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By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — The tourist who apparently carved his name into a wall of Rome’s 2,000-year-old Colosseum has sent an apology letter to Italian authorities. However, many offended people across the globe insist a “sorry” will not suffice for damaging one of the world’s most precious monuments. Pending an investigation, the alleged

By Jamiel Lynch, Sara Smart and Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — A former Afghan interpreter who immigrated with his family to America in 2021 was shot and killed early Monday in Washington, DC, while on an extra shift as a Lyft driver, and police now are searching for suspects, authorities and a charity said. Nasrat

By Rosa Flores, Andi Babineau and Ray Sanchez, CNN El Paso, Texas (CNN) — The mass shooter who killed 23 people at an El Paso Walmart in one of the deadliest attacks targeting Latinos in modern US history was sentenced to 90 consecutive life terms by a federal judge on Friday. Prosecutors had recommended Patrick

By Zenebou Sylla and Samantha Beech, CNN (CNN) — A collision between a double-decker bus and a city bus in Manhattan on Thursday left dozens injured and at least 18 people requiring hospitalization for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the New York City Fire Department. First responders received notice of the crash on the borough’s east

By Jamiel Lynch, CNN (CNN) — A Florida couple has been charged with aggravated manslaughter in the death of an 18-month-old girl who died after being left in a hot car overnight following a Fourth of July party, police said. Joel and Jazmine Rondon, both 33 and residents of Lakeland, went to a Fourth of

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the 1996 Olympic Park Bombing in Atlanta. Facts Two people died and more than 100 others were injured as a result of a bombing at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. Alice Hawthorne, 44, of Albany, Georgia, was killed by the explosion. Turkish cameraman

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Alex Rodriguez, former New York Yankees infielder, who is in fifth place for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball history. He was suspended for the entire 2014 season after an investigation into the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Personal Birth date: July 27,

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Anthony Kennedy, retired associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Personal Birth date: July 23, 1936 Birth place: Sacramento, California Birth name: Anthony McLeod Kennedy Father: Anthony J. Kennedy, lawyer and lobbyist Mother: Gladys (McLeod) Kennedy, civic leader Marriage: Mary (Davis) Kennedy

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Liz Truss, prime minister of the United Kingdom. Personal Birth date: July 26, 1975 Birth place: Oxford, England Birth name: Mary Elizabeth Truss Father: John Kenneth Truss, math professor Mother: Priscilla (Grasby) Truss, nurse and teacher Marriage: Hugh O’Leary (2000-present) Children: Frances, Liberty

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Apple, Inc, creator of the Mac computer and the iPhone. Facts The corporate headquarters are in Cupertino, California. As of September 2022, the company reported that it employs approximately 164,000 people full-time. Timeline April 1, 1976 – Apple Computers, Inc. is founded by Steve Jobs and

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. February 2, 2023 – For the third year in a row, Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow on Groundhog Day, predicting six more weeks of winter. February 2, 2022 – Punxsutawney Phil sees

By Eli Masket, CNN (CNN) — Officials are searching for a hiker who went missing in California’s Yosemite National Park last weekend. Hayden Klemenok was backpacking with a group of friends at Upper Chilnualna Falls when he entered Chilnualna Creek near the trail junction Sunday afternoon, according to a Wednesday Facebook post from the park.

By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — The family of an Alabama man who died after a police officer tased him is demanding to view body camera footage of the incident and claims the man was mistakenly apprehended, according to the family’s attorney. Mobile Police officers responded Sunday to a residential burglary in progress at a

By Michelle Krupa and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — A Texas man reported missing eight years ago as a teen actually returned home a day later and has been there all along with his mother, who deceived police by giving fake names and insisting he was gone in the years before his discovery last week

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the 1992 riots in Los Angeles. The riots stemmed from the acquittal of four white Los Angeles Police Department officers in the beating of black motorist Rodney King in 1991. Facts The riots over five days in the spring of 1992 left more than 50 people

By Kristina Sgueglia and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — OceanGate – the owner of the Titan submersible that imploded during a voyage to the Titanic, killing all five people on board – says it has suspended its exploration and commercial operations, according to its website. The company’s CEO, Stockton Rush, was among those who perished

By Rosa Flores, Andi Babineau and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — The man being sentenced on federal charges for fatally shooting 23 people and wounding 22 others at a Texas Walmart nodded “yes” Thursday when asked by the son of a victim if he was sorry for the massacre. For a second emotional day, survivors

By Michelle Watson, Eric Levenson, Melissa Alonso and Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — The New Jersey cargo ship fire that killed two firefighters at Port Newark has been contained to one section of the vessel as firefighters continue to battle the blaze Saturday. As of Saturday afternoon, the US Coast Guard said they “made considerable

By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — How much money would you need to feel rich? Thousands of Americans weighed in on this age-old question and said they need, on average, nearly half a million dollars annually to feel financially free. Of course, that figure is a lofty ambition for many people, but financial experts say