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Man who police say was recorded attacking pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA is arrested on suspicion of felony assault

By Cindy Von Quednow and Kyung Lah, CNN (CNN) — An 18-year-old man who police say was recorded attacking a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of California, Los Angeles last month was arrested Thursday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, records show. Edan On was arrested by the UCLA Police Department, booked on a

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Wheeler poses Wednesday for a portrait in Hampton

In Hurricane Katrina’s wake, twin babies were saved by a US Army leader. Now, they’ve woven his legacy into their futures

CNN By Stephanie Elam, Meridith Edwards and Michelle Krupa, CNN Hampton, Georgia (CNN) — The milestone unfolding here this week would have seemed unfathomable in the chaos nearly 19 years ago, when the US Army lieutenant general with the booming voice first met the twin babies. The infant boys were starving and dehydrated, nearly limp

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In Hurricane Katrina’s wake, twin babies were saved by a US Army leader. Now, they’ve woven his legacy into their futures

By Stephanie Elam, Meridith Edwards and Michelle Krupa, CNN Hampton, Georgia (CNN) — The milestone unfolding here this week would have seemed unfathomable in the chaos nearly 19 years ago, when the US Army lieutenant general with the booming voice first met the twin babies. The infant boys were starving and dehydrated, nearly limp in

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Cher Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Grammy-winning singer and Oscar-winning actress Cher. Personal Birth date: May 20, 1946 Birth place: El Centro, California Birth name: Cherilyn Sarkisian Father: John Sarkisian, truck driver Mother: Georgia Holt, model Marriages: Gregg Allman (1975-1979, divorced); Sonny Bono (1969-1975, divorced) Children: with Gregg Allman:

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Bob Dylan Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of singer-songwriter and Nobel laureate Bob Dylan. Personal Birth date: May 24, 1941 Birth place: Duluth, Minnesota Birth name: Robert Allen Zimmerman Father: Abraham Zimmerman, a furniture and appliance salesman Mother: Beatty (Stone) Zimmerman, a former model and housewife Marriages: Carol Dennis (1986-1992, divorced);

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Loretta Lynch Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch. Personal Birth date: May 21, 1959 Birth place: Greensboro, North Carolina Birth name: Loretta Elizabeth Lynch Father: Lorenzo Lynch, Baptist minister Mother: Lorine (Harris) Lynch, school librarian Marriage: Stephen Hargrove (2007-present) Education: Harvard College, A.B.,

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Clint Eastwood Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Clint Eastwood, a filmmaker, actor, producer, director and composer. Personal Birth date: May 31, 1930 Birth place: San Francisco, California Birth name: Clinton Eastwood Jr. Father: Clinton Eastwood Sr., corporate executive Mother: Margaret Ruth (Runner) Wood, homemaker Marriages: Dina Ruiz (1996-2014, divorced); Margaret

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Louisville police release videos of Scottie Scheffler’s arrest and discipline detective for not activating body-worn camera

CNN By Eric Levenson, Gabe Cohen and Celina Tebor, CNN Louisville police released two videos Thursday showing some of the arrest of star golfer Scottie Scheffler last week and announced the detective who arrested him was disciplined for not turning on his body-worn camera at the time. One video from a fixed pole camera positioned

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Feds reach $310M settlement with Norfolk Southern after toxic Ohio train derailment. Here’s what else the company has to do

By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice have reached a $310 million settlement agreement with Norfolk Southern after last year’s train derailment that spilled more than a million pounds of hazardous chemicals into the soil, water and air in Ohio. “If the settlement is approved by the

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The lawsuit alleges the monument conveys a message that "Black people’s rightful place as one of subservience and obedience."

North Carolina residents sue to have Confederate monument to ‘faithful slaves’ removed

By Justin Gamble, CNN (CNN) — Residents of a small county in North Carolina filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday to have a Confederate-era monument to “faithful slaves” removed from outside the county courthouse. The monument in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, features a Confederate soldier on top of a pedestal with the inscription “In appreciation of our faithful slaves” written

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Louisville police release videos of Scottie Scheffler’s arrest and discipline detective for not activating body-worn camera

By Eric Levenson, Gabe Cohen and Celina Tebor, CNN Louisville police released two videos Thursday showing some of the arrest of star golfer Scottie Scheffler last week and announced the detective who arrested him was disciplined for not turning on his body-worn camera at the time. One video from a fixed pole camera positioned across

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5 things to know for May 23: Trump, Extreme weather, Uvalde, Student debt relief, Ticketmaster

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Billions of dollars’ worth of sunken treasure has been found at a shipwreck site off the coast of Colombia, prompting an “unprecedented” underwater expedition. The 300-year-old warship on the seafloor has been declared a “protected archaeological area” as a legal battle ensues over who owns the artifacts. Here’s what

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5 things to know for May 23: Trump, Extreme weather, Uvalde, Student debt relief, Ticketmaster

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Billions of dollars’ worth of sunken treasure has been found at a shipwreck site off the coast of Colombia, prompting an “unprecedented” underwater expedition. The 300-year-old warship on the seafloor has been declared a “protected archaeological area” as a legal battle ensues over who owns the artifacts. Here’s

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Minneapolis police investigate hit-and-run at a mosque as a potential bias crime as search for suspect continues

By Joe Sutton and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run incident as a potential bias crime after a driver struck a man in the parking lot of a mosque while driving toward him at high speed, police said. The 36-year-old victim had non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to

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Michigan school shooter’s parents do not have to help their son with his appeal, court rules

By Jean Casarez and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — A Michigan judge on Wednesday denied Ethan Crumbley’s request for his parents’ pre-sentence investigation reports to help him appeal his life without parole sentence. Ethan was sentenced in December after pleading guilty to gunning down four classmates and wounding six others and a teacher at Michigan’s

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