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2 men arrested in Oregon are accused of killing 7 people in Alabama

June 23, 2020 5:31 AM CNN

Two men accused of killing seven people in Alabama are in custody in Oregon and face capital murder charges, police say. John Michael Legg, 19, and…

Rayshard Brooks’ funeral will be held at church where MLK once preached after hundreds attend viewing

June 23, 2020 5:24 AM CNN

The family and friends of Rayshard Brooks will honor his life in a private funeral service on Tuesday, a day after hundreds of people lined up to pay…

Black Lives Matter movement

June 23, 2020 5:05 AM CNN

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5 things to know for June 23: Covid, elections, Rayshard Brooks, police, immigration

June 23, 2020 4:15 AM CNN

The MLB is plowing ahead with the 2020 season after weeks of negotiations between the league and the players’ union. Here’s what you need…

Baton Rouge school board calls for the resignation of fellow member following viral video

June 23, 2020 3:16 AM CNN

Members of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board are calling for the resignation of a fellow member after a viral video showed her being…

India allows religious festival to go ahead in ‘limited’ capacity as coronavirus cases surge

June 23, 2020 3:08 AM CNN

Hundreds of devotees are expected to participate in one of India’s most celebrated religious processions Tuesday, after the country’s…

Online petitions work best when you do more than just sign

June 23, 2020 2:59 AM CNN

An online petition demanding justice for George Floyd has gathered more than 18 million signatures since last month. It’s the most signed…

Coronavirus pandemic: Updates from around the world

June 23, 2020 2:47 AM CNN

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The Bush Fire is now the 5th largest in Arizona’s history as firefighters battle multiple blazes

June 23, 2020 1:58 AM CNN

Firefighters are battling multiple blazes throughout Arizona this week including the Bush Fire, which is now the fifth largest in the state’s…

Pandemic could push an additional 120 million children in South Asia into poverty, says UNICEF

June 23, 2020 1:00 AM CNN

An additional 120 million children in South Asia could be pushed into poverty due to the continuing spread of coronavirus throughout much of the…

Sheriff’s and DA’s office employees accused of vandalizing a Black Lives Matter sign in California neighborhood

June 23, 2020 12:50 AM CNN

Employees from a Southern California sheriff’s and district attorney’s office were among three people who were arrested after multiple…

Ex-officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks was involved in a 2015 shooting that is still under review

June 22, 2020 11:31 PM CNN

The former Atlanta police officer accused of fatally shooting Rayshard Brooks was involved in a 2015 incident where a black man was presumably shot…

California college professor on leave after asking student to ‘Anglicize’ name

June 22, 2020 11:11 PM CNN

A professor from Laney College in Oakland has been placed on administrative leave after asking a student to “Anglicize” her name. On the…

NYPD officer in ‘disturbing apparent chokehold incident’ had previous civilian complaint cases on his record

June 22, 2020 9:27 PM CNN

The New York police officer who appeared to put a man into a chokehold on video has had previous complaints against him involving use of force,…

Pompeo urges China to release two detained Canadians after ‘groundless’ charges

June 22, 2020 9:20 PM CNN

The United States has spoken out forcefully against China’s prosecution of two Canadian men for spying. In a statement Monday, Secretary of…

MLB will decide how many games are played in 2020 as teams unanimously vote to proceed with season

June 22, 2020 8:53 PM CNN

Major League Baseball announced Monday that clubs have unanimously voted to proceed with the 2020 season under the terms of their agreement with the…

NYPD commissioner testifies in ongoing investigation into interactions between police and the public

June 22, 2020 6:49 PM CNN

Investigators grilled New York Police Department Commissioner Dermot Shea on Monday about various incidents and controversial actions by the NYPD as…

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says clubs will issue schedule, asks whether players can report for training by July 1

June 22, 2020 6:31 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says clubs will issue schedule, asks whether players can report for training by July…

NASCAR drivers offer Bubba Wallace show of support after noose found in his garage

June 22, 2020 6:27 PM CNN

NASCAR drivers, pit crew members and others walked alongside Bubba Wallace and escorted his Number 43 car in a show of support at the Talladega…

NASCAR rallies around Wallace as FBI investigates noose

June 22, 2020 6:20 PM Associated Press

Bubba Wallace steered the No. 43 to the front of pit road, NASCAR champion Kyle Busch pushing the famous car on one side and close friend Ryan Blaney…

Rhode Island’s formal name is ‘the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.’ There’s a move now to change that

June 22, 2020 6:16 PM CNN

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo signed an executive order Monday that could change the state’s official name to exclude a portion that has ties…

Lawyers for ex-officer accused in Rayshard Brooks killing dispute prosecutor’s allegations

June 22, 2020 5:50 PM CNN

Attorneys for the former Atlanta police officer charged with killing Rayshard Brooks are disputing statements made about the case by Fulton County…

NYPD officer suspended without pay following ‘disturbing apparent chokehold incident’

June 22, 2020 5:09 PM CNN

Following a “swift” investigation by the New York Police Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau, a police officer involved in a…

These 9 hand sanitizers may contain a potentially fatal ingredient, FDA warns

June 22, 2020 4:53 PM CNN

The US Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to use hand sanitizer products manufactured by Eskbiochem SA due to the potential…

Baton Rouge activist rips school board member for defending Robert E. Lee

June 22, 2020 3:44 PM CNN

In a now-viral video, an activist sharply criticized a Louisiana school board member who defended naming a school after Robert E. Lee — and who…

Father’s Day weekend violence in Chicago leaves 11 people dead, including 4 children

June 22, 2020 3:00 PM CNN

Eleven people were killed, including four children, and 67 others were wounded in shootings across Chicago during the Father’s Day weekend,…

17-year-old shot in Seattle protest zone

June 22, 2020 2:50 PM CNN

A 17-year-old boy was shot late Sunday inside the area of Seattle referred to as the Capitol Hill Organized Protest (CHOP) or Capitol Hill Autonomous…