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By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — While commemorating the 250th anniversary of the US over the weekend, President Donald Trump made a speech that echoed a bygone era. “Communism is a mortal threat to American liberty,” he said at a July 3 semiquincentennial event at Mount Rushmore. “It is the greatest threat to our country,

By Karina Tsui, Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — A Mexican immigrant was on his way to finish construction on several Houston homes with a crew of workers Tuesday morning when he was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, his family said. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, was driving in Houston’s East End

CNN By Jake Tapper, Allison Gordon, Casey Tolan, Curt Devine, CNN (CNN) — A former girlfriend of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner who had previously accused him of violence told CNN she was heartened that he was facing broad calls to drop out of the race after another woman accused him of rape. Lyndsey Fifield

By Jake Tapper, Allison Gordon, Casey Tolan, Curt Devine, CNN (CNN) — A former girlfriend of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner who had previously accused him of violence told CNN she was heartened that he was facing broad calls to drop out of the race after another woman accused him of rape. Lyndsey Fifield described

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! This European capital was just named the world’s most livable city for the second year in a row thanks to its outstanding education, healthcare, infrastructure and culture. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ NYC high-rise A 33-story

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of John Brennan, former director of the CIA. Personal Birth date: September 22, 1955 Birth place: North Bergen, New Jersey Birth name: John Owen Brennan Father: Owen Brennan Mother: Dorothy Brennan Marriage: Kathy (Pokluda) Brennan Children: Kyle, Kelly and Jaclyn Education: Fordham University,

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the first moon landing on July 20, 1969. The moon landing was watched by an estimated 600 million people around the world. Facts July 20, 1969 – [4:17 p.m. EDT] Apollo 11 becomes the first manned spacecraft to land on the moon. Neil Armstrong (commander), Buzz

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of retired baseball player Barry Bonds, holder of Major League Baseball’s all-time home run record. Personal Birth date: July 24, 1964 Birth place: Riverside, California Birth name: Barry Lamar Bonds Father: Bobby Bonds, former major league baseball player and coach Mother: Patricia (Howard) Bonds

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Alex Rodriguez, former New York Yankees infielder, who is in fifth place for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball history. He was suspended for the entire 2014 season after an investigation into the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Personal Birth date: July 27,

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the 1996 Olympic Park Bombing in Atlanta. Facts Two people died and more than 100 others were injured as a result of a bombing at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. Alice Hawthorne, 44, of Albany, Georgia, was killed by the explosion. Turkish cameraman

By Lauren Mascarenhas, Bill Kirkos, Whitney Wild, CNN (CNN) — An Idaho mother who claimed her toddler twins died last year shortly after being vaccinated is now facing murder charges after prosecutors accused her of suffocating the children. Andrea Shaw was charged with two counts of first-degree murder last week for the May 2025 deaths

CNN By Gloria Pazmino, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A high-rise under construction in New York City and nearby buildings have been evacuated after structural columns buckled on the 21st floor of the 33-story building, sending bricks falling onto the street below, according to the fire department. Inspectors also found multiple cracks and sagging floors

By Gloria Pazmino, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A high-rise under construction in New York City and nearby buildings have been evacuated after structural columns buckled on the 21st floor of the 33-story building, sending bricks falling onto the street below, according to the fire department. Inspectors also found multiple cracks and sagging floors on

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Baseball Hall of Fame center fielder Willie Mays. Personal Birth date: May 6, 1931 Death date: June 18, 2024 Birth place: Westfield, Alabama Birth name: William Howard Mays Jr. Father: William Mays Mother: Ann (Satterwhite) Mays Marriages: Mae Louise Allen (1971-2013, her death);

By Nicki Brown, Andi Babineau, CNN Provo, Utah (CNN) — The widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk faced her husband’s accused killer, Tyler Robinson, in court for the first time Monday as Utah prosecutors began presenting some of their evidence in hopes of convincing a judge to allow the case to proceed to trial. Erika

CNN By Allison Gordon, Jake Tapper, CNN (CNN) — A woman said Monday that Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, entered her home without permission and raped her while he was heavily intoxicated nearly five years ago when they were in a casual dating relationship – an allegation Platner denies. The

CNN By Allison Gordon, Jake Tapper, CNN (CNN) — A woman said Monday that Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, entered her home without permission and raped her while he was heavily intoxicated nearly five years ago when they were in a casual dating relationship – an allegation Platner denies. The

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Tonight’s World Cup showdown between the US and Belgium was already huge. Now the red card controversy — and President Donald Trump’s role in getting a top American player’s suspension overturned — has amped things up even more. ⚽ Sign up for The Beautiful Game

By Allison Gordon, Jake Tapper, CNN (CNN) — A woman said Monday that Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, entered her home without permission and raped her while he was heavily intoxicated nearly five years ago when they were in a casual dating relationship – an allegation Platner denies. The alleged

By Matt Stiles and Gillian Roberts, CNN (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the September killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is in court this week for a multiday hearing where Utah prosecutors are expected to preview some of their evidence in the case. Texts that Robinson allegedly sent to his then-roommate the day