What to know about Juneteenth now that it’s a federal holiday
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Despite Juneteenth’s storied history, the holiday was largely overlooked by non-Black Americans until recent years. The…
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The Southwest’s unchecked thirst for Colorado River water could prove devastating upstream
By Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Among those who love to chase trout with flies made of feathers, just the mention of a certain…
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CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir reports from the Green River in Vernal, Utah, one of the most sought after fishing destinations in the…
Continue Reading 3 people assaulted with an ‘edged weapon’ at San Francisco International Airport, police say
By Taylor Romine, CNN Three people suffered injuries Friday evening at San Francisco International Airport’s departure terminal after a man…
Continue Reading Woman accused of hate crimes after allegedly attacking 4 people with pepper-spray and making anti-Asian remarks in NYC
By Rob Frehse and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A woman who allegedly made anti-Asian remarks and pepper-sprayed four people in New York City last weekend was…
Continue Reading Inmates at a Florida county jail helped save a deputy who was assaulted by other inmates, officials say
By Celeste Noraian and Alta Spells, CNN Inmates at a county jail in Florida are being commended for helping save a deputy who was attacked by another…
Continue Reading Zavala County sheriff says he ‘never heard anybody say they were in charge’ after arriving at Uvalde school shooting
By Rosa Flores, CNN Zavala County Sheriff Eusevio Salinas told CNN on Friday when he responded to the deadly shooting at an elementary school in…
Continue Reading As gas prices soar, thieves steal thousands of dollars’ worth of gasoline to sell, authorities say
By Jalen Beckford, CNN With the nationwide average price of gasoline hitting $5 a gallon, and prices expected to continue to rise, thefts of gasoline…
Continue Reading New York man who was caught on camera claiming to be an ‘off-duty trooper’ while going on a racist road rage tirade has been charged with a hate crime
By Caroll Alvarado and Sara Smart, CNN A New York man who was caught on camera claiming to be an “off-duty trooper” while going on a…
Continue Reading Man who killed one, injured others in Orange County church shooting has hate crime enhancements added to charges
By Taylor Romine, CNN A man who killed one person and injured five others during a shooting at a church in Orange County, California, has had hate…
Continue Reading Austin City Council approves resolution to encourage raising minimum age for purchasing AR-15 style weapons
By Steve Almasy, Andy Rose and Jarrod Wardwell, CNN The city council in Texas’ capital approved a resolution to explore raising the age for…
Continue Reading Austin City Council approves resolution to encourage raising minimum age for purchasing AR-15 style weapons
The US has endured mass shooting after mass shooting while Congress does nothing about it. CNN Political Commentator Van Jones breaks down what it…
Continue Reading Dallas judge removes Texas AG’s office as intervenor in case over treatment for transgender youth
By Ashley Killough, CNN A Dallas County judge granted a motion Friday to strike the Texas Attorney General’s intervention in a case where a…
Continue Reading Black people are more likely to die from heat stress than White people in New York City, report says
By Nicole Chavez, CNN There are hundreds of heat-related deaths in New York City each summer but the rate at which Black people die is twice as high…
Continue Reading The Juneteenth flag is full of symbols. Here’s what they mean
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Design by Will Mullery, CNN You might see another red, white and blue flag flying this weekend over state capitols and city…
Continue Reading Oakland has declared racism a public health crisis. Here’s what happens next
By Meron Moges-Gerbi, CNN When the Covid-19 pandemic laid bare racial, health and economic disparities in cities across the United States, city…
Continue Reading Montana couple describes the ‘unbelievable’ moment their home was swept into the Yellowstone River
By Claire Colbert, CNN Earlier this week, TJ and Victoria Britton watched their home in Gardiner, Montana — along with its 16 years of memories…
Continue Reading Michigan Supreme Court rejects Larry Nassar’s request to appeal his state prison sentence
By Sonia Moghe, CNN Michigan’s highest court has denied disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar’s request to hear his appeal…
Continue Reading A third victim has died after a shooting at Alabama church where the suspect was an occasional attendee
By Jason Hanna, CNN A 70-year-old man who shot dead three senior citizens at an Alabama church group’s meeting Thursday evening was subdued by…
Continue Reading How to be a better ally to the LGBTQ community
By Ryan Bergeron, CNN Sandi Salas never had a formal coming out as a woman. She just simply began transitioning after college. “I never said…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for June 17: Jan. 6, Church shooting, Ukraine, Mortgage rates, NBA
A heat dome will contribute to record-breaking temperatures across the nation meanwhile, we are tracking a risk of severe storms for Southeast and…
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By Alexandra Meeks, CNN The popular rideshare company Lyft has agreed to a $25 million settlement with shareholders over safety-related allegations,…
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In an exclusive interview, Ukraine’s Defense Minister tells CNN’s Matthew Chance about the state of his country and how US officials assured him…
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CNN’s Erin Burnett talks to Harvard constitutional law Professor Laurence Tribe about the charges former President Donald Trump could face after the…
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This week’s mortgage rate jump to nearly 6% makes homes even more expensive. But will soaring rates finally bring the housing market back to earth?…
Continue Reading Around 20 juveniles attempted to take over a youth correctional facility in Louisiana, police say
By Michelle Watson, CNN About 20 juveniles housed at a youth correctional center in Bridge City, Louisiana, attempted to take control of areas within…
Continue Reading Floor sealant served to students instead of milk was mistakenly stored in food warehouse, Alaska school district says
By Chris Boyette, Michelle Watson and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN An investigation into how 12 elementary school students in Juneau, Alaska, were served…
Continue Reading Michigan prosecutors oppose motions from Crumbley parents to void charges and change venue of trial
By Sonia Moghe, CNN Prosecutors in Michigan have opposed several motions from the parents of accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley,…
Continue Reading Pregnant student in Utah told to drop class after asking for accommodations for morning sickness
By Paradise Afshar, CNN A community college in Salt Lake City, Utah, is being required to revise its practices after a pregnant student was…
Continue Reading Massachusetts middle school can’t be called Catholic after flying Gay Pride and Black Lives Matter flags, bishop says
By Benjamin Schiller and Rob Frehse, CNN A Massachusetts middle school can no longer be called Catholic after flying Gay Pride and Black Lives Matter…
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