CNN By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Thanksgiving is a complicated time for Taelor Barton. The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Cherokee chef is gathering with family to share a meal on the holiday, but the history of how the US has treated Native Americans hangs heavy in the air. While the conventional narrative around Thanksgiving has been one of
Continue ReadingCNN, WTKR By Aya Elamroussi and Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN The gunman in this week’s deadly Walmart shooting in Chesapeake, Virginia, purchased the handgun he used the morning of the attack and left a “death note,” outlining grievances against people in his life, city officials said Friday. The note — found on his phone —
Continue ReadingCNN By Andrew Torgan, CNN AAA predicts that nearly 55 million people in the US will be traveling this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The 5 Things team is also heading out to spend time with family and friends, so we’re taking a few days off. We’ll be back on Sunday. Until then, here’s what you need
Continue ReadingCNN By Aya Elamroussi, Ray Sanchez, Nick Watt and Bill Kirkos, CNN The 22-year-old accused of carrying out a mass shooting over the weekend at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, will remain held without bond following a court appearance Wednesday. Anderson Lee Aldrich, appearing in court via video conference for the first time
Continue ReadingCNN, KUSA, KMGH, WMC, KOAA By Aya Elamroussi, Ray Sanchez, Nick Watt and Bill Kirkos, CNN The 22-year-old accused of carrying out a mass shooting over the weekend at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, will remain held without bond following a court appearance Wednesday. Anderson Lee Aldrich, appearing in court via video conference
Continue ReadingCNN, WTKR By Eliott C. McLaughlin, Brian Todd, Paradise Afshar and Christina Maxouris, CNN Though Jessie Wilczewski had been working at the Chesapeake, Virginia, Walmart for only a few days, her Tuesday night shift started like all the rest, with a routine team meeting in the break room. Moments after the meeting began, Wilczewski found
Continue ReadingCNN, KAYU, KLEW By Travis Caldwell, CNN Police in Idaho will be working through the Thanksgiving holiday on their investigation into the killings of four University of Idaho students that has yet to reveal a suspect or a murder weapon, according to officials. Four students — Ethan Chapin, 20; Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20;
Continue ReadingCNN By AJ Willingham, CNN Disney is saying goodbye to Bob and hello to, well … a different Bob. The company ousted CEO Bob Chapek, and is bringing former CEO Bob Iger back to the helm. It’s quite the media shakeup. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On
Continue ReadingCNN By AJ Willingham, CNN Disney is saying goodbye to Bob and hello to, well … a different Bob. The company ousted CEO Bob Chapek, and is bringing former CEO Bob Iger back to the helm. It’s quite the media shakeup. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On
Continue ReadingCNN, KAYU By Natasha Chen, Paradise Afshar, Steve Almasy and Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN Investigators in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students have gone through more than 1,000 tips that have arrived in the 10 days since the bodies were found, authorities told reporters at a Wednesday afternoon news conference. Idaho State
Continue ReadingCNN By Holly Yan and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A torrent of grief over the killing of five people at a Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub has led to mounting questions over whether the weekend massacre could have been averted. At least 19 others were injured Saturday night at Club Q — a longtime safe haven for
Continue ReadingWTOC, FAMILY PHOTOS, FBI (LANDFILL PHOTOS), CHATHAM CO. POLICE (LANDFILL VIDEO), CNN By Jamiel Lynch, CNN Remains found Friday in a landfill are believed to be those of 20-month-old Quinton Simon, who was reported missing in October from his Savannah home by his mother. Quinton’s mother, Leilani Simon, has been the sole suspect in this
Continue ReadingCNN By Faith Karimi, CNN Michael Anderson was mixing drinks at Club Q Saturday night when he heard popping sounds amid the loud, thumping music. He wasn’t worried at first. The pops sounded like some sound effects popular at LGBTQ clubs, the bartender told CNN’s Don Lemon. Then he looked up and a figure came
Continue ReadingCNN By AJ Willingham, CNN It’s almost time for the unhappiest part of the holidays: Getting there. Holiday travel is going to be more expensive than ever, and in some places, snowier too. We hope all your season’s obligatory journeys are safe and reasonably-priced. Now, let’s Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
Continue ReadingCNN By AJ Willingham, CNN It’s almost time for the unhappiest part of the holidays: Getting there. Holiday travel is going to be more expensive than ever, and in some places, snowier too. We hope all your season’s obligatory journeys are safe and reasonably-priced. Now, let’s Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
Continue ReadingCNN By AJ Willingham, CNN It’s almost time for the unhappiest part of the holidays: Getting there. Holiday travel is going to be more expensive than ever, and in some places, snowier too. We hope all your season’s obligatory journeys are safe and reasonably-priced. Now, let’s Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
Continue ReadingCNN By AJ Willingham, CNN It’s almost time for the unhappiest part of the holidays: Getting there. Holiday travel is going to be more expensive than ever, and in some places, snowier too. We hope all your season’s obligatory journeys are safe and reasonably-priced. Now, let’s Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
Continue ReadingCNN By AJ Willingham, CNN It’s almost time for the unhappiest part of the holidays: Getting there. Holiday travel is going to be more expensive than ever, and in some places, snowier too. We hope all your season’s obligatory journeys are safe and reasonably-priced. Now, let’s Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
Continue ReadingKKTV, CNN, COURTESY TREY DEABUENO, By Ray Sanchez and Emma Tucker, CNN Once again, a mass shooting has rocked Colorado — this time, in Colorado Springs. A 22-year-old gunman entered an LGBTQ nightclub in the city shortly before midnight Saturday and immediately opened fire, killing at least five people and injuring 25 others before patrons
Continue ReadingCNN, KKTV By Faith Karimi, CNN Michael Anderson was mixing drinks at Club Q Saturday night when he heard popping sounds amid the loud, thumping music. He wasn’t worried at first. The pops sounded like some sound effects popular at LGBTQ clubs, the bartender told CNN’s Don Lemon. Then he looked up and a figure
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