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2 more Michigan State shooting victims sent home from hospital while 2 remain hospitalized

By Sara Smart and Jennifer Henderson, CNN Two Michigan State students wounded in the mass shooting on campus in February have been discharged from hospital, according to the university’s police department. The tweet did not identify the students who were released but said they were previously listed in serious condition. One student remains hospitalized in

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California’s snowfall so far this winter rivals the state’s record-setting season, officials say

By Rachel Ramirez and Brandon Miller, CNN After an incredible series of winter storms, California officials reported Friday the state’s snowpack is the largest in decades. Snowpack in the California Sierra is 177% of normal for this time of year, officials at the Department of Water Resources said. Statewide, snowpack is averaging 190% compared to

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East Palestine survey reveals residents experienced headaches and anxiety after train derailment

By Nicki Brown, Artemis Moshtaghian and Travis Caldwell, CNN A day after angry residents repeatedly interrupted a railroad company official at a town hall, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s office released the results of health assessment surveys conducted in East Palestine, revealing the most common symptoms reported by residents since the toxic train derailment include headaches,

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East Palestine survey reveals residents experienced headaches and anxiety after train derailment

By Nicki Brown, Artemis Moshtaghian and Travis Caldwell, CNN A day after angry residents repeatedly interrupted a railroad company official at a town hall, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s office released the results of health assessment surveys conducted in East Palestine, revealing the most common symptoms reported by residents since the toxic train derailment include headaches,

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Maryland mayor resigns after being arrested on more than 50 counts of child pornography

By Michelle Watson and Andrea Cambron, CNN Patrick Wojahn, the mayor of College Park, Maryland, resigned after authorities arrested him on 56 counts of child pornography-related charges, Prince George’s County Police Chief Malik Aziz said during a Thursday news conference with Jessica Garth, a representative from the State’s Attorney’s Office. Wojahn is in custody at

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Jussie Smollett’s attorneys file appeal challenging hate crime hoax conviction

By Chris Boyette, CNN Attorneys for Jussie Smollett filed arguments Wednesday explaining why they’re appealing the former “Empire” actor’s 2021 hate crime hoax conviction and want a new trial. The court document, filed Wednesday in the Illinois First Judicial District appellate court, raises multiple arguments, including that Smollett’s prosecution violated his due process rights, in

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Maryland mayor resigns after being arrested on more than 50 counts of child pornography

By Michelle Watson and Andrea Cambron, CNN Patrick Wojahn, the mayor of College Park, Maryland, resigned after authorities arrested him on 56 counts of child pornography-related charges, Prince George’s County Police Chief Malik Aziz said during a Thursday news conference with Jessica Garth, a representative from the State’s Attorney’s Office. Wojahn is in custody at

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It’s been more than a month since a freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in Ohio. Here’s what’s happened since

By Alisha Ebrahimji and Holly Yan, CNN A toxic train wreck in Ohio ignited a dayslong inferno, spewed poisonous fumes into the air, killed thousands of fish and left residents wondering if it’s safe to live in East Palestine. The fiery derailment in early February prompted fears of a catastrophic explosion of vinyl chloride —

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California declares state of emergency in 13 counties after brutal winter storm traps residents

By Dakin Andone, CNN Some California residents remain trapped inside their homes after a winter storm dumped feet of snow across the Golden State, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to issue a state of emergency in 13 counties, including hard-hit San Bernardino County. Authorities there had conducted almost 100 rescues by Wednesday evening, San Bernardino County

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