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Penn Museum defends decision to inter 19 Black Philadelphians whose skulls were once collected to promote racist science

By Justin Gamble, CNN (CNN) — Philadelphia’s Penn Museum stands by its decision to entomb the remains of 19 unidentified Black Philadelphians who were held in its collection, despite criticism from some in the community that the museum should have done more to identify the remains. The museum held an interfaith memorial service Saturday to

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Manhunt underway for Tennessee man suspected of fatally shooting sheriff’s deputy and injuring another, officials say

By Paradise Afshar, Elizabeth Wolfe and Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — More than 150 law enforcement personnel are searching for a man in east Tennessee accused of fatally shooting a Blount County deputy and injuring another deputy during a traffic stop on Thursday, authorities say. Kenneth DeHart, 42, is wanted on warrants of first-degree murder,

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7 people indicted in connection with assault on NYPD officers outside migrant shelter, officials say

By Mark Morales, Kristina Sgueglia and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — Seven people have been indicted in connection with an assault last month on two New York City police officers near Times Square, and authorities still are working to identify three other people they say were involved, the Manhattan district attorney announced Thursday. The indictments

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Utah school district takes steps to protect teen after school board member appears to question girl’s gender on social media

By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — A teenage girl in Utah faced threats after a state school board member appeared to raise questions about her gender on social media, eliciting a condemnation from the state’s top government officials. In a since-deleted Facebook post, Natalie Cline, a member of the Utah State Board of Education since

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Thieves take off with 200-foot radio tower and transmitter in Alabama, knocking a local AM station off the air

By Jamiel Lynch and Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — A small-town radio station manager had a big surprise when he learned the station’s 200-foot radio tower and transmitter in Jasper, Alabama, was missing. Brett Elmore, the general manager of WJLX, said his landscaper had been doing a cleanup of the property Friday when the crew discovered the tower

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Ralph Nader Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life Ralph Nader, consumer advocate and former candidate for US president. Personal Birth date: February 27, 1934 Birth place: Winsted, Connecticut Birth name: Ralph Nader Father: Nathra Nader Mother: Rose (Bouziane) Nader Education: Princeton University, A.B., 1955, Harvard Law School, L.L.B., 1958 Military: US

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Joseph Lieberman Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Joseph Lieberman, former United States senator from Connecticut. Personal Birth date: February 24, 1942 Birth place: Stamford, Connecticut Birth name: Joseph Isadore Lieberman Father: Henry Lieberman, package-store owner Mother: Marcia (Manger) Lieberman Marriages: Hadassah (Freilich) Lieberman (1983-present); Elizabeth Haas (1965-1981, divorced) Children: with Hadassah Lieberman:

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George Ryan Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of George Ryan, the former governor of Illinois who served time in prison after being convicted on racketeering, conspiracy and fraud charges. Personal Birth date: February 24, 1934 Birth place: Maquoketa, Iowa Birth name: George Homer Ryan Father: Thomas Ryan, pharmacist Mother: Jeannette

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At a time of uncertainty, LGBTQ+ community sees meaningful representation in latest Biden judicial nominees

By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration has nominated two LGBTQ+ women to the federal bench in a pattern that advocates and scholars say can help build public trust in a community that has faced political and legal threats. If Nicole Berner and Melissa DuBose are confirmed, the Biden administration will have appointed

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Grandmother identifies her son as man who fired gunshots and set house near Philadelphia on fire

CNN By Danny Freeman, John Miller and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — A Philadelphia-area grandmother has identified her son as the man who fired gunshots and set their house on fire in East Lansdowne Wednesday. Chin Le, speaking to CNN affiliate WPVI, identified the shooter as 43-year-old Canh Le. Le said she heard her son arguing with his 13-year-old niece and saying he was

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