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Aileen Graef and Elisa Raffa
‘Peak bloom!’: Cherry blossoms open early in DC, park service announces
The cherry blossoms lining the National Mall in Washington have hit “peak bloom,” bursting open in an early spring display after a warm winter.1 month ago
John Fritze, CNN
Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford discusses consequences of testimony in rare interview
Christine Blasey Ford, the psychology professor who accused Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, used a rare interview to detail the trauma she faced after her explosive allegations thrust her into a charged confirmation battle for one of the nation’s most powerful positions.1 month ago
Ashley R. Williams, CNN
Montana man pleads guilty to wildlife trafficking charges in scheme to clone and sell sheep
Over the course of nearly a decade, a Montana ranch owner and at least five other people conspired to clone sheep and create a larger hybrid species of what is already considered the world’s largest sheep species for financial gain, according to federal prosecutors.1 month ago
Christian Edwards, Katharina Krebs, Anna Chernova and Darya Tarasova, CNN
Russia opens criminal cases after protesters pour dye in ballot boxes, start fires with voting underway
Russia has filed at least 15 criminal cases after people poured dye in ballot boxes, started fires or lobbed Molotov cocktails as small acts of civil disobedience marred the presidential vote.1 month ago
Sarah Dewberry and Jeff Winter
Pennsylvania shooting suspect barricaded with hostages in New Jersey after killing 3, town official says
A man has barricaded himself with several hostages in Trenton, New Jersey, after killing three people in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, Saturday morning, according to local officials.1 month ago
Rebekah Riess, CNN
NM State Police officer killed in apparent ambush by driver he tried to help, police say
(TUCUMCARI, New Mexico, CNN) — A New Mexico State Police officer was fatally shot early Friday when he offered to help the driver of a disabled vehicle, who responded by shooting the officer twice and driving off with his patrol car, authorities said. An arrest warrant has been issued for 32-year-old Jaremy Smith, of Marion, […]1 month ago
Ramishah Maruf, CNN
Best Buy recalls over 250,000 Insignia air fryers due to fire, burn and laceration hazards
Best Buy is recalling more than 287,000 air fryers and air fryer ovens due to an overheating issue that can cause potential fire and laceration risks.1 month ago
Devan Cole and Amy O'Kruk, CNN
See Trump’s busy legal and election calendar in 1 chart
Donald Trump is juggling a busy court and campaign schedule as he defends himself in several criminal cases while also vying for a second term in the White House.1 month ago
Chris Isidore, CNN
Wall Street Journal: Latam Air flight plunge might have been caused by a mistake in the cockpit
A terrifying plunge on a Latam Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight earlier this week might have been caused by a mistake made in the cockpit, and not any flaw in the Boeing jet, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.1 month ago
Abel Garcia, KTNV
Las Vegas company introduces AI real estate agent to help families find homes
Across the nation, artificial intelligence is redefining the way companies operate and a Las Vegas real estate agency is hoping to be one of them.1 month ago
Saira Mueller
Millions have played Wordle, but there’s more to the game than you’d expect
Wordle — the daily word game that became a cultural phenomenon during the pandemic — will release puzzle 1000 on Friday, March 15.1 month ago
Ramishah Maruf
Pi Day means pizza deals
Pi Day isn’t just about showing off how many numbers you have memorized. Restaurants from Burger King to California Pizza Kitchen are offering deals and discounts on Thursday, March 14.1 month ago
Taylor Nicioli, CNN
Why do I wake up at 3 a.m. every night?
Now wide awake from a once peaceful slumber, you roll over to check the clock and find it’s 3 a.m. That’s the same time you woke up last night. And the night before.1 month ago
Mira Cheng, CNN
‘Polio Paul’ Alexander who used an iron lung after contracting polio as a child dies at 78
A Texas man who spent decades using an iron lung after contracting polio as a child has died at the age of 78.1 month ago
Gregory Wallace, CNN
NTSB: Boeing unable to provide key information in door plug blowout investigation
Investigators probing the Boeing 737 Max blowout say their investigation is being held back by Boeing’s lack of a paper trail for key work.1 month ago
Harmeet Kaur, CNN
The rarest US stamp is going up for auction, expected to sell for millions
Here’s something for serious stamp collectors only. This summer, philatelists will have a chance to snag the rarest US stamp ever: the 1868 one-cent “Z-grill.”1 month ago
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN
Family Dollar and Dollar Tree will close 1,000 stores
Family Dollar, the struggling discount chain that caters to low-income customers predominantly in cities, said Wednesday it will close nearly 1,000 stores.1 month ago
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68-year-old man recounts moment he was bitten by crocodile in Everglades
A 68-year-old man is sharing his survival story after his boat capsized and he was bitten by a crocodile while at the Florida Everglades.1 month ago
By Matt Egan, CNN
AI could pose ‘extinction-level’ threat to humans; US must intervene, State Dept.-commissioned report warns
A new report commissioned by the US State Department paints an alarming picture of the “catastrophic” national security risks posed by rapidly evolving AI.1 month ago
Shimon Prokupecz, Samantha Guff and Rachel Clarke, CNN
Uvalde police chief abruptly announces resignation days after report cleared officers in massacre at Robb Elementary School
Hours before the Uvalde City Council was expected to reject a report clearing local police officers of wrongdoing during the Robb Elementary School massacre, the city’s police chief abruptly announced he is quitting.1 month ago
Taylor Romine, Jennifer Henderson and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN
Eric Carmen, known for songs ‘All by Myself’ and ‘Hungry Eyes,’ dies at 74
Eric Carmen, the former lead vocalist of The Raspberries and singer of “All by Myself,” is dead, according to his website.1 month ago
Stephanie Rodriguez
‘I was put there for a reason’: Former Marine saves toddler after Clark Co. crash kills 9
A former Marine who witnessed a crash in west-central Wisconsin saved a toddler from the rubble.2 months ago
Brian Lowry, CNN
Oscar ratings continue to rebound with the biggest audience since 2020
The Oscars can extend some additional thank-yous to “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie,” as the awards continued to claw back viewers lost during the pandemic with the highest rating in four years, averaging 19.5 million viewers on Sunday night based on Nielsen data released Monday.2 months ago
