CNN By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — Eighty years ago, then-US Navy lieutenant and future US President John F. Kennedy heroically swam between Pacific islands to help save the crew of his torpedo boat that had been destroyed by a Japanese warship during World War II. Kennedy’s heroism as the commander of PT-109 helped set
Continue Reading By Gawon Bae and Duarte Mendonca, CNN (CNN) — At least 14 people were injured on Thursday after a man drove his car into pedestrians then went on a stabbing rampage near a subway station in Seongnam city, just south of Seoul. Nine people were stabbed at the site, while five others were injured after
Continue Reading CNN By Sabrina Souza and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Andrea Wedner, whose 97-year-old mother was killed, called the mass shooter “worthless” and a “pathetic human being.” Carol Black cried out the name of her brother, Richard Gottfried, and said she feels guilt that somehow she survived, hidden in a dark closet, but her brother
Continue Reading CNN By David Close and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — A Somali sports official was suspended for nepotism on Wednesday after a viral video showed an apparent novice runner skipping across the finish line in last place at an international competition. The video, which circulated widely on Wednesday, showed Nasro Abukar Ali competing in the
Continue Reading By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — China is proposing new rules that would limit minors to no more than two hours a day on their cell phones. The restrictions aim to combat internet addiction as the country tries to cultivate “good morality” and “socialist values” among children and adolescents. Here’s what else you need to
Continue Reading By Martin Goillandeau, Chris Liakos and Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — Five people were arrested after climate activists draped black cloth over British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s private mansion on Thursday, in a protest against his policy to “max out” the UK’s oil and gas resources in the North Sea. The demonstrators, from the environmental
Continue Reading CNN, POOL, FAMILY PHOTOS, KDKA, DAVID KLUG By Sabrina Souza and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Andrea Wedner, whose 97-year-old mother was killed, called the mass shooter “worthless” and a “pathetic human being.” Carol Black cried out the name of her brother, Richard Gottfried, and said she feels guilt that somehow she survived, hidden in
Continue Reading By Sabrina Souza and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Andrea Wedner, whose 97-year-old mother was killed, called the mass shooter “worthless” and a “pathetic human being.” Carol Black cried out the name of her brother, Richard Gottfried, and said she feels guilt that somehow she survived, hidden in a dark closet, but her brother did
Continue Reading By Taylor Romine and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — A Southern California school board at odds with state officials and local residents this summer over its rejection of social studies curriculum that includes gay rights is now being sued regarding a different policy decision. A coalition of parents, students, teachers and a union representing public
Continue Reading By Aya Elamroussi and Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — The former mayor of a Maryland college town pleaded guilty Wednesday to 140 charges stemming from child pornography possession and distribution, prosecutors said. Patrick Wojahn had served as the mayor of College Park for about eight years before his resignation and arrest in March. Wojahn pleaded
Continue Reading By Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — A Muslim cleric has been arrested on charges of blasphemy and hate speech in Indonesia after his decision to allow women to preach and pray beside men sparked a backlash in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation. Panji Gumilang, 77, who runs the Al-Zaytun boarding school in the district of
Continue Reading By Nouran Salahieh and Macie Goldfarb, CNN (CNN) — A man accused of firing shots outside a Memphis, Tennessee, Jewish school he was allegedly trying to enter now faces multiple charges, including attempted murder in the second degree, authorities said Wednesday. The suspect – identified as 33-year-old Joel Alejandro Bowman – unsuccessfully attempted to get
Continue Reading By Melissa Alonso, Virginia Langmaid and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Former Northwestern University offensive lineman Ramon Diaz is suing the school and its recently fired football coach Pat Fitzgerald over allegations of racism and hazing during his time on the team – joining a succession of similar accusations against the university’s athletic programs. “My
Continue Reading By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — Eighty years ago, then-US Navy lieutenant and future US President John F. Kennedy heroically swam between Pacific islands to help save the crew of his torpedo boat that had been destroyed by a Japanese warship during World War II. Kennedy’s heroism as the commander of PT-109 helped set the
Continue Reading WCHS By Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — A small West Virginia university will close down after financial struggles, leaving many students frantically searching for another option as the start of the new academic year approaches. On Monday, the board of trustees at Alderson Broaddus University, a private Baptist university in Philippi, West Virginia, voted to
Continue Reading By David Close and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — A Somali sports official was suspended for nepotism on Wednesday after a viral video showed an apparent novice runner skipping across the finish line in last place at an international competition. The video, which circulated widely on Wednesday, showed Nasro Abukar Ali competing in the third
Continue Reading By Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — A small West Virginia university will close down after financial struggles, leaving many students frantically searching for another option as the start of the new academic year approaches. On Monday, the board of trustees at Alderson Broaddus University, a private Baptist university in Philippi, West Virginia, voted to close
Continue Reading By Tina Burnside, CNN (CNN) — The family of Lashawn Thompson, who died in September while incarcerated at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, has reached a $4 million settlement with the county, said Preston Thompson, chief of staff for Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett. The agreement was reached Wednesday in a closed-door executive session
Continue Reading By Larry Madowo, Jessie Gretener and Tara John, CNN (CNN) — General Salifou Mody, one of the Niger officers who seized power in a military coup last week, visited Mali on Wednesday, according to the Mali presidency, amid speculation of a possible interest in the Wagner mercenary group, which has a presence in the country.
Continue Reading By Rosa Flores and Sara Weisfeldt, CNN (CNN) — Texas has separated at least 26 migrant family units on the southern border since July 10 under Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star border initiative, according to Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid immigration attorney Kristin Etter. “This is just a very harsh and cruel detour from
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