Hawaii couple charged with assuming the identities of deceased children in Texas
By Jennifer Henderson and Amanda Musa, CNN A married couple in Hawaii has been indicted for allegedly living under the identities of dead children…
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5 things to know for August 2: Al Qaeda, Taiwan, Extreme weather, Ukraine, Uvalde
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts. Major retailers — including…
Continue Reading Two ultra-rare floods in a single week; a wildfire generating its own weather. Here’s how it’s connected
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Continue Reading Texas governor meets with some Uvalde families. But a Robb Elementary teacher says ‘it’s all for show’
By Amanda Musa, Raja Razek and Steve Almasy, CNN Texas Gov. Greg Abbott met privately Monday with some families in Uvalde, discussing school safety,…
Continue Reading Elmo 2 Fire grows to nearly 13,000 acres, at 0% containment as winds pick up in western Montana
By Amanda Musa, CNN The Elmo 2 Fire in western Montana has burned 12,975 acres, according to Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 7. The fire…
Continue Reading Washington, DC Metro System Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some information about Washington, DC’s subway system, generally called the “Metro.” The…
Continue Reading A Kentucky man rescued 5 children and 2 of his former teachers from their flooded homes after getting a message asking for help
By Caroll Alvarado, CNN Nathan Day was up early Thursday morning helping his son get ready for work when he received a message from a neighbor asking…
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President Biden to speak on ‘successful counterterrorism operation’
The United States killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike, according to multiple sources familiar with the…
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which serves 15.3 million…
Continue Reading Two ultra-rare floods in a single week; a wildfire generating its own weather. Here’s how it’s connected
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Extreme weather on both ends of the spectrum has thrashed parts of the US over the past week — one of the many signals…
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Harris to announce $1B to states for floods, extreme heat
Vice President Kamala Harris called climate change an “immediate” and “urgent” crisis Monday as she detailed Biden administration efforts to…
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VIDEO: Burn pit bill protest
Protesters gathered again today at the U.S. Capitol to call on Congress to pass the PACT Act to help provide for health care for veterans exposed to…
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Is this as good as it gets for Big Oil?
The highest oil prices in a decade. A renewed government focus on energy security. Huge demand for refining crude so it can be used as…
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Cognitive decline linked to ultraprocessed food, study finds
Eating ultraprocessed foods for more than 20% of your daily calorie intake every day could set you on the road to cognitive decline, a new study…
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Senate expected to vote on care for veterans exposed to burn pits before August recess
Veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving their country — could soon get more help with their medical…
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What’s next for the US housing market
Home prices — already at all-time highs — have continued to climb and mortgage rates have risen much faster than…
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Passenger fined $1,874 after two undeclared McMuffins found in luggage
A passenger traveling from Bali, Indonesia to Australia has found themselves paying a hefty price for a McDonald’s…
Continue Reading ‘Go to hell,’ journalist tells Iran after a man with a loaded rifle was arrested near her Brooklyn home
CNN By Josh Campbell and Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad on Monday told the Iranian regime, “Go to…
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Most US public schools plan to keep masks optional for start of classes
Students are heading to another school year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, but this time, there seem to be fewer discussions and fretting about masks…
Continue Reading Federal officials are investigating the death of a co-pilot who exited a plane in mid-air in North Carolina
CNN, WRAL By Tina Burnside and Paradise Afshar, CNN The body of a man who got off an aircraft mid-flight during an emergency landing Friday near…
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