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Biden honors fallen service members on Memorial Day

May 31, 2021 9:37 AM CNN Newsource

ARLINGTON, Virginia — President Joe Biden honored those who died serving in the military in Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery on…

A ‘targeted’ attack killed 2 people and injured more than 20 others in Florida. Here’s what we know

May 31, 2021 7:58 AM CNN

At least two people were killed and more than 20 were wounded Sunday when three people got out of a vehicle and began firing into a crowd at a club…

What stores are open and closed on Memorial Day

May 31, 2021 7:39 AM CNN Newsource

A year ago, states were starting to ease coronavirus restrictions while warning Americans not to gather with large groups for Memorial Day out of…

Memorial Day Fast Facts

May 31, 2021 7:31 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at Memorial Day, a day honoring American soldiers who died serving the country in wars. It is observed annually in the United…

Is it finally the end for Benjamin Netanyahu, the great survivor of Israeli politics?

May 31, 2021 6:40 AM CNN

A quarter of a century ago, Israelis were stunned when Benjamin Netanyahu narrowly beat Shimon Peres to become Israel’s youngest-ever Prime…

Covid-19 medical bills have left many in debt

May 31, 2021 5:41 AM CNN Newsource

A battle with Covid-19 left Irena Schulz with pain in her ears and hearing loss. It also saddled the retired Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s…

A judge swore in a lawyer who was once a drug dealer in his courtroom 16 years ago

May 31, 2021 2:38 AM CNN Newsource

It was a Friday afternoon when Edward Martell, dressed in a dark purple suit and bow tie, stood in front of Judge Bruce Morrow’s courtroom.…

Texas man arrested over alleged plans for mass shooting at Walmart

May 30, 2021 8:20 PM CNN Newsource

Law enforcement officials have arrested a Texas man who they say was planning a “mass casualty event,” possibly at a Walmart. Coleman…

At least 22 people shot, 2 fatally, after assailants get out of an SUV and fire assault rifles at a club, police say

May 30, 2021 7:29 PM CNN Newsource

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding whoever opened fire at a Florida club early Sunday, killing at least two people and wounding…

Christian diet guru and ‘Tarzan’ actor are among 7 presumed dead in plane crash

May 30, 2021 6:52 PM CNN Newsource

Seven people are presumed to have died in Saturday’s crash of a small jet into a Tennessee lake, including Remnant Fellowship Church founder…

Christian diet guru and church founder Gwen Shamblin Lara among 7 presumed dead in plane crash

May 30, 2021 6:38 PM CNN Newsource

Seven people are presumed to have died in Saturday’s crash of a small jet into a Tennessee lake, including Remnant Fellowship Church founder…

Las Vegas police release new image of boy found dead on trail

May 30, 2021 4:28 PM CNN Newsource

Police have released a new digitally enhanced photo of the boy whose body was found by a hiker on a trail near Las Vegas on Friday morning. The photo…

Helio Castroneves wins record-tying fourth career Indianapolis 500

May 30, 2021 2:44 PM CNN Newsource

Helio Castroneves on Sunday became the fourth driver in history to win the Indianapolis 500 four times. By beating Alex Palou in the final laps of…

An anonymous donor is paying the college tuition of Black athletes who get straight As at a Georgia high school

May 30, 2021 2:33 PM CNN Newsource

Black athletes at a high school in Georgia received the gift of a lifetime when an anonymous donor offered to pay their college tuition if they made…

‘Darth Vader House’ hits the market for $4.3 million

May 30, 2021 2:28 PM CNN Newsource

The dream home for Star Wars fans is now on the market in Texas. But the path to the dark side is not cheap. Known as “The Darth Vader…

92 earthquakes and tremors recorded in past 24 hours around Mount Nyiragongo volcano

May 30, 2021 2:16 PM CNN

A further 92 earthquakes and tremors have been recorded in the past 24 hours around the Mount Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo,…

Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-running Israeli prime minister, could be ousted in days after rivals agree to work on unity government

May 30, 2021 1:45 PM CNN

Benjamin Netanyahu’s run as the longest-serving Israeli prime minister may be coming to an end. Naftali Bennett, leader of the small right-wing…

Helio Castroneves wins the Indy 500

May 30, 2021 1:31 PM CNN Newsource

Helio Castroneves finished first in the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. The event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was billed as the…

Man charged in Arizona woman’s death after a body was found in a duffel bag

May 30, 2021 12:26 PM CNN Newsource

Arizona police have arrested a man on suspicion of killing a woman who investigators believe was found dead in a duffel bag in her own storage unit…

Woman wins $2 million after buying lottery ticket for the wrong drawing

May 30, 2021 12:21 PM CNN Newsource

A North Carolina woman is $1.4 million richer after buying a lottery ticket for a drawing she was not trying to enter. Elizabeth Johnson of Lucama,…

Hard-line party joins PM Netanyahu’s opponents in coalition talks, in key step toward ousting longtime Israeli leader

May 30, 2021 11:11 AM Associated Press

JERUSALEM (AP) — The head of a small hard-line party says he will try to form a unity government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s…

Coast Guard suspends search for 10 missing Cuban migrants after boat overturns near Florida

May 30, 2021 10:23 AM CNN Newsource

The search for 10 Cuban migrants, who were declared missing after their boat flipped over off the coast of Key West, Florida, last week has been…

You and a friend can earn $2,000 for playing video games together

May 30, 2021 10:20 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s your shot at getting paid to play video games. Internet provider FrontierBundles is offering $2,000 to pairs of friends willing to play…

Tacoma officers facing charges in the death of Manuel Ellis have been released on bail

May 30, 2021 9:17 AM CNN Newsource

The three Tacoma Police Department officers charged in the death of Manuel Ellis are out of jail after posting bail Friday. Officers Christopher…

Boris Johnson marries Carrie Symonds in secret wedding

May 30, 2021 8:53 AM CNN Newsource

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has married fiancée Carrie Symonds in a wedding carried out in secrecy at Westminster Cathedral in London. The…

Gas prices surge past $3. Here’s where gas is most expensive — and cheapest — for Memorial Day

May 30, 2021 8:19 AM CNN Newsource

Gasoline prices are at a seven-year high, just in time for travelers to hit the road for Memorial Day. A gallon of regular gas costs just under $3.05…