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Kentucky sheriff killed judge in his chambers following an argument, police say. Here’s what we know

By Dalia Faheid, Cindy Von Quednow, Artemis Moshtaghian and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Investigators are trying to determine why a Kentucky sheriff allegedly shot and killed a district judge after they argued inside the judge’s chambers, according to Kentucky State Police. District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was found around 3 p.m. Thursday with gunshot

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DOJ launches civil rights probe of Mississippi sheriff’s office whose deputies tortured 2 Black men in ‘Goon Squad’ case

By Emma Tucker and Ryan Young, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into the sheriff’s department in Mississippi’s Rankin County after several of its deputies – including some who were in a self-styled “Goon Squad” – abused and tortured two Black men in a racially charged home raid last

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Why people seem so annoyed by kids, escape from python’s grip, mannequins in space: 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! Following the MIND diet — which combines elements of the Mediterranean and DASH diets — can lower your risk

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Titan submersible malfunctioned days prior to the fatal dive, former scientific director testifies

By Alaa Elassar and Graham Hurley, CNN (CNN) — A former OceanGate scientific director said the Titan submersible suffered a malfunction six days before imploding in June 2023, killing all five people on board. Steven Ross, a marine scientist and crew member of Dive 87 on the Titan’s fourth mission in 2023, testified at a hearing Thursday on the

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Tiger Woods Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of one of the most successful golfers in history, Tiger Woods.PersonalBirth date: December 30, 1975Birth place: Cypress, CaliforniaBirth name: Eldrick Tont WoodsFather: Earl WoodsMother: Kultilda (Punsawad) WoodsMarriage: Elin Nordegren (October 5, 2004-August 23, 2010, divorced)Children: Charlie Axel and Sam AlexisEducation: Attended Stanford University,

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Supreme Court Nominations Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Supreme Court nominations.Under Article II of the Constitution, the President nominates justices to the Supreme Court, with the “advice and consent of the Senate.”If a vacancy occurs when Congress is not in session, a recess appointment allows an appointee to serve without Senate approval until

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Springfield’s mayor claims emergency powers to ‘mitigate public safety concerns’ as threats continue to swarm city

By Chelsea Bailey and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — The mayor of Springfield, Ohio, issued a proclamation Thursday claiming temporary emergency powers “to mitigate public safety concerns” as false claims about Haitian immigrants continue to stoke bomb threats and the specter of violence in the community. The proclamation grants Mayor Rob Rue temporary emergency powers

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MSG’s James Dolan and Harvey Weinstein accused of sexual assault in newly filed lawsuit

By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — Madison Square Garden CEO James Dolan and former Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted a massage therapist a decade ago, a lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court alleges. The suit, filed in Los Angeles, says Kellye Croft, then a 23-year-old massage therapist, met Dolan while on tour with the Eagles

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‘Why Springfield?’ How a small Ohio city became home for thousands of Haitians

By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Margery Koveleski says “Why Springfield?” is something she’s been hearing a lot lately. “Everybody asks the question,” says Koveleski, a community activist and translator in the Ohio city who’s been helping its growing Haitian population. Springfield is now home to thousands of Haitians. Last week’s presidential debate thrust

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Fantasy football feud leads to fake bomb threat, international investigation and federal charges, prosecutors say

By Josh Campbell and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Witty banter and rivalrous trash talk are commonplace in fantasy football leagues, but one Philadelphia man’s online beef has resulted in an international investigation and federal charges after he falsely accused a fellow player of intending to carry out violent attacks, prosecutors say. Matthew Gabriel, 25,

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Kentucky couple say they found body later identified as the interstate shooting suspect after scouring the woods for days

By Sharif Paget, Sara Smart, Dalia Faheid and Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — When a gunman perched atop a cliff’s ledge opened fire on a dozen cars on Kentucky’s Interstate 75, wounding five people, it permeated surrounding communities with fear – and sent one couple into the woods to join the dayslong manhunt for the

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5 things to know for Sept. 18: Middle East, Presidential race, IVF treatments, Autoworkers, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Fast-food chains across the US are offering discounts today to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day. It comes as many companies have unveiled promotions and giveaways this year to try to win back the customers they lost due to price increases. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to remain in custody after judge denies bail appeal in racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking case

By Kara Scannell, Dalia Faheid and Emma Tucker, CNN New York (CNN) — Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in federal custody ahead of his trial on racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges after his lawyers failed Wednesday to appeal a judge’s decision to deny him bail. Prosecutors had argued he was at risk of obstructing

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to remain in custody after judge denies bail appeal in racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking case

CNN By Kara Scannell, Dalia Faheid and Emma Tucker, CNN New York (CNN) — Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in federal custody ahead of his trial on racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges after his lawyers failed Wednesday to appeal a judge’s decision to deny him bail. Prosecutors had argued he was at risk of

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Takeaways from the racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking indictment against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

CNN By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The first paragraph of the three-count federal indictment against the music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs lays out in an overarching summary the serious and sprawling allegations against him. “For decades, Sean Combs, aka ‘Puff Daddy,’ aka ‘P. Diddy,’ aka ‘Diddy,’ aka ‘PD,’ aka ‘Love,’ the defendant, abused, threatened,

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Takeaways from the racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking indictment against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

CNN By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The first paragraph of the three-count federal indictment against the music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs lays out in an overarching summary the serious and sprawling allegations against him. “For decades, Sean Combs, aka ‘Puff Daddy,’ aka ‘P. Diddy,’ aka ‘Diddy,’ aka ‘PD,’ aka ‘Love,’ the defendant, abused, threatened,

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Takeaways from the racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking indictment against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

CNN By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The first paragraph of the three-count federal indictment against the music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs lays out in an overarching summary the serious and sprawling allegations against him. “For decades, Sean Combs, aka ‘Puff Daddy,’ aka ‘P. Diddy,’ aka ‘Diddy,’ aka ‘PD,’ aka ‘Love,’ the defendant, abused, threatened,

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