By Jessie Yeung, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — NBA star James Harden expressed disbelief after Chinese fans snapped up 10,000 bottles of his own-branded wine in seconds, demonstrating the massive reach of livestreaming in the country, where basketball is loved by millions. The veteran Philadelphia 76ers guard on Tuesday joined the livestream of online celebrity
Continue Reading By Mitchell McCluskey, Aya Elamroussi and Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada’s Northwest Territories have prompted emergency declarations and the evacuation of the capital city of Yellowknife by road and air. About 20,000 residents in Yellowknife are being urged to get out of the way of fast-moving flames as more
Continue Reading By Rob Frehse and Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — At least three people have died in Connecticut and New York after contracting a rare flesh-eating bacteria that can be found in warm, brackish waters or raw shellfish, officials confirmed Wednesday. Two people in Connecticut became infected with Vibrio vulnificus and died after swimming in two
Continue Reading CNN Exclusive by Tamara Qiblawi, Allegra Goodwin, Nima Elbagir and Celine Alkhaldi, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of families gathered in the West Darfur capital of El Geneina on June 15, plotting their escape from what had become a hellscape of blown-out buildings scrawled with racist graffiti and streets strewn with corpses. The state governor had
Continue Reading By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A San Antonio man was arrested Tuesday after a teacher found a handgun in the backpack of the man’s 3-year-old child at a San Antonio pre-K center, police said. An off-duty parks police officer providing security at the center contacted city police officers when the gun was found Tuesday
Continue Reading CNN By Nouran Salahieh, Raja Razek and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — The search for victims isn’t even halfway over, but the devastation wrought by Maui’s wildfires already defies imagination as scrutiny mounts over their cause – and officials’ response. At least 111 people – including children – were killed in last week’s catastrophe. And
Continue Reading By Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Waiehu, Hawaii (CNN) — Two days before the Maui inferno, Brenda Keau’s husband Tony called his mom for a chat. He didn’t worry when he didn’t reach her, figuring he would try again in a couple of days. “That opportunity never came,” Keau said. Now he’s given his
Continue Reading By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Four researchers navigated treacherous terrain and feared for their lives during a harrowing brush with suspected drug traffickers in one of the most dangerous, scientifically unexplored areas in the world, according to the lead scientist and an account published by a nonprofit conservation organization. But the highlight of the
Continue Reading By Sabrina Souza, CNN (CNN) — Authorities are investigating a series of hoax phone calls and fake bomb threats targeting synagogues across the country. The threats have been occurring across 10 states to at least 25 synagogues, two Anti-Defamation League offices, including their headquarters in New York City, and three Jewish day schools, according to
Continue Reading Exclusive by Tamara Qiblawi, Allegra Goodwin, Nima Elbagir and Celine Alkhaldi, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of families gathered in the West Darfur capital of El Geneina on June 15, plotting their escape from what had become a hellscape of blown-out buildings scrawled with racist graffiti and streets strewn with corpses. The state governor had just
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Originally Published: 16 AUG 23 15:11 ET Updated: 16 AUG 23 15:35 ET By Marshall Cohen and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has asked a judge to set a trial date of March 4, 2024, for former President Donald Trump and his 18 co-defendants. Willis also asked to schedule
Continue Reading By Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN (CNN) — The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Catholic school that terminated a teacher for having premarital sex, according to court documents. Victoria Crisitello began as a caregiver at St. Theresa School in Kenilworth in 2011, and in 2014, the school’s principal, Sister Theresa Lee, approached
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Beslan School Siege. On September 1, 2004, armed Chechen rebels took approximately 1,200 children and adults hostage at a school in Beslan, North Ossetia, Russia, at approximately 9 a.m. local time. The siege ended on September 3, 2004, with more than 330 killed, including 186
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the abduction of Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier captured and imprisoned by the military wing of Hamas from 2006 to 2011. Personal Birth date: August 28, 1986 Birth place: Naharia, Israel Father: Noam Shalit Mother: Aviva Shalit Marriage: Nitzan Shabbat (June 23, 2021-present) Military service:
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS), a religious sect that broke away from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormon Church, over the practice of polygamy. 2002-present – Warren Jeffs is the spiritual leader of
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City. Personal Birth date: May 28, 1944 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Rudolph William Louis Giuliani Father: Harold Giuliani, tavern owner Mother: Helen (D’Avanzo) Giuliani, secretary Marriages: Judith Nathan (May 24, 2003-2019, divorced);
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at same-sex marriage in the United States and worldwide. Facts: According to Pew Research Center, support for same-sex marriage in the United States has steadily increased over the last several years. More than 30 countries outside of the United States have laws allowing same-sex marriage. Most of
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at concussions in the National Football League. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head. Reports show an increasing number of retired NFL players who have suffered concussions have developed memory and cognitive issues such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, depression
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. Personal Birth date: March 24, 1976 Birth place: New Orleans, Louisiana Birth name: Peyton Williams Manning Father: Archie Manning, former NFL quarterback Mother: Olivia (Williams) Manning Marriage: Ashley (Thompson) Manning (March 2001-present) Children: twins
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Olympic and world champion figure skater Scott Hamilton. Personal Birth date: August 28, 1958 Birth place: Toledo, Ohio Full name: Scott Scovell Hamilton Father: Ernest Hamilton, college professor Mother: Dorothy Hamilton, college professor Marriage: Tracie (Robinson) Hamilton (December 14, 2002-present) Children: Maxx Thomas,
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