U.S. citizens are being used as fentanyl ‘mules’
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Sex offender linked to multiple states, crimes arrested with teenage girl, sheriff’s say
By Lindsay Weber Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO COUNTY, California (KCRA) — An observant Sacramento…
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By Kelby Wingert Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A detention officer with the Polk…
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Vatican expels founder of Peru’s Sodalitium religious movement after probe into abuses, corruption
Associated Press ROME (AP) — The Vatican has expelled the founder of an influential Peruvian religious movement, the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae,…
Continue Reading Susan Lorincz trial day 1: Witnesses recall lingering issues between Susan Lorincz, victim in manslaughter trial
By Dave McDaniel Click here for updates on this story MARION COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — On Tuesday, jurors heard opening…
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Ohio family reaches $7M settlement in fatal police shooting of Casey Goodson Jr.
Associated Press The family of Casey Goodson Jr. will receive $7 million to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit over a December 2020 shooting.…
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ANÁLISIS | Las señales contradictorias de Irán desconciertan a algunos de sus aliados y ponen nerviosa a la región
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — El ánimo en la intranquila capital del Líbano se ha ensombrecido en las dos semanas transcurridas desde el ataque…
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Why car insurance is still so expensive even as car prices are dropping
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — Shopping around for a car? You’re in luck. Shopping around for a new auto insurance policy?…
Continue ReadingHurricane Ernesto knocked out power to half of Puerto Rico and is strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda
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Continue Reading Not all officer video from Texas school shooting was released, Uvalde police say
Associated Press Not all officer video from the the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting in 2022 was given to news organizations following a court order,…
Continue Reading Pennsylvania troopers stop drivers at similar rates no matter their race or ethnicity, study finds
Associated Press HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) — A new study says Pennsylvania drivers get pulled over and are cited by state police at roughly comparable…
Continue Reading NASA’s decision on Boeing Starliner astronauts more than a week away
By Jackie Wattles, Kristin Fisher and Ross Levitt, CNN (CNN) — Two NASA astronauts who have had their mission to the International Space…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the US Open Tennis Tournament. It is held annually at the USTA Billie Jean King National…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at some statistics from Hurricane Katrina. August 29, 2005 Katrina makes landfall near Grand…
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Chris Christie Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Personal Birth date: September 6, 1962…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of George Mitchell, former US senator (D-Maine). Personal Birth date: August 20, 1933…
Continue Reading Firefighters gain 40% containment of California’s fourth-largest wildfire on record
CHICO, Calif. (AP) — California’s largest wildfire so far this year was 40% contained Wednesday after scorching more than 670 square miles…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former presidential candidate and US Representative Ron Paul. Personal Birth…
Continue Reading Proposal to allow local police to make arrests near Arizona border with Mexico will appear on ballot
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that a proposal that would let local police make arrests near the state’s…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas. Personal Birth date: August 24, 1955…
Continue Reading Developers of stalled Minnesota copper-nickel mine plan studies that may lead to significant changes
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The developers of a long-delayed copper-nickel mining project in northeastern Minnesota have announced plans…
Continue Reading Alaska appeals court clears way to challenge juvenile life sentences
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska appeals court ruling now provides legal grounds for people who were sentenced to life as juveniles to have their…
Continue Reading Beslan School Siege Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Beslan school siege. On September 1, 2004, armed Chechen rebels took approximately 1,200…
Continue Reading Gilad Shalit Abduction Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the abduction of Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier captured and imprisoned by the military wing…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at concussions in the National Football League. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury…
Continue Reading Michigan State sued by quiz creator over Hitler question streamed on videoboards at football game
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State has been sued over the Adolf Hitler question that appeared on Spartan Stadium screens before a game last…
Continue Reading Ohio officer who fatally shot pregnant 21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young pleads not guilty
By Lauren Mascarenhas and Sabrina Souza, CNN (CNN) — The police officer who shot and killed a pregnant 21-year-old Black woman in Columbus,…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at same-sex marriage in the United States and worldwide. Facts: According to Pew Research…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of Hezbollah, a Lebanese Shiite Muslim…
Continue Reading LL Flooring files for bankruptcy and will close 94 stores
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, has filed for bankruptcy and will close 94 of its…
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