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By Bill Kirkos, Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Justice and an attorney for Marimar Martinez, who was shot by a federal agent after an alleged car ramming in Chicago earlier this month, have painted vastly different pictures of who is responsible for the incident – the woman or the federal agents. But

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of basketball player LeBron James. Personal Birth date: December 30, 1984 Birth place: Akron, Ohio Birth name: LeBron Raymone James Father: Anthony McClelland Mother: Gloria James Marriage: Savannah (Brinson) James (September 2013-present) Children: Zhuri Nova, Bryce Maximus and LeBron Jr. Other Facts James also

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos. Personal Birth date: January 12, 1964 Birth place: Albuquerque, New Mexico Birth name: Jeffrey Preston Jorgensen Father: Ted Jorgensen Mother: Jackie (Gise) Bezos Marriage: Lauren Sanchez (2025-present); MacKenzie (Tuttle) Bezos (1993-2019, divorced) Children: Adopted daughter and three sons Education:

By Andy Rose, Bill Kirkos, Josh Campbell, CNN Chicago (CNN) — The sign outside the door said Courtroom 1403. But inside, it felt a lot more like the principal’s office. “I’m not happy,” US District Judge Sara Ellis said Thursday in a stern tone no student – or attorney – wants to hear. “I’m really

By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — After the sentencing of Susan Lorincz – the White woman who fatally shot her Black neighbor, Ajike “AJ” Owens, through an apartment door in a dispute over Owens’ children playing near her home – the victim’s mother said her family could finally start to heal. “Now, we truly can

By Taylor Romine, Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — The battle for academic freedom and institutional sovereignty in higher education continues to play out as another university has rejected a White House offer for expanded access to federal funding in return for agreeing to a series of demands. On Monday, the University of Arizona declined an

By Dalia Faheid, Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Two weeks after a 23-year-old Philadelphia woman went missing, human remains belonging to an unidentified female have been found in a shallow grave in a heavily wooded area behind an abandoned school, police say. The remains are now in the care of the medical examiner’s office, which

By Isabel Rosales, Alisha Ebrahimji, Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Investigators using technology that lets them analyze DNA quickly without a lab have positively identified the remains of 14 of the 16 people killed in a massive blast at a Tennessee explosives plant Friday, according to the Humphreys County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say there were

By Lauren del Valle, CNN New York (CNN) — For more than 40 years, the person responsible for the brutal rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl on Long Island has eluded capture. DNA from a smoothie straw, prosecutors say, could now be the key piece of evidence they need to convict her killer. Theresa

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By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — Democrats in the Senate are calling for an investigation and immediate removal of a video being shown at some Transportation Security Administration checkpoints, in which Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blames Democrats for the government shutdown. The 37 second video, intended to be shown to a captive audience

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Oscar-nominated actress Winona Ryder. Personal Birth date: October 29, 1971 Birth place: Winona, Minnesota Birth name: Winona Laura Horowitz Father: Michael Horowitz, rare books dealer Mother: Cynthia (Istas) Horowitz Other Facts She has been nominated for an Academy Award two times: once for

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is some spooky background information about Halloween, celebrated annually in the United States on October 31. Facts The word Halloween is an abbreviated version of the phrases All Hallows’ Eve or All Hallows’ Evening. Halloween comes from an ancient pagan festival celebrated by Celtic people over 2,000 years ago

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook. Personal Birth date: November 1, 1960 Birth place: Robertsdale, Alabama Birth name: Timothy Donald Cook Father: Donald Cook, shipyard worker Mother: Geraldine Cook Education: Auburn University, B.S., 1982; Duke University, M.B.A., 1988 Other Facts Served on the

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Scott Walker, former Republican governor of Wisconsin. Personal Birth date: November 2, 1967 Birth place: Colorado Springs, Colorado Birth name: Scott Kevin Walker Father: Llewellyn Walker, Baptist preacher Mother: Patricia (Fitch) Walker, bookkeeper Marriage: Tonette (Tarantino) Walker Children: Matt; Alex Education: Attended

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the New York City Marathon. November 2, 2025 – Kenya’s Hellen Obiri sets a women’s course record to win the women’s race. Kenya’s Benson Kipruto wins the men’s race. November 3, 2024 – The Netherlands’ Abdi Nageeye wins the men’s race. Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui wins the

By Andy Rose, Alessandra Freitas, CNN (CNN) — Any mother adores getting phone calls from her children. For Josiele Berto, they are now a lifeline and the only way to know where her 13-year-old son is and what he’s facing alone. “I only talk to him – never to any official who could explain what