By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s landmark decision on Thursday to gut affirmative action has made it unlawful for colleges to take race into consideration as a specific factor in admissions. The ruling means that admissions programs like those at the two universities at the center of the case, Harvard University
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By Sara Weisfeldt, Rosa Flores, Alli Rosenbloom and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Travis Scott – the rapper and producer who organized the ill-fated 2021 Astroworld Festival – will not be indicted in connection with the crowd crush that left 10 people dead and injured hundreds at the event, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday.
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Un potente complejo de tormentas azotó el medio oeste de Estados Unidos durante la tarde de este jueves, con vientos huracanados que disiparon el humo dañino de los incendios forestales de Canadá. La tormenta ––denominada eco en arco por la forma que tiene en el radar–– puede producir ráfagas de viento
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Originally Published: 29 JUN 23 17:28 ET By Nicole Chavez, Stephanie Elam and Anna-Maja-Rappard, CNN (CNN) — A task force examining reparations for Black residents in California released its final report Thursday with more than 115 recommendations for how the state should compensate those harmed by slavery and “historical atrocities.” Recommendations in the landmark report,
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By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — For the first time, astronomers have assembled a glowing portrait of the Milky Way galaxy using cosmic “ghost particles” detected by a telescope embedded in Antarctica’s ice. Over the years, astronomers have showcased stunning images of the Milky Way through electromagnetic radiation from visible light or radio waves. But
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By Kylie Atwood, Alex Marquardt, Jeremy Herb and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Rob Malley, the US special envoy on Iran, has been placed on leave without pay, which occurred after his security clearance was suspended earlier this year amid an investigation into his handling of classified material, multiple sources told CNN. A US official
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Originally Published: 29 JUN 23 17:16 ET Updated: 29 JUN 23 17:35 ET By Rosa Flores, Andy Rose Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Travis Scott – the rapper and producer who organized the ill-fated 2021 Astroworld Festival– will not be indicted in connection with a crowd crush that left 10 people dead and injured hundreds,
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By Sydney Kashiwagi, CNN (CNN) — A former Republican speaker of Ohio’s House of Representatives was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for his role in a $60 million bribery scheme. Larry Householder was convicted by a federal grand jury in March on racketeering conspiracy charges in connection with a scheme to accept bribes
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By Nicole Chavez, Stephanie Elam and Anna-Maja-Rappard, CNN (CNN) — A task force examining reparations for Black residents in California released its final report Thursday with more than 115 recommendations for how the state should compensate those harmed by slavery and “historical atrocities.” Recommendations in the landmark report, comprised of more than 1,000 pages, include
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By DeNeeka Hill Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — Priscilla Aguilar was heartbroken when her puppy was intentionally run over and killed earlier this month. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said this spurred deputies to find a way to help the grieving 8-year-old girl out. Members of Sacramento County’s Deputy
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Jurors found a 30-year-old man guilty today of fatally shooting a man in the living room of a Desert Hot Springs home after finding out the victim was in the same home as his girlfriend. Daniel Ray Martinez of Desert Hot Springs was charged with one felony count each of murder and being a felon
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The search continues for missing 22-year-old who vanished more than four months ago while nine months pregnant. In an emotional plea, Cajairah Fraise’s family spoke out for the first time on camera, urging anyone with information to come forward. The case has captivated communities east of the Coachella Valley, and left loved ones in despair
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By Stacey Horst Click here for updates on this story MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa (KCCI) — The bones of a Woolly Mammoth are out of the Ice Age and in Mahaska County for anyone to see. And the historic discovery is teaching us a lot about Iowa’s history. “I’d hate to see that coming over the
Continue ReadingBy Patsy Douglas Click here for updates on this story MOUNTAIN BROOK, Alabama (WVTM) — With the warmer weather, more people are seeing snakes enter their homes this season. A central Alabama man and his team travel throughout the area to help safely capture them. Chelsea and Mountain Brook are the biggest hotbeds right now,
Continue ReadingBy Peyton Furtado Click here for updates on this story GREENVILLE COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — According to South Carolina experts, a drug used to tranquilize animals like horses, cattle, and zoo animals has made its way onto the streets and is killing more people than ever before. The drug is called xylazine, but it’s
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Un turista ha generado conmoción en todo el mundo luego de que lo grabaran tallando su nombre y el de su pareja en una pared del Coliseo romano, que tiene 2.000 años de antigüedad. El hombre sonrió a la cámara cuando se dio cuenta que lo estaban grabando. Ahora, es probable
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By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — At least 100,000 people could have had their data compromised by a hack of contractors at the Department of Health and Human Services, a department official said Thursday, making it the latest US government agency to be caught up in a sweeping cyberattack connected to Russian cybercriminals. HHS notified
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Originally Published: 29 JUN 23 16:52 ET By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday gave the green light to two new RSV vaccines for older adults and expects them to be available in the fall. The endorsement from CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky follows recommendations from
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Zilka Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, millions of Americans are once again stranded at airports nationwide. According to FlightAware, more than 20,000 flights have been delayed Wednesday and another 1,500 canceled. The timing couldn’t be worse. The Federal Aviation Administration
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By Ari Hait Click here for updates on this story LAKE WORTH, Florida (WPBF) — A Fort Lauderdale woman had a close encounter with a hammerhead shark Sunday while in the middle of a long-distance paddleboard trip for charity. “It definitely kind of gives you a little bit of like, ‘Oh, my gosh. I can’t
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