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ELANA SCHOR, Associated Press
Rep. Stewart Pitches LGBTQ Rights Bill With Religious Exemptions
As Democrats champion anti-discrimination protections for the LGBTQ community and Republicans counter with worries about safeguarding religious freedom, one congressional Republican is offering a proposal on Friday that aims to achieve both goals.4 years ago
Scottie Andrew, CNN
Study Links Hair Dyes, Chemical Straighteners To Higher Breast Cancer Risk, Particularly Among Black Women
Permanent hair dye and chemical hair straightener use was linked to a higher risk of breast cancer in a new study from researchers at the National Institutes of Health. The risk is more than six times higher for black women.4 years ago
Dakin Andone, Barbara Starr and David Shortell, CNN
Saudi National Suspected Gunman In Deadly Shooting At Pensacola Naval Air Station, Sources Say
For the second time in two days, a deadly shooting unfolded at a US Navy base Friday when a gunman killed at least three people and injured several others at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida.4 years ago
MIKE STOBBE AP, Medical Writer
US Flu Season Arrives Early, Driven By An Unexpected Virus
The last flu season to rev up this early was in 2003-2004 — a bad one. Some experts think the early start may mean a lot of suffering is in store, but others say it’s too early to tell.4 years ago
Harmeet Kaur, CNN
Muhammad Makes List Of Top 10 Baby Names In The US For The First Time
For the first time, Muhammad is one of the top 10 most popular baby names for boys in the United States, according to data from the parenting website BabyCenter.4 years ago
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer
US Gains A Robust 266,000 Jobs; Unemployment Falls To 3.5%
Hiring in the United States jumped last month to its highest level since January as U.S. employers shrugged off trade conflicts and a global slowdown and added 266,000 jobs.4 years ago
Jason Hanna, Melissa Gray and Amanda Watts, CNN
UPS Hijacking Ended In A Hail Of Bullets In Rush-Hour Traffic
After a long, televised police chase of a hijacked UPS truck ground to a halt at a jammed South Florida intersection, gunfire erupted seemingly from everywhere Thursday evening -- with stunned motorists' vehicles serving as officers' impromptu shields.4 years ago
Ahiza Garcia and Sara O'Brien, CNN Business
Uber Releases Safety Report Revealing 5,981 Incidents Of Sexual Assault
Uber released its highly-anticipated safety report on Thursday revealing, among other details, that it received 5,981 reports of sexual assault in 2017 and 2018.4 years ago
Amanda Watts and Dakin Andone, CNN
Active Shooter Reported At Naval Air Station Pensacola, Authorities Say
An active shooter situation is unfolding at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida, the Escambia County Sheriff's Office told CNN Friday morning.4 years ago
RACHEL LERMAN and BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer
Uber Reports More Than 3,000 Sexual Assaults On 2018 Rides
Uber, as part of along anticipated safety report, revealed that more than 3,000 sexual assaults were reported during its U.S. rides in 2018.4 years ago
Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter
Trump Asks Supreme Court To Block House Subpoena For Financial Documents And Take Up Case
President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Thursday to block a subpoena for his financial documents, arguing that the House exceeded its authority when it ordered Trump's longtime accounting firm Mazars USA to turn over his personal records.4 years ago
AUDREY McAVOY and CALEB JONES, Associated Press
Sailor Who Killed 2 And Himself At Pearl Harbor Identified
A Navy sailor shot three civilians, killing two of them, before taking his own life at Pearl Harbor.4 years ago
HYUNG-JIN KIM, Associated Press
North Korea Threatens To Resume Calling Trump ‘Dotard’
North Korea threatened Thursday to resume insults of U.S. President Donald Trump and consider him a “dotard” if he keeps using provocative language, such as referring to its leader as “rocket man.”4 years ago
CNN Editorial Research
Impeachment Fast Facts
Here's a look at the process of impeachment, a misconduct charge that leads to a trial to determine whether a public official is guilty of abuse of power or other offenses. A conviction leads to removal from office.4 years ago
Associated Press
Fog Trapped Under Inversion In Utah Causes Flight Diversions
Airport officials say two dozen flights had to be diverted from the Salt Lake City airport due to low visibility.4 years ago
Associated Press
George Zimmerman Sues Trayvon Martin’s Family, Attorneys
Neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, who was acquitted of the 2012 killing of Trayvon Martin, is suing the teen's parents, family attorney, the attorney's book publisher and prosecutors who tried his case.4 years ago
Sebastian Shukla, CNN
Experts Fear Polar Bear Spray-Painted With Graffiti Won’t Survive
Thick, black graffiti sprayed onto a Russian polar bear's coat poses an extra threat to an animal already in danger, experts say.4 years ago
JULIET LINDERMAN, Associated Press
Trump Administration Tightens Food Stamp Work Requirements
Secretary Sonny Perdue said the rule will help move people “from welfare to work.”4 years ago
LISA MARIE PANE, Associated Press
Gun Background Checks Are On Pace To Break Record In 2019
Background checks on gun purchases in the U.S. are climbing toward a record high this year.4 years ago
Jeremy Herb and Manu Raju, CNN
Impeachment Hearing Chairman: If Impeachable Offenses Committed, We ‘Must Move Swiftly’
House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler on Wednesday vowed to move swiftly to impeach President Donald Trump if his committee finds that Trump committed an impeachable offense, kicking off a process that could lead to the third impeachment of a President in US history.4 years ago
Harmeet Kaur, CNN
Unusually Cold, Wet Potato Harvest Season May Lead To French Fry Shortage In US
(CNN) — Winter is coming — for our French fries. Unusually cold and wet weather during the potato harvest season has left some growers in the U.S. and Canada unable to harvest a significant portion of their crop. Now, processors across North America are rushing to find potatoes from additional sources to keep up with the increasing […]4 years ago
Nicole Gaouette, Michael Conte and Kylie Atwood, CNN
Senators Grill State Dept. Official On GOP’s Promotion Of Debunked Ukraine Conspiracy Theory
A Senate hearing on Russia policy became a platform for Democrats to hammer home the point that President Donald Trump, some of his senior officials and Republican lawmakers have been spreading a discredited conspiracy theory that Ukraine interfered in the 2016 presidential election.4 years ago
Kristen Rogers and Jacqueline Howard, CNN
US Births Decline For 4th Year In A Row; Not Enough Babies Being Born To Replace US Population
The number of births in the United States declined for a fourth year following an increase in 2014, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.4 years ago
