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This image appearing to show North Korea testing a hypersonic missile on January 5 was published by North Korean state newspaper Rodong Sinmun.

North Korea says it test-fired a hypersonic missile Wednesday, state media reports

January 5, 2022 4:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Yoonjung Seo, CNN North Korea said it successfully test-fired a hypersonic missile on Wednesday, the state-run news agency KCNA reported Thursday. According to the report, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un did not attend the launch. “The successive successful test launches in the hypersonic missile sector have a strategic significance of accelerating the task

A Kentucky toddler dressed up as the Queen. A few months later she received royal mail

January 5, 2022 3:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Sara Smart, CNN One Kentucky family recently got a piece of royal mail in their mailbox, sent straight from Windsor Castle. When Katelyn Sutherland checked the mail on December 27, she wasn’t expecting to find a letter addressed to her daughter, Jalayne, with a royal stamp on it. “It was mixed in with our

Bob and Sue Walker were married for more than 44 years. They died within 46 hours of each other from Covid- 19.

Arizona siblings lose both parents to Covid-19 in less than 48 hours

January 5, 2022 2:18 PM CNN Newsource

By David Williams, CNN Bob and Sue Walker were inseparable during more than 44 years of marriage and called each other “mate” and “matey” because they were soulmates, their adult children told CNN. They died of Covid-19 over the holidays on separate floors in an Arizona hospital. “They were truly, truly a couple, you know.

A historical sign marking the arrest site of Homer Adolph Plessy in New Orleans

Homer Plessy, of Plessy v. Ferguson’s ‘separate but equal’ ruling, pardoned by Louisiana governor

January 5, 2022 1:51 PM CNN Newsource

By Tina Burnside, CNN Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on Wednesday granted a posthumous pardon to Homer Plessy, the man at the center of the landmark civil rights Supreme Court ruling, Plessy v. Ferguson. The governor was joined by Plessy descendants at a ceremony in New Orleans, where he officially signed the pardon. The ceremony,

University of Florida president says he will step down

January 5, 2022 1:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Leyla Santiago, CNN University of Florida President Kent Fuchs will step down, a decision he said was in the works for months, he announced in a video on the school’s Twitter account Wednesday. Fuchs will remain until a replacement is appointed, he said, adding he expects the transition in early 2023. He did not

Penn Law’s dean calls professor’s comments ‘anti-intellectual’ and ‘racist’ after she said the US is ‘better off with fewer Asians’

January 5, 2022 1:22 PM CNN Newsource

By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN The dean at one of the country’s top law schools is calling comments from a professor at the university “racist” and “anti-intellectual” after she said the influx of “Asian elites” in the US is dangerous and problematic. Theodore Rugers, the dean at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, issued a statement

Investigators are determining if a child under 5 years old with a lighter may have caused a deadly fire in Philadelphia

January 7, 2022 5:42 AM CNN

By Mark Morales, Laura Dolan, Caroll Alvarado, Paul P. Murphy and Taylor Romine, CNN Investigators are working to determine the cause behind a deadly fire in Philadelphia that took the lives of 12 people on Wednesday. One avenue being pursued is whether a child under the age of 5 playing with a lighter under a

Do you feel lucky? Powerball jackpot reaches $630 million

January 5, 2022 1:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Jay Croft, CNN Hey, somebody’s gotta win it sometime, right? And Powerball ticket sales are soaring across the country, officials say — as the jackpot keeps rising. It’s now at an estimated $630 million, the Multi-State Lottery Association says — higher than estimates and fueled by fast-growing numbers of people plopping down 2 bucks

A Shiloh Shepherd named Tinsley earned some extra treats

‘Real-life Lassie’: Dog leads New Hampshire police to her injured owner following crash

January 5, 2022 12:30 PM CNN

By Amy Simonson, CNN A Shiloh Shepherd named Tinsley earned some extra treats Monday night after leading authorities to her owner, who was injured after a vehicle crash and in urgent need of help. Tinsley caught the attention of New Hampshire State Police when they responded to a call about a loose dog on the

Space experts are tracking a Russian rocket part that is set to make an uncontrolled reentry into Earth's atmosphere within the next 24 hours

Russian rocket stage makes uncontrolled entry into Earth’s atmosphere

January 5, 2022 11:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, Kristin Fisher and Jackie Wattles, CNN An out-of-control Russian rocket stage has re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere, according to the latest estimate from US Space Command, which has been tracking its descent. The Angara-A5 heavy-lift rocket was launched from the Plesetsk spaceport in Russia’s northwestern Arkhangelsk region on Monday, December 27. The launch

Opting for pets over children is selfish and ‘takes away our humanity,’ says Pope Francis

January 5, 2022 11:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Joshua Berlinger, CNN Pope Francis has criticized couples who choose to have pets instead of children as selfish, arguing that their decision to forgo parenthood leads to a loss of “humanity” and is a detriment to civilization. The Pope made the comments Wednesday while speaking to a general audience about Saint Joseph, Jesus’ earthly

Another sign things are getting weird: Lightning around the North Pole increased dramatically in 2021

January 5, 2022 11:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Ramirez As extreme weather wreaked havoc across the globe in 2021, a stunning change was happening in the far northern Arctic, largely out of sight but detectable by a network of sensors. Lightning increased significantly in the region around the North Pole, which scientists say is a clear sign of how the climate

Unrest in the country has seen buildings and property destroyed.

Kazakhstan death toll spikes as 164 reported killed and thousands detained in violent protests

January 5, 2022 10:48 AM CNN

Niamh Kennedy and Amy Woodyatt, CNN At least 164 people have been killed and more than 5,000 detained during violent upheaval in Kazakhstan this week, as unrest swept the nation and the death toll ticked even higher. Deadly protests that erupted in in the Central Asian country in recent days have seen the government resign

12 dead, including 8 children, in Philadelphia fire at house converted into apartments, officials say

January 5, 2022 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Taylor Romine, Paul P. Murphy, Jason Hanna and Amir Vera, CNN Philadelphia officials updated the death toll in Wednesday morning’s fire at a three-story row home that was converted into two apartments. “Fire officials now confirm that 12 people — eight children and four adults — died in the fire on N. 23rd Street.

Melania Trump Fast Facts

January 5, 2022 8:06 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Melania Trump, wife of 45th US President Donald Trump. Personal Birth date: April 26, 1970 Birth place: Novo Mesto, Yugoslavia (now Slovenia) Birth name: Melanija Knavs Father: Viktor Knavs Mother: Amalija (Ulcnik) Knavs Marriage: Donald Trump (January 22, 2005-present) Children: Barron Education: University of

Australian Open Fast Facts

January 5, 2022 8:05 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Australian Open, one of four competitions that make up the “Grand Slam” in professional tennis. The other three are Wimbledon, the French Open and the US Open. January 16-29, 2023 – The 111th Australian Open takes place. January 17-30, 2022 – The 110th Australian Open takes place.

Protesters take part in a rally over a hike in energy prices in Almaty on January 5

Russia-led military alliance will send ‘peacekeepers’ to protest-hit Kazakhstan, Armenian PM says

January 5, 2022 7:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Rob Picheta, Anna Chernova, Radina Gigova and Ivan Watson, CNN “Peacekeepers” from a Russia-led military alliance of post-Soviet states will be sent to Kazakhstan to help stabilize the country following deadly protests against a hike in fuel prices, Armenia’s Prime Minister said Wednesday. The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) — which includes Russia, Belarus,

The latest on coronavirus pandemic and Omicron variant

January 5, 2022 6:26 AM CNN

The UK is experiencing the fastest growth in the number of Covid-19 cases since the pandemic started

Can we really ‘ride out’ the Omicron wave?

January 5, 2022 6:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Ivana Kottasová, CNN The United Kingdom is experiencing the fastest growth in the number of Covid-19 cases since the pandemic started. But according to the government, new restrictions, including a lockdown, are off the table — at least for now. “We have a chance to ride out this Omicron wave without shutting down our

5 things to know for Jan. 5: Capitol riot, pandemic, Congress, Haiti, Virginia snow

January 5, 2022 5:24 AM CNN

By AJ Willingham, CNN It’s not your imagination — people really are quitting their jobs by the boatload. A record 4.5 million Americans handed in their resignations in November alone. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to