led House of Representatives voted on Thursday to pass a resolution to remove Democratic Rep.…
Continue Reading Punxsutawney Phil left his burrow for his annual prediction. Here’s how much longer winter will last according to the legend
By CNN Meteorologist Monica Garrett Punxsutawney Phil — the legendary groundhog weather watcher — woke up and saw his shadow Thursday…
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By Jen Christensen, CNN Without cracking a single textbook, without spending a day in medical school, the co-author of a preprint study correctly…
Continue Reading Purported leader of pro-Nazi homeschooling network no longer employed by own family-run business, according to a company statement
By Omar Jimenez, CNN A small family-run business that employed one of the purported leaders of a White supremacist, pro-Nazi homeschooling network…
Continue Reading Blackouts and soaring prices: Pakistan’s economy is on the brink
By Sophia Saifi and Julia Horowitz, CNN Muhammad Radaqat, a 27-year-old greengrocer, is worried. He doesn’t know how much an onion will cost…
Continue Reading Robert Kraft tells CNN he wants Tom Brady to sign a one-day contract and retire as a New England Patriot
By Jill Martin, CNN New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft told CNN on Thursday that he wants Tom Brady to sign a one-day contract and officially…
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Continue Reading 5 things to know for Feb. 3: Arctic blast, Spy balloon, Ukraine, Tobacco, Eye drops
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN While you were sleeping this week, many sky watchers in the Northern Hemisphere were up overnight trying to catch a glimpse…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for February 2: Ice storm, Debt limit, Middle East, Abortion, Crypto
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Happy Groundhog Day! This morning, many Americans woke up early to see whether Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, a sign that…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for February 2: Ice storm, Debt limit, Middle East, Abortion, Crypto
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Happy Groundhog Day! This morning, many Americans woke up early to see whether Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, a sign that…
Continue Reading Democratic senator urges Apple and Google to ban TikTok from their app stores
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The coldest wind chills in decades will thrash New England as 8 deaths are now linked to an ice storm in the South
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Continue Reading Up to 20 hours of footage relating to Tyre Nichols’ deadly beating yet to be released, prosecutor says
By Nouran Salahieh, CNN Up to 20 hours of additional footage relating to the deadly Memphis police beating of a 29-year-old Black man has yet to be…
Continue Reading Hunter Biden calls for criminal probe in aggressive new legal strategy
By Evan Perez, Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN Attorneys for Hunter Biden on Wednesday asked state and federal agencies to investigate a…
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Continue Reading 2 witnesses in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial testify his voice was caught on video just before killings
By Randi Kaye, Dakin Andone, Dianne Gallagher and Theresa Waldrop, CNN Two witnesses in the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh told the court Wednesday…
Continue Reading Russian missile strike sends terrified civilians scrambling to find shelter
By Tim Lister, Fred Pleitgen and Sana Noor Haq, CNN A fresh barrage of missiles ripped through the city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine Thursday,…
Continue Reading McCarthy hopeful after first meeting with Biden on debt limit: ‘I think that at the end of the day, we can find common ground’
By Maegan Vazquez and Clare Foran, CNN House Speaker Kevin McCarthy did not walk away from his highly anticipated White House meeting on Wednesday…
Continue Reading After the Fed’s latest move, how come you’re still not getting a higher rate on your bank savings?
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Continue Reading 2 witnesses in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial testify Murdaugh’s voice is on video made just before killings
By Randi Kaye, Dakin Andone and Dianne Gallagher, CNN Two witnesses in the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh told the court Wednesday they are…
Continue Reading Philadelphia Eagles player indicted on rape charges in Ohio
By Laura Ly, CNN A player for the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles has been indicted on rape charges in Ohio, according to an indictment announced…
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By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Gatorade has long been the leader among sports drinks, those brightly colored beverages designed to replenish the…
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Continue Reading Legendary quarterback Tom Brady says he is ‘retiring for good’
By Ben Church, CNN Legendary quarterback Tom Brady has announced his retirement after 23 seasons in the NFL. “I’ll get to the point right…
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Continue Reading Fighting Wagner is like a ‘zombie movie’ says Ukrainian soldier
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Continue Reading Israel targets Gaza with airstrikes after intercepting rocket attack
By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Jennifer Hauser and Jessie Yeung, CNN Israel carried out airstrikes in Gaza early on Thursday after intercepting a rocket attack…
Continue Reading Basketball coaches fired after coach, 22, allegedly dons jersey and plays in junior varsity game
By Amy Woodyatt and Laura Ly, CNN A 22-year-old high school assistant basketball coach who allegedly posed as a player to take part in a junior…
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By Kara Scannell, CNN A top executive of the Trump Organization is expected to appear Thursday before a Manhattan grand jury investigating former…
Continue Reading Top Ukrainian security official says Russia preparing for ‘maximum escalation’ in the war
By Jack Guy, Yulia Kesaieva, Mick Krever, Jonny Hallam and Josh Pennington, CNN Russia is gearing up for a “maximum escalation” of the…
Continue Reading College Board unveils official framework for new AP African American studies course
By Nicole Chavez, CNN The College Board released Wednesday the official framework of a new Advanced Placement course on African American Studies that…
Continue Reading Tom Brady announces retirement: ‘I’m retiring for good’
By Ben Church, CNN Legendary quarterback Tom Brady has announced his retirement after 23 seasons in the NFL. “I’ll get to the point right…
Continue Reading 12 squirrel monkeys have been stolen from a zoo in Louisiana, officials say
By Tina Burnside, CNN Twelve squirrel monkeys have been stolen from a zoo in Louisiana after their facility was broken into over the weekend. The…
Continue Reading The deadly ice storm crippling much of the South leaves more than 300,000 Texans without power in the frigid cold
By Aya Elamroussi, Holly Yan, Caroll Alvarado and Joe Sutton, CNN Treacherous road conditions are now linked to three deaths in Texas as a wave of…
Continue Reading Up to 20 hours of footage relating to Tyre Nichols’ deadly beating yet to be released, prosecutor says
By Nouran Salahieh, CNN Up to 20 hours of additional footage relating to the deadly Memphis police beating of a 29-year-old Black man has yet to be…
Continue Reading Survey finds widespread confusion around medication abortion in post-Roe US
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Continue Reading Green comet will appear in the night sky for the first time since the Stone Age
By Ashley Strickland, CNN A recently discovered green comet will soon zip by Earth for the first time in 50,000 years. It was last visible in the…
Continue Reading DeSantis proposes banning diversity and inclusion initiatives at Florida universities
By Steve Contorno and Kit Maher, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that he intends to ban state universities from spending money on…
Continue Reading An Oregon man accused of torturing woman before killing himself is now also a double-homicide suspect, police say
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Continue Reading Exclusive: Netanyahu says don’t get ‘hung up’ on peace with Palestinians first
By Tara John and Rob Picheta, CNN Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said people can get “hung up” on peace negotiations…
Continue Reading House passes resolution to remove Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee
By Clare Foran and Kristin Wilson, CNN The Republican-led House of Representatives voted on Thursday to pass a resolution to remove Democratic Rep.…
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By Cheri Mossburg, Kevin Flower, Stephanie Elam and Taylor Romine, CNN Videos purportedly capturing the moments before the shooting death of a…
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Continue Reading Alec Baldwin has been formally charged in ‘Rust’ shooting
By Josh Campbell, CNN Actor and producer Alec Baldwin has been criminally charged in connection with the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of the movie…
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Continue Reading 3 rappers have been missing for 10 days since their scheduled performance was canceled, Detroit police say
By Michelle Watson and Amy Simonson, CNN Multiple Michigan agencies are investigating what happened to three local rappers who went missing 10 days…
Continue Reading Video of Trump taking the Fifth in deposition with New York attorney general is released
By Tierney Sneed and Kara Scannell, CNN A video of the August deposition the New York Attorney General’s office took of former President Donald…
Continue Reading George Santos tells House Republicans he wants off of his committees until issues are resolved
By Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona, Fredreka Schouten and Gregory Krieg, CNN Rep. George Santos told the House GOP conference on Tuesday behind closed…
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By Tami Luhby, Phil Mattingly and Jeremy Diamond, CNN President Joe Biden intends to end the Covid-19 national and public health emergencies on May…
Continue Reading ‘Run, hide, fight’ tactic in active shootings may be outdated, security experts say
By Brynn Gingras, Bonney Kapp and Laura Ly, CNN You’ve probably heard these three words — run, hide, fight. The tactics from the FBI,…
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By Michelle Watson and Amy Simonson, CNN Multiple Michigan agencies are investigating what happened to three local rappers who went missing 10 days…
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Continue Reading First police report in Tyre Nichols case does not match video of deadly beating
By Nouran Salahieh, Holly Yan and Nick Valencia, CNN An initial police report filed in the hours after the Tyre Nichols traffic stop suggested he was…
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By Paul R. La Monica, CNN New year, new attitude on Wall Street. Stocks are off to a strong start in 2023 following last year’s abysmal…
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By Nouran Salahieh, Holly Yan and Nick Valencia, CNN An initial police report filed in the hours after the Tyre Nichols traffic stop suggested he was…
Continue Reading Covid-19 ‘baby bump’ brought an increased US fertility rate in 2021 — but also record high preterm births
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Continue Reading Fighting Wagner is like a ‘zombie movie’ says Ukrainian soldier
By Tim Lister, Frederik Pleitgen and Konstantin Hak, CNN Southwest of the city of Bakhmut, Ukrainian soldiers Andriy and Borisych live in a…
Continue Reading Virginia school announces new safety protocols as students return to class nearly a month after a 6-year-old allegedly shot a teacher
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By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Letting infants watch tablets and TV may be impairing their academic achievement and emotional well-being later on,…
Continue Reading ‘The enemy is always looking for us’: Hidden in the forest, Ukraine’s drone operators are crucial to the eastern battle
By Tim Lister, Frederik Pleitgen and Konstantin Hak, CNN The pine forests near the city of Kreminna have become one of the hottest combat zones in…
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3 fire personnel are terminated and 2 other Memphis officers were placed on leave over Tyre Nichols’ deadly beating, officials say
By Steve Almasy, Mark Morales, Holly Yan and Nick Valencia, CNN Fallout from the deadly police beating of Black motorist Tyre Nichols now includes…
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Continue Reading MLK invoked as Tyre Nichols’ life is celebrated in song and tributes in Memphis
By Ray Sanchez, CNN Mourners, from Vice President Kamala Harris to the activist the Rev. Al Sharpton, on Wednesday celebrated the life of Tyre…
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Continue Reading Lisa Loring, original Wednesday Addams actress, dead at 64
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By Ben Morse and Amanda Watts, CNN US skier Kyle Smaine has died in an avalanche in Japan aged 31, according to a post from his wife on Instagram.…
Continue Reading An ‘extremely dangerous’ kidnapping suspect has evaded capture for nearly a week, prompting police to call for the public’s help
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Continue Reading Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for mosque blast that killed more than 60 people
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By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the…
Continue Reading ‘A new era of accountability.’ What Memphis got right after the death of Tyre Nichols
By Ray Sanchez, CNN Weeks after Tyre Nichols was brutalized by Memphis police officers, city law enforcement officials are being hailed for their…
Continue Reading NATO secretary general urges South Korea to allow direct arms exports to Ukraine
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By Jacob Lev and George Ramsay, CNN The Empire State Building was lit in green and white to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles’ victory in the…
Continue Reading NATO secretary general urges South Korea to allow direct arms exports to Ukraine
By Brad Lendon, CNN NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday asked South Korea to reconsider its rule on not exporting weapons to countries…
Continue Reading First police report in Tyre Nichols case does not match video of deadly beating
By Nouran Salahieh, Holly Yan and Nick Valencia, CNN An initial police report filed in the hours after the Tyre Nichols traffic stop suggested he was…
Continue Reading Ukraine is relying on Soviet-era tanks to hold the line until Western reinforcements arrive
By Fred Pleitgen, Tim Lister and Matthias Somm, CNN Dug in amid the rolling hills west of Bakhmut, the tanks of the Ukrainian army’s 28th…
Continue Reading Monterey Park hero and Tyre Nichols’ family invited to attend State of the Union address
By Aaron Pellish, Annie Grayer and Jack Forrest, CNN Lawmakers have invited the parents of Tyre Nichols and the man who disarmed a gunman in a…
Continue Reading Biden’s message to McCarthy ahead of critical White House meeting: Show me your plan
By Phil Mattingly, Chief White House correspondent House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s position that cuts to Medicare and Social Security are not on…
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by Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Michael B. Jordan is giving full insurance coverage a whole new meaning. The actor portrayed an interloping version of State…
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