Opening statements made in trial of Kimberly Potter, ex-cop who killed Daunte Wright
By Carma Hassan, Ray Sanchez, Brad Parks and Peter Nickeas, CNN The prosecution and the defense on Wednesday made their opening statements in the…
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Three Northeast states deploy National Guard amid medical capacity crisis due to pandemic
By Evan Simko-Bednarski and Amy Simonson, CNN The governors of Maine and New York deployed the National Guard in response to dangerously low capacity…
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Efforts are being increased to reduce death of manatees from starvation in Florida
By Kay Jones and Melissa Alonso, CNN Efforts are being increased to address “the unusual manatee mortality event” along the state’s…
Continue Reading An extinct reptile with a massive wingspan leapt 8 feet in the air to take off
By Megan Marples, CNN The bones of an extinct reptile tell a story of how this ancient creature took an 8-foot leap of faith in the air to take…
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Missing Auburn student’s car, human remains found in creek after more than 45 years
By Gregory Lemos and David Williams, CNN Authorities searching for a Georgia college student who’s been missing for more than 45 years got a…
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Jury recommends the death penalty for Markeith Loyd in killing of Orlando police officer
By Gregory Lemos and Kay Jones, CNN A jury on Wednesday recommended the death penalty for Markeith Loyd, who was convicted of killing a Florida…
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Montana asks for federal protection of many of its grizzly bears to be lifted. This would allow hunting for first time in decades
By Sara Smart, CNN Montana’s governor is seeking to end protections for some grizzlies, a move that — if approved by federal officials…
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Christmas, a popular Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Facts Celebrated December…
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CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas leader in Gaza. Personal Birth date: 1962 Birth place: Shati refugee camp, near Gaza…
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Angela Merkel, former chancellor of Germany. Personal Birth date: July 17, 1954 Birth…
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CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Hu Jintao, former president of the People’s Republic of China. Personal Birth date:…
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CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of tennis great Chris Evert, who won at least one Grand Slam singles championship 13 years in a row…
Continue Reading Massive planet found orbiting 2 of the hottest, most massive stars
By Ashley Strickland, CNN A planet has been found orbiting in a double-star system that is so hot and massive that some astronomers didn’t…
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France frees Saudi man after mistaking him for one of Jamal Khashoggi’s killers
By Pierre Bairin, Anaelle Jonah, Hamdi Alkhshali and Mostafa Salem, CNN French authorities have released a Saudi man detained on Tuesday, after…
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A Black museum plans to melt down Charlottesville Robert E. Lee statue to create new art
By David Williams and Amy Simonson, CNN A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that stood in the heart of Charlottesville, Virginia, for almost a…
Continue Reading A Black museum plans to melt down Charlottesville Robert E. Lee statue to create new art
By David Williams and Amy Simonson, CNN A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that stood in the heart of Charlottesville, Virginia, for almost a…
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Ahead of her manslaughter trial, here’s what we know about Kim Potter, the officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright
By Amir Vera, Peter Nickeas and Ray Sanchez, CNN The trial of Kim Potter begins this week as jurors determine whether the former suburban Minneapolis…
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Heavy rain triggered Indonesia’s volcano eruption. This could happen more
By Angela Dewan and Masrur Jamaluddin, CNN Indonesians are used to dealing with natural disasters. Their country sits on the Ring of Fire, a band…
Continue Reading Heavy rain triggered Indonesia’s volcano eruption. This could happen more
By Angela Dewan and Masrur Jamaluddin, CNN Indonesians are used to dealing with natural disasters. Their country sits on the Ring of Fire, a band…
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Germany records highest number of daily Covid-19 deaths since February
By Laura Smith-Spark and Stephanie Halasz, CNN Germany recorded its highest number of daily deaths from Covid-19 since February on Wednesday, as it…
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