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By Brian Todd, Dan Berman, Michael Williams, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — A traffic checkpoint set up by Washington, DC, police and federal agents drew community outrage on Wednesday night as President Donald Trump’s takeover of the city’s police entered its third night. CNN’s team at the scene observed multiple cars being pulled over temporarily,
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By Devan Cole, Katelyn Polantz, CNN Baltimore (CNN) — A federal judge was skeptical at a hearing Wednesday of the Justice Department’s effort to sue all of Maryland’s federal court judges in a case testing the Trump administration’s effort to limit the power of the judiciary. The case raises major questions about ongoing power struggles
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By Chantelle Navarro Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — An Oklahoma County woman hopes a new state law will help her be released from prison sooner. Tyesha Long was sentenced to 27 years for killing a man who she says was abusing her. The Oklahoma Survivors Act allows for reduced
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By Nicole Aponte Click here for updates on this story SHARONVILLE, Ohio (WLWT) — A second-grade teacher at Princeton City Schools is preparing for the new year – just months after an act of kindness that goes way beyond the classroom. Janae Sneed sets up her classroom at Sharonville Elementary, ready to teach her students
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former Treasury Secretary Jacob “Jack” Lew. Personal Birth date: August 29, 1955 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Jacob Joseph Lew Father: Irving Lew, lawyer and rare book dealer Mother: Ruth (Turoff) Lew Marriage: Ruth Schwartz Children: Isaac “Danny” and
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By Morgan Schneider, Sean MacKinnon Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI, Ohio (WLWT) — A 22-year-old man was hospitalized after a pursuit ended in a crash involving a school bus in Madisonville Tuesday. Multiple Hamilton County emergency crews responded to the scene, in the intersection of Red Bank Expressway and Duck Creek Road.
Continue ReadingStory by the Associated Press Tel Aviv, Israel (AP) — Israel is in discussions with South Sudan about the possibility of resettling Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to the war-torn East African country, part of a wider effort by Israel to facilitate mass emigration from the territory left in ruins by its 22-month offensive against
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By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — Only the legislative branch can sue a presidential administration for making changes to congressionally approved budgets, the federal appeals court in DC ruled after looking at President Donald Trump’s administration ending planned grants for foreign aid. The decision empowers the Trump administration to refuse to spend budgeted money. And
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kid Cudi, a key witness in the sex trafficking trial against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, revealed in a new interview published Wednesday that he declined to testify twice before he was ultimately subpoenaed. “I felt I was calm. I was there because I had to be,” Cudi
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By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — Last week, British foreign minister David Lammy went fishing with US Vice President JD Vance at his retreat in the English countryside. Now, he could be fined for doing so. Lammy on Wednesday referred himself to the UK’s environment watchdog for fishing without a rod license – an
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By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — The Trump administration has published a report claiming that human rights in the United Kingdom “worsened” over the past year. The annual report, part of the US State Department’s global survey of human rights and covers the 2024 calendar year, criticized what it said were “serious restrictions” on
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By John Blake, Derek James Click here for updates on this story Minnesota (WCCO) — A dog named Nova is suiting up for a very special purpose: keeping a close eye on her human, University of Minnesota medical student Wesley Flint. “Everyday we come in and I put on her boots and her lab coat
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the US Open Tennis Tournament. It is held annually at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York. It is the only Grand Slam tennis championship held in North America. August 18-September 7, 2025 – The US Open Tennis Tournament is scheduled
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at visas, travel documents for individuals who are visiting or moving to the United States. Facts A visa is a travel document, affixed to a passport, granting citizens from foreign countries permission to enter the United States for a certain purpose, whether it’s a business trip, a
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of George Mitchell, former US senator (D-Maine). Personal Birth date: August 20, 1933 Birth place: Waterville, Maine Birth name: George John Mitchell Father: George Mitchell, a janitor Mother: Mary (Saad) Mitchell Marriages: Heather MacLachlan (1994-present); Sally L. Heath (1959-1987, divorced) Children: with Heather
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Facts There are 16.2 million veterans in the United States, according to the most recent statistics from the US Census. More than nine million veterans are served each year by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care facilities are
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta. Personal Birth date: August 20, 1966 Birth place: Pisa, Italy Father: Giorgio Letta, a mathematics professor Mother: Anna (Banchi) Letta Marriage: Gianna Fregonara Children: Giacomo, Lorenzo, Francesco Education: University of Pisa, International Law, 1994; Scuola Superiore
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former presidential candidate and US Representative Ron Paul. Personal Birth date: August 20, 1935 Birth place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Birth name: Ronald Ernest Paul Father: Howard Paul, dairy farmer Mother: Margaret (Dumont) Paul, dairy farmer Marriage: Carol (Wells) Paul (February 1, 1957-present) Children: Ronald
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CNN By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — The White House is conducting a comprehensive internal review of exhibits and materials at the Smithsonian Institution – the organization that runs the nation’s major public museums – in an effort to comply with President Donald Trump’s directive about what should and shouldn’t be displayed. The initiative, a
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By Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump visited the Kennedy Center on Wednesday to unveil the next recipients of its hallmark honors — and announce that he would personally host the institution’s awards show in December. The appearance at the iconic performing arts complex came as Trump seeks greater authority over Washington, DC,
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