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Newly released video shows police shooting into vehicle at a traffic stop in an encounter that contradicts initial police narrative

By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — An attorney representing the family of a 27-year-old man who was shot and killed by a Philadelphia police officer last Monday released new surveillance video of the fatal police encounter that contradicts the initial narrative of the incident as provided by police. Police initially told reporters that officers gave

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UK crime agency charges Nigeria’s former oil minister with bribery offenses

By Stephanie Busari and Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Nigeria’s former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has been charged with bribery offenses following an investigation by the UK’s National Crime Agency, which alleges she accepted bribes in exchange for multimillion-pound oil and gas contracts while in government. “She is alleged to have benefitted from at least

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Natural gas was behind explosion that killed father of NFL player Caleb Farley at North Carolina home

By Melissa Alonso and Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — The death of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley’s father resulted from a natural gas explosion that shook a North Carolina home, authorities said Tuesday. Investigators were unable to determine its source. The August 22 explosion and collapse of the home in Mooresville, some 30 miles north

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Atlanta Courthouse Shootings Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about Brian Nichols and the Atlanta courthouse shootings. On March 11, 2005, 33-year-old Nichols escaped from the Fulton County Courthouse while on trial for rape, and killed four people. About Brian Nichols Birth date: December 10, 1971 Birth place: Baltimore, Maryland Birth name: Brian Gene Nichols

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Pride flag killing suspect’s social media included anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-police content, authorities say

By Alisha Ebrahimji, Josh Campbell and Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — The man accused of fatally shooting a Southern California clothing store owner after an argument about a rainbow Pride flag hanging outside her business, had social media accounts containing anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-law-enforcement material, sheriff’s office officials said in a Monday news conference. Laura Ann

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See striking moon photos captured by India’s lunar lander during its approach

By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is swooping toward the moon’s surface ahead of its historic landing attempt, and it’s capturing some stunning visuals on the way. The Indian Space Research Organization confirmed Tuesday that Chandrayaan-3 is on schedule and “smooth sailing is continuing.” The spacecraft is set to begin its final

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Georgia sheriff pleads guilty to sexual battery and resigns after grabbing TV Judge Glenda Hatchett

CNN, WSB By Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s Note: This story contains disturbing content. A Georgia sheriff resigned and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor sexual battery charge Monday after he grabbed TV’s Judge Glenda Hatchett’s chest in January 2022, his attorney said. Bleckley County Sheriff Kris Coody was sentenced to 12 months probation and

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Firefighters evacuate more than 200 patients from a Los Angeles hospital after Hilary-related power outage

By Dakin Andone, Laura Studley and Paul P. Murphy, CNN (CNN) — A power outage overnight at White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles prompted the evacuation of more than 200 patients from a building housing neonatal intensive care and OBGYN units, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department and hospital officials. All patients are safe,

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