CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at controversial police encounters that have prompted protests over the past three decades. This select list includes cases in which police officers were charged or a grand jury was convened. 1991 – Los Angeles – Rodney King March 3, 1991 – LAPD officers beat motorist Rodney King after he
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the Taj Mahal, India’s most popular tourist attraction. The monument is located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India. Facts The Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to honor his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the opioid crisis. Experts say the United States is in the throes of an opioid epidemic. An estimated 9.5 million Americans aged 12 and older misused opioids in 2020, including 9.3 million prescription pain reliever abusers and 902,000 heroin users. Opioids are drugs formulated to replicate the pain-reducing
Continue ReadingBy Alec Newboles Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Sept. 4 was declared Blood Donation Day in the state of Nevada. A local cancer survivor used the occasion to share her story and ask everyone who is able to give blood. Iris Ayers was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2013.
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NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Fans of away teams are set to travel again for games when the Champions League resumes next week. UEFA has cleared the way for away team fans to attend games internationally citing vaccine programs across Europe for relaxing its rules. Local public officials will retain final approval. The opening Champions League
Continue ReadingBy Elaine Emerson Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Someone started their Labor Day with a little extra luck. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas announced a guest won $1 million on a video poker machine on Sept. 6. A spokesperson for the resort said it sets the record for the
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By TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Andrew Benintendi hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, then reached above the left field wall to take away a potential tying home run in the ninth, sending the Kansas City Royals over the Baltimore Orioles 3-2. Hanser Alberto homered against his former team to help
Continue Reading By TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Andrew Benintendi hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, then reached above the left field wall to take away a potential tying home run in the ninth, sending the Kansas City Royals over the Baltimore Orioles 3-2. Hanser Alberto homered against his former team to help
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CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at terror attacks involving vehicles used as deadly weapons by radicalized individuals or terror groups. Facts Al Qaeda’s Yemeni branch encouraged its Western recruits to use trucks as weapons. A 2010 webzine article, “The Ultimate Mowing Machine,” called for deploying a pickup truck as a “mowing machine, not
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of actor, writer and director Bill Murray. Personal Birth Date: September 21, 1950 Birth place: Evanston, Illinois Birth Name: William James Murray Father: Edward Murray, lumber salesman Mother: Lucille (Collins) Murray, mailroom worker Marriages: Jennifer Butler (1997-2008, divorced); Margaret Kelly (1981-1996, divorced) Children: with Jennifer Butler:
Continue Reading By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Washington coach Jimmy Lake was apologetic. It was the tone he had to take just two days after arguably the most embarrassing loss in the history of the Washington program. Ranked No. 20 in the country, Washington was stunned at home Saturday in a 13-7 loss
Continue Reading By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer The pitch intruders claimed to have very good reason to be confronting players only seven minutes into Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Argentina. The game was halted on Sunday and chaos ensued as Argentina great Lionel Messi and Brazil star Neymar watched on. Four Argentina players from English
Continue Reading By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer The pitch intruders claimed to have very good reason to be confronting players only seven minutes into Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Argentina. The game was halted on Sunday and chaos ensued as Argentina great Lionel Messi and Brazil star Neymar watched on. Four Argentina players from English
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at cyclist Lance Armstrong. Personal Birth date: September 18, 1971 Birth place: Plano, Texas Birth name: Lance Edward Gunderson Father: Edward Gunderson Mother: Linda (Mooneyham) Gunderson Marriages: Anna Hansen (2022-present); Kristin (Richard) Armstrong (1998-2003, divorced) Children: with Anna Hansen: Olivia Marie and Max; with Kristin Armstrong: Isabelle Rose,
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Personal Birth date: January 19, 1982 Birth place: South Bend, Indiana Birth name: Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg Father: Joseph A. Buttigieg, an English professor Mother: Anne Montgomery, a
Continue Reading By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 40th homer, Marcus Semien went deep twice and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-0 for their fifth straight win. Hyun Jin Ryu pitched six effective innings as the Blue Jays won for the eighth time in nine
Continue ReadingBy WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story EDEN, North Carolina (WLOS) — The family of five people killed in a North Carolina tubing accident have filed a lawsuit. The filing alleges Duke Energy did not do enough to warn people about the dam on the Dan River, near Eden. In June, nine
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN A statue of Christopher Columbus that was removed last year from its position along Mexico City’s main thoroughfare won’t be returned to its former spot, city officials said. Instead, it will be replaced by a statue of an Indigenous woman to recognize the contributions of Mexico’s native peoples, Mexico City Mayor
Continue ReadingBy Josh Morgan Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A man is in custody after his girlfriend’s son stabbed him to stop an alleged assault. Just after 3 a.m. Monday, Atlanta Police responded to a person stabbed call at 3049 Middleton Road NW. When police arrived, a woman on scene said
Continue Reading By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have been trying to keep their window for championship contention pried open as long as possible. They’re committed for at least another season to lean on many of the same standouts they’ve had on defense for years. They even turned the
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