What to know about Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Despite Juneteenth’s storied history, the holiday was largely overlooked by non-Black Americans until recent…
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5 things to know for June 19: Juneteenth, Extreme weather, China, Climate, Ukraine
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Many Americans have been reveling in optimism as back-to-back holidays and celebrations take place across the…
Continue Reading5 things to know for June 19: Juneteenth, Extreme weather, China, Climate, Ukraine
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Many Americans have been reveling in optimism as back-to-back holidays and celebrations take place across the…
Continue ReadingHow faith turned deadly for Kenyan cult followers who chose starvation as path to salvation
David McKenzie and Bethlehem Feleke, CNN Malindi, Kenya (CNN) — The reddish soil of the Shakahola forest is still giving up its terrible…
Continue ReadingNew killings reported in Darfur on second day of Sudan ceasefire
By Celine Alkhaldi, Mostafa Salem and Ingrid Formanek, CNN (CNN) — Killings and attacks on communities in Darfur by the paramilitary Rapid…
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Large crowds celebrate Juneteenth in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)- Hundreds gathered at America the Beautiful Park in Colorado Springs on Sunday to celebrate Juneteenth. Sunday was the…
Continue ReadingBlinken touts ‘progress’ made in highly-anticipated Beijing meetings
By Kylie Atwood, Simone McCarthy and Jennifer Hansler, CNN Beijing (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said that the United…
Continue Reading2 state troopers were shot, 1 fatally, in a manhunt that included several shootouts in Pennsylvania, police say
By Zenebou Sylla and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — Two state troopers were shot, one fatally, in a multi-scene shootout with a man who…
Continue Reading2 people killed in mass shooting near Washington’s Gorge Amphitheatre during Beyond Wonderland music festival
By Eric Levenson and Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — Two people were killed and several others were wounded in a mass shooting at the campgrounds…
Continue ReadingAt least 1 juvenile killed and 9 others injured in an overnight mass shooting in St. Louis
By Alaa Elassar and Jamiel Lynch, CNN (CNN) — At least one juvenile was killed and nine others injured on Sunday in an overnight shooting in…
Continue ReadingChristie calls GOP presidential debate pledge a ‘useless idea’
By Andrew Millman and Shawna Mizelle, CNN Washington (CNN) — Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie said Sunday it was a “useless…
Continue ReadingSearch for suspects still on in Juneteenth celebration mass shooting that left 1 dead and at least 22 hurt
By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — Investigators are searching for suspects after a mass shooting Sunday at a Juneteenth celebration left one…
Continue ReadingLA mayor says Newsom should appoint Rep. Barbara Lee to Senate in case of vacancy
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Washington (CNN) — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Sunday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom should “absolutely”…
Continue ReadingTrump should not be trusted with national secrets if charges prove true, his ex-Defense secretary says
By Jasmine Wright and Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s onetime Defense secretary said Sunday that the former president should not be…
Continue ReadingTrump should not be trusted with national secrets if charges prove true, his ex-Defense secretary says
By Jasmine Wright and Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s onetime Defense secretary said Sunday that the former president should not be…
Continue ReadingAbout 43 million people across the South are at risk as severe weather batters the region
By Gene Norman, Nouran Salahieh and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — About 43 million people across the southern United States are at risk for severe…
Continue ReadingStart your week smart: Blinken in China, Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, global cyberattack
By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there. We hope you enjoy the day — and that new…
Continue ReadingBlack Americans are getting support for reparations from other multiracial groups
By Stephanie Elam, CNN (CNN) — Amy Iwasaki Mass knows the power of apology and reparations. She was in the first grade when her family and more…
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Warm and dry to start the week
Happy Fathers Day! TONIGHT: Very calm weather remains. We stay mostly clear, with lows in the 50s across the region. TOMORROW: We do it all over…
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KRDO’s Willis Scott competes in amateur boxing match
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — You probably know Willis Scott as an anchor on Good Morning Colorado. Willis has been with the KRDO family since…
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