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The Department of Veterans Affairs headquarters in Washington

Crisis responders who answer veterans hotline warn of ‘a lapse in the mission’ under Trump administration

By Sunlen Serfaty, CNN (CNN) — The crisis responders who answer the national hotline run by the Department of Veterans Affairs are often talking to former armed servicemembers at life’s lowest moments, many contemplating harming themselves or others. With President Donald Trump ordering federal workers to return to the office, some are now answering those

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One Class at a Time: Stephanie Sturgeon teaching life-saving skills at Cathedral City High School

Ms. Stephanie Sturgeon, a Career Technical Education teacher at Cathedral City High School, is making a impact by providing her students with life-saving certifications.  Walter Clarke from Walter Clarke Legal Group surprised her with the One Class at a Time Award on Thursday to help further her efforts. Sturgeon’s students earn certifications like CPR, first

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Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is serving concurrent state and federal sentences for his role in the 2020 death of George Floyd.

Could Derek Chauvin be pardoned? Conservative commentator launches effort to petition Trump

By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has publicly called for the president to pardon former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for federal crimes related to George Floyd’s 2020 death – drawing derision from the Minnesota attorney general who helped put Chauvin in prison but amplification from one of Trump’s most powerful

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Christopher Lee Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at British actor Christopher Lee. Personal:Birth date: May 27, 1922 Death date: June 7, 2015 Birthplace: London, England Birth name: Christopher Frank Carandini Lee Father: Geoffrey Lee, a professional soldier Mother: Contessa Estelle Marie Carandini di Sarzano Marriage: Birgit “Gitte” Kroencke Lee (March 17, 1961 – June 7, 2015,

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President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington

Fact check: Trump wildly exaggerates trade deficits with Canada, Mexico, China and the EU

By Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump has for years wildly exaggerated the size of US trade deficits with various other countries. Now, as Trump cites those trade deficits as a key justification for his tariff policies, newly released federal statistics show just how wrong Trump’s numbers are. Previously released federal figures

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Rex Tillerson Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former US Secretary of State and ExxonMobil CEO, Rex Tillerson. Personal Birth date: March 23, 1952 Birth place: Wichita Falls, Texas Birth name: Rex Wayne Tillerson Father: Bob Tillerson, Boy Scouts of America executive Mother: Patty (Patton) Tillerson Marriage: Renda (St. Clair)

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Steve Ballmer Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft. Personal Birth date: March 24, 1956 Birth place: Detroit, Michigan Birth name: Steven Anthony Ballmer Father: Fred Ballmer, manager for Ford Motor Co. Mother: Bea (Dworkin) Ballmer Marriage: Connie Snyder (1990-present) Children: Three sons Education: Harvard

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Mario Monti Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of economist and former Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti. Personal Birth date: March 19, 1943 Birth place: Varese, Italy Marriage: Elsa Monti Children: Giovanni and Federica Education: Bocconi University, Milan, degree in economics, 1965; Post graduate studies at Yale University Religion: Catholic Other

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Michael Hayden Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Michael Hayden, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Personal Birth date: March 17, 1945 Birth place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Birth name: Michael Vincent Hayden Father: Harry Hayden Mother: Sadie Hayden Marriage: Jeanine (Carrier) Hayden Children: Margaret, Michael and Liam Education: Duquesne University, B.A,

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Local experts say House statements on US aviation safety ‘no longer the gold standard’ is misleading

United States aviation safety is “no longer the gold standard,” according to statements at a House hearing, but one local aviation expert says this is a misleading statement. For decades U.S. officials said the nation’s aviation system was the “gold standard” for safety, but after statements from a recent House hearing that may no longer

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Environmental advocates fear Chuckwalla land cuts under federal monument review

Fresh off it’s designation by President Biden, advocates fear Chuckwalla’s environmental protections could be cut as federal officials push for America to increase it’s energy production through drilling opportunities on federal lands.  That’s because a new report from the Department of the Interior has ordered a review of public lands ideal for energy production, including national

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No sign of shooter after report of shots fired at Naval Air Station Pensacola sends base into lockdown

By Chris Boyette, Devon M. Sayers and Chris Youd, CNN (CNN) — Military police and local law enforcement responded to reports of “a potential active shooter” at Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida, Thursday, though the threat appeared to be unfounded, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said. The area was determined to be “all clear,”

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Trump’s Ukraine envoy says Kyiv brought the pause in US intelligence sharing ‘on themselves’

By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration’s special envoy to Ukraine and Russia said Thursday that Ukraine “brought it on themselves” in regard to the cutoff of intelligence sharing from the US. “That’s a pretty major concession to Russia, to constrain Ukraine’s ability to target and hit Russian forces,” CBS’ Margaret Brennan, who

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