June 2023

An aerial view shows the Old Atlanta Prison Farm

DeKalb County district attorney withdraws from prosecution related to proposed ‘Cop City’ training center near Atlanta

June 23, 2023 2:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Pamela Kirkland, CNN (CNN) — Citing philosophical differences with other agencies, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced Friday that her office will no longer prosecute current cases connected to the proposed police fire and training facility near Atlanta, dubbed “Cop City” by opponents. The office of Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, a Republican,

Trabajadores de Starbucks en 150 tiendas entran en huelga por disputa sobre las decoraciones del Mes del Orgullo LGBTQ+

June 23, 2023 2:24 PM CNN Newsource

Sofía Benavides (CNN) — Los trabajadores de unas 150 tiendas sindicalizadas de Starbucks en Estados Unidos se declararon en huelga este viernes por una disputa sobre la política de la cadena para las decoraciones relativas al Mes del Orgullo LGBTQ+ en los locales. Starbucks Workers United, el sindicato que representa a las tiendas organizadas, afirmó

Buffalo Sabres left wing Victor Olofsson

NHL joins MLB in advising teams to halt wearing ‘Pride’ jerseys

June 23, 2023 2:22 PM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman said he has advised NHL teams to no longer wear specialty-themed jerseys during warm-ups, including Pride-theme jerseys. The decision follows Major League Baseball’s announcement last week that teams would not put Pride logos on players’ uniforms and after a handful of NHL players

Former President Donald Trump is pictured here at the Trump National Golf Club on June 13 in Bedminster

Trump spoke at fundraiser on behalf of January 6 defendants

June 23, 2023 2:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump spoke Thursday at a fundraiser on behalf of defendants charged for their participation in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, a Trump campaign official told CNN. The fundraiser was hosted at Trump’s private golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, on behalf of

Greater Palm Springs Pride to host inaugural Big Gay BBQ on Saturday

June 23, 2023 2:03 PM City News Service

Greater Palm Springs Pride will host its inaugural summer Pride month celebration “Big Gay BBQ” event tomorrow. The “Be Happy. Love All”-themed event will be held from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Arenas District in Palm Springs, located on Arenas Road between Indian Canyon Road and Calle Encilia, according to Greater

Charges filed: Man found inside homeowner’s attic with drugs, stolen gun

June 23, 2023 2:03 PM CNN Newsource

By WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story CUDAHY, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A man found inside a Cudahy homeowner’s attic with drugs and a stolen gun has been formally charged. The incident started late Sunday, June 18, near Kirkwood and Somars in Cudahy. Police say they took a call of glass breaking and

Jared Goody offers a victim impact statement during Wednesday’s hearing.

Woman gets 180 days in jail for poisoning husband

June 23, 2023 2:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Kalama Hines, EastIdahoNews.com Click here for updates on this story POCATELLO, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — A woman who pleaded guilty to two counts of misdemeanor battery for poisoning her then-husband in 2020 was sentenced to 180 days in jail Wednesday. Courtney Goody was arrested in March 2021 after the family of her ex-husband Jared Goody

Garland denies claims of political meddling in Hunter Biden probe, as White House dodges questions about key text message

June 23, 2023 2:00 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 23 JUN 23 14:02 ET Updated: 23 JUN 23 16:46 ET By Hannah Rabinowitz and Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday rejected claims that the Justice Department interfered in the Hunter Biden probe, while the White House repeatedly refused to answer questions about a newly released text

Jesse Patrick Leigh during an April 2022 preliminary hearing.

‘I hate myself for doing this.’ Man who killed 2, including wife, gets 30 years to life

June 23, 2023 1:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Kalama Hines, EastIdahoNews.com Click here for updates on this story POCATELLO, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — A man who killed his estranged wife and her boyfriend in 2021 has been ordered to spend a minimum of 30 years in prison. Jesse Patrick Leigh, 42, who previously pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder, took responsibility

Multiple US Navy personnel say they’ve received potentially malicious smartwatches in the mail

June 23, 2023 1:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — The US Naval Criminal Investigative Service is investigating after multiple Navy personnel reported receiving unsolicited smartwatches in the mail that could be installed with data-stealing malicious software, an NCIS spokesperson told CNN on Friday. The news comes after the Army warned publicly this month that “service members across the

Starbucks workers at 150 stores go on strike over Pride decorations

June 23, 2023 1:54 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 23 JUN 23 07:45 ET Updated: 23 JUN 23 15:28 ET By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Workers at about 150 unionized Starbucks stores in the United States are going on strike Friday over a dispute about the coffee chain’s policy for Pride decorations in stores. Starbucks (SBUX) Workers United, the

The aftermath of a fire at Nikola headquarters in Phoenix

Five Nikola electric trucks catch fire at Phoenix headquarters, company says ‘foul play suspected’

June 23, 2023 1:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — Nikola, a startup company that makes electric and hydrogen-powered semi trucks, said in a tweet Friday morning that several of its trucks had been damaged in a fire at the company’s Phoenix, Arizona headquarters. “Foul play is suspected as a vehicle was seen in the area of the affected

‘I thought I was going to die.’ Man shares story about the moment he was trapped under a garbage truck

June 23, 2023 1:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com Click here for updates on this story IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — Tyler Pickering was being crushed by a garbage truck for 10 to 15 minutes before he was able to reach into his pocket for his cell phone and call for help. “Honestly, I thought that was it, underneath the

A fire engine from the Philadelphia Fire Department is the first to cross the repaired section of Interstate 95 as the highway is reopened on June 23 in Philadelphia.

How a collapsed section of I-95 reopened in just 12 days

June 23, 2023 1:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — A combination of NASCAR equipment, recycled glass and police escorts helped reopen the repaired portion of I-95 in Philadelphia way ahead of schedule. Six lanes reopened to motorists at noon on Friday, 12 days after a bridge collapsed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced. The collapsed

Tour de France Fast Facts

June 23, 2023 1:41 PM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Tour de France. July 1-23, 2023 – The 110th Tour de France is scheduled to take place. July 1-24, 2022 – The 109th Tour de France takes place. Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard wins his first Tour de France title. Facts The Tour de France is

Paul McCartney aclara el uso de inteligencia artificial que se le dará la “última” canción de The Beatles

June 23, 2023 1:40 PM CNN Newsource

Carolina Calero (CNN) — Paul McCartney dio más información sobre cómo se utilizó la inteligencia artificial para lo que dijo será una canción “final” de The Beatles. “Hemos visto cierta confusión y especulación al respecto”, se lee en una nota publicada en una historia en su cuenta verificada de Instagram el jueves. “Parece que hay

Mel Brooks Fast Facts

June 23, 2023 1:38 PM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of comedian, actor, director, producer, playwright and screenwriter Mel Brooks, best known for comedic farces such as “The Producers,” “Blazing Saddles,” “Young Frankenstein” and “Spaceballs.” Personal Birth date: June 28, 1926 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Melvin James Kaminsky Father: Max Kaminsky,

Cómo James Cameron se convirtió en explorador de aguas profundas y diseñador de submarinos

June 23, 2023 1:37 PM CNN Newsource

Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Pasaron 13 años entre la primera película de “Avatar” en 2009 y su secuela, “Avatar: The Way of Water”, tiempo durante el cual el director James Cameron se entregó a otra de sus pasiones: la exploración de las profundidades marinas. Cameron, que también dirigió la galardonada película “Titanic”, compartió su punto

‘State’s unfortunate error’ leads to overturned conviction in child molestation case

June 23, 2023 1:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Angie Ricono Click here for updates on this story WYANDOTTE COUNTY, Kansas (KCTV) — In a stunning legal decision, the Kansas Court of Appeals has reversed the convictions of a Wyandotte County man, previously convicted on child molestation charges, after a judge ruled charges were filed incorrectly. In September 2019, Josue Manuel Arita was

New justice center to provide civil legal resources for at-risk Utahns

June 23, 2023 1:25 PM CNN Newsource

By Gabrielle Shiozawa Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSL) — A justice center combining three law agencies opened in Salt Lake City Thursday, offering a centralized way to provide legal counsel to Utah’s most vulnerable populations. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the James B. Lee Justice Center, 960 S.

Month: June 2023