National-World

By David Williams, CNN Jerry and Mal Deener had always wondered what their dad Harry did in the Army during World War II. The New Jersey brothers, now in their 70s, knew he drove a Jeep in Europe and was badly wounded in combat, but that’s about it. “We knew very little because he wouldn’t

By Faith Karimi, CNN Bummer for bargain hunters: It may be harder to snag designer clothes at T.J. Maxx, Burlington and Ross. Supply chains are backed up — and brands don’t have as much extra stuff to dump as the holidays approach. Here’s what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. The

By Claudia Dominguez, Joe Sutton and Susannah Cullinane, CNN All five inmates who escaped from a south Georgia jail last week have been taken back into custody, authorities said. The last escapee on the run was captured by a US Marshals Service task force and police in Warner Robins, the latter agency said in a

By Leah Asmelash, CNN Hanif Abdurraqib only ever wanted to publish one book, a book of poems. That was it. Now, the poet (and writer, sneakerhead, failed musician and average baker) has written five books in just as many years. His latest, “A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance,” was published

By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Jasmine Joof said she has been sick with congestion, coughing and headaches for several weeks after discovering the mold growing in her Howard University dorm caused an allergic reaction. The sophomore said she reported the mold issue to a residential adviser in September, but it was never addressed. So in

By Ray Sanchez and Brad Parks, CNN Kyle Rittenhouse on Friday was acquitted on the charges against him by a jury in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The 12 jurors had considered five felony counts against Rittenhouse. A misdemeanor weapons charge was dismissed by the judge as proceedings opened Monday morning. Using an AR-15-type rifle, he killed Joseph

By Faith Karimi, CNN Theodore John Conrad showed up for work as a bank teller in Cleveland. At the end of his shift, the then 20-year-old stole $215,000, stuffed it into a paper bag — and vanished, authorities said. That was in July 1969, and he stole the equivalent of $1.7 million today in one

By Kay Jones and Susannah Cullinane, CNN Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh cited privilege against self-incrimination in declining to respond to allegations by his former law firm that he converted firm and client money to his own personal use, according to court filings posted Friday. Court records from Colleton County, SC, show Murdaugh “asserts

By Keith Allen, CNN Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Washington and New York Giants linebacker Sam Huff died Saturday, Washington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder said in a statement. Huff was 87. “Anyone who knew Sam knew what an amazing person he was,” Washington owners Daniel and Tanya Snyder said in a statement

By Amanda Watts and Susannah Cullinane, CNN A Hawaii couple charged with the murder of their adopted 6-year-old daughter pleaded not guilty via an attorney Friday, as court documents allege abusive treatment leading up to the girl’s death, including her being kept in a dog cage to stop her searching for food. Isaac and Lehua

By Amanda Watts and Alaa Elassar, CNN The doctor who had her medical staff privileges suspended over Covid-19 “misinformation” on her social media has sent a letter to Houston Methodist stating she is resigning, a spokesperson for the hospital told CNN Tuesday. Dr. Mary Bowden, an ear, nose and throat doctor, also tweeted about her