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Firefighters work to contain hot spots from the Oak Fire

California’s Oak Fire destroys at least 42 structures as it burns more than 18,000 acres near Yosemite National Park

By Elizabeth Wolfe and Steve Almasy, CNN California’s Oak Fire has burned through more than 18,000 acres and destroyed more than 40 structures since it ignited near Yosemite National Park Friday, as fire crews in the air battle visibility issues and personnel on the ground work steep terrain. The fire grew only slightly Tuesday —

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Uvalde school district reveals new security plans during tense school board meeting as parents voice frustration and anger

By Taylor Romine and Rosa Flores, CNN Uvalde officials are working to improve school security for when classes resume, including installing bulletproof windows, a school board meeting revealed Monday — nearly two months after the horrific massacre at Robb Elementary School left 21 people dead, including 19 children. The new measures include hiring 10 additional

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Michigan medical students walk out of induction ceremony to protest keynote speaker with anti-abortion views.

Michigan medical students walk out of induction ceremony to protest keynote speaker with anti-abortion views

By Amanda Jackson and Caroll Alvarado, CNN Dozens of incoming University of Michigan medical students walked out of their medical school induction ceremony Sunday to protest a keynote speaker with anti-abortion views. As Dr. Kristin Collier, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the university, began delivering her keynote speech, several dozen students abruptly stood

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Michigan medical students walk out of induction ceremony to protest keynote speaker with anti-abortion views

By Amanda Jackson and Caroll Alvarado, CNN Dozens of incoming University of Michigan medical students walked out of their medical school induction ceremony Sunday to protest a keynote speaker with anti-abortion views. As Dr. Kristin Collier, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the university, began delivering her keynote speech, several dozen students abruptly stood

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Sergeant Christopher Pullease was seen in bodycam video grabbing another officer by her throat last year and pleaded not guilty to charges last week.

Sergeant is charged with felony battery after he grabbed an officer by the neck during an arrest in Florida

By Melissa Alonso, CNN A Sunrise, Florida, police sergeant seen in bodycam video grabbing another officer by the neck last year has been charged in connection with the incident, authorities said. The sergeant, 47-year-old Christopher Pullease, was charged with four crimes for his conduct, including battery and assault on a law enforcement officer, according to

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