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Man accused of stabbing renowned author Salman Rushdie rejects plea deal that tied in federal terrorism-related charge

By Nicki Brown and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie, leaving him blind in one eye, rejected a plea deal Tuesday that would have tied in a federal terrorism-related charge but reduced his state prison sentence, according to the suspect’s lawyer. The 75-year-old famed author – who has for decades

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Woman accused of trying to drown 3-year-old Muslim child is rearrested after bond increased to $1M

By Cindy Von Quednow and Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — A woman accused of trying to drown a 3-year-old Muslim and Palestinian child in an apartment complex pool in Texas has been rearrested, inmate records show. Elizabeth Wolf, 42, who was arrested on May 19 in connection with the accusations in the Dallas-area city of Euless, had been

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Pro-Israel education group warns of ‘antisemitism and anti-Israel bias’ in teachers’ union proposals

By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Several items being proposed at an upcoming education convention in Philadelphia are raising concerns among a pro-Israel advocacy group about potential antisemitism and anti-Israel bias. Delegates of the National Education Association (NEA), the largest teachers’ union in the United States, will meet at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia for their annual representative assembly

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Deepfake video targeting Zelensky’s wife linked to Russian disinformation campaign, CNN analysis shows

By Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN London (CNN) — A deepfake video that wrongly suggested the wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky purchased a luxury car during the couple’s visit to Paris last month is likely part of a Russian-linked disinformation network, according to CNN’s analysis and disinformation experts. The AI-generated video features a non-existent employee of the Bugatti

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Motorbiking around the world, ‘silent eating disorder,’ sharks in jeopardy: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Sharks have endured a lot during their 450 million years on Earth. They’ve survived five mass extinctions, including the asteroid that wiped out 75% of life on the planet, but several species are now in danger of dying out. Learn how you can help. Here’s

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John Negroponte Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte. Personal Birth date: July 21, 1939 Birth place: London, England Birth name: John Dimitri Negroponte Father: Dimitri John Negroponte, shipping magnate Mother: Catherine (Coumantaros) Negroponte Marriage: Diana (Villiers) Negroponte (December 1976-present) Children: Marina, Alejandra, John, George

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Netanyahu rejects report citing top Israeli generals as wanting a ceasefire in Gaza with Hamas still in power

By Amy Cassidy, CNN, and Eugenia Yosef (CNN) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the idea of starting a ceasefire in Gaza while Hamas remains in power, after The New York Times published an article citing six current and former security officials who said a truce would give Israeli troops time to prepare for a

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Driver drank 18 beers before fatal nail salon crash on Long Island, prosecutors say

By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — The driver who authorities say plowed his SUV into a Long Island nail salon Friday, killing four people and injuring nine others, told police he had consumed 18 beers the night before the accident, according to CNN affiliate WABC. Steven Schwally, 64, was intoxicated when he drove his SUV into Hawaii Nail & Spa. When

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City of Atlanta approves $2 million settlement for students tased by police during George Floyd protest

By Kaila Nichols and Shawn Nottingham, CNN (CNN) — The Atlanta City Council voted Monday to approve a $2 million settlement for two students forcibly pulled from their car and tased by police during a protest following the death of George Floyd. Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim will each receive $1 million as part of the settlement.

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