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By Macie Goldfarb, CNN (CNN) — Two children were killed and another two were injured when an SUV crashed into a two-wheeled horse-drawn Amish buggy in southern Minnesota on Monday morning, authorities said. The buggy and the SUV were going in the same direction when the crash happened shortly before 8:25 a.m. in Fillmore County

By Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — The family of a 19-year-old woman found dead in the woods near her Orlando, Florida, apartment is suing the Orange County sheriff’s office and two deputies for negligence and civil rights violations over their handling of the 2021 case, according to a lawsuit filed Monday. Miya Marcano, a Valencia

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at some of the most important cases decided by the US Supreme Court since 1789. 1803 – Marbury v. MadisonThis decision established the system of checks and balances and the power of the Supreme Court within the federal government. Situation: Federalist William Marbury and many others were

By Shimon Prokupecz, Matthew J. Friedman, Mark Morales, Evelio Contreras and Rachel Clarke, CNN New York (CNN) — Jean Carlos Marin-Espinoza has a smile as bright as the lights of New York City. Standing on a corner in midtown Manhattan, he talks about the generosity shown so far to him and his family – a

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Rev. Al Sharpton, political activist and Baptist minister. Personal Birth date: October 3, 1954 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr. Father: Alfred Sharpton Sr., carpenter/contractor Mother: Ada Essie (Richards) Sharpton Marriages: Kathy Jordan Sharpton (1980-2021, divorced); Marsha Tinsley (divorced) Children:

By John Miller and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — The husband of the owner and operator of the Bronx day care where a 1-year-child died of suspected fentanyl exposure has been captured by authorities in Mexico, multiple US law enforcement sources familiar with the search told CNN on Tuesday. Felix Herrera Garcia, husband of Grei

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of professional tennis player Serena Williams. Personal Birth date: September 26, 1981 Birth place: Saginaw, Michigan Birth name: Serena Jameka Williams Father: Richard Williams, tennis coach Mother: Oracene Price Marriage: Alexis Ohanian (November 16, 2017-present) Children: Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. and Adira River Ohanian

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of American fashion designer and philanthropist Ralph Lauren. Personal Birth date: October 14, 1939 Birth place: Bronx, New York Birth name: Ralph Rueben Lifshitz Father: Frank Lifshitz, housepainter and artist Mother: Frieda (Cutler) Lifshitz Marriage: Ricky (Low-Beer) Lauren (December 1964-present) Children: Dylan, 1974; David,

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of singer-songwriter Paul Simon. Personal Birth date: October 13, 1941 Birth place: Newark, New Jersey Birth name: Paul Frederic Simon Father: Louis Simon, college professor and professional musician Mother: Belle Simon, elementary school teacher Marriages: Edie Brickell (May 1992-present), Carrie Fisher (August 1983-July 1984,

By Eric Zerkel and Angela Fritz, CNN (CNN) — As drought tightens its grip in the Central US and water levels on the Mississippi River plummet to near-record lows, a surge of saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is pushing upstream, polluting drinking water for thousands of residents south of New Orleans. With little prospect

By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 50,000 mattresses sold exclusively at Costco have been recalled due the to risk of mold exposure. Federal safety regulators said Monday the mattresses could have been exposed to water during the manufacturing process, potentially leading to health risks for consumers with compromised immune systems or some allergies. Here’s

By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated $835 million after no lucky winners nabbed the grand prize during Monday night’s drawing for the fourth largest in the game’s history, according to Powerball. The Powerball rolled again after no ticket matched all six numbres – 10 – 12 – 22

By Mark Morales, CNN New York (CNN) — A third person has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 1-year-old boy who was exposed to the highly potent drug fentanyl at a Bronx day care, where large quantities of the narcotic were stored under a trap floor in a room where

By Fabiana Chaparro, CNN (CNN) — A 61-year-old woman died after falling roughly 150 feet from a steep cliff on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. Authorities received a call Saturday afternoon about a woman who had fallen down a cliff at Glassmine Falls Overlook, located on the scenic National Parkway, the National Park

By Ashley Killough, CNN (CNN) — The gunman who killed 23 people and wounded 22 others at an El Paso Walmart in one of the deadliest attacks targeting Latinos in modern US history has agreed to pay more than $5.5 million in restitution to those impacted by the shooting. Patrick Crusius, who pleaded guilty to