CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Memorial Day, a day honoring American soldiers who died serving the country in wars. It is observed annually in the United States on the last Monday in May. Facts Several towns claim to be the originators of Memorial Day, but in 1966 Congress declared Waterloo, New
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the landmark US Supreme Court ruling, Brown v. Board of Education. About the Case Oliver Brown, an African American welder and assistant pastor, brings a case against the Topeka Board of Education for not allowing his 9-year-old daughter, Linda Brown, to attend Sumner Elementary School, an
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the events in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on June 3-4, 1989. Facts Tiananmen Square is located in the center of Beijing, the capital of China. Tiananmen means “gate of heavenly peace.” In 1989, after several weeks of demonstrations, Chinese troops entered Tiananmen Square on June 4
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Indianapolis 500, known as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” May 24, 2026 – Felix Rosenqvist wins the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 by a margin of 0.0233 seconds, the closest finish in the race’s history. May 25, 2025 – Álex Palou wins the 109th
Continue Reading By Amanda Musa and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A 70-year-old man was killed by a cow moose after he tried to take photos of the animal and its newborn calves near his home in southern Alaska on Sunday, authorities said. The man, Dale Chorman, was with a friend when the pair spotted a female
Continue Reading DALLAS (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice won’t face charges from the injured person over his reported involvement in an alleged assault. The incident happened a little over a month after Rice was one of the speeding drivers in a chain-reaction crash that led to multiple charges. Dallas police say the reporting party
Continue Reading By Muhammad Darwish, CNN London (CNN) — A team of 16 international healthcare workers stranded in Gaza’s European Hospital has finally been evacuated two weeks after Israel seized the Rafah crossing between Egypt and the enclave, trapping them on site. The group includes Adam Hamawy – an American citizen and former combat surgeon – known for saving
Continue Reading By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — To those gathering over the centuries at Stonehenge — the imposing prehistoric monument that has dominated Salisbury plain in southwest England for some 4,500 years — it was likely clear how the sun could have informed its design. The central axis of the stone circle was, and still is,
Continue Reading By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Two people – a hiker in Oregon and a climber in Alaska – are dead after falling to their deaths while visiting US parks, according to officials. On Monday, the body of a fallen climber was discovered on Alaska’s Denali – the tallest peak in North America, according to
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, current president and former prime minister of Turkey. Personal Birth date: February 26, 1954 Birth place: Istanbul, Turkey Birth name: Recep Tayyip Erdogan Father: Ahmet Erdogan, coastguard and sea captain Mother: Tenzile Erdogan Marriage: Emine (Gulbaran) Erdogan (July 4, 1978-present)
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Non-profit Powerhouse Community Development and Studio Flair have teamed up for their “Columbia Flair” event to provide free haircuts and styles to fifth-grade students at Columbia Public Schools for their graduation ceremonies.
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A Columbia man was charged Tuesday with four felonies including murder in a deadly Friday shooting outside a White Castle restaurant.
Continue Reading By Louis Mian, CNN (CNN) — The US embassy in London is refusing to pay more than $18.6 million in charges from unpaid congestion fees, according to Transport for London (TfL), which oversees the city’s vast transport network. The congestion charge was introduced in 2003 in order to stem traffic and pollution in central London.
Continue Reading By Sydney Bishop, CNN (CNN) — A grizzly bear attack on a man in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park is the second grizzly bear attack in less than a week. Park officials said they received a report on Sunday about “a 35-year-old male visitor from Massachusetts who was seriously injured by a bear in the
Continue Reading By HANNAH FINGERHUT, SCOTT McFETRIDGE and MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press GREENFIELD, Iowa (AP) — Multiple people died Tuesday and at least a dozen were injured when a powerful tornado tore through a small Iowa town, carving a bleak landscape of destroyed homes and businesses, shredded trees, smashed cars, and widely strewn debris. The tornado
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A federal judge in Jefferson City sentenced a Columbia man to 15 years in prison Monday for a Boonville bank robbery.
Continue Reading By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — As vast parts of Florida sweltered in oppressive heat over the weekend, South Florida TV meteorologist Steve MacLaughlin criticized the state’s new legislation that deleted most references to climate change from state law, and urged his viewers to vote. “The entire world is looking to Florida to lead in
Continue Reading By GEOFF MULVIHILL and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press The issue of abortion will be before voters in at least four states this year, and possibly more. Voters have sided with abortion rights supporters every time the issue has been directly on the ballot since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion in
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Audrain County’s prosecuting attorney on Tuesday said he had declined to file charges against a man accused of killing his brother pending further investigation.
Continue Reading By Lauren Mascarenhas and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — One of five Americans facing a possible 12-year prison sentence in Turks and Caicos for allegedly bringing ammunition onto the island pleaded guilty on Tuesday, according to Turks and Caicos officials. Tyler Wenrich, a 31-year-old American, pleaded guilty to two counts of ammunition possession during a court
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