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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at some recent cases of foreign governments detaining US citizens. For information about missing Americans, see Robert Levinson Fast Facts or POW/MIA in Iraq and Afghanistan Fast Facts. Currently Detained Americans China Youlin ChenNovember 2024 – Youlin Chen, an American scientist whose work focuses on using
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By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Firefighters in Scotland have been working to extinguish a wildfire at Arthur’s Seat, a famous hill near the center of the capital city, Edinburgh. The blaze was reported on Sunday evening, according to a statement from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), published late on Monday morning. “Operations
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By Lauren Fox, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — In a closed-door briefing earlier this month, key Pentagon officials sat down with House spending leaders from both parties to make an urgent case to quickly deliver more cash to fund the US war in Iran. But when pressed by members of both parties for details, Pentagon
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By Lauren Mascarenhas, Holmes Lybrand, Kristen Holmes, CNN MIAMI (CNN) — Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared handcuffed and shackled in federal court Monday as their attorneys vowed to fight an extradition request from the United Kingdom on sex-crime charges, including rape and sex trafficking. The brothers, who were arrested by US Marshals
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By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Months after moving to Kerrville, Texas, John Melendrez stood in a neighborhood deli with a sandwich he just realized he couldn’t pay for. His only credit card was declined, and as he apologized to the owner, Chong Chin, embarrassment washed over him. The two men had never met. But
Continue Reading CNN By Lauren Mascarenhas, Holmes Lybrand, Kristen Holmes, CNN MIAMI (CNN) — Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared handcuffed and shackled in federal court Monday as their attorneys vowed to fight an extradition request from the United Kingdom on sex-crime charges, including rape and sex trafficking. The brothers, who were arrested by US
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By Laura Sharman and Christina Asencio (CNN) — US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the Qatari-donated jet that has served as Air Force One will be sent for upgrades, appearing to acknowledge the plane is not as thoroughly outfitted as older aircrafts. Stepping off the plane on his return from the FIFA World Cup
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By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — When Patrick Clancy left his Duxbury, Massachusetts, home on January 24, 2023, he had no way of knowing a quick errand to grab takeout and medicine for his daughter would forever change his life. When he returned to the colonial on Summer Street he shared with his wife, Lindsay,
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By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — As Nolan Wells’ family tearfully said goodbye to the beloved teen at his funeral Monday, they did so without knowing why his young life was cut so tragically short. It’s been 16 days since Wells, 18, and his friends went on a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — A day of swimming, games and laughter brought dozens of families together Sunday as Grandparents Love hosted its annual “Sunday Fun Day” at the Westin Rancho Mirage. The nonprofit serves grandparents across Riverside and San Bernardino counties who unexpectedly become full-time caregivers for their grandchildren because of family tragedies, incarceration, or
Continue ReadingBy Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — “You cannot hide from a drone strike,” says Elsadig. For the 27-year-old, that is the terrifying reality of life in Sudan’s besieged city of El-Obeid, where even the simplest routines carry the threat of sudden death. For much of Sudan’s civil war, which began more than three years ago,
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup concludes this afternoon with Argentina taking on Spain in the tournament final. As the tournament comes to a close, many say and feel its impact on soccer in the United States is likely to extend beyond the final whistle. The record-setting events brought unprecedented attention
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By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — The Vance baby photos are in. Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance released images of their family of six on Friday, including newborn Alec Neel Vance, whose birth the couple announced Sunday. Alec Neel Vance joins siblings Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel. “Usha and the baby are
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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Some Facebook and Instagram users reported international outages Sunday, leaving them unable to access their feeds, according to two internet watchdogs and a CNN check of the platforms. More than 23,000 users reported problems with Facebook in the United States alone between 3:44 and 5:02 a.m ET Sunday morning,
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By Daria Tarasova-Markina, Victoria Butenko and Tim Lister CNN Kyiv (CNN) — Russia has launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks against Ukraine since launching its full-scale invasion more than four years ago. Ukraine’s air force said Moscow had launched “a massive combined strike against Ukraine using attack UAVs and various types of air-
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Soccer fans from across the Coachella Valley gathered at The Shops at Palm Desert this weekend to watch the World Cup in a unique indoor setting that offered relief from the desert heat while bringing the community together. Hosted by the City of Palm Desert in partnership with The Shops at
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — In a bipartisan vote, the U.S. House advanced the ‘Sunshine Protection Act,’ a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent and end the twice-yearly clock changes. Versions of the proposal have been introduced numerous times in state legislatures and in Congress over the years but have repeatedly fallen short.
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By Anabella Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — Catira Alejandra couldn’t contain her excitement when she was reunited with her family. Tail wagging, frenzied leaping, and loving licks to the face marked the moment the small dog finally saw the familiar faces she didn’t know if she would see again. But several days earlier, Catira was hunched
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By Patrick Svitek, Ethan Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson has all but locked down the Democratic nomination for Senate in Maine after building an overwhelming lead in delegates for next weekend’s convention, prompting several of his competitors to drop out. Jackson’s supporters won more than 460 of the 500 delegate
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By Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his office is still looking into arresting Benjamin Netanyahu if the Israeli prime minister visits the city for the United Nations General Assembly in September. Speaking on The New York Times’ “The Interview” podcast, Mamdani said his administration’s legal department is actively
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