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By Kaitlyn Schwanemann, CNN (CNN) — Calvin Lawrence has dedicated his career to artificial intelligence. But even after decades of experience in computer engineering, he said one thing remains incredibly rare. “I’ve worked on many AI projects over the last 25 years, not more than two [of my colleagues] looked like me,” Lawrence, who is Black, said. Artificial intelligence

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Some of America’s legacy airlines are hiring aggressively and adjusting flight schedules to accommodate staffing shortages as they prepare to to fly around 2.8 million passengers a day during the end-of-year holiday rush. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Some of America’s legacy airlines are hiring aggressively and adjusting flight schedules to accommodate staffing shortages as they prepare to to fly around 2.8 million passengers a day during the end-of-year holiday rush. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.

By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Emergency medical exceptions to the Texas abortion ban are extremely rare, and experts say the law leaves medical providers with their hands tied and puts patients at risk. The Texas Supreme Court, comprised of nine Republicans, on Monday ruled against a woman seeking an abortion under the “medical emergency”

By Elizabeth Wolfe and Jessica Moskowitz, CNN (CNN) — A rambunctious steer who wandered onto the tracks at Newark’s Penn Station and disrupted train traffic between New Jersey and New York City will spend the rest of his days at an animal sanctuary, where he has been dubbed “Ricardo.” The young Texas Longhorn drew attention

CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe and Jessica Moskowitz, CNN (CNN) — A rambunctious steer who wandered onto the tracks at Newark’s Penn Station and disrupted train traffic between New Jersey and New York City will spend the rest of his days at an animal sanctuary, where he has been dubbed “Ricardo.” The young Texas Longhorn drew

By Rikki Klaus, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors in Minneapolis are investigating whether the killing of a transgender woman last month should be charged as a hate crime, as local activists said the death has amplified safety concerns for some in the city’s transgender community. Savannah Williams was shot in the head on November 29, and a man has been

By Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — The son of North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer is facing a new charge of homicide while fleeing a peace officer after authorities say he was involved in a car chase that ended in the death of a sheriff’s deputy, court records show. Ian Cramer, 42, was initially charged

By Nick Valencia, CNN (CNN) — The Mississippi police officer who wrongfully shot an 11-year-old after the boy called 911 for help has been suspended without pay effective immediately, according to a member of the Indianola Board of Aldermen. Alderman Marvin Elder tells CNN that on Monday night a motion was made at the Indianola

By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Two men in Montana have been indicted after allegedly killing around 3,600 birds – including bald and golden eagles – and selling them on the black market. Simon Paul and Travis John Branson were both indicted on December 7 on charges of conspiracy, unlawful trafficking of bald and golden

By Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — A Georgia teacher who was arrested last month after witnesses told police he threatened to behead a student over comments she made about the Israeli flag hanging in his classroom is no longer employed at the middle school where the incident happened, officials said. Benjamin Reese, a 51-year-old seventh

By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The family of Kenneka Jenkins, a 19-year-old woman who died in an Illinois hotel’s walk-in freezer more than six years ago, has settled a lawsuit against the hotel for $10 million. The young woman’s body was found in the freezer in September 2017 after she attended a party at the Crowne

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, where cost-cutting measures led to tainted drinking water that contained lead and other toxins. Facts Flint once thrived as the home of the nation’s largest General Motors plant. The city’s economic decline began during the 1980s, when GM downsized.

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Kwanzaa, an African American holiday celebrated each year from December 26 to January 1. Facts Kwanzaa is based on traditional African harvest festivals. Also spelled Kwanza. Maulana Karenga, a professor of Pan-African studies at California State University at Long Beach, created the holiday in 1966 to

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of George Tenet, former director of the CIA. Personal Birth date: January 5, 1953 Birth place: Flushing, NY Birth name: George John Tenet Father: John Tenet, restaurant owner Mother: Evangelia Tenet Marriage: A. Stephanie Glakas-Tenet Children: John Michael Education: Georgetown University, B.S.F.S., 1976;

CNN, WCBS By Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Amid growing concerns about antisemitism on elite college campuses, some Jewish families are removing top-tier institutions from their lists and prioritizing safety. Universities have scrambled to address issues related to freedom of speech, hate speech and political debate as the Israel and Hamas war enters its third

By Dakin Andone and LJ Spaet, CNN (CNN) — The mayor of Oakland, California, is demanding a hate crime investigation after a large public menorah was vandalized and destroyed – with pieces of it thrown into Lake Merritt as Jewish communities around the world celebrate Hanukkah. Images and video from the Jewish Community Relations Council

By Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Amid growing concerns about antisemitism on elite college campuses, some Jewish families are removing top-tier institutions from their lists and prioritizing safety. Universities have scrambled to address issues related to freedom of speech, hate speech and political debate as the Israel and Hamas war enters its third month, but

By Rob Frehse, Kelly McCleary and Brynn Gingras, CNN (CNN) — A 13-year-old boy in Ohio is facing criminal charges after allegedly crafting “a detailed plan” for a mass shooting at a synagogue in September, according to an incident report and court documents obtained by CNN. The teen, whom authorities have not publicly identified, posted “a

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — If you need a break from it all, it may be time to disconnect from your devices and reconnect with nature. US national parks offer the perfect backdrop for a mental reset, and they’ll be free to visit on certain days next year. Here’s what else you need