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Orlando officials condemn removal of rainbow crosswalk near Pulse nightclub mass shooting site as a ‘cruel political act’

By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Orlando officials on Thursday condemned the state’s overnight removal of a rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub – a commemoration of the 49 people killed at the LGBTQ-friendly nightclub in 2016. Painting over one of the most important landmarks of the state’s LGBTQ community is part of a larger

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Erik (left) and Lyle Menendez (right) are now housed at the same prison.

Erik Menendez denied parole after yearslong fight for release. His brother has yet to receive a decision

By Elizabeth Wolfe, Matthew Friedman, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — A California parole board has denied parole for Erik Menendez, who was convicted alongside his brother Lyle of murdering their parents in 1989, delivering a crippling blow to the brothers’ yearslong fight for release. The decision does not bode well for Lyle Menendez, whose case

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Charlie Sheen Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of actor Charlie Sheen. Personal Birth date: September 3, 1965 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Carlos Irwin Estevez Father: Martin Sheen (Ramon Estevez), actor Mother: Janet (Templeton) Estevez Marriages: Brooke Mueller (May 30, 2008-May 2, 2011, divorced); Denise Richards (June 15,

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Carly Fiorina Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Carly Fiorina, former Hewlett-Packard CEO and 2016 Republican presidential candidate. Personal Birth date: September 6, 1954 Birth place: Austin, Texas Birth name: Cara Carleton Sneed Father: Joseph T. Sneed III, federal judge and law professor Mother: Madelon Montross Juergens, artist Marriages: Frank Fiorina

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Ingrid Lewis-Martin appears at a news conference on December 16

Fast-tracked karaoke bar permit and a chip bag of cash: New corruption accusations hit Eric Adams’ associates before election

By Gloria Pazmino, Nicki Brown, CNN New York City (CNN) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ former chief advisor was accused of accepting thousands of dollars in bribes, the latest in a long string of corruption scandals involving the mayor’s inner circle as he seeks reelection in November. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and

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Same-Sex Marriage Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at same-sex marriage in the United States and worldwide. Facts: According to Pew Research Center, support for same-sex marriage in the United States has steadily increased over the last several years. More than 30 countries outside of the United States have laws allowing same-sex marriage. Most of

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A Camp Mystic sign is seen along the banks of the Guadalupe River in Hunt

Parents of girls killed in Texas camp flooding say ‘commonsense’ measures were absent as lawmakers consider safety bill

By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — Michael McCown sent his 8-year-old daughter Linnie to a summer camp in central Texas trusting she would be safe. But that trust was tragically broken when Linnie and at least 26 other campers and counselors were killed after a catastrophic flood swept through Camp Mystic on July 4.

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Travis Decker is seen in an undated photo released by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office.

New evidence shows Travis Decker is the only suspect in his daughters’ killings, sheriff’s office says

By Cindy VonQuednow, CNN (CNN) — As authorities continue their search for Travis Decker, the Washington state man accused of suffocating his three daughters to death, investigators now believe he is the only suspect in the crime based on evidence found at the gruesome scene. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office revealed in a social media

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US to screen for ‘anti-Americanism’ in immigration applications, a move critics liken to McCarthyism

By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — People applying to live or work in the United States will now be screened for “anti-Americanism,” including having their social media checked, authorities announced on Tuesday, in a tightening of restrictions that has alarmed immigration advocates and lawyers. Immigration officers will be able to look at whether applicants have

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