By Anna Chernova and Yulia Kesaieva, CNN (CNN) — A group of former Ukrainian servicemen, including prisoners of war, have “volunteered” to fight on the front lines for Russia, Moscow’s state-run news agency RIA Novosti has claimed, in a potential violation of international law. The agency released a video this week showing a few dozen men it said
Continue Reading By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — Lahore has become the latest megacity to shut down as pollution chokes swathes of South Asia, where nearly 50 million people have been breathing toxic air for nearly a week. Pakistan’s second most populous city – of more than 13 million people – has shut schools and closed public
Continue Reading By Jennifer Deaton and Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Iran has reiterated that despite its financial backing and support for Hamas and other proxy groups in the region, it does not direct any of their actions, the Islamic Republic’s United Nations ambassador told CNN in an interview. Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s envoy to the UN,
Continue Reading By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore’s former top prosecutor who was thrust into the national spotlight after charging six police officers in the 2015 death of Freddie Gray, was found guilty of two counts of perjury for making false statements on loan applications for two Florida vacation homes, the Justice Department said.
Continue Reading By Zeena Saifi, CNN (CNN) — At least 14 Palestinians were killed in the refugee camp Jenin, in the occupied West Bank, following an Israeli military raid, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The incursion resulted in clashes with Palestinians early Thursday morning, the ministry said. It is not yet clear whether the deceased
Continue Reading By Joe Sutton and Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Apollo astronaut Col. Frank Borman, who commanded the first mission to orbit the moon, has died in Billings, Montana, NASA announced. He was 95. “Today we remember one of NASA’s best. Astronaut Frank Borman was a true American hero. Among his many accomplishments, he served as
Continue Reading By Rob Picheta, Paul P. Murphy, Ivana Kottasová and Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s military has effectively cut Gaza in two, with its ground operations and fiercest aerial bombardment apparently concentrated in the north, forcing thousands of Palestinians to flee south on foot to escape the fighting. Israel launched its military campaign with the stated aim
Continue Reading CNN By Rob Picheta, Paul P. Murphy, Ivana Kottasová and Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s military has effectively cut Gaza in two, with its ground operations and fiercest aerial bombardment apparently concentrated in the north, forcing thousands of Palestinians to flee south on foot to escape the fighting. Israel launched its military campaign with the stated
Continue Reading By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in Alaska dealt another blow to climate and Indigenous groups attempting to stop ConocoPhillips’ massive Willow oil drilling project, ruling Thursday that construction could move forward. The project on Alaska’s North Slope – an area that holds 600 million barrels of oil – galvanized a groundswell
Continue Reading By Gregory Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The nation’s understaffed and overworked air traffic controller workforce has grown by only six fully trained controllers over the last year, the workers’ union president told Congress. National Air Traffic Controllers Association President Rich Santa told a Senate subcommittee Thursday growth in the thousands is needed. The FAA’s controller ranks
Continue Reading By Kara Nelson, CNN (CNN) — If someone had told Nadia Mohamed when she was a child that she would one day become mayor of the city where she grew up, she would have said, “you are lying.” But on Tuesday Mohamed achieved just that when she was elected Mayor of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
Continue Reading By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — The US population is projected to peak in 2080, then start declining, according to a new analysis by the US Census Bureau. Projections released Thursday predict the country’s population will reach nearly 370 million in 2080, and by 2100 will have declined to 366 million. It’s the first
Continue Reading By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Scientists based in China have created a monkey chimera with two sets of DNA, experimental work they say could ultimately benefit medical research and the conservation of endangered species. The monkey, which lived for 10 days before being euthanized, was made by combining stem cells from a cynomolgus monkey
Continue Reading By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A panorama of colliding galaxy clusters glimmers in a new image, captured by the combined forces of the two most powerful space observatories ever created. The cosmic phenomenon, called MACS0416, is 4.3 billion light-years from Earth. Eventually, the merging pair of giant clusters will combine to form an even
Continue Reading By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Xi Jinping has a plan for how the world should work, and one year into his norm-shattering third term as Chinese leader, he’s escalating his push to challenge America’s global leadership — and put his vision front and center. That bid was in the spotlight like never
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Attorney General Merrick Garland, former chief judge of the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Personal Birth date: November 13, 1952 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: Merrick Brian Garland Father: Cyril Garland, founder of an advertising agency Mother: Shirley (Horwitz)
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Screen Actors Guild. In 2012, a merger was completed between the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA). The SAG-AFTRA labor union has more than 160,000 members. SAG Timeline June 30, 1933 – Articles of incorporation are filed.
Continue Reading By David Shortell, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s war on Hamas could set the Palestinian economy in Gaza and the West Bank back decades, according to a new analysis by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). A report released Thursday by the organization paints a dire picture of the economic conditions in the Palestinian enclave, where
Continue Reading By CNN Impact Your World (CNN) — It’s often said the whole family serves when a member is in the armed forces. Like military spouses, children of those serving also benefit from extra support and recognition. There are many ways you can show your appreciation this Veterans Day, including supporting the children of service members
Continue Reading By Jomana Karadsheh, Hande Atay Alam and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — The imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has ended her hunger strike after three days, according to a statement from her media team on Thursday. She had been striking over what she said was the jail’s refusal to provide her with
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