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Trump pick for counterterrorism role confirmed by Senate despite Democrats’ concerns over past association with extremists

By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Joe Kent to a top counterterrorism role, overcoming opposition from Democrats who described the retired Army Green Beret as a conspiracy theorist who has associated with White nationalists and other far-right extremists. Kent will lead the National Counterterrorism Center, which is tasked with analyzing

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Palestinians seeking aid from the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation carry bags

Democratic lawmakers press for answers from US firms involved in controversial Gaza aid organization

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — A group of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday pressed for answers from the heads of two private US-based companies whose personnel have worked at the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and who the lawmakers say have been accused of deadly violence against civilians seeking aid in the starving enclave. In a

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A woman walking along Point Pinos Beach in Pacific Grove reported witnessing a man and his daughter mutilating the carcass of a dead seal

Beachgoer witnesses illegal seal mutilation

KSBW, RASHELLE DIAZ, CNN By Michael Rosales Click here for updates on this story     PACIFIC GROVE, California (KSBW) — A woman walking along Point Pinos Beach in Pacific Grove reported witnessing a man and his daughter mutilating the carcass of a dead seal, raising concerns about illegal activity and marine mammal protection laws. Rashelle Diaz

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“One of the struggles that we have run into is when victims come to us

Old phones, new lifelines: Elizabethtown police turn donations into emergency help for survivors

By DeAndria Turner Click here for updates on this story     ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky (WLKY) — Old phones collecting dust in your drawer could become a lifeline for someone in crisis, thanks to a new partnership between the Elizabethtown Police Department and a national nonprofit. The department is working with 911 Cell Phone Bank, an organization that

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A high school football coach in Pickens County

High school coach placed on leave amid investigation into incident at football camp

By Zach Rainey, Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story     PICKENS COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — A high school football coach in Pickens County, South Carolina, has been placed on leave after a “very serious incident” occurred involving students during summer football camp. On Wednesday, the Pickens County School District confirmed that the

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Esta antigua república soviética, uno de los países más aislados, muestra señales de estar lista para atraer más turistas

Por Joe Yogerst, CNN Cuando el Gobierno de Turkmenistán anunció en abril nuevas regulaciones simplificadas para la obtención de visas, quienes están familiarizados con los viajes a esta nación de Asia Central no sabían bien qué pensar. Claro que no hay muchos expertos en el tema: junto con Corea del Norte y Eritrea, Turkmenistán ha

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