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A 14-year-old boy in California allegedly used ‘multiple weapons’ to kill parents, injure sister, police say

By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly killing his parents and severely injuring his 11-year-old sister at their home in a rural community in Fresno County, California, on Wednesday, authorities say. The suspect, who is not being identified because of his age, originally called the sheriff’s office

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University of Wisconsin – La Crosse chancellor says he was fired over pornographic videos made with his wife

CNN By Melissa Alonso and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System has terminated a 63-year-old university chancellor from his position after discovering sexually explicit videos he made with his wife, according to the ex-chancellor. Announcing the termination of Joe Gow, University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman said the university had “learned

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Man allegedly motivated by Hamas attack charged with attempting to join Somalia-based terrorist organization

By Zenebou Sylla and Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — A New Jersey man allegedly motivated by the October 7 Hamas attack in Israel has been charged after expressing a desire to harm Americans around the world and planning to join a foreign terrorist group, according to a complaint unsealed Friday by authorities. Karrem Nasr, 23, is being charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to al-Shabaab, a Somalia-based and designated foreign

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1-2-3 … Walk (down the aisle)! Couples race to get married in Las Vegas this numerical New Year’s Eve

By Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — Getting hitched in Las Vegas is famous for being as easy as 1-2-3. Now, the nation’s top wedding destination is prepping for an influx of couples hoping to embrace that simplicity by marrying on New Year’s Eve, when the date will be: 12/31/23 – alternately, 1-2-3 1-2-3. “Magic dates” long

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December migrant surge at Southern border largest in more than two decades as mayors call for action

By Priscilla Alvarez, Rosa Flores and Holly Yan, CNN Eagle Pass, Texas (CNN) — A new surge of migrants at the US-Mexico border is overwhelming already-stretched resources and prompting urgent talks with Mexican officials as December border crossings reached a record monthly high. Border authorities encountered more than 225,000 migrants along the US-Mexico border this

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University of Wisconsin – La Crosse chancellor says he was fired over pornographic videos made with his wife

By Melissa Alonso and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System has terminated a 63-year-old university chancellor from his position after discovering sexually explicit videos he made with his wife, according to the ex-chancellor. Announcing the termination of Joe Gow, University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman said the university had “learned of

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University of Wisconsin – La Crosse chancellor sacked from post over pornographic films made with his wife, reports say

WEAU By Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System has terminated a 63-year-old university chancellor from his position after “discovering sexually explicit videos” he made with his wife, according to statements from officials and reporting from major media outlets that interviewed the ex-chancellor. Announcing the termination of Joe Gow, University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman said, “In

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China names new defense minister months after removing predecessor without explanation

By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China has named former naval commander Dong Jun as its new defense minister, two months after removing his predecessor Li Shangfu from the role without explanation following Li’s extended absence from public view. The top body of China’s rubber stamp legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), announced

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Authorities prepare for New Year’s Eve in Times Square and across the US as Israel-Hamas war presents elevated threats

CNN, FACEBOOK, WABC, NYPD, WPIX, WCBS, EDUARDO MUNOZ ALVAREZ, GETTY IMAGES, POOL, Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images By John Miller, Nicki Brown and Dakin Andone, CNN New York (CNN) — Authorities across the US are working to ensure New Year’s revelers’ security this weekend, particularly in New York, where law enforcement officials say the war in

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Authorities prepare for New Year’s Eve in Times Square and across the US as Israel-Hamas war presents elevated threats

By John Miller, Nicki Brown and Dakin Andone, CNN New York (CNN) — Authorities across the US are working to ensure New Year’s revelers’ security this weekend, particularly in New York, where law enforcement officials say the war in Gaza has contributed to the concern of lone-wolf attacks, though they stress there is “no specific

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