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Month: May 2024

Michigan state trooper accused of fatally hitting a fleeing suspect with an SUV is charged with murder

By Raja Razek and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A Michigan State Police detective has been charged with murder after investigators say he fatally struck a fleeing suspect with an unmarked SUV last month near Grand Rapids, state prosecutors announced. Detective Sgt. Brian Keely on April 17 tried to arrest the suspect, 25-year-old Samuel Sterling,

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Officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler criticizes attorney but holds ‘no ill will’ toward golfer

By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Louisville police officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler said he has “no ill will” toward the pro golfer for injuries he said he suffered while directing traffic after a fatal accident during the PGA Championship. A Louisville prosecutor dropped charges against Scheffler on Wednesday. Jefferson County

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Tommy Franks Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Tommy Franks, retired four-star Army General. Personal Birth date: June 17, 1945 Birth place: Wynnewood, Oklahoma Birth name: Tommy Ray Franks Father: Ray Franks, mechanic Mother: Lorene “Pete” (Parker) Franks Marriage: Cathryn (Carley) Franks (1969-present) Children: Jacqueline Education: University of Texas, Arlington,

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Tuberculosis Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Tuberculosis (also known as TB), an infection, caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, that usually affects the lungs. It can also infect other parts of the body including the kidneys, spine and brain. About TB Two types of TB exist – Latent TB infection (non-infectious)

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Boeing tells federal regulators how it plans to fix aircraft safety and quality problems

By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer Boeing officials explained their plan to improve manufacturing quality and safety during a three-hour meeting Thursday with federal officials, who will continue restrictions they placed on the company after one of its jetliners suffered a blowout of a fuselage panel in January. Federal Aviation Administration chief Mike Whitaker said

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