By Ray Sanchez and Omar Jimenez, CNN A state investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department launched after the Memorial Day 2020 killing of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer revealed a pattern of “discriminatory, race-based policing” by officers going back a decade, according to a report released Wednesday. State Human Rights Commissioner
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN When it comes to managing your finances, you may use an app on your phone or your computer to help rein in overspending. But personal finance experts say that even the most budget-conscious consumers are still falling for common money traps like sale items, subscription services and extended warranties. Here’s what
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By Eric Levenson and Steve Contorno, CNN Nearly 55 years ago, Florida passed a law that created the Reedy Creek Improvement District, effectively giving The Walt Disney Company governmental control over the land in and around its central Florida theme parks. Yet over the course of just a few days last week, Republican legislators —
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By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Lawmakers have advanced an effort to create a national museum of Asian American and Pacific Islander history and culture. The House passed a bill on Tuesday that would establish a commission to explore what it would take to create an institution celebrating the stories, heritage and achievements of Asian Americans and
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By Jamiel Lynch, Chris Boyette and Eric Levenson, CNN Disney’s self-governing special district, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, says that Florida’s move to dissolve the district next year is not legal unless the state pays off Reedy Creek’s extensive debts. Reedy Creek is a special purpose district created by state law in May 1967 that
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Stevie Wonder, singer, songwriter, producer and activist. Personal Birth date: May 13, 1950 Birth place: Saginaw, Michigan Birth name: Stevland Hardaway Judkins Father: Calvin Judkins Mother: Lula Mae Hardaway Marriages: Tomeeka Robyn Bracy (2017-present); Karen “Kai” Millard Morris (2001-October 5, 2015, divorced); Syreeta Wright
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at notable cases in which US judges have been targets of lethal violence. Three federal judges were targeted and murdered from 1979 to present, Judge John Wood, Judge Richard Daronco and Judge Robert Vance, as well as several judges from lower courts. US Marshals Service The US Marshals Service
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By Stephanie Elam and Aya Elamroussi, CNN Facing the “new reality” of extreme drought conditions caused by a “changing climate,” Southern California officials are demanding businesses and residents in parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties cut outdoor watering to one day a week. “This is a crisis. This is unprecedented. We have
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By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Getting ready for your next vacation? Don’t forget to pack your patience. Experts say a summer of travel chaos lies ahead with crowded planes and canceled flights as the industry struggles to cope in the face of decreased workforces. Plus, some of the world’s most popular tourism destinations are still off
Continue Reading By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Getting ready for your next vacation? Don’t forget to pack your patience. Experts say a summer of travel chaos lies ahead with crowded planes and canceled flights as the industry struggles to cope in the face of decreased workforces. Plus, some of the world’s most popular tourism destinations are still off
Continue Reading By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Getting ready for your next vacation? Don’t forget to pack your patience. Experts say a summer of travel chaos lies ahead with crowded planes and canceled flights as the industry struggles to cope in the face of decreased workforces. Plus, some of the world’s most popular tourism destinations are still off
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN In a move to reduce smoking across the US, the FDA has proposed a sweeping ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Some advocates are calling it a “historic” moment for public health, but tobacco companies may not go down without a fight. Experts are predicting the companies will now try
Continue Reading By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Getting ready for your next vacation? Don’t forget to pack your patience. Experts say a summer of travel chaos lies ahead with crowded planes and canceled flights as the industry struggles to cope in the face of decreased workforces. Plus, some of the world’s most popular tourism destinations are still off
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A US company is recalling more than 120,000 pounds of ground beef products over fears they may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says. Escherichia coli (E. coli) can cause diarrhea, severe stomach cramps, vomiting and other symptoms and is spread by ingesting food
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By Elizabeth Wolfe and Andy Rose, CNN Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has asked the state Court of Appeals to overturn his conviction for the 2020 murder of George Floyd, according to an appeal filed Monday. The 82-page filing lists more than a dozen aspects of the case and trial that Chauvin’s attorney argues
Continue ReadingBy David Williams, CNN North Charleston, South Carolina, officials are offering a $10,000 reward after dozens of shots were fired in the parking lot of a city baseball field during a youth game Monday evening. Video shot by a player’s parent shows the children looking around in confusion as the first volley of shots is
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By Amir Vera, Jamiel Lynch and Jason Hanna, CNN Nekia Dodd and Yarnell Sampson described living a parent’s worst nightmare when they were each told their 14-year-old son, Tyre Sampson, had fallen to his death at a Florida amusement park. Dodd told reporters Tuesday she remembered receiving a late-night call on March 24, right before
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By Nick Valencia and Jade Gordon, CNN An annual audit of the Louisiana State Police determined that for at least the past four years the agency ignored state auditors’ orders to keep records of its equipment, including appropriately tagging property such as cell phones, according to a state representative who has shared the final version
Continue ReadingBy David Williams, CNN North Charleston, South Carolina, officials are offering a $10,000 reward after dozens of shots were fired in the parking lot of a city baseball field during a youth game Monday evening. Video shot by a player’s parent shows the children looking around in confusion as the first volley of shots is
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By Paradise Afshar, CNN A soldier died and two others were injured during a training exercise at Yakima Training Center in Washington state on Monday, the 7th Infantry Division said in a news release. US Army Pfc. Joseph A. Marquez, 20, died following a “single-vehicle incident,” according to the news release. The Delaware native was
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