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By Kara Nelson, CNN (CNN) — A New Jersey family has welcomed twins who were born not only on different days, but in different years. Around 6 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, Eve Humphrey woke up and told her husband, “Happy birthday, my water just broke.” Although his wife’s due date wasn’t until January 26,

By Eric Levenson and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — After three years of distressingly high levels, homicides in the US declined significantly across the board in 2023 – even as the public’s concerns about crime remained at its highest in over two decades. In particular, the five biggest cities in the US – New York,

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Michael Skakel, the nephew of Ethel Kennedy. Skakel was convicted in 2002 of the 1975 murder of his neighbor, Martha Moxley. Skakel’s conviction was vacated by the Connecticut Supreme Court in 2018. In October 2020, the Connecticut State’s Attorney announced they will not

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos. Personal Birth date: January 12, 1964 Birth place: Albuquerque, New Mexico Birth name: Jeffrey Preston Jorgensen Father: Ted Jorgensen Mother: Jackie (Gise) Bezos Marriage: Lauren Sanchez (2025-present); MacKenzie (Tuttle) Bezos (1993-2019, divorced) Children: Adopted daughter and three sons Education:

CNN, KCCI By Andy Rose, Dakin Andone, Evan Perez and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — A 17-year-old gunman killed a sixth grade student and wounded five other people Thursday morning at Perry High School near Des Moines, Iowa, authorities said. The five people wounded include four students and one school administrator, officials said. The school’s

CNN By Joe Sutton, Holly Yan, Jessica Flynn, Cheri Mossburg and Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A Nevada judge was assaulted in court immediately after she denied a defendant’s request for probation, video from a Clark County district court shows. Defendant Deobra Redden was in the Las Vegas courtroom Wednesday to be sentenced on a

By Joe Sutton, Holly Yan, Jessica Flynn, Cheri Mossburg and Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A Nevada judge was assaulted in court immediately after she denied a defendant’s request for probation, video from a Clark County district court shows. Defendant Deobra Redden was in the Las Vegas courtroom Wednesday to be sentenced on a charge

By Rikki Klaus, CNN (CNN) — More than 80 years have passed since a racist mob destroyed Opal Lee’s family home in Fort Worth, Texas, but the 97-year-old said she still remembers the White crowd that forced her family out of their home. “Our parents worked real hard … and then they bought this house on Annie Street,”

By Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — Powerful storms like the one expected this weekend can be dangerous, in some instances potentially cutting off heat, power and communication services for days — and sometimes even longer. To make sure you’re best prepared, start with some basics: Learn how to keep your pipes from freezing by opening

By Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — The US Mint released commemorative coins honoring abolitionist Harriet Tubman Thursday. The coins include $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins and half-dollar coins that commemorate the bicentennial of her birth. This is the first time the US Mint has honored Tubman with coins, according to the agency. “​We all owe Harriet Tubman a

CNN By Abbas AlLawati and Tara John, CNN (CNN) — ISIS has claimed responsibility for the deadliest attack in Iran since its 1979 Islamic Revolution, which has shaken the Islamic Republic and led to angry calls for vengeance. On Wednesday, at least 84 people were killed and 284 others injured in the Iranian city of

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — NASA has grand visions for the year ahead, including a mission to send astronauts deeper into the solar system than anyone has ventured in more than 50 years. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. Border battle The Biden