By Daria Tarasova-Markina and Christian Edwards, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — Russia fired cruise and ballistic missiles at Ukraine in a major overnight attack, Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday, as the Ukrainian president renewed his plea for a partial ceasefire at the end of a week in which the United States suspended military aid and intelligence
Continue ReadingCNN By Lauren del Valle, Jean Casarez and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Panicked conversations between two surviving roommates in the off-campus home where four University of Idaho students were murdered in 2022 were revealed in newly released text messages Thursday, shedding more light on the timeline that prosecutors aim to lean on in their
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By Shania Shelton and David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said transgender athletes playing in women’s sports is “an issue of fairness” in a break from most Democrats’ position on the topic. “Well, I think it’s an issue of fairness. I completely agree with you on that. It is an issue
Continue ReadingBy Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — A small federal agency that sends money to help communities in Africa became a flashpoint Thursday in the Trump administration’s efforts to shut down foreign aid and reduce the size of the federal government. A Trump-backed government official, staffers from the Department of Government Efficiency and federal law enforcement
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A First Alert Weather Alert remains in place today as we track the lingering impacts of an atmospheric river. It’s going to be a very cool day today thanks to the lingering cloud cover, cooler air, and elevated winds. We have already seen some breezy to gusty conditions early this morning, but the winds will
Continue ReadingMohammed al Sawalhi, Eyad Kourdi and Abeer Salman (CNN) — A senior Hamas figure in Gaza has accused US President Donald Trump of “blatant double standards” in his demand for the immediate release of hostages still held in Gaza – but told CNN that Hamas’ direct meetings with US officials “aim to achieve stability in
Continue ReadingBy Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Thursday slammed Rep. Andy Ogles’ proposal to kick some Democrats off their committee assignments, calling the Tennessee Republican “a fraud.” “That resolution is going nowhere,” Jeffries said in a video posted on X Thursday evening, later adding, “Andy Ogles is a fraud. A
Continue ReadingCNN By Kayla Tausche, CNN (CNN) — As President Donald Trump prepares to order the dismantling of the Department of Education, the financial arm of the agency – which makes loans directly to borrowers and manages trillions of dollars in student debt – faces an uncertain future, with steep staff cuts and lack of communication
Continue ReadingBy Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Malala Yousafzai has returned to her hometown in Pakistan, 13 years after she was shot in the head by the Taliban. The 27-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner shared a picture of herself in the stunning landscape of northern Pakistan on social media, saying it was the first time she
Continue ReadingBy Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Two US Army soldiers and a former soldier were arrested Thursday, accused in indictments of selling military secrets to buyers in China, according to the Department of Justice. The two US Army active-duty soldiers were identified as Jian Zhao and Li Tian, stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, in Washington
Continue ReadingBy Andy Rose and Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN (CNN) — For Daniela Pintor-Mendoza, the efforts to abolish diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives in higher education literally hit home. The University of Iowa sophomore has been part of a campus housing option known as a living learning community where students interested in Latino culture and experiences
Continue ReadingWYFF, SOUTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS, FAMILY HANDOUT, CNN By Ryan Young, Devon M. Sayers, Michelle Watson and Zoe Sottile, CNN Columbia, South Carolina (CNN) — A convicted double murderer has been executed by firing squad – the first such execution in the United States since 2010, according to the South Carolina Department of Corrections.
Continue ReadingBy Ryan Young, Devon M. Sayers, Michelle Watson and Zoe Sottile, CNN Columbia, South Carolina (CNN) — A convicted double murderer has been executed by firing squad – the first such execution in the United States since 2010, according to the South Carolina Department of Corrections. The execution of Brad Sigmon, 67, by the South
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Gene Hackman died of causes related to cardiovascular illness and was probably alive for several days after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, died of a rare disease in their secluded mountaintop home last week, investigators announced Friday, answering lingering questions in the once-mysterious deaths of the couple. The case has
Continue ReadingBy Kayla Tausche, CNN (CNN) — As President Donald Trump prepares to order the dismantling of the Department of Education, the financial arm of the agency – which makes loans directly to borrowers and manages trillions of dollars in student debt – faces an uncertain future, with steep staff cuts and lack of communication exacerbating
Continue ReadingBy Joseph Ataman, CNN Paris (CNN) — Trains to and from Paris were heavily disrupted following the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb early on Friday near the world’s third-busiest train station. Almost 500 trains were canceled and the disruption affected around 600,000 people at the Gare du Nord, the transport minister said.
Continue ReadingBy Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — A slow-moving tropical storm has crossed Australia’s heavily populated eastern coast, lashing the region with damaging winds and heavy rain that’s forecast to fall for days to come. Cyclone Alfred, which weakened to a tropical low weather system on Saturday, seems to have spared the region the
Continue ReadingBy Jessie Yeung and Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — When King Charles gets up in the morning, what tunes does he select to start his day? It’s a mix of genres across decades, according to a new Apple Music broadcast show and playlist the monarch has curated – from reggae legend Bob Marley to the
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Thursday tennis at Indian Wells featured first round main draw action and 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic addressed the media. Think Novak Djokovic doesn't draw a crowd?? Arguably the greatest player of all time with 24 grand slam titles, the 5-time tournament winner is beloved by many here across the globe and here in
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities are investigating a suspected murder/suicide after two people were found dead in a home in Yucca Valley Tuesday afternoon. The incident was first reported at around 2:00 p.m. on the 6600 Block of La Habra Avenue. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the reporting party said they
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