CNN – National

By Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN (CNN) — A Connecticut man was sentenced Wednesday to 28 years in federal prison in connection with a string of robberies and carjackings in a three-month span in 2021, federal officials said. Authorities alleged Christian Luis Velez-Ruiz, 25, of New Britain, committed 28 armed robberies of convenience stores, six armed

By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — Native American children have attended at least 523 Indigenous boarding schools since the 19th century, including hundreds that were run by the federal government to assimilate children into White society, a non-profit group says. The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition released a new list of Indigenous boarding

By Victoria Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — The warning came early. One pilot told me right at the beginning, before we took off, that it would be a really rough ride. He said the storm was intensifying so rapidly that it would have a ton of spin up tornadoes and rough turbulence. He warned me. I

CNN By Victoria Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — The warning came early. One pilot told me right at the beginning, before we took off, that it would be a really rough ride. He said the storm was intensifying so rapidly that it would have a ton of spin up tornadoes and rough turbulence. He warned me.

By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — A district court judge ruled Wednesday that former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick is not competent to stand trial in a criminal case for alleged sex abuse of a minor about 50 years ago, dismissing the charges against him. In 2021, McCarrick was charged in Massachusetts with three counts of indecent

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the 9/11 Commission, whose report was released on July 22, 2004. Facts The Commission was created to provide a “complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.” The official name of the 9/11 Commission is the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — Being without electricity is more than an inconvenience: not having access to power can impact your ability to keep food and medications cold, see potential danger around you, maintain a comfortable temperature and stay connected to safety services. Here’s what you can do to stay safe if you’re without

By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — In his 2013 hit “Beer With Jesus,” country singer Thomas Rhett imagines a barstool meeting with his Christian lord and savior. “If I could have a beer with Jesus … I’d be sure to let him do the talkin’ Careful when I got the chance to ask How’d you

By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane victims returning to damaged houses face a torrent of challenges – if they’re lucky enough to have a home standing at all. Flooding. Mold damage. Insurance headaches. Deadly hidden hazards. The onslaught of mental anguish and post-hurricane dangers can seem overwhelming. Here’s how victims can stay safe, get

By Dakin Andone and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The GOP-controlled Tennessee House of Representatives on Monday voted to silence one of two Democratic members expelled from the chamber earlier this year, as the legislature meets for a contentious special session on public safety spurred by a mass shooting at a Nashville school. Rep. Justin

CNN, KSL By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — X, the platform formally known as Twitter, said it will allow political ads again for the first time since 2019. The announcement comes after its owner Elon Musk criticized how the platform’s previous leadership handled political discourse, including claims of censorship. Here’s what else you need to

CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — X, the platform formally known as Twitter, said it will allow political ads again for the first time since 2019. The announcement comes after its owner Elon Musk criticized how the platform’s previous leadership handled political discourse, including claims of censorship. Here’s what else you need to know

By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — X, the platform formally known as Twitter, said it will allow political ads again for the first time since 2019. The announcement comes after its owner Elon Musk criticized how the platform’s previous leadership handled political discourse, including claims of censorship. Here’s what else you need to know to Get

By Holly Yan and Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — Despondent and bewildered, Jerrald Gallion’s family had no idea how to tell his 4-year-old daughter that her dad was never coming home again. Gallion, 29, and his girlfriend had just walked into a Dollar General store in Florida when a gunman set on killing Black people

CNN By Christina Zdanowicz and Kara Nelson, CNN (CNN) — Less than a year after Hurricane Ian smashed into the Gulf Coast of Florida, the residents of Pine Island are still rebuilding their homes, all while waiting and watching the next hurricane. Hurricane Idalia continues to strengthen and is already lashing Florida, bringing once-in-a-lifetime strength

CNN, WJXT By Holly Yan and Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — Despondent and bewildered, Jerrald Gallion’s family had no idea how to tell his 4-year-old daughter that her dad was never coming home again. Gallion, 29, and his girlfriend had just walked into a Dollar General store in Florida when a gunman set on killing

By Alisha Ebrahimji and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — California’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against a local school district over its new policy requiring parents to be notified when a child tells a teacher they want to be recognized by a different gender identity or pronoun than the one listed on their birth