Famous commencement speeches from 10 public figures
Popular commencement speeches can not only inspire graduates, but also the general public. College Ave lists 10 speeches that withstood the test of time.
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Top Republican staffer on January 6 committee leaving
By Ryan Nobles and Jamie Gangel, CNN Former GOP Rep. Denver Riggleman of Virginia, who has served as a staff member to the January 6 select committee, will leave that position in the coming weeks to begin work with a nonprofit organization in Ukraine. Two sources familiar with the move told CNN that Riggleman’s upcoming
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Ron DeSantis says ending Disney’s self-governing status will be a ‘process.’ Here’s what might happen next
By Eric Levenson and Steve Contorno, CNN Nearly 55 years ago, Florida passed a law that created the Reedy Creek Improvement District, effectively giving The Walt Disney Company governmental control over the land in and around its central Florida theme parks. Yet over the course of just a few days last week, Republican legislators —
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Kansas man gets more than 21 years for stabbing death
OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man has been sentenced to more than 21 years in prison for the 2018 stabbing death of his girlfriend’s ex-husband. Prosecutors said in a news release Wednesday that Vincenzo Anecio Lucasta was sentenced earlier this month to 258 months in prison for the death of 57-year-old David Paterno, of
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Trump appeals civil contempt order and $10,000 daily fine
By Kara Scannell, CNN Former President Donald Trump has appealed a judge’s civil contempt order imposing a $10,000 daily fine for failing to comply with a subpoena from the New York attorney general for records tied to an investigation into the Trump Organization’s finances. Trump’s fine went into effect on Tuesday after Judge Arthur Engoron
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Kerry warns world will blow through critical climate change threshold unless global leaders step up
By Ella Nilsen, CNN US Climate Envoy John Kerry warned Wednesday that world leaders will blow through a critical climate-change threshold unless they dramatically accelerate the transition to clean energy. “Let me be absolutely clear: we’re heading to well over 2 degrees right now — 2.7, or something like that,” Kerry said, speaking at Foreign
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Dalila Eshe named the women’s basketball coach at Yale
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Dalila Eshe, who helped lead the Princeton women’s basketball team to the NCAA Tournament as an assistant coach, has been named head coach at Yale. The former Florida star takes over the program from Allison Guth, who left after six seasons to become coach at Loyola Chicago. Eshe spent three
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House lawmakers advance an effort to create a national Asian Pacific American museum
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Lawmakers have advanced an effort to create a national museum of Asian American and Pacific Islander history and culture. The House passed a bill on Tuesday that would establish a commission to explore what it would take to create an institution celebrating the stories, heritage and achievements of Asian Americans and
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Investment firm head arrested on charges of multibillion-dollar fraud and racketeering
By Matt Egan, Kara Scannell and Mark Morales, CNN Federal agents arrested Archegos Capital Management founder Sung Kook “Bill” Hwang on Wednesday morning on fraud charges, roughly one year after the investment firm’s spectacular meltdown sent shock waves through Wall Street. Prosecutors are charging both Hwang and Patrick Halligan, the firm’s chief financial officer, with
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‘Perfect storm’ of disease ahead with vaccines delayed and measles cases up, WHO and UNICEF say
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN The World Health Organization and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund warned of an increased risk of measles spread, with worldwide cases up nearly 80% so far in 2022 compared with 2021. “Almost 17,338 measles cases were reported worldwide in January and February 2022, compared to 9,665 during the first
Continue Reading ‘Perfect storm’ of disease ahead with vaccines delayed and measles cases up, WHO and UNICEF say
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN The World Health Organization and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund warned of an increased risk of measles spread, with worldwide cases up nearly 80% so far in 2022 compared with 2021. “Almost 17,338 measles cases were reported worldwide in January and February 2022, compared to 9,665 during the first
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Wall Street investor Hwang, once worth billions, arrested
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The owner of a New York-based hedge fund that collapsed when it defaulted on margin calls has been arrested on charges alleging he defrauded leading global investment banks and brokerages. The charges unsealed Wednesday in an indictment in Manhattan federal court named Bill Hwang, the founder
Continue ReadingMan reunited with his dogs after they were stolen
By Hal Scheurich Click here for updates on this story LOXLEY, Alabama (WALA) — A man was reunited with his two dogs after he said someone he caught a ride with stole them, and his money during a gas stop at Buc-ee’s Monday, April 25, 2022. Investigators with Loxley Police are trying to identify a
Continue ReadingLas 5 frases más impactantes de Johnny Depp en su testimonio contra Amber Heard
macamilarincon (CNN Español) — El testimonio de Johnny Depp en el juicio por difamación contra su exesposa Amber Heard ha revelado desde acaloradas discusiones e incidentes violentos ––que escalaron al punto de un dedo cortado–– hasta el consumo de alcohol del actor y las secuelas que ha sufrido su carrera. Depp demandó a Heard por
Continue Reading6-year-old suffers severe burns in what family calls a case of bullying
By Evan Sobol and Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (WFSB) — A child was taken to the hospital after being burned this weekend in Bridgeport, officials said. Officials said crews were called to Louisiana Avenue Sunday afternoon for the report of a child burned. The child, whom organizers of
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James Gunn defends Chris Pratt against call to replace him in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN “Guardians of the Galaxy” director James Gunn is defending Chris Pratt in the face of social media chatter that he should be replaced as the star of the franchise. It all began over the weekend with a tweet suggesting that Marvel should replace Pratt with Patrick Wilson. Some on Twitter
Continue Reading Death toll rises to 18 from Polish mine accidents; 7 missing
The death toll from disasters in two Polish coal mines rose to 18 after the bodies of four missing miners were found. The rescue operation at the Borynia-Zofiowka mine in southern Poland ended on Wednesday after the last miners missing after a tremor and methane gas discharge on Saturday were pronounced dead. They brought the
Continue Reading AP source: Jags, LT Robinson agree to 3-year, $54M extension
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars essentially have ruled out taking a left tackle with the top pick in the NFL draft by agreeing to terms with veteran Cam Robinson on a three-year extension. Robinson’s new deal totals just shy of $54 million, roughly $18 million a
Continue Reading Investor Bill Hwang, once worth billions, indicted on fraud
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The owner of a New York-based hedge fund that collapsed when it defaulted on margin calls has been arrested on charges alleging he defrauded leading global investment banks and brokerages. The charges unsealed Wednesday in an indictment in Manhattan federal court named Bill Hwang, the founder
Continue Reading China, Russia, five others make US property rights blacklist
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is putting China, Russia and five other countries on its annual blacklist for lax enforcement of intellectual property rights that leaves American companies vulnerable to copyright and trademark piracy. All seven countries on this year’s list were on last year’s list, too. According
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