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Kentucky sheriff killed judge in his chambers following an argument, police say. Here’s what we know

CNN By Dalia Faheid, Cindy Von Quednow, Artemis Moshtaghian and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Investigators are trying to determine why a Kentucky sheriff allegedly shot and killed a district judge after they argued inside the judge’s chambers, according to Kentucky State Police. District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was found around 3 p.m. Thursday with

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Kentucky sheriff killed judge in his chambers following an argument, police say. Here’s what we know

By Dalia Faheid, Cindy Von Quednow, Artemis Moshtaghian and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Investigators are trying to determine why a Kentucky sheriff allegedly shot and killed a district judge after they argued inside the judge’s chambers, according to Kentucky State Police. District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was found around 3 p.m. Thursday with gunshot

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DOJ launches civil rights probe of Mississippi sheriff’s office whose deputies tortured 2 Black men in ‘Goon Squad’ case

By Emma Tucker and Ryan Young, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into the sheriff’s department in Mississippi’s Rankin County after several of its deputies – including some who were in a self-styled “Goon Squad” – abused and tortured two Black men in a racially charged home raid last

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Titan submersible malfunctioned days prior to the fatal dive, former scientific director testifies

By Alaa Elassar and Graham Hurley, CNN (CNN) — A former OceanGate scientific director said the Titan submersible suffered a malfunction six days before imploding in June 2023, killing all five people on board. Steven Ross, a marine scientist and crew member of Dive 87 on the Titan’s fourth mission in 2023, testified at a hearing Thursday on the

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Supreme Court Nominations Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Supreme Court nominations. Under Article II of the Constitution, the President nominates justices to the Supreme Court, with the “advice and consent of the Senate.” If a vacancy occurs when Congress is not in session, a recess appointment allows an appointee to serve without Senate approval

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Springfield’s mayor claims emergency powers to ‘mitigate public safety concerns’ as threats continue to swarm city

By Chelsea Bailey and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — The mayor of Springfield, Ohio, issued a proclamation Thursday claiming temporary emergency powers “to mitigate public safety concerns” as false claims about Haitian immigrants continue to stoke bomb threats and the specter of violence in the community. The proclamation grants Mayor Rob Rue temporary emergency powers

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‘Why Springfield?’ How a small Ohio city became home for thousands of Haitians

By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Margery Koveleski says “Why Springfield?” is something she’s been hearing a lot lately. “Everybody asks the question,” says Koveleski, a community activist and translator in the Ohio city who’s been helping its growing Haitian population. Springfield is now home to thousands of Haitians. Last week’s presidential debate thrust

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Fantasy football feud leads to fake bomb threat, international investigation and federal charges, prosecutors say

By Josh Campbell and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Witty banter and rivalrous trash talk are commonplace in fantasy football leagues, but one Philadelphia man’s online beef has resulted in an international investigation and federal charges after he falsely accused a fellow player of intending to carry out violent attacks, prosecutors say. Matthew Gabriel, 25,

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