By Aya Elamroussi and Joe Sutton, CNN Vanessa Bryant has reached a new deal with Nike which will create apparel honoring the legacy of her late basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Nike announced Thursday. The first sneakers to be released under the partnership will be the Kobe 6 Protro “Mambacita Sweet 16,” which
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By Taylor Romine, CNN The Los Angeles County Civilian Oversight Commission (COC) is launching an investigation into “deputy gangs” or groups participating in gang-like activity at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department, the Commission said Thursday. The investigation, which will be conducted by pro bono attorneys and is expected to last up to six months,
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Romine, CNN The family of Edward Bronstein, a 38-year-old man who died while in custody of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in March 2020, called on Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón to charge the officers allegedly involved in his death. “What they did is sickening, really bad. Everybody wants justice, and
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By Joe Sutton, CNN Flames burned Thursday in a construction zone on the third level at Empower Field at Mile High stadium in Denver, the city’s fire department said in a tweet. No injuries were reported. “A small fire that occurred in a construction zone near the East Club Lounge at Empower Field at Mile
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By Jamiel Lynch, CNN Authorities are hailing the facilities manager at a Florida mosque as a hero who gave his life and potentially saved children at the center’s school and day care. Seminole County deputies responded early Thursday morning to the Husseini Islamic Center in Sanford after a woman called 911 and said there was
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By Mallika Kallingal, CNN The car driven by six high school-aged girls who died in a crash with a semitruck on Tuesday came to a “rolling stop” at a stop sign before entering the highway, witnesses said, according to an ongoing National Transportation Safety Board investigation, as the first victim was identified on Friday. The
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By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN For eight years, a school district in Texas has celebrated its LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families through a Pride Week. But this year, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says the activities are breaking state law. In a Tuesday letter to the Austin Independent School District’s superintendent, Paxton, a Republican, wrote, “The
Continue Reading By Joe Sutton, CNN Flames burned Thursday in a construction zone on the third level at Empower Field at Mile High stadium in Denver, the city’s fire department said in a tweet. No injuries were reported. “A small fire that occurred in a construction zone near the East Club Lounge at Empower Field at Mile
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of environmental and human rights activist Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy. Personal Birth date: April 11, 1928 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: Ethel Skakel Father: George Skakel, businessman Mother: Ann (Brannack) Skakel Marriage: Robert F. Kennedy (June 17, 1950-June 6, 1968, his
Continue ReadingBy Caroll Alvarado, CNN A California mother is asking for accountability after she received a video last month showing her child’s preschool teacher leading her class in a political chant against President Joe Biden. The video was taken by an unidentified teacher at Turning Point Christian School, a private school in Norco, California. The video
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By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Ted Cruz thrust several books into the spotlight after his puzzling line of questioning at Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing. In a hearing ostensibly meant to assess whether Jackson is qualified to serve on the highest court in the land, the Republican senator brought up critical race theory —
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose. Personal Birth name: Peter Edward Rose Birth date: April 14, 1941 Birth place: Cincinnati, Ohio Father: Harry Rose, bank clerk and semi-pro baseball and football player Mother: LaVerne Rose Marriages: Carol (Woliung) Rose, (April 11, 1984-2011, divorced);
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Personal Birth date: April 16, 1962 Birth place: Yonkers, New York Birth name: Antony John Blinken Father: Donald Blinken, investment banker and US ambassador to Hungary Mother: Judith (Frehm) Pisar, UNESCO Special Envoy for Cultural Diplomacy Marriage: Evan
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of philanthropist, best-selling author and NBA Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Personal Birth date: April 16, 1947 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. Father: Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, transit police officer and jazz musician Mother: Cora Alcindor, department store
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Grammy Award-winning country singer Loretta Lynn. Personal Birth date: April 14, 1932 (some sources say 1935) Death date: October 4, 2022 Birth place: Butcher Holler, Kentucky Birth name: Loretta Webb Father: Melvin Webb, coal miner Mother: Clara (Ramey) Webb Marriage: Oliver Lynn (1948-1996, his
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN Home should always be your happy place, but with rents surging in several popular cities, some say it’s getting uncomfortable — and downright frustrating — to live comfortably. In February, the national median rent was up 17% from a year ago, according to a new report, marking the seventh-straight month of
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN Home should always be your happy place, but with rents surging in several popular cities, some say it’s getting uncomfortable — and downright frustrating — to live comfortably. In February, the national median rent was up 17% from a year ago, according to a new report, marking the seventh-straight month of
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN Home should always be your happy place, but with rents surging in several popular cities, some say it’s getting uncomfortable — and downright frustrating — to live comfortably. In February, the national median rent was up 17% from a year ago, according to a new report, marking the seventh-straight month of
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN Home should always be your happy place, but with rents surging in several popular cities, some say it’s getting uncomfortable — and downright frustrating — to live comfortably. In February, the national median rent was up 17% from a year ago, according to a new report, marking the seventh-straight month of
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN Home should always be your happy place, but with rents surging in several popular cities, some say it’s getting uncomfortable — and downright frustrating — to live comfortably. In February, the national median rent was up 17% from a year ago, according to a new report, marking the seventh-straight month of
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