William “Billy” Rodriguez, the founder and CEO of Silvercrest Advertising, is expected to appear in court Tuesday morning in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed 60-year-old Christina Barrington, with prosecutors alleging he fled the scene in a black Porsche.
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at D-Day. Allied troops invaded Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, to fight Nazi Germany in World War II. Facts The largest amphibious (land and water) invasion in history. The code name for the invasion was Operation Overlord. General Dwight D. Eisenhower commanded the operation, and
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By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Aida Karimi, CNN (CNN) — Iranians reacted with a mix of skepticism, caution and sarcasm on Tuesday after internet monitors reported a partial restoration of online access following months of near-total isolation under a nationwide shutdown imposed by Iranian authorities. “Yes, I’m connected, but I still have to use a VPN. Don’t
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By Katelyn Polantz, Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department wants to interview some poll workers and ballot counters who participated in the 2020 election in Fulton County, Georgia, in a new effort to dig up details about the ballot-processing, prosecutors revealed at a court hearing last week. A prosecutor working with a grand
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Anxiety and depression are the two most common mental health issues, according to the World Health Organization. Over 300 people worldwide are living with depression, according to the WHO. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and mental health experts around the country are urging people of all ages to prioritize
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States. Personal:Birth date: June 12, 1924 Death date: November 30, 2018 Birth place: Milton, Massachusetts Birth name: George Herbert Walker Bush Father: Prescott Bush, investment banker and senator Mother: Dorothy (Walker) Bush Marriage:
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By Rupert Neate, CNN London (CNN) — Three teenage boys who were convicted over the rape of two girls were last week allowed to walk out of a UK court without any custodial sentence, triggering a nationwide outcry. Now the sentences handed down in the case, described by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as “distressing”
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at abortion in the United States. Facts January 22, 1973 – Roe v. Wade – The US Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision, affirms the legality of a woman’s right to have an abortion under the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution. September 28, 2000 – The US
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of John Edwards, former senator from North Carolina. Personal Birth date: June 10, 1953 Birth place: Seneca, South Carolina Birth name: Johnny Reid Edwards Father: Wallace Edwards, textile mill worker Mother: Catherine “Bobbie” (Wade) Edwards, postal worker Marriage: Elizabeth (Anania) Edwards (July 30,
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. Personal Birth date: June 10, 1971 Birth place: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Birth name: Piyush Jindal Father: Amar Jindal, engineer Mother: Raj (Gupta) Jindal Marriage: Supriya (Joly) Jindal (October 1997-present) Children: Slade, Shaan and Selia Education: Brown University, B.S.,
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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The White House is preparing a government-wide nondisclosure agreement aimed at curtailing federal workers’ sharing of “confidential government information,” as it seeks to stop internal leaks to media organizations. The draft notice, posted to the Federal Register on Tuesday by the Office of Personnel Management, says the NDA is
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By John Fritze, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court declined Tuesday to take up an appeal from the National Football League in a class action lawsuit from Brian Flores and other Black coaches who have claimed racial discrimination. By passing on the appeal, the court’s decision leaves in place an appeals court ruling
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By Marshall Cohen, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Former US Capitol riot prosecutors, fired federal officials and journalists who say they were past targets of President Donald Trump’s retribution tell CNN they may seek compensation from the Justice Department’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. Some Trump critics have already sent letters to the DOJ outlining their
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By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — As a courtroom interpreter in Texas’ immigration system, it was Meenu Batra’s job to make sure migrants understood the proceedings of immigration court – the good and the bad. In March, Batra was exposed to the other side of the immigration system when she was detained by the Department
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN The 79th Cannes Film Festival has officially wrapped after another glamorous collision of cinema and fashion on the French Riviera. While much of the focus remained on the films themselves, the red carpet also delivered striking looks ranging from timelessly elegant to delightfully quirky. Here’s what else you need to know
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By Ivana Kottasová, Charlotte Reck, Stephanie Halasz, CNN (CNN) — Two children were among four people killed when a school minibus was hit by a train after appearing to plow through a barrier at a level crossing in northern Belgium on Tuesday morning, police said. Local authorities in Buggenhout in northern Belgium said in a
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WCBS By Chris Boyette, Sarah Dewberry, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Anger building over conditions at Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers is focused again Tuesday on a facility in Newark, New Jersey, where protesters are still gathered a day after their charged demonstration turned chaotic. Protesters at Delaney Hall – a privately owned, 1,000-bed
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By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Johnny Garcia, a Bexar County sheriff’s deputy, will win the Democratic primary in Texas’ 35th Congressional District, defeating an opponent rebuked by the party over antisemitic statements. Garcia will defeat Maureen Galindo, a sex therapist and housing advocate whose use of antisemitic tropes in criticizing Israel drew national attention
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By Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. John Cornyn’s uphill battle for renomination from his party reaches its conclusion Tuesday as voters head to the polls in the Texas primary runoffs. Cornyn’s race against state Attorney General Ken Paxton was considered highly competitive until a week ago, when President Donald Trump abruptly backed Paxton
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CNN, KCAL , KCBS, KABC, AMERICAN RED CROSS, KCAL / KCBS By Nina Giraldo, Taylor Romine, Emma Tucker, Alaa Elassar, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Officials have lifted all evacuation orders related to an overheating chemical tank in southern California, a day after a crack in the structure eliminated the risk of a catastrophic blast.
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