CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of attorney Mark Geragos, known for his high profile clients. Personal Birth date: October 5, 1957 Birth place: Los Angeles, California Birth name: Mark John Geragos Father: Paul Geragos, attorney Mother: Betty Jane Geragos Marriage: Paulette (Kassabian) Geragos Children: Jake and Teny Education: Haverford College, B.A.,
Continue ReadingBy Faith Karimi, CNN A California couple visiting an Arkansas state park found a 4.38-carat diamond on the ground. “I didn’t know it was a diamond then, but it was clean and shiny, so I picked it up,” the wife said. Here’s what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. The weekend
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Tony Awards which honor achievements on Broadway. June 11, 2023 – The 76th Tony Awards are scheduled to take place. Facts The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League. Only productions staged in designated Broadway theatres are eligible for nominations. The musical
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By Alta Spells, Holly Yan and Amir Vera, CNN A swath of the Southern California coast is covered with oil after 3,000 barrels’ worth gushed into the Pacific Ocean — devastating some of the local wildlife, officials said. A pipeline breach occurred about 5 miles off the coast of Huntington Beach, Orange County Supervisor Katrina
Continue ReadingBy Leah Asmelash, CNN The leaves are changing color, there’s a slight crisp feeling in the air and the shelves are stocked with pumpkin spice everything. It all points to one thing: Fat Bear Week is here. Fat Bear Week is an annual competition, nay, celebration, of fat bears everywhere — although in this case,
Continue ReadingBy Nicole Chavez and Priya Krishnakumar, CNN James Bosquez grew up being singled out by his cousins for only speaking English and prompting surprised looks from his peers for not getting good grades in Spanish class. The 39-year-old standup comedian says those reactions used to bother him as a young boy, but he learned that
Continue ReadingBy Alaa Elassar, CNN A multi-agency law enforcement operation in Nebraska resulted in the arrest of 231 people, according to the US Marshals Service. Operation “K.O.” focused on reducing and dismantling gang activity in the Omaha metro region, Marshals said Monday in a news release. The operation, led by the US Marshals Service Metro Fugitive
Continue ReadingBy Harmeet Kaur, CNN The parallel was striking. Images from the banks of the Rio Grande last week depicted US Border Patrol agents on horseback, swinging long reins, as they attempted to round up Haitian migrants who sought refuge at the border. One agent could be heard in a video yelling insults at the migrants.
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By Sonia Moghe, CNN Behind the downfall of R. Kelly stand dozens of women who helped bring attention to his crimes and those who helped prosecute him. The three-time Grammy Award winning R&B singer is now facing decades in prison after he was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges on Sept. 27. Kelly’s attorney,
Continue ReadingBy Lauren M. Johnson, CNN Many African cultures in the United States have been fighting to keep their traditions and unique way of life alive, and now, an online retail outlet is helping the Gullah community in Charleston, South Carolina, use tech to reach a wider audience. It used to be the only way to
Continue ReadingBy Carma Hassan, CNN Saturday’s estimated $635 million Powerball drawing resulted in no winner, an official with the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) confirmed to CNN. The unlucky numbers were 28-38-42-47-52 and the Powerball was 1. The next drawing is Monday night. “There was no jackpot winner, so the jackpot is up to $670 million ($474.8
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By Claudia Dominguez, Natasha Chen and Stephanie Becker, CNN An 18-year-old woman shot by a school safety officer after an altercation near a Long Beach, California, high school is expected to be disconnected from life support this weekend, her family said at a news conference Friday. Manuela “Mona” Rodriguez was shot by a Millikan High
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By Andy Rose and Dakin Andone, CNN An Oregon man has been arrested and indicted on charges stemming from the fatal shooting of a man that prosecutors say occurred after the victim spoke to the suspect’s girlfriend. A grand jury this week indicted Ian Mackenzie Cranston, a 27-year-old White man, on six charges in connection
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By Alaa Elassar and Maya Brown, CNN A man in New York City died early Saturday morning while subway surfing on top of the J-train on the Williamsburg Bridge. The 32-year-old man lost his footing, fell from the train onto the tracks, and was struck by an incoming train, the New York Police Department (NYPD)
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By Dakin Andone and Melissa Alonso, CNN Authorities have found a body believed to be 19-year-old Miya Marcano, the Orange County, Florida, sheriff said in a news conference Saturday, just over a week after she was last seen. Detectives have notified Marcano’s family of the discovery, Sheriff John Mina said, but authorities are still waiting
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By Theresa Waldrop, CNN What are the odds? A Florida woman’s two Mega Millions tickets won $2 million — each. Susan Fitton, 64, claimed the $4 million winnings from one drawing on September 14, the Florida Lottery said in a release. Fitton’s tickets each matched all five of the white ball numbers, but not the
Continue Reading By Dakin Andone and Melissa Alonso, CNN Authorities have found a body believed to be 19-year-old Miya Marcano, the Orange County, Florida, sheriff said in a news conference Saturday, just over a week after she was last seen. Detectives have notified Marcano’s family of the discovery, Sheriff John Mina said, but authorities are still waiting
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By Alaa Elassar, CNN Thousands of people across the United States are marching today in support of reproductive rights as the most restrictive anti-abortion bill yet went into effect in Texas last month. Abortion rights activists are gathering at more than 600 marches across the US, holding placards and banners that read, “My mind, my
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By Melissa Alonso, CNN Three parking valets were fatally struck by a driver fleeing police late Friday in Houston, police said. The pursuit started after a police sergeant saw a car doing donuts in a private parking lot about 10 p.m. local time, Houston Police Assistant Chief Yasar Bashir told reporters. When the car moved
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By Raja Razek and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A Texas man is facing arson and weapons charges over allegedly igniting a fire inside a Democratic party county building earlier this week, authorities said. Ryan Faircloth, 30, is accused of causing a fire inside the Democratic Travis County Party Headquarters in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday by throwing
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