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New Jersey Democratic Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies, Speaker Johnson announces

Haley Talbot and Shania Shelton, CNN April 24, 2024

CNN -- US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a New Jersey Democrat, has died, Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Wednesday. “We are saddened to be informed of the passing today of congressman...

Arizona lawmakers expected to push repeal of Civil War-era abortion law through state House

CNN -- The Arizona House of Representatives is expected to have enough Republican votes to push through a repeal of the state’s Civil War-era abortion law, a Republican source has told...

Congress just passed a potential TikTok ban. Here’s what happens next

Brian Fung, CNN April 24, 2024

CNN -- Congress finalized legislation on Tuesday that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban, escalating a massive threat to the company’s US operations. The bill passed...

Justice Department reaches $139 million settlement over FBI failures in investigation of Nassar gymnastics abuse claims

Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN April 23, 2024

CNN--The Justice Department has reached a $138.7 million settlement with more than 100 victims of disgraced former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar over the FBI’s initial failures in...

Colleges rocked by unrest as pro-Palestinian protests spread

CNN--Pro-Palestinian protests continue to rock major American universities, prompting school officials across the country to take extraordinary steps to confront the growing crisis. Facing a seventh day...

Former National Enquirer boss breaks his silence on ‘catch and kill’ as lead witness in Trump trial

Oliver Darcy, CNN April 23, 2024

CNN--David Pecker is breaking his silence. The former National Enquirer boss on Monday became the first witness called to testify in Donald Trump’s historic hush-money trial. Sitting...

A protester is arrested at Yale University on Monday. Police said those arrested face misdemeanor charges of criminal trespassing.

At least 45 pro-Palestinian protesters are arrested at Yale University as rallies spread to more campuses Monday

Yale University police arrested dozens of protesters after they allegedly refused orders to leave the scene of a pro-Palestinian, pro-divestment protest Monday, Connecticut police said. The rally echoed...

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To my son, born in the climate crisis: These helpers changed the fate of the titi

Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate Correspondent April 22, 2024

This is Bill Weir’s fourth letter on Earth Day to his young son. His new book, “Life As We Know it (Can Be),” is available now in stores. Dear River, This is your fourth Earth Day, and so much...

Tensions are so high at Columbia ahead of Passover that all classes will be virtual today

Matt Egan, CNN April 22, 2024

Officials at Columbia University, facing surging tensions on campus that raised safety concerns, have announced all classes will be virtual on Monday as Passover begins. Columbia President Minouche...

Man who lit himself on fire is in critical condition, police say

Elise Hammond, CNN April 19, 2024

CNN -- The man who lit himself on fire outside the Manhattan courthouse where Donald Trump's criminal trial is unfolding is in critical condition, police said on Friday. New York Police...

Students at more universities announce solidarity rallies after 108 pro-Palestinian activists are arrested at Columbia

CNN -- Dozens of activists denouncing Israel’s war in Gaza remain camped out on the West Lawn of Columbia University on Friday, a day after New York City police arrested more than 100 people on suspicion...

US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gain statehood at the United Nations

Richard Roth, Jennifer Hansler, CNN April 19, 2024

CNN -- The United States on Thursday blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have recognised a Palestinian state. Twelve members of the Security Council...