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Las Vegas teen found with explosive materials after threatening ‘lone wolf’ terror attack, authorities say

By John Miller and Sabrina Shulman, CNN (CNN) — A 16-year-old in Las Vegas was arrested after allegedly threatening a lone wolf terrorist attack in support of ISIS, authorities said, adding investigators found components and instructions to build an explosive device during a search of his home. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said it

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Lawsuit alleges Brian Laundrie shared with his parents that Gabby Petito was ‘gone’ and that he needed a lawyer

By Shawn Nottingham, CNN (CNN) — Brian Laundrie told his parents Gabby Petito was “gone” in what is described as a frantic phone call that took place three weeks before her remains were discovered, according to an amended civil complaint filed by Petito’s parents on November 30. Joseph Petito and Nichole Schmidt are suing Laundrie’s parents and their attorney, claiming they intentionally withheld

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Police identify suspect in home that exploded near DC and are investigating ‘concerning social media posts’ he allegedly made

By Rob Frehse and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Police identified the suspect inside an Arlington, Virginia, home that exploded Monday while police were executing a search warrant as resident James Yoo, 56, and said they are investigating “concerning” posts he allegedly made on social media. Yoo is presumed to be dead, Arlington County Police

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2 bodies found at Washington state military base believed to be missing couple, authorities say

By Jennifer Henderson, CNN (CNN) — Two bodies found on a military base Saturday likely belong to a missing couple whose tenant has been arrested in connection with their disappearance, authorities in Washington state say. Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders made the announcement during a Saturday news conference. Two civilians found one body on Joint Base Lewis-McChord,

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Paul Wolfowitz Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Paul Wolfowitz, former US deputy secretary of defense and former president of the World Bank. Personal Birth date: December 22, 1943 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Paul Dundes Wolfowitz Father: Jacob Wolfowitz, statistician and professor of mathematics Mother: Lillian (Dundes)

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Charlie Munger Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Charles “Charlie” Munger, business partner of Warren Buffett. Personal Birth date: January 1, 1924 Death date: November 28, 2023 Birth place: Omaha, Nebraska Birth name: Charles Thomas Munger Father: Alfred C. Munger, lawyer Mother: Florence “Toody” (Russell) Munger Marriages: Nancy (Barry) Munger,

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College Football Playoff Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the College Football Playoff, a seeded postseason format which began for the 2014 season and replaced the Bowl Championship Series (BCS). January 8, 2024 – The Michigan Wolverines defeat the Washington Huskies 34-13 in the College Football Playoff National Championship game in Houston. January 9, 2023

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2023 In Review Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look back at the events of 2023. Notable US Events January 3 – Republican Kevin McCarthy fails to secure enough votes to be elected Speaker of the House in three rounds of voting. On January 7, McCarthy is elected House speaker after multiple days of negotiations and

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White House and Pennsylvania governor condemn ‘antisemitic’ rally in front of Israeli-style restaurant in Philadelphia

By Chris Boyette, Betsy Klein and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The White House and the governor of Pennsylvania criticized as “antisemitic” a pro-Palestinian protest held Sunday outside an acclaimed Israeli-style falafel shop in Philadelphia. Video of the incident shows a group of demonstrators gathered outside Goldie, a falafel shop owned by the prominent Israeli-American

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