Funeral Arrangements for DEA supervisory special agent
A public funeral for Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Supervisory Special Agent Michael G. Garbo is scheduled for Friday, October 8, at Calvary…
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Here’s how one college system kept Covid-19 cases down as they surged throughout the state
Students began flocking back to the six campuses of the University of Maine this fall hoping for a more normal college experience, one without…
Continue Reading’15 Minutes of Shame’ looks at public shaming with ‘patient zero’ Monica Lewinsky
CNN Review by Brian Lowry, CNN With Monica Lewinsky as producer, narrator and self-proclaimed “patient zero” for its premise, “15…
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Poland’s president urges EU to stop Belarus migrant ‘push’
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Poland’s president is urging the European Union to take “specific actions” to stop Belarus “pushing” migrants…
Continue ReadingThe homecoming queen gave away her crown to comfort a grieving family and set an example for us all
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Brittany Walters made a promise to her mother the day she passed away from cancer: Brittany and her father would go to…
Continue ReadingBrian Laundrie was under surveillance before he disappeared, police say
By Leyla Santiago, Gregory Lemos, Kristina Sgueglia and Travis Caldwell, CNN Police in North Port, Florida, were surveilling Brian Laundrie, Gabby…
Continue ReadingIndependent group claims it solved the mystery behind the identity of the Zodiac Killer as law enforcement investigates
Law enforcement agencies said they are still investigating the Zodiac Killer case as an independent group of cold-case investigators came forward…
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US jobless claims fall to 326,000, first drop in four weeks
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, another sign that the U.S. job market and economy continue their steady…
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Pfizer’s request to OK shots for kids a relief for parents
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press Pfizer is asking the U.S. government to allow use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children…
Continue ReadingHere’s what happens if a congressional subpoena is ignored (and what it means for the January 6 committee)
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol is preparing for the eventuality that some of…
Continue Reading Cash windfall for Spanish youth can’t be spent on bullfights
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish government is offering citizens who turn 18 years old next year 400 euros ($462) to spend on cultural activities. But the…
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Suspect with felony arrest warrant leads to unintentional shooting
Police attempting to locate a wanted suspect resulted in an officer-involved…
Continue Reading Alabama swamped, 4 killed in floods from slow-moving front
By JAY REEVES Associated Press PELHAM, Ala. (AP) — The death toll from flash floods caused by torrential rains in Alabama has risen to four.…
Continue Reading UK bank NatWest faces fine over money laundering failures
LONDON (AP) — British bank NatWest faces a potentially hefty fine after admitting to three charges relating to anti-money laundering failures. The…
Continue Reading Russia marks 15th anniversary of Politkovskaya’s killing
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Colleagues of investigative reporter Anna Politkovskaya are sharply criticizing the Russian…
Continue Reading Ukraine parliament fires speaker amid ruling party squabbles
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian lawmakers have voted to dismiss a speaker, a move that comes as part of infighting in the ruling party. Dmytro…
Continue Reading Australia ends migrants housing deal with Papua New Guinea
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia is ending a deal with Papua New Guinea to house asylum-seekers, leaving scores who have spent years on the…
Continue ReadingPaul Simon Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of singer-songwriter Paul Simon. Personal Birth date: October 13, 1941 Birth place: Newark,…
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CIA creates working group on China as threats keep rising
By NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The CIA says it will create a top-level working group on China as part of a broad U.S.…
Continue Reading Merkel meets pope and receives farewell tribute from Draghi
ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Mario Draghi is paying tribute to outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel for her “calm, determined” leadership…
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