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‘I have a lot of questions’: A friend of Monica De Leon Barba is in disbelief over her safe return after being held captive in Mexico for 8 months

By Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — Monica De Leon Barba, a US citizen who the FBI said was kidnapped in Mexico in November, has been reunited with her family. De Leon Barba was released by her captors last week, roughly eight months since she was kidnapped while walking home from work with her dog, the

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Family of Mallory Beach, teen killed in Murdaugh boat crash case, announces $15 million settlement with convenience store company

By Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — The family of a teenager killed in a crash involving a boat owned by the prominent South Carolina Murdaugh family has settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the convenience store that Paul Murdaugh, then 19, purchased alcohol from the night of the crash. A “global settlement” for $15 million

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‘Underground climate change’ is deforming the ground beneath buildings, study finds

By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — A phenomenon that scientists have called “underground climate change” is deforming the ground beneath cities, a study conducted in Chicago has found. This shifting of land under urban areas could pose a problem for buildings and infrastructure, threatening long-term performance and durability, according to the research. Technically known as

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Martha Stewart Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of author, television personality and entrepreneur, Martha Stewart. Personal Birth date: August 3, 1941 Birth place: Jersey City, New Jersey Birth name: Martha Helen Kostyra Father: Edward Kostyra, pharmaceuticals salesman Mother: Martha (Ruszkowski) Kostyra, schoolteacher Marriage: Andrew Stewart (1961-1990, divorced) Children: Alexis Education: Barnard

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Roger Clemens Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of retired Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens. Personal Birth date: August 4, 1962 Birth place: Dayton, Ohio Birth name: William Roger Clemens Father: Bill Clemens, truck driver Mother: Bess (Wright) Clemens Marriage: Debbie (Godfrey) Clemens (November 24, 1984-present) Children: Kody, May 1996; Kacy,

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Wimbledon Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Wimbledon tennis championships. July 3-16, 2023 – Wimbledon takes place in London. June 27-July 10, 2022 – Wimbledon takes place in London. 2023 Results Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 in the men’s final, to win his first Wimbledon title.

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‘This is just the beginning’: Extreme heat around the world as fires rage in southern Europe

By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — Blisteringly high temperatures are expected to continue across parts of southern Europe this week, as the continent braces for its second extreme heat wave, putting people’s health at risk and setting the stage for wildfires. Last week’s “Cerberus” heat wave is making way for another, which Italian weather forecasters

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Evacuations lifted after train derails near Philadelphia but the cleanup and investigation are just starting

By Michelle Watson and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Emergency crews are investigating a train derailment in southeast Pennsylvania, the Whitemarsh Township manager said. The wreck happened Monday morning in Plymouth Meeting, which has about 7,500 residents 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia. About 16 of the train’s 40 cars derailed around 4:50 a.m., according to

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