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Month: February 2025

Canadian alleged to be ‘second in command’ of drug trafficking ring tied to ex-Olympian extradited to U.S.

By Chris Fox Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO (CTV Network) — A Canadian man who has been described in court documents as the “second in command” of a major transnational drug trafficking ring run by former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been extradited from Mexico to the United States. Andrew Clark was

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Teachers suspended after students allegedly applied tattoos using same needle at school

By Doug Myers Click here for updates on this story     GREENVILLE, Texas (KTVT) — Teachers assigned to classrooms where students allegedly applied tattoos using temporary ink and the same needle at a Greenville school have been suspended pending the results of an investigation, officials announced Thursday. Due to health and safety concerns, Greenville ISD promptly

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Dozens arrested in global operation over AI-generated child sexual abuse material

By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Twenty-five people have been arrested in a global operation over AI-generated child sexual abuse material, said Europol, the European Union’s law enforcement agency, in a statement Friday. Operation Cumberland, which was led by Danish law enforcement, is one of the world’s first cases involving this kind of child abuse

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Iditarod Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Iditarod dogsled race. The event is named after the Iditarod Trail, an old mail and supply route, traveled by dogsleds from Seward and Knik to Nome, Alaska. March 17, 2026 – Jessie Holmes wins the 54th running of the Iditarod. He is the third competitor

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Ratko Mladic Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Ratko Mladic, former leader of the Bosnian Serb army, sentenced to life in prison for genocide and other war crimes. PersonalBirth date: March 12, 1942 Death date: August 27, 2026Birth place: Kalnovik, Yugoslavia (now Bosnia and Herzegovina)Birth name: Ratko MladicFather: Nedja MladicMother:

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Spain Train Bombings Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the March 2004 bombings of commuter trains in Spain, which killed 193 people and injured more than 1,800. The bombings are the deadliest terrorist attack in Spain’s history. Facts On March 11, 2004, 10 bombs in backpacks and other small bags exploded on four commuter trains.

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The unexpected pair working together in fight for reparations in California

By Ashley Zavala Click here for updates on this story     SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — An unusual pair has joined forces in the fight for reparations in California: The Democratic leader of California’s Reparations Task Force and a Republican state lawmaker who has publicly stated he opposes taxpayer-funded reparations. But the fall-out from the collapse of

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Academy CEO teases what to expect at the Oscars: Surprise reunions, a ‘Wicked’ performance… and Conan

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — From slaps to envelope mix-ups, it’s impossible to predict what will happen at the Academy Awards. The most glamourous night in Hollywood unfolds during three-and-a-half hours of live television, nearly ensuring some sort of unexpected shocker. But this year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ CEO Bill

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‘Your time is short’: Sheriff has warning after more than 30 arrested in drug busts

By Derrick Shaw Click here for updates on this story     CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Florida (WBBH) — More than 30 people were arrested in Charlotte County in recent months as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. The charges include selling, delivering, and trafficking methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, its narcotics unit

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Exclusive: US intel shows Russia and China are attempting to recruit disgruntled federal employees, sources say

By Natasha Bertrand, Katie Bo Lillis and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Foreign adversaries including Russia and China have recently directed their intelligence services to ramp up recruiting of US federal employees working in national security, targeting those who have been fired or feel they could be soon, according to four people familiar with recent

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