Michael Jordan to present Kobe Bryant at Hall of Fame induction
From gravity-defying dunks and in-air acrobatics to an unquenchable thirst for dominance and an overt disdain for anything shy of excellence, Kobe…
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A 50-car train derailed in south Minnesota
A 50-car train derailed Saturday afternoon in Albert Lea, Minnesota, according to local authorities. The accident happened by Goose Lake, per the…
Continue ReadingCNN viewers panic after Don Lemon’s announcement about his show
It’s true: “CNN Tonight with Don Lemon” is ending after a seven year run. But he’s not going far — the show is just…
Continue ReadingSally Yates: I never thought that I’d be saying, ‘Yeah, go Liz Cheney’
Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates bemoaned House Republicans’ decision to oust Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership post for…
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Fact check: A week of brazen Republican dishonesty
The top Republican in the House of Representatives said he doesn’t think anybody is questioning the legitimacy of the 2020 election —…
Continue ReadingSenior Trump Air Force official suggested dramatically slashing F-35 jet numbers
The official in charge of purchasing military hardware for the US Air Force suggested slashing the total number of Lockheed Martin F-35 jets for the…
Continue ReadingRepublican governors are refusing aid from Democrats in Washington
Democrats in Washington have approved trillions of dollars to help Americans weather the coronavirus pandemic, but Republican state officials are…
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Cheney says some GOP members voted against impeachment out of fear for their lives
Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, whose criticism of former President Donald Trump led to her ouster from House Republican leadership, said Friday…
Continue ReadingGas station outages and higher prices at the pump may put a dent in road trip plans
Vaccinated Americans hoping to leave their masks behind and hit the road this weekend may be in for sticker shock at the pump. Gas prices hit their…
Continue ReadingBBC journalist quits as investigation into his landmark Princess Diana interview wraps up
The BBC journalist who conducted a bombshell 1995 interview with Princess Diana has resigned for health reasons, shortly before a report is to be…
Continue ReadingFalling ice kills climber in Alaska’s Denali National Park
A climber was killed and another injured when a block of ice fell from a glacier in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve, the National…
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Here’s what’s getting more expensive
Used cars, homes, lumber, gas and chicken: What do they all have in common? They’re all getting more…
Continue ReadingBob Baffert spent a lifetime getting to the top of the field in horse racing. Controversy now stalks him
To Bob Baffert, there’s no better place than one he has visited a record seven times — the place where the Kentucky Derby winner gets adorned…
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How should parents with children younger than 12 use the CDC’s new mask guidelines? Dr. Wen explains
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s newly loosened masking and physical distancing guidelines for people fully vaccinated against…
Continue ReadingYour guide to avoiding Covid-19 at church and other religious services
If you’re wondering how to get back to in-person religious services, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen recommends thinking about it like your…
Continue ReadingTop Japanese CEO says hosting the Olympics amounts to a ‘suicide mission’
The CEO of Japan’s top e-commerce company said Friday that it would be a “suicide mission” for the country to host the Olympic…
Continue ReadingA fire on a capsized cargo ship off the Georgia coast has been extinguished using seawater
The fiery wreckage of a cargo ship off the Georgia coast has been extinguished, according to a press release from the St. Simons Sound Incident…
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Chelsea boss Emma Hayes says inspiring the new generation is as important as Champions League glory
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says winning the club’s first Women’s Champions League would be an “incredible achievement,” but…
Continue ReadingSome states and retailers usher in return to normalcy for people vaccinated against Covid-19
Several state governors and big retailers signaled a return to normal on Friday, a day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said…
Continue ReadingSeawater being used to put out fire on a cargo ship wreckage off the Georgia coast
The wreckage of a cargo ship off the Georgia coast caught fire during salvage operations on Friday and seawater is being used to extinguish the…
Continue ReadingChina has successfully landed a rover on Mars, state media says
China has successfully landed its rover on Mars, according to state media, becoming the second country in history to have a rover on the red planet.…
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What’s the science behind CDC’s decision to say fully vaccinated people don’t need masks?
A fresh batch of data from a big study of health care workers across the country helped prompt the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to…
Continue ReadingFederal trial for three other ex-officers charged in George Floyd’s killing set for August
The federal trial for former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane, accused of civil rights violations in the…
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Man last seen with missing Houston tiger jailed on unrelated charge
A Bengal tiger is still at large somewhere in the Houston area, police say, but the man last seen with the big cat is now behind bars. Victor Hugo…
Continue ReadingHusband charged with murder of missing wife in Colorado is also charged with voter fraud for filling out her ballot
A Colorado man who was recently charged with murder in the disappearance of his wife a year ago has also been charged with voter fraud for voting for…
Continue ReadingSenior GOP senator on House Republicans downplaying Capitol attack: ‘I’m offended by that’
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday that she is “offended” by some House Republicans who are whitewashing the January 6 attack on the US…
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2020 ballots relocated in semi trucks as Arizona election audit pauses over space availability
The first semi truck full of 2020 election ballots rolled slowly through the Arizona State Fairgrounds on Friday, past the “Crazy Times…
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At least 10 Palestinians killed by Israeli soldiers in violent confrontations in West Bank, as Gaza rocket fire enters fifth day
At least 10 Palestinians were killed Friday by Israeli forces during violent clashes in towns and cities across the West Bank, the Gaza-based…
Continue ReadingApple parts ways with newly hired ex-Facebook employee after workers cite ‘misogynistic’ writing
Apple parted ways with a new employee this week after thousands of workers petitioned the company to investigate how it hired the man, who had…
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Former Gaetz associate strikes deal to plead guilty and cooperate with prosecutors
An indicted close confidant of Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz has struck a deal with federal prosecutors to greatly reduce his criminal case and…
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South Carolina sheriff’s office releases footage showing the in-custody death of a mentally ill Black man
Newly released footage showing how a Black man died as deputies forcibly removed him from a South Carolina jail cell is the latest case to raise…
Continue ReadingIsrael launches more strikes on Gaza as fears of a ground invasion grow
The Israeli military directed heavy artillery fire and dozens of airstrikes into Gaza overnight into Friday, as fears grew that a ground invasion of…
Continue ReadingNew CDC mask guidance could be a big boost for Disney parks
Disney’s parks division, one of the company’s foundations since the opening of Disneyland in 1955, is trying to rebound after a…
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South Carolina sheriff’s office releases jail footage showing the in-custody death of a mentally ill Black man
Newly released footage showing how a Black man died as deputies forcibly removed him from a South Carolina jail cell is the latest case to raise…
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Army bases offering vaccine incentives but no military-wide policy for now
At least three Army bases are now offering incentives for soldiers to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, including additional days off, gym access and…
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CDC facing formidable challenges in convincing conservatives to get Covid-19 vaccines
Public health experts at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are facing challenges — even struggling — as they try to…
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Federal judge orders DOJ to set up media access to Capitol riot video after CNN and other outlets sued
A federal judge ruled on Friday that the Justice Department must create a digital “drop box” where media outlets can access videos used…
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Interim repair could speed up reopening of Memphis bridge, officials say
A design team is looking at an interim repair for the crack on the Interstate 40 bridge in Memphis until a new part can be made to replace the…
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Interim repair could speed up reopening of Memphis bridge, officials says
A design team is looking at an interim repair for the crack on the Interstate 40 bridge in Memphis until a new part can be made to replace the…
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Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Costco say vaccinated customers don’t have to wear masks in stores
Shoppers who are vaccinated against Covid-19 can shop without masks in some Walmart, Sam’s Club and Costco locations as well as at Trader Joe’s, the…
Continue ReadingNeera Tanden joins White House as a senior adviser after withdrawing Cabinet nomination
Neera Tanden, the new administration’s only Cabinet nominee rebuffed by the Senate, has become a senior adviser to President Joe Biden, a White…
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CDC mask guidance opens doors for the vaccinated, but a long road is ahead for those who are not, experts say
For Americans vaccinated against Covid-19, daily life may look increasingly different than for those who aren’t inoculated yet following…
Continue ReadingLiz Cheney: ‘We’ve had a collapse of truth in this country’
Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, whose criticism of former President Donald Trump led to her ouster from House Republican leadership, said Friday…
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Houston police think a missing Bengal tiger is still in the city — but they don’t know where
A Houston police official said Friday he thinks a Bengal tiger last seen on Sunday is still in Houston and has been passed around six to eight times…
Continue ReadingAlex Rodriguez part of ownership group set to buy NBA’s Timberwolves and WNBA’s Lynx
Former Major League Baseball star Alex Rodriguez and billionaire Marc Lore have agreed to a deal to purchase the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves…
Continue ReadingBiden revokes Trump-era executive actions on immigration, monuments, censorship
President Joe Biden issued executive orders on Friday revoking several executive actions taken by former President Donald Trump, including a…
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Interim repair could speed up reopening of Memphis bridge, TDOT says
A design team is looking at an interim repair for the crack on the Interstate 40 bridge in Memphis until a new part can be made to replace the…
Continue ReadingColumbus, Ohio, agrees to pay $10 million settlement to family of Andre Hill
The city of Columbus, Ohio, has agreed to pay a record $10 million settlement to the family Andre Hill, a Black man who was shot and killed by a…
Continue ReadingTerrified families huddle together in Gaza as Eid festivities turn into nights of death and destruction
The family of 30-year-old journalist Reema Saad gathered to sleep in a single room on Wednesday night to comfort each other as Israeli bombs rained…
Continue ReadingPhiladelphia health commissioner resigns after mayor learns he cremated and disposed of 1985 MOVE bombing victims’ remains
Philadelphia’s city health commissioner is resigning after news he cremated and disposed of some of the remains of the 1985 MOVE bombing…
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