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Derek Chauvin, former officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing, stabbed in prison, authorities say

Josh Campbell, Evan Perez, Katelyn Polantz, Jamiel Lynch and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN • November 25, 2023

CNN -- Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted in the 2020 murder of George Floyd, was stabbed Friday in a federal prison in Arizona, the office of Minnesota Attorney...

Who are the hostages released on Friday?

Tara John, Lauren Izso and Tamar Michaelis, CNN • November 24, 2023

CNN -- The first group of hostages released by Hamas under a deal with Israel were safely returned on Friday, bringing to an end the first stage of the painstakingly negotiated...

Hostage deal announcement between Israel and Hamas could come as soon as Tuesday

Becky Anderson, MJ Lee and Alex Marquardt, CNN • November 21, 2023

CNN -- Israel, Hamas and the US are on the cusp of reaching a deal that could be announced as soon as Tuesday for Hamas to release 50 women and children hostages that the militant...

Shooter wounds 4 at Walmart near Dayton, Ohio, before dying of self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say

Melissa Alonso and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN • November 21, 2023

CNN -- Four people were wounded after a shooter opened fire at a Walmart near Dayton, Ohio, before taking his own life Monday night, authorities said. The suspect, described...

Michigan school shooting survivor heals with surgery, a trusted horse and a chance to tell her story

Mike Householder, AP News • November 20, 2023

MAYFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — For Kylie Ossege, the 19-year-old college student who survived two deadly mass school shootings in Michigan — one as a senior at Oxford High School in 2021 and another...

Driving or flying before feasting? Here are some tips for Thanksgiving travelers

Holly Ramer, AP News • November 20, 2023

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Getting a big holiday meal on the table can be stressful for the cook (see “The Bear,” Season two, Episode six.) But for guests, just getting to the table also can be difficult,...

Biden signs stopgap spending bill, avoiding government shutdown

Jennifer Shutt, Ohio Capital Journal • November 20, 2023

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has signed the stopgap spending bill, giving his administration and Congress about two months to work out agreement on the dozen annual spending bills. Those appropriations...

Rosalynn Carter, mental health activist, humanitarian and former first lady, dies at 96

November 19, 2023

CNN -- Rosalynn Carter, who as first lady worked tirelessly on behalf of mental health reform and professionalized the role of the president’s spouse, died Sunday at the age of...

Taylor Swift fan dies at Rio concert as fans complain about high temperatures and lack of water

Diane Jeantet, AP News • November 18, 2023

RIO DE JANEIRO, AP News — A 23-year-old Taylor Swift fan died at the singer’s Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Friday night, according to a statement from the show’s organizers in Brazil. Both...

Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to state financial charges

Dianne Gallagher, CNN • November 17, 2023

CNN -- Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who has been convicted of murdering his wife and son, entered a guilty plea Friday to state financial charges against him. A...

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter enters hospice care

Kaanita Iyer, CNN • November 17, 2023

CNN -- Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has entered hospice care at her home in Georgia, The Carter Center announced Friday. “Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has entered hospice care at home. She...

Trump’s radical second-term agenda would wield executive power in unprecedented ways

Kristen Holmes, CNN • November 16, 2023

A massive operation to detain and deport undocumented immigrants. A purge of the federal workforce of anyone deemed disloyal. Wielding the power of federal law enforcement against political enemies. As...