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Ethan Crumbley is led away from the courtroom after a placement hearing at Oakland County Circuit Court on February 22

Michigan high school shooter showing ‘sporadic, disturbing behavior’ in county jail, prosecutors say

By Lauren del Valle and Jean Casarez, CNN (CNN) — Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley has recently exhibited “sporadic disturbing behavior” in jail, prosecutors have said. In a court filing Thursday, Oakland County prosecutors disclosed incidents of the recent behavior. “Recently, Defendant has started exhibiting sporadic, disturbing behavior. This behavior has been documented via report

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

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,

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

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

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Mel Brooks Fast Facts

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,

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1964 Civil Rights Act Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Considered the nation’s most important civil rights legislation since Reconstruction (1865-1877), it prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Following that law, US President Lyndon B. Johnson signed landmark civil

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US Terrorist Attacks Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at notable terror attacks with fatalities on US soil since 1980. 1978-1995 – Three people die and 23 others are wounded after a string of mail bombings carried out by Ted Kaczynski. “The Unabomber,” as he is also known, dies in prison in 2023 at age

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Courtney Love Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of musician and actress Courtney Love. Personal Birth date: July 9, 1964 Birth place: San Francisco, California Birth name: Love Michelle Harrison Father: Hank Harrison Mother: Linda Carroll Marriages: Kurt Cobain (1992-1994, his death); James Moreland (1989-1989, divorced) Children: with Kurt Cobain: Frances

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Georgia police department under investigation for allegedly using an image of a Black man as a shooting target during a safety class

By Tina Burnside, CNN (CNN) — A metro Atlanta police department is receiving backlash after posting images and video on social media of a Black man being used on a poster as a target during a firearms safety class. The video and images show officers with the Villa Rica Police Department holding a firearms safety

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Former Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School School Resource Officer Scot Peterson

Scot Peterson defense rests without calling former officer to stand, closing arguments scheduled for Monday

By Denise Royal and Carlos Suarez, CNN (CNN) — The defense rested Friday in the trial of former Parkland, Florida, school resource officer Scot Peterson without calling him to the stand. Closing arguments are scheduled for 9:15 a.m. Monday. Peterson is charged with eleven counts, including seven of child neglect and three of culpable negligence

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Victims of the Titan implosion from left

Transportation Safety Board of Canada and US Coast Guard will investigate fatal implosion of Titanic-bound submersible

By Elizabeth Wolfe and Rob Frehse, CNN (CNN) — Authorities in Canada and the US each announced the launch of investigations Friday into the implosion of the Titanic-bound submersible that killed all five passengers. It is unclear whether the probes by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada and US Coast Guard would be one single

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Filmmaker and deep-sea explorer James Cameron says he figured soon after learning that a Titanic-bound submersible was missing that it had imploded.

James Cameron says he figured days ago that the Titan submersible imploded, but hoped he was wrong

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — Filmmaker and deep-sea explorer James Cameron says he figured soon after learning a Titanic-bound submersible was missing it had imploded and its occupants were dead – days before officials announced that very outcome. After hearing on Monday the “Titan” craft had disappeared, Cameron connected with people he knows in

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