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Southwest says flights resumed after delays caused by 'tech issues'

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MURDERED: Mengqi Ji

When a young mother is reported missing, investigators quickly realize she was probably murdered. Their prime suspect is her husband, but a slew of suspicious statements and circumstantial evidence isn’t enough to put him behind bars... until a lucky discovery gives them everything they need.   You can share The Good with us by submitting your story to The Good page on our website!  Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit  https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/  to view the current membership options and policies. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-mengqi-ji/   from Crime Junkie https://ift.tt/c0JC8Ib

The 10 best Amazon deals to shop this week

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Maine authorities detained a person of interest after 4 people were found dead in a home and 3 others shot while driving

Maine authorities have detained a person of interest and continue to investigate after two shooting incidents that appear to be connected left at least four people dead and three others injured, state police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/dxwopTh

Fact check: Trump falsely claims Putin didn't boast of Russia's nuclear might during the Trump presidency

Former President Donald Trump has tried to mount an argument that he was a formidable deterrent to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the foreign leader Trump has for years been criticized for praising and defending. But Trump has been making a demonstrably false claim to support his case. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/8nX7U5D

DeSantis goes to Washington, a place he once despised, looking for support to take on Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will meet behind closed doors with a select group of congressional Republicans on Tuesday evening in Washington as he seeks support from within his party to challenge Donald Trump for the GOP nomination in 2024. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/Il3eBxd

Damar Hamlin cleared to resume football activities after January cardiac arrest

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been cleared to resume football activities, the team's general manager said on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/L2CbJ7S

Newly released video shows scene of Jeremy Renner's snowplow accident

Newly released body camera footage shows firefighters and sheriff's deputies rushing to help actor Jeremy Renner after a near-fatal snowplow accident in January. The "Avengers" actor broke more than 30 bones and suffered other severe injuries. CNN's Chloe Melas has more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/iABnQxd

Opinion: How did Sudan go from casting off despotic rule to this?

Four years ago, almost to the day, the people of Sudan were celebrating a revolution after overthrowing longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir. Now the East African country faces the possibility of a complete collapse similar to the chaos we see today in Yemen or Libya. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/hJfyKQD

Ralph Yarl's attorney gives update on his condition

Attorney Benjamin Crump gives an update on the condition of his client Ralph Yarl, the Kansas City, Missouri, teen who was shot twice and seriously wounded by a homeowner after he went to the wrong house. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/W0Hgxfy

Writers strike looms after members vote to shut down film and TV production

Writers for television, movies and streaming shows have voted overwhelmingly to go on strike if no labor deal can be reached before a May 1 deadline. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/ZPokh6b

The oil and gas industry is emitting way more of this potent, planet-warming gas than the EPA has estimated, study shows

Planet-warming methane pollution from the US oil and gas industry was 70% higher than the Environmental Protection Agency's own estimates between 2010 and 2019, scientists reported Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/1GInX4Z

Experimental cancer vaccine combined with immunotherapy delayed return of melanoma, Moderna and Merck say

New data from a trial of an investigational mRNA vaccine shows that it reduced the risk of recurrence of the serious skin cancer melanoma when combined with immunotherapy, according to drugmakers Moderna and Merck. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/Ro4zwYM

See how California's recent weather crises brought dead lake back to life

CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir takes a look at how climate change is affecting California's central valley, where heavy flooding has changed the landscape of the agriculture-heavy area. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/bGxWXmD

What to know ahead of the Fox News and Dominion trial

A trial in a defamation suit brought against Fox News by Dominion Voting Systems is set to begin this week. It could have significant ramifications for the right-wing cable channel. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/RkS8sJX

Poland and Hungary ban Ukrainian grain amid glut from neighbor

Poland and Hungary have banned imports of grain and other food products from Ukraine following a surge in cheap goods. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/4yGsVTA

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says GOP can't be 'distracted' by Trump investigations if it wants to win in 2024

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has a message for his fellow Republicans looking to win back the White House: "We cannot get distracted." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/6xaT9o3

Hear why retired general thinks Ukraine could regain territory from Russia

Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling predicts there will be no war win by Ukraine in 2023, but believes they can regain some of the territory they have lost to Russia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/MutNhp0

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says GOP can't be 'distracted' by Trump investigations if it wants to win in 2024

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has a message for his fellow Republicans looking to win back the White House: "We cannot get distracted." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/6xaT9o3

Evacuation orders issued after plant fire reignites in Brunswick, Georgia

An evacuation order has been issued for those within a half-mile radius of a plant fire that reignited Saturday afternoon in Brunswick, Georgia, according to the Glenn County Board of Commissioners. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/MFcIoz5

At least 25 killed, 183 injured in ongoing clashes across Sudan as paramilitary group claims control of presidential palace

At least 25 people were killed and 183 others injured in ongoing clashes across Sudan, the Sudanese Central Medical Committee told CNN on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/78HI064

Train derailment and fire reported in Rockwood, Maine as officials warn of potential hazardous materials

A train carrying potentially hazardous materials derailed and caught on fire Saturday in a village in central Maine, officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/Mf6JxQo

Opinion: How the battle for Bakhmut exposed Russia's 'meat-grinder'

When the war in Ukraine finally comes to an end, the besieged city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine will go down as one of the most recognizable symbols of the conflict. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/2Hcx1ZM

An Oregon man 'gifted' money to strangers by dropping $200,000 in cash out his car window

An Oregon man was stopped by police Tuesday after he tried to "gift" strangers money by tossing hundred dollar bills on a busy highway from his car window. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/nW7yij0

600-plus inmates to be transferred as Fulton County, Georgia, jail deals with overcrowding and outbreak of bedbugs and vermin

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'Yellowjackets' leans hard into '90s music nostalgia, and we're here for it

Of the many dark gifts Showtime's eerie hit series "Yellowjackets" serves up for us, the juiciest this season is by far the music. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/9QA6bsG

New video shows Derek Chauvin use of excessive force years before George Floyd's death

The city of Minneapolis has reached settlements totaling more than $8.8 million in two civil lawsuits that accuse former police officer Derek Chauvin of using excessive force in two incidents that happened nearly three years before he killed George Floyd during an arrest. CNN's Natasha Chen shares details surrounding newly released footage of the two incidents associated with the lawsuits. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/qoZ2WSy

Family of WSJ reporter 'wrongfully detained' by Russia speaks out

The Wall Street Journal has released clips of the family of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich speaking out for the first time following the detainment by Russia of their son. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/XdjAwfm

Opinion: Sen. Dianne Feinstein's dilemma is a reminder of this universal question

This week, Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California asked to be temporarily replaced on the Senate Judiciary Committee while she recovers from a case of shingles, acknowledging that her extended absence—since at least early March—is delaying the work of the committee, which includes confirming Democratic judicial nominees. She has missed 58 Senate votes since she was diagnosed in February. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/al7BZkF

DeSantis, on cusp of presidential campaign, defies national abortion sentiments with signing of six-week ban

Floridians woke up Friday morning to discover Gov. Ron DeSantis had signed into law a six-week abortion ban overnight, meeting behind closed doors with a select group of invited guests to give final approval to a bill that had just passed the state legislature earlier in the day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/Olmbau0

Opinion: Democrats' rare opportunity to win on an issue once viewed as political poison

For the second time in as many weeks, an American community is grieving after a mass shooting. Five shattered families in Louisville now join the six still mourning their loved ones in Nashville. As gun violence proliferates to the point that most American families have been affected by a gun-related incident, the political armor that once protected firearms might finally be cracking. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/a1yDl8v

What FBI agents will now being looking for

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Indiana recycling plant fire is close to being out as residents wonder what's now in the air

After firefighters spent two days battling an inferno fueled by plastics in eastern Indiana, it may be 99% extinguished by Thursday evening or Friday morning, officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/WK0ntkx

Images appear to show Russian soldiers beheading Ukrainian soldiers

Two videos have emerged on pro-Russian social media in the past week that appear to show Russian soldiers beheading Ukrainian soldiers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed those involved would be held accountable. CNN senior international correspondent Ben Wedeman reports from Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/QREIM7S

Hear what Twitter owner Musk thinks about a potential US ban of TikTok

As Twitter faces fresh criticism for several recent decisions, its billionaire owner sat down for a rare interview with the BBC to talk about various aspects of running the platform. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/ctBaD8A

Lawmaker who's a single mom reveals shocking advice she received

Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) talks to CNN's Kaitlan Collins about her new book, "I Swear: Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan" and the difficulties of being a single mom in Congress. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/rbWEPjV

Analysis: Brazil-China dealmaking sends a message to Washington

As Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrives in China today, his visit marks Brazil's return to the diplomatic stage among the Global South -- but also reveals a growing distance from geopolitical questions preoccupying the West. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/Plk0mRx

New York City appoints its first-ever 'rat czar'

The search for New York City's first-ever "rat czar" has come to an end. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/zoDT60v

Here's why the Fed raised interest rates after the banking crisis

Policymakers at the Federal Reserve voted unanimously last month for a smaller interest rate increase after turbulence in the banking industry set off fears of bank runs, according to minutes from the Fed's most recent two-day monetary policy meeting on March 21-22. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/PmV45ZY

US forces capture 'ISIS attack facilitator' in helicopter raid in Syria

US forces captured an ISIS operative and two of his associates in eastern Syria on Saturday evening, the US military announced on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/AQol201

Analysis: Two governors, like most Americans, touched by gun violence

Gun violence has touched most American households, so it's no surprise that a governor would know the victim of a mass shooting. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/jaeGbdy

'Sticky doors' could be a warning sign for this dangerous natural disaster

Landslides affect people all over the world, but some experts believe climate change could increase the frequency of these dangerous "secondary" hazards. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/r2y8oYT

Jennifer Lopez is a 'Mother' on a mission in new trailer for her Netflix thriller

Jennifer Lopez is showing her fierceness in the trailer for her new Netflix action movie "The Mother." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/hbXP7iC

Military exercises suggest China is getting 'ready to launch a war against Taiwan,' Taiwanese foreign minister tells CNN

One day after China simulated "joint precision strikes" on Taiwan during military exercises around the island, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu condemned Beijing's actions in an exclusive interview with CNN and warned that "they seem to be trying to get ready to launch a war against Taiwan." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/AsikyNK

What we know about the Daniel Perry case, and what happens next after Texas' governor says he wants to pardon him

As the Texas pardons board weighs a request from the governor for an expedited review of the conviction of an Army sergeant who fatally shot a protester at a Black Lives Matter rally, an attorney for the victim's family is calling for the full legal process to play out first, including sentencing and an appeal. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/caB8mxG

Clinics and doctors brace for more restrictions on women's health care after court ruling on abortion drug

Less than a year after the US Supreme Court ended legal protection for abortions nationwide, clinics that provide reproductive health care across the United States are bracing for more restrictions on the care they provide to women. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/myzNcOv

Mother of 6-year-old student who shot teacher charged with child neglect

The mother of a 6-year-old who shot his first grade teacher in Newport News, Virginia, in January has been indicted on charges of felony child neglect, and one count of recklessly leaving a firearm to endanger a child, according to the office of the Commonwealth's Attorney. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/10/us/mother-virginia-6-year-old-shooter-charged/index.html

Opinion: Is Tucker Carlson the reason Texas Gov. Abbott says he'll pardon a convicted killer?

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott announced this weekend that he plans to pardon a defendant convicted last week in the shooting death of a US military veteran who took part in a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/PSQ8tis

Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts join 'American Horror Story' Season 12

Kim Kardashian has long been known to "slay," and now, she may be taking that to the next level. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/dIAv5iU

Opinion: The justice system Trump and other white-collar defendants see is different than what most accused criminals get

Last week, Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States, became the first former President of the United States to face a criminal indictment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/XA5cKWJ

This insect flings pee from a 'butt catapult.' Now engineers are studying practical uses

Scientists from Georgia Institute of Technology have been studying the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter, a bug that flings pee droplets at super fast speeds from its anal stylus. Engineers are investigating real world applications from this bug's rare ability. Discovery's Curiosity Daily podcast helps you get smarter about the world around you. Find Curiosity Daily today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts. Listen now. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/c8Mk4RG

Police were called about a person with a rifle. It turned out to be a man in a Boba Fett costume,

Boston police had an intergalactic encounter after a report about a person carrying a long rifle led them to someone dressed up in a Boba Fett costume. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/5UDwNMB

Zelensky slams Russia over holiday attack that left father and daughter dead

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Major League Soccer investigating alleged racial slur during match

Major League Soccer says it's investigating allegations a player made a racist remark during Saturday's New York Red Bulls and San Jose Earthquakes match. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/wkE7O9P

HHS secretary says 'everything is on the table' amid calls to ignore medication abortion ruling

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on Sunday said "everything is on the table" following a Texas federal judge's ruling to suspend the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the medication abortion drug mifepristone. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/2jvwDi1

The city without TikTok offers a window to America's potential future

Across the United States, more than 150 million people are being faced with the possibility of a new reality: life without TikTok. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/AVGyfXh

Jeremy Renner speaks out about recovery from near-death experience

In an interview with ABC, actor Jeremy Renner discusses his recovery for the first time since being crushed by a snow plow on New Year's Day. A doctor aiding in Renner's recovery speaks with CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/SNeTojz

Some customers are complaining the new olive oil-infused Starbucks drink is making them run to the bathroom

Starbucks is betting big on olive oil infused coffee, hoping customers will be enticed by the anomaly and the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/1UQFdH9

See why some flights may be hard to come by this summer

A shortage of air traffic controllers has major airlines considering summer schedule cuts to prevent delays. CNN's Pete Muntean reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/p87qSjC

Meet the judge who ruled medication abortion must remain available in some states

What initially looked like an outright victory for anti-abortion activists Friday evening soon became more complicated. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/Ca9XJjF

Husband suspected his wife was poisoning his drink. See what he did next

A California dermatologist was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly poisoning her husband with liquid drain cleaner, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office. CNN affiliate KCAL reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/mXdY78t

Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter decades after a dog found her newborn's body in Maine gravel pit

A Massachusetts woman pleaded guilty on Thursday to manslaughter in the death of her newborn, whose body was discovered by a dog in a gravel pit nearly 40 years ago in Maine, according to the Office of the Maine Attorney General. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/RKA1LN4

China hasn't given extensive aid to Russia's war effort in Ukraine, US Treasury officials say

While China and Russia have strengthened ties since the Kremlin's brutal invasion of Ukraine, the US has not seen evidence that China has provided systemic material support to the Kremlin as Russian President Vladimir Putin and his government look for avenues to evade Western sanctions and backfill its military, according to senior US Treasury officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/WHbC3jD

For the freshest beer, check this spot on your can

Yes, drinking beer is pretty easy, but you're probably doing a few things wrong. Beer expert Cliff Mori gives 5 tips that every beer drinker should know. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/7061ze5

This type of exercise might be better for your brain than biking or jogging

Evidence has shown that this fun physical activity helps to prevent cognitive decline. The best part is we've been doing it for centuries. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/Gg6bvc3

Opinion: Idaho's new abortion law is first to challenge the right to travel

This week, Idaho passed the first law restricting travel for abortion. Framed as an "abortion trafficking" bill, it criminalizes anyone who helps a minor get an abortion or abortion pills without parental consent. Violators will face felony charges and up to five years in prison. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/7S2KNr9

Orange County dermatologist indicted on charge of poisoning husband with liquid drain cleaner

A California dermatologist was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly poisoning her husband with liquid drain cleaner, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/f6bU4av

$35 in political donations to Democrats in 2020 raises scrutiny of judge on Trump's case

Judge Juan Merchan, the judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal case in New York, donated $35 in political contributions to Democrats in 2020, including a $15 contribution to the campaign of Trump's opponent, President Joe Biden. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/wYbKh8Q

Stormy Daniels says she's 'absolutely' willing to testify in Trump hush money trial

Stormy Daniels is "absolutely" willing to testify in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, she said in an interview with Piers Morgan, her first comments since the former president pleaded not guilty to charges related to a hush-money payment scheme intended to silence the adult film star. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/ESCFiec

How this community accepts and celebrates third gender

In Oaxaca, muxes identify as a third gender, often displaying feminine attributes and wearing feminine clothes. The CNN Original Series "Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico" airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/JEaUYWl

'Most intense battles' occurring in 3 cities in eastern Ukraine, according to Ukraine military

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IRS: Average taxpayers 'should not be worried' about audits as agency grows

The Internal Revenue Service's new commissioner, Danny Werfel, released on Thursday the agency's highly anticipated plan for spending $80 billion in funding over the next decade -- and attempted to reassure average taxpayers they don't need to worry about an increase in audits. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/JcXbU6M

Late-stage RSV vaccine trials show 'exciting promise,' some scientists say

A Pfizer vaccine to protect older adults and infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection has shown what some scientists are calling "exciting" promise in late-stage trials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/YCEZFBw

Storm system that killed 5 people in Missouri threatens 50 million Americans with severe weather

A destructive storm system that spawned at least 11 tornado reports and killed five people in Missouri now threatens millions more from Texas to New York with damaging winds, large hail and more potential twisters. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/RIo8jit

Sleep problems linked to fivefold rise in stroke risk, study says

Snoring, snorting, tossing and turning, napping for a long time during the day, waking up during the night, and sleeping too little or even too much all contribute to poor-quality sleep and may raise your risk for stroke, according to a new study. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/jEbVKC3

Massive shelf cloud darkens sky over downtown Chicago

A massive shelf cloud formed over downtown Chicago as the area faces severe storm threats. Over 85 million Americans living between Michigan to Texas are currently at risk of dangerous weather. CNN's Derek van Dam reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/sE6CTxb

Bed Bath & Beyond gets $120 million lifeline to help it stock near-empty shelves

Cash-starved Bed, Bath & Beyond, which is scrambling to avoid bankruptcy, announced a $120 million lifeline to help it stock near-empty shelves. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/A4HeuKy

Prosecutors need to prove Trump falsified records to commit a second crime, CNN analyst says

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Takeaways and key lines from the indictment

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Jill Biden's suggestion for White House invitation sparks controversy

CNN's MJ Lee reports on first lady Jill Biden's recent remarks suggesting President Biden should invite both NCAA women's basketball champions, LSU, and their losing opponents, Iowa, to the White House. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/bys9jYL

NBA's Miami Heat sheds FTX from its arena's name

The home arena for NBA's Miami Heat is getting rid of FTX in its name, months after the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange's fall from grace. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/on2Tj1J

She's on Moscow's most wanted list. Hear what she thinks of Putin and his war in Ukraine

Russian student Olesya Krivtsova was charged with terrorism after criticizing Russia's war in Ukraine on social media. She's now on Russia's most wanted list. CNN's Melissa Bell has the story. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/Ihb3xi2

Elie Honig on why it's hard to send powerful people to prison

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Putin's digital footsoldiers: How bloggers became a key cog in Russia's war machine

The killing of Vladlen Tatarsky has put a spotlight on the murky world of Russia's pro-invasion military bloggers and the outsized role they play in Moscow's propaganda machine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/KLR8QOP

Federal judge rules Willow Project construction can move forward as environmental groups' lawsuits proceed

A federal judge in Alaska has declined to block progress on the controversial Willow oil drilling project while lawsuits against the project proceed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/zR9oyup

The mayor of New York City has a message for Marjorie Taylor Greene ahead of her visit tomorrow

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) warned Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) to "be on your best behavior" after the Republican firebrand said she will travel to the city to protest former President Donald Trump's indictment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/HVhtWMa

Nashville school shooter fired 152 rounds during the attack, which took months to plan, police say

The 28-year-old who killed three children and three adults at a Christian school in Nashville last week fired 152 rounds, Nashville police said Monday, adding that while they have yet to determine a motive, the shooter planned the attack "over a period of months" and studied other mass murderers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/vyrJdl2

Opinion: While school shootings spread fear, there is some comforting data

I often ask my students if they think school violence has been increasing, decreasing or staying stable over the past two decades. Inevitably one or more students say something like: "Of course it's gone up!" By show of hands, most students agree. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/RncirlE

Track Trump's plane here

Former President Donald Trump is making his way to his hometown of New York City where he is expected to voluntarily surrender after being indicted last week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/6ylKEhd

What Pope Francis' AI puffer coat says about the future of fashion

Over the weekend, a peculiar image of Pope Francis set the internet alight. Widely circulated on social media, the picture shows the 86-year-old pontiff dressed in a chunky longline white puffer coat, cinched at the waist and seemingly layered with other winter weather streetwear. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/DmsxyYZ

Opinion: Trump's Manhattan saga faces unprecedented moment

In 1971, an Ivy League graduate in his mid-20s rented a studio apartment on Third Avenue and 75th Street in New York City. The window looked out on an adjoining building's water tank. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/8czVQ1b

Sarah Polley told to return Oscar statue in epic April Fools' Day prank courtesy of her 11-year-old

"Women Talking" filmmaker Sarah Polley was pranked by her child on April Fools' Day and the stunt is as good as Oscar gold. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/QUSexJh

SE Cupp says 'no one should care' about GOP outrage over Trump indictment

CNN's Jessica Dean sits with SE Cupp to discuss why a number of congressional Republicans have rallied to Trump's defense and are outraged over his indictment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/oM6BO3S

How severe weather is decimating America's small towns

CNN chief investigative correspondent Pamela Brown speaks to Kentucky residents who are still reeling after a devastating tornado and a once-in-a-lifetime flood devastated portions of the state. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/OGp3Efk

See 'Star Wars' legend react to Acosta's Darth Vader impression

Actor Mark Hamill joins CNN's Jim Acosta to discuss his thoughts about a potential spinoff series based around his legendary "Star Wars" character Luke Skywalker. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/E31wAsu

Opinion: The sports whiz who might just save Major League Baseball

Can Theo Epstein, the sports whiz who built three World Series champions by mining data, use the same tools to help save Major League Baseball? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/yKv5jP8

Smerconish: Would Trump be indicted if he weren't running?

In an alternate reality - if Trump hadn't contested the 2020 results, or inspired the Jan. 6 riot, attended Biden's inauguration and not run for President again - would he be facing the indictment from the Manhattan DA in the hush money case? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/bVzPY8U

'A man of his word': Meet the judge presiding over Trump's criminal arraignment

When Donald Trump enters a New York courtroom on Tuesday, he'll face a seasoned judge who is no stranger to the former president's orbit. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/FxwgftX

Ukrainian kickboxing champion dies from wounds sustained on the battlefield, mayor says

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Russia runs the UN Security Council this month. Ukraine says it's the worst April Fools' joke

A country led by an accused war criminal is now in charge of the United Nations Security Council. Hard as it is to believe, it's Russia's turn to assume presidency of the powerful body -- which is charged with maintaining global peace and security. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero https://ift.tt/Rthmp64