By Associated Press (CNN) — An Illinois jury on Wednesday convicted a former sheriff’s deputy of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 asking for help. Sean Grayson, 31, could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison, or probation. Sentencing is scheduled for January 29.
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press (AP) — A former assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school ignored multiple warnings that a 6-year-old student had a gun in the hours before he shot his teacher, an attorney for the teacher said Tuesday as a trial opened in the woman’s $40 million lawsuit. Abby Zwerner, a first-grade teacher at
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN Every air traffic controller in the US received a zero-dollar paystub this week, marking their first missed paycheck of the nearly monthlong government shutdown. It highlights the mounting strain on essential federal employees required to report to work without compensation. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Every air traffic controller in the US received a zero-dollar paystub this week, marking their first missed paycheck of the nearly monthlong government shutdown. It highlights the mounting strain on essential federal employees required to report to work without compensation. Here’s what else you need to know to get up
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — The impact of the federal government shutdown on the air traffic control system in the United States could linger on well beyond the reopening of the government. From safety redundancies and modernization efforts to training future controllers and keeping the best staff, much of the work of the
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By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — As a breastfeeding mom of a toddler – and with another child on the way – Gabrielle knows how vital it is to get the right nutrients, with her body serving both her children in different capacities. But the 21-year-old mother is worried about what the coming weeks will
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By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — In the latest antisemitic incident to rock a community, threatened attacks on synagogues in Alabama and surrounding states were thwarted when a person was arrested with a suitcase full of ammunition, body armor and other items, officials said Tuesday. The FBI and other agencies were notified of “credible
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By Devan Cole, Bill Kirkos, Andy Rose, Rebekah Riess, Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Top Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino, who oversees the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the Chicago area, came under the microscope of a federal judge Tuesday after she received reports federal agents were not following her order to limit aggressive tactics
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The world’s richest man has launched his own version of Wikipedia. Elon Musk said the goal of Grokipedia is “the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.” Users have already pointed out stark differences. Here’s what else you might have missed during your
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By Andy Rose, Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — The appeals court that paved the way for President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops in Portland while the state’s legal case against the administration plays out announced Tuesday it will reconsider its decision. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to an “en banc rehearing,”
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN The Trump administration is postponing the release of new national dietary guidelines. The updated nutrition advice, now expected in December, could bring major changes to what the government considers a healthy diet. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ Hurricane
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN The Trump administration is postponing the release of new national dietary guidelines. The updated nutrition advice, now expected in December, could bring major changes to what the government considers a healthy diet. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN The Trump administration is postponing the release of new national dietary guidelines. The updated nutrition advice, now expected in December, could bring major changes to what the government considers a healthy diet. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣
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By Graham Hurley, CNN Find the latest updates on the court hearing here. (CNN) — Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino has been summoned to appear in court Tuesday to answer a judge’s concerns about federal agents’ aggressive tactics in Chicago after he was recorded throwing what appears to be a tear gas canister into a
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By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A 38-year-old man who has been protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration program for the past 12 years was detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this month, with the agency citing his social media posts as the reason for terminating his DACA status.
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By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A 28-year-old man stabbed two teenagers with a fork and tried to slap a crew member on a flight from Chicago to Germany over the weekend, causing the flight to be diverted, officials said. The dramatic incident comes during an already tense period in aviation, with significant delays
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Hutter, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! About one in five adults in the US are affected by some type of arthritis. If knee pain is slowing you down, try these expert-recommended aerobic exercises to help relieve discomfort and boost mobility. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN Staffing shortages. Missed paychecks. Frustrated fliers. All are a result of the government shutdown, which officials warn could cause more widespread airline delays and cancellations this week. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ Trump in Asia President Donald Trump
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By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — “Enough is enough of wild speculation.” Houston Mayor John Whitmire was frustrated as he stood in front of the cameras alongside the police chief last month, trying to dispel the rumors that have cast a veil of anxiety over the vast network of bayous that crisscross his city. “There
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Sottile, Aaron Cooper, Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — Air traffic controller staffing shortages worsened over the weekend as the nation’s government shutdown hit its fourth week, leading to delays and anxiety, and experts say it won’t get better until air traffic controllers get paid. More than 50 staffing shortages have been reported since
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