5 things to know for April 30: Coronavirus, police reform, security hacks, Afghanistan, Israel
The FDA is looking to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars within the next year to “significantly reduce disease and death.”…
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North Carolina sheriff identifies deputies involved in fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr.
The Pasquotank County sheriff on Thursday identified three deputies he said fired shots at Andrew Brown Jr. and four other deputies involved in the…
Continue Reading Dozens killed in crush at religious event in northern Israel
Israeli investigators are examining what caused a crush that killed at least 44 worshipers and injured 100 more at a mass religious gathering in…
Continue Reading Murder suspect who escaped Arizona authorities at Atlanta airport is captured
A murder suspect who was being extradited to Arizona from Georgia and escaped while handcuffed walking to a tram connecting to Hartsfield-Jackson…
Continue Reading Family files lawsuit over fatal police shooting of Delaware man who was found resting in a rental car
The family of a Black man fatally shot by Delaware police officers after he was found resting in his rental car earlier this year filed a lawsuit…
Continue Reading Dozens killed in crush at religious event in northern Israel, emergency services say
At least 44 people have been killed in a crush at a mass religious gathering on Mount Meron in northern Israel, emergency responders say. Attendees…
Continue Reading A former Louisiana police officer indicted for an alleged 2019 assault of a man under arrest
A former Louisiana police officer has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly punching, pistol-whipping and kicking a man who was under…
Continue Reading India’s ruling party leader says ‘responsibility is ours’ for Covid-19 outbreak
Responsibility for the devastating second wave of Covid-19 now sweeping India belongs “first and foremost” to the government, according…
Continue Reading Murder suspect who escaped Arizona authorities at Atlanta airport ran into the woods
A murder suspect who was being extradited to Arizona from Georgia escaped while handcuffed and slipped into the woods near the Atlanta airport,…
Continue Reading Report: NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers does not want to return to the Packers
Aaron Rodgers, the reigning NFL MVP and the starting quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, does not want to return to the team, according to a report…
Continue Reading Michael Collins, Apollo 11 astronaut, has died at age 90
Michael Collins, the NASA astronaut who was the command module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, has died at age 90 after battling cancer.…
Continue Reading Covid forced too many parents to choose between work and helping their kids with remote classes. This CNN Hero is giving families the support to do both
As the vaccine rollout continues and parts of the US loosen restrictions, school reopenings in some communities are still in flux. For many families…
Continue Reading She just became the oldest living person in the US and all she wants is to be able to eat meals with her friend again
At 114 years old, Thelma Sutcliffe just became the oldest living American, according to the Gerontology Research Group. She is also the 7th oldest…
Continue Reading Minnesota man sentenced to 4 years in prison for role in setting ablaze a Minneapolis police precinct during Floyd protests
A Minnesota man was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay $12 million in restitution for his role in damaging a Minneapolis police…
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5 arrested in shooting of Lady Gaga’s dog walker, kidnapping pets
LOS ANGELES, California — Los Angeles police have charged five people in connection with the shooting of Lady Gaga’s dog walker and the kidnapping…
Continue Reading DOJ to seek indictment of Derek Chauvin and three other ex-Minneapolis police officers, reports say
Federal prosecutors are moving forward with plans to charge Derek Chauvin and three other former Minneapolis police officers with federal civil…
Continue Reading Grand jury indicts 8 in drinking-related death at Bowling Green fraternity party
Eight people were indicted Thursday in the death of Bowling Green State University student Stone Foltz, who died after drinking at a fraternity…
Continue Reading India’s ruling party leader says “responsibility is ours” for the Covid-19 outbreak
Responsibility for the devastating second wave of Covid-19 now sweeping India belongs “first and foremost” to the government, according…
Continue Reading Mars helicopter will get another chance at daring fourth flight Friday
The Ingenuity helicopter had risen to every challenge it faced on Mars so far, and now it’s confronting a new one. But the little chopper will…
Continue Reading A deadly California wildfire was set to cover up a woman’s murder, authorities say
A 2020 wildfire that killed two people in Northern California and eventually became part of one of the largest fires in the state’s history was…
Continue Reading Mars helicopter fails to lift off for fourth flight, will make another attempt
The Ingenuity helicopter had risen to every challenge it faced on Mars so far, and now it’s confronting a new one. The little chopper was…
Continue Reading Andrew Brown Jr.’s family and DA offer different accounts of his car’s movements during the fatal police shooting
The family of Andrew Brown Jr. and a district attorney offered different accounts Wednesday as to what led to the fatal police shooting of the Black…
Continue Reading Atlanta police aiding in manhunt for homicide suspect who escaped Arizona authorities at airport
Atlanta police are assisting Arizona authorities in the search of a homicide suspect who escaped custody at the Atlanta airport Thursday morning.…
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Black inmate’s death in Texas jail struggle ruled homicide by medical examiner
DALLAS, Texas — The in-custody death of Marvin David Scott III in Texas has been ruled a homicide by the Collin County Medical Examiner. Scott…
Continue Reading The National Park Service wants to know who’s responsible for a series of fires in the Everglades
A series of fires were intentionally set inside Everglades National Park in Florida over the course of two months, officials say. Now, investigators…
Continue Reading Cher Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Grammy-winning singer and Oscar-winning actress Cher. Personal Birth date: May 20, 1946 Birth place: El Centro,…
Continue Reading Dennis Rodman Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of former professional basketball player Dennis Rodman. Personal Birth date: May 13, 1961 Birth place: Trenton, New…
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Hours-long North Carolina standoff leaves 5 dead, including 2 deputies
WATAUGA, North Carolina — Five people are dead, including two North Carolina sheriff’s deputies, after a check on a person who did not…
Continue Reading India’s Covid-19 crisis is a problem for the world
There is a split scenario unfolding as the world battles the pandemic. In countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, jubilant,…
Continue Reading How cops can de-escalate rather than fire their guns
Last week, our country breathed a sigh of relief as a guilty verdict was handed down against former officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George…
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