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Trump Media co-founder and former ‘Apprentice’ contestant dumps about $100 million worth of stock

By Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — A major Trump Media shareholder and former contestant on “The Apprentice” has unloaded almost his entire stake in former President Donald Trump’s social media company. Although the stock price has been volatile, that stake is worth roughly $100 million at current prices. United Atlantic Ventures, managed by Trump Media

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Dennis Kucinich Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Dennis Kucinich, former Ohio congressman.PersonalBirth date: October 8, 1946Birth place: Cleveland, OhioBirth name: Dennis John KucinichFather: Frank Kucinich, truck driverMother: Virginia (Norris) KucinichMarriages: Elizabeth (Harper) Kucinich (2005-present); Sandra Kucinich (1977-1986, divorced); Helen Kucinich (divorced)Children: with Sandra Kucinich-Horn: JackieEducation: Case Western Reserve University,

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Federal government to roll back oversight on Alabama women’s prison after nine years

The Associated Press/Report For America MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The federal government is rolling back almost all oversight over an Alabama women’s prison on Thursday, according to the state’s Department of Corrections. Nine years ago, the Department of Justice published a report that found chronic sexual abuse at the facility and initiated a consent decree.

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Trent Lott Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Trent Lott, former Republican senator from Mississippi. PersonalBirth date: October 9, 1941Birth place: Grenada, Mississippi Birth name: Chester Trent LottFather: Chester Paul Lott, shipyard workerMother: Iona (Watson) Lott, schoolteacherMarriage: Patricia (Thompson) Lott (1964-present)Children: Chester and TylerEducation: University of Mississippi, B.S., 1963; University

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NTSB issues ‘urgent’ safety warning for some Boeing 737s, including MAX, in latest blow to struggling planemaker

By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — The National Transportation Safety Board is issuing “urgent safety recommendations” for some Boeing 737s—including the embattled 737 MAX line— warning that critical flight controls could jam. The independent investigative agency is issuing the warning that an actuator attached to the rudder on some 737 NG and 737 MAX airplanes

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Senate Democrats are making a late push in red-leaning states as they try to hold majority

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats looking to preserve their Senate majority in the face of a difficult election cycle announced Thursday they were making a “multi-million dollar investment” in television advertising in Texas and Florida races with the chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee saying he’s “very confident there’s going to be more

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‘Zombie’ Hurricane John regains strength in Pacific, flooding parts of Mexico’s southwestern coast

By Michael Rios and Verónica Calderón, CNN (CNN) — Towns along Mexico’s southwestern coast are dealing with torrential rain, flooding and landslides after tropical storm John strengthened back into a Category 1 hurricane on Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center. John is considered a “zombie” storm – a term referring to systems that dissipate

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Understanding elusive killer whales, ‘SNL’ celebrates milestone, secrets to healthy eating: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring or restrictive. If you’re looking to add joy to your diet, a

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Son accused of killing father, stepmother, stepbrother will be extradited

Associated Press A New York man accused of killing his father, stepmother and stepbrother in Vermont earlier this month has waived having an extradition hearing. Twenty-three-year-old Brian Crossman Jr., of Granville, New York, faces three counts of aggravated murder in the fatal shootings of Brian Crossman Sr., Erica Crossman, and 13-year-old Colin Taftin their Pawlet,

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