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By Leah Asmelash, CNN American Girl’s latest “Girl of the Year” doll is the line’s first of Chinese descent. The popular doll manufacturer unveiled Corinne Tan, a Chinese American skier, as its 2022 Girl of the Year on Thursday. “Girl of the Year” dolls, which were introduced in 2001, differ from other American Girl dolls

By Scott McLean and Jo Shelley, CNN From the air, the former Caterpillar factory outside Chicago is sprawling — the size of two dozen football fields. Once a heavy equipment plant, it’s now a hive of activity making a product that has never been in higher demand: medical gloves. The US Medical Glove Company, or

By Lauren del Valle and Evan Simko-Bednarski, CNN A New York jury ruled Thursday in a landmark trial that Teva Pharmaceuticals contributed to decades of opioid addiction and deaths in New York state. The jury’s decision marks a conclusion to New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against a wide swath of the pharmaceutical supply

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN It took decades of advocacy and effort, but a national African American museum now stands on the National Mall. After legislation that passed last year, national museums dedicated to Latinos and women are also in the works. Now, one lawmaker wants Asian Americans to have a museum of their own, too.

By Joe Sutton and Shawn Nottingham, CNN One of two Illinois police officers shot Wednesday after they responded to a call about dogs barking in a hotel parking lot has died, the Bradley Police Department said in a news release. A second officer is in critical condition and was undergoing surgery, the police department said.

By AJ Willingham, CNN This is it, the last 5 Things of 2021! We’re taking a little hiatus tomorrow, so have a safe and reinvigorating New Year. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered

By Steve Almasy, CNN Ghislaine Maxwell could be headed to federal prison for the rest of her life. Maxwell, 60, faces up to 65 years in prison after she was found guilty Wednesday on five federal charges, including sex trafficking of a minor. Maxwell’s attorneys said they plan to appeal. US District Judge Alison Nathan

By Kay Jones, Jennifer Henderson and Danielle Sills, CNN A critically endangered Malayan tiger named Eko was shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy Wednesday after a man was attacked by the animal at a zoo in Naples, Florida, officials said. The 26-year-old man, was seriously injured when he entered an unauthorized area of the

By Amir Vera and Laura Studley, CNN An increase in Covid-19 cases in Cincinnati has led to staffing shortages in the fire department, a city spokesperson said Wednesday. “There are 27 firefighters out with Covid-19 right now and an additional 20 who are out sick. There are 774 firefighters total on staff,” said spokesperson Yasmin