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Manson family member Leslie Van Houten is another step closer to parole as governor will no longer challenge release

By Natasha Chen and Virginia Langmaid, CNN (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office on Friday announced it will not challenge a May state appellate court’s panel ruling that opened the possibility of parole for Leslie Van Houten, a former Charles Manson follower and convicted murderer. Van Houten is serving concurrent sentences of seven years

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Chicago Police Department investigating allegations that officers had improper sexual relations with migrants

By Bill Kirkos and Camila Bernal, CNN CHICAGO (CNN) — The Chicago Police Department says it is investigating an unspecified number of officers for misconduct following allegations they engaged in improper sexual relations with newly arrived migrants. “These allegations are under investigation with CPD’s Bureau of Internal Affairs and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability,”

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Small ‘stockpiles or campsites’ discovered in search for escaped Pennsylvania inmate with survivalist skills, police say

By Kristina Sgueglia, Nic Anderson and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — Authorities in Pennsylvania said Sunday they discovered “small stockpiles or campsites” in wooded areas they believe are associated with self-taught survivalist and prison escapee Michael Charles Burham. Pennsylvania State Police said the discovery was made in wooded areas around Warren, a small city in

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Black principals call for investigation of Chicago school district after they were fired from their jobs

By Meron Moges-Gerbi, CNN (CNN) — Activists in Chicago are calling for an investigation after Chicago Public Schools fired at least seven of the district’s Black principals over the 2022-2023 school year. Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump is representing principals Abdul Muhammad, Gerald Morrow, and Kimberly Gibson, who said they were wrongfully terminated. “If it

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Olympic Park Bombing Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the 1996 Olympic Park Bombing in Atlanta. Facts Two people died and more than 100 others were injured as a result of a bombing at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. Alice Hawthorne, 44, of Albany, Georgia, was killed by the explosion. Turkish cameraman

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Alex Rodriguez Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Alex Rodriguez, former New York Yankees infielder, who is in fifth place for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball history. He was suspended for the entire 2014 season after an investigation into the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Personal Birth date: July 27,

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Anthony Kennedy Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Anthony Kennedy, retired associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Personal Birth date: July 23, 1936 Birth place: Sacramento, California Birth name: Anthony McLeod Kennedy Father: Anthony J. Kennedy, lawyer and lobbyist Mother: Gladys (McLeod) Kennedy, civic leader Marriage: Mary (Davis) Kennedy

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Liz Truss Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Liz Truss, prime minister of the United Kingdom. Personal Birth date: July 26, 1975 Birth place: Oxford, England Birth name: Mary Elizabeth Truss Father: John Kenneth Truss, math professor Mother: Priscilla (Grasby) Truss, nurse and teacher Marriage: Hugh O’Leary (2000-present) Children: Frances, Liberty

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Apple Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Apple, Inc, creator of the Mac computer and the iPhone. Facts The corporate headquarters are in Cupertino, California. As of September 2022, the company reported that it employs approximately 164,000 people full-time. Timeline April 1, 1976 – Apple Computers, Inc. is founded by Steve Jobs and

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