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Man accused of driving family off California cliff granted mental health diversion program, district attorney says

By Taylor Romine and Mallika Kallingal, CNN (CNN) — A California man accused of deliberately driving himself, his wife and two children off a cliff on a coastal highway in January 2023 was granted a mental health diversion, meaning the criminal trial is now suspended, the San Mateo County District Attorney’s office said in a news release

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New Jersey school yearbook photo of Jewish group swapped with Muslim students was a ‘highly unfortunate error,’ probe finds

By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — An independent investigation launched after seniors at a New Jersey high school received yearbooks with a Jewish Student Union photo that had been replaced by a photo of Muslim students has determined the incident was an unfortunate error with no ill intent. The swapped photo appeared in East Brunswick High School’s 2024 yearbook

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FAA investigating Southwest flight that flew just 525 feet above Oklahoma town, triggering altitude warning

By Pete Muntean and Gregory Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that descended to just 525 feet above ground as it approached Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, triggering an altitude warning from air traffic control that it was getting too low. Southwest flight 4069

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Judge dismisses 30 cases of criminal trespass against pro-Palestinian protesters arrested inside Columbia University building

By Mark Morales and Samantha Beech, CNN (CNN) — A New York judge on Thursday dismissed trespassing cases against 30 individuals who were among the dozens arrested inside Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall during a pro-Palestinian protest in April, with prosecutors citing a lack of evidence. Of the 46 initially arrested, 15 defendants still face charges, the Manhattan

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A pet donkey disappeared in California five years ago. He’s been spotted living with a herd of wild elk

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — When Diesel the donkey ran away on a hike near his home outside Sacramento, California, five years ago, his owners assumed the worst. “He’s not aggressive, he’s a lover,” Terrie Drewry told CNN affiliate KOVR in 2019, days after Diesel’s great escape. “But right now, he’s scared.” Years passed

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US Open Golf Tournament Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the US Open Golf Tournament. June 16, 2024 – American golfer Bryson DeChambeau wins his second US Open title, finishing one stroke ahead of Rory McIlroy in a nerve-shredding finale at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina. June 18, 2023 – American golfer Wyndham Clark wins the 123rd US

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Jose Canseco Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former Major League Baseball player Jose Canseco. Personal Birth date: July 2, 1964 Birth place: Havana, Cuba Birth name: Jose Canseco Capas Jr. Father: Jose Canseco Sr. Mother: Barbara Capas Canseco Marriages: Jessica Sekely (1996-2000, divorced); Esther (Haddad) Canseco (1988-1992, divorced) Children:

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Former CBP officer pleads guilty to stealing more than $18,000 in cash from arriving passengers at Naples, Florida, airport

By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A former Naples Airport US Customs and Border Protection officer pleaded guilty on Tuesday to stealing more than $18,000 in cash from arriving international airline passengers while working at the airport, according to a release from the US Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. William Joseph Timothy, 43, stole around $18,700

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What to know about Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Despite Juneteenth’s storied history, the holiday was largely overlooked by non-Black Americans until recent years. The momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement propelled Juneteenth into the national spotlight, building on a decades-long push by activists and leaders to get recognition for the landmark occasion. In 2021, Juneteenth became the latest federal

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