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HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer
Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked Pentagon Papers exposing Vietnam War secrets, dies at 92
Ellsberg, whose actions led to a landmark First Amendment ruling by the Supreme Court, had disclosed in February that he was terminally ill with pancreatic cancer.10 months ago
Sabrina Souza, CNN
Gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting found guilty of 11 counts
A jury has reached a verdict in the federal trial of the man accused of killing 11 worshippers at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue in 2018, the deadliest ever attack on Jewish people in the US.10 months ago
JIM SALTER and MARK VANCLEAVE, Associated Press
After George Floyd’s killing, DOJ probe finds Minneapolis police show pattern of violating rights
The sweeping two-year civil rights investigation concluded that systemic problems in the Minneapolis Police Department “made what happened to George Floyd possible,” the report said.10 months ago
Sara Smart
At least 15 dead in Canada highway collision
At least 15 people died Thursday after two vehicles collided in Canada.10 months ago
Greg Wallace
Lawmakers wrangle over measures to address pilot shortage
A series of controversial proposals to address the airline pilot shortage is becoming problematic for Congress.10 months ago
Evan Perez and Holmes Lybrand
DOJ expected to announce findings of review of Minneapolis Police Department after George Floyd murder
On Friday, the Justice Department is expected to release its findings of a review of the Minneapolis Police Department in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd.10 months ago
MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
Supreme Court preserves law that aims to keep Native American children with tribal families
The court left in place the Indian Child Welfare Act, which addresses concerns that Native children were being separated from their families.11 months ago
Laura Ly, CNN
Morgue manager accused of stealing, selling and shipping body parts
A former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing, selling and shipping human body parts, according to an indictment.11 months ago
Danielle Wiener-Bronner and Kristina Sgueglia, CNN
Jury awards millions to employee who said she was fired for being white
A jury on Monday found in favor of former Starbucks regional director Shannon Phillips, who sued the company for wrongfully firing her, claiming she was terminated for being White.11 months ago
VANESSA GERA Associated Press
Thousands protest in Poland against strict abortion law after pregnant woman died of sepsis
Thousands of people have demonstrated across Poland against the country’s restrictive abortion law after a woman who was five months pregnant died of sepsis.11 months ago
Waverly Golden
U.S. Immigrants are vulnerable to experiencing food insecurity, new study shows
University of Utah Population Health Sciences Research Assistant Professor Nasser Sharareh said that immigrants are very vulnerable to experiencing food insecurity.11 months ago
Emma Keddington
BYU nursing students help Ukrainian refugees
Ukrainian refugees in Poland just got help from a group of Brigham Young University nursing students and professors.11 months ago
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
Fed keeps key interest rate unchanged, signals more hikes to come
But in a surprise move, the Fed signaled that it may raise interest rates twice more this year, beginning as soon as next month.11 months ago
Alli Rosenbloom
Vanna White reacts to ‘Wheel of Fortune’ co-host Pat Sajak retirement news
(CNN) — Vanna White still can’t believe she’s made it through nearly 41 seasons of “Wheel of Fortune” with her co-host Pat Sajak, who announced Monday that his time on the show is officially coming to an end. “When we started @WheelofFortune who could have imagined we’d still be at it 41 seasons later?” White wrote on her […]11 months ago
Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business
Amazon is trying to make it simpler to sift through thousands of user reviews
Amazon is experimenting with using artificial intelligence to sum up customer feedback about products on the site.11 months ago
ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press
Trump enters not guilty plea to charges of mishandling classified documents
He was expected to face a magistrate judge, kickstarting a legal process that will unfold at the height of the 2024 presidential campaign.11 months ago
Sean Lyngaas
US intelligence agencies buy Americans’ personal data, new report says
(CNN) — The vast amount of personal data for sale online is an “increasingly powerful” tool for intelligence gathering by US and foreign spying agencies but also represents a privacy risk to ordinary people, according to a newly declassified US intelligence report. To protect civil liberties, US spy agencies need to catalog what data they buy and develop guidance […]11 months ago
Alicia Wallace, CNN
US inflation cooled significantly in May — but it’s still not where the Fed wants it
Consumer prices in May rose at the slowest annual pace since March 2021 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.11 months ago
Elisabeth Buchwald
Why is inflation cooling — and why isn’t it coming down more
NEW YORK (CNN) — Ahead of May’s closely watched Consumer Price Index, set to be released Tuesday morning, economists are expecting yet another month of smaller price increases. The consensus among economists polled by Refinitiv is that prices rose by 4.1% last month compared to a year ago. If those predictions are correct, that would […]11 months ago
Tara Subramaniam
India, now the most populated country, is ready to become a tourism force
(CNN) — Having recently become the world’s most populous nation, India has sparked much speculation about whether it will continue to surpass China in other arenas. All eyes now are on the South Asian superpower’s growing influence on the global stage. And the tourism industry is no exception. By 2024, Indians are expected to spend more than […]11 months ago
Alli Rosenbloom
Pat Sajak, longtime host of ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ is retiring
(CNN) — Pat Sajak is preparing to spin the wheel on television’s long-running game show “Wheel of Fortune” for the last time. The host confirmed the news in a tweet on Monday, saying, “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last.” He continued, “It’s been a wonderful ride, […]11 months ago
ERIC TUCKER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press
Trump and his allies escalate attacks on criminal case
Trump is expected to depart for Miami on Monday and will spend the rest of the day in Florida, huddled with advisers11 months ago
Marnie Hunter, CNN
It’s time to start planning for next year’s total solar eclipse
The next total solar eclipse is still 10 months away. However, experts say it’s definitely time to start planning if you plan to travel.11 months ago
