By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome, Italy (CNN) — The first 16 migrants rescued at sea while trying to reach Europe by way of Italy arrived at the Albanian port of Shengjin on Wednesday aboard an Italian navy vessel, marking an extraordinary change in the handling of Mediterranean migration. The men – 10 Bangladeshi nationals and
Continue Reading By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. Early voting A record number of early votes were cast in Georgia on Tuesday as residents headed to the polls in the critical battleground state. “We have had over 328,000 total votes
Continue Reading By Jomana Karadsheh, Muhammad Darwish and Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — In one of Gaza’s last standing hospitals, Tamara Al-Maarouf’s eyes well up with tears as she stands helplessly by her baby boy’s hospital bed. A tumor, now removed, has been compressing the 4-month-old’s tiny heart and he desperately needs treatment abroad. Meanwhile, 84-year-old Oded
Continue Reading By Nimi Princewill, CNN Abuja, Nigeria (CNN) — The death toll from a fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has risen to at least 153, with another 100 people injured, police told CNN Thursday. The blast, which happened late evening local time on Tuesday in Majiya, a village in Jigawa state, came after the vehicle
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CNN By Holly Yan, Melissa Alonso and Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Newly released bodycam footage shows two Phoenix police officers shouting orders to a Black man as he’s lying face-down on the ground – with one officer repeatedly punching him and another officer tasing him. Tyron McAlpin, 34, is deaf and no longer accused
Continue Reading WPEC, BRANDI CLARKE, FACEBOOK, MICHELLE WESTFIELD, CNN, BRANDI CLARKE/FACEBOOK By Emma Tucker and Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — As airborne debris was being sucked into a tornado forming before Michelle Westfield’s eyes, it became clear there would be no escape if she drove her car forward on a road in St. Lucie County, Florida, last Wednesday. It would be a
Continue Reading By Emma Tucker and Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — As airborne debris was being sucked into a tornado forming before Michelle Westfield’s eyes, it became clear there would be no escape if she drove her car forward on a road in St. Lucie County, Florida, last Wednesday. It would be a death sentence. She slammed on the brakes, put her
Continue Reading By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Chinese and Russian defense officials vowed to strengthen their cooperation during meetings in Beijing this week – in the latest sign of deepening alignment between the neighbors that’s been closely watched by the US and its allies. The two countries have “common views, a common assessment of
Continue Reading By Helen Regan, Lex Harvey, Manveena Suri and Esha Mitra, CNN (CNN) — Twin bomb threats hit Indian airliners on opposite sides of the globe on Tuesday, forcing an emergency landing in the Arctic and fighter jets to scramble in Asia – the latest in a series of similar hoax scares for the country’s airlines.
Continue Reading By Holly Yan, Melissa Alonso and Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — All charges were dropped against a Black man after bodycam footage released earlier this week shows two Phoenix police officers shouting orders at him as he’s lying face-down on the ground – with one officer repeatedly punching him and another officer tasing him. Tyron
Continue Reading By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Americans feel pretty secure in their jobs and the amount of money they earn, according to a new survey.
Continue Reading CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Americans feel pretty secure in their jobs and the amount of money they earn, according to a new
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook. Personal Birth date: November 1, 1960 Birth place: Robertsdale, Alabama Birth name: Timothy Donald Cook Father: Donald Cook, shipyard worker Mother: Geraldine Cook Education: Auburn University, B.S., 1982; Duke University, M.B.A., 1988 Other Facts Served on the
Continue Reading By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles district attorney has released new evidence in the Lyle and Erik Menendez case that could potentially lead to a review of their life sentences for murder. After their first widely publicized trial ended in a mistrial, a jury convicted the Menendez brothers of murdering their parents,
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CNN By Nectar Gan, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Two giant pandas from China have landed in Washington, marking the first time the US capital has welcomed a new set of furry diplomats from Beijing in 24 years. The FedEx cargo plane dubbed “Panda Express,” carrying Bao Li and Qing Bao, both 3 years old,
Continue Reading By Sarah Dewberry, Taylor Galgano and Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — In the 20 long days since Hurricane Helene cut through the southeastern United States, yanking down electric lines and washing away power poles, millions of people have gradually had their lights restored. But tens of thousands are still dealing with the intense stress of
Continue Reading By Nectar Gan, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Two giant pandas from China have landed in Washington, marking the first time the US capital has welcomed a new set of furry diplomats from Beijing in 24 years. The FedEx cargo plane dubbed “Panda Express,” carrying Bao Li and Qing Bao, both 3 years old, landed
Continue Reading By Lauren Kent and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — A Russian man has been rescued after 67 days adrift on a small boat in the bitterly cold Sea of Okhotsk, Russian authorities said Tuesday. The man’s brother and his teenage son died in the ordeal, according to Russian state media RIA Novosti, who named the
Continue Reading By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Most taxpayers filed their 2023 returns by the official deadline in mid-April, or they applied for an extension, giving them until today to file their returns. Remember, those who don’t meet tax due dates could face penalties and interest that will accrue until the situation is resolved. Here’s what
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CNN By Gawon Bae, Yoonjung Seo and Alex Stambaugh, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korea blew up parts of two major roads connected to the southern part of the peninsula on Tuesday, South Korean authorities said, after Pyongyang warned it would take steps to completely cut off its territory from the South. Parts
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