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Columbia University students hold a protest in support of Palestinians

Columbia University extends hybrid classes through end of semester as tense protests prompt safety concerns

April 23, 2024 7:07 AM CNN

CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe and Kelly McCleary, CNN (CNN) — Columbia University faces a seventh day of tense pro-Palestinian demonstrations as solidarity protests have rippled to other colleges and prompted arrests at NYU and Yale. As Passover week began Monday, escalating campus tensions and growing safety concerns among Jewish students have drawn condemnation from donors, leaders and

5 things to know for April 23: Trump trial, Gaza, Ukraine, Health care privacy, Dubai floods

April 23, 2024 5:59 AM CNN

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — NASA has regained communication with Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft from Earth, after a five-month computer glitch. The mission team was thrilled to receive the signal from interstellar space — an uncharted cosmic territory about 15 billion miles away. Here’s what else you need to know to Get

Former President Donald Trump sits in court for his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 22

5 things to know for April 23: Trump trial, Gaza, Ukraine, Health care privacy, Dubai floods

April 23, 2024 5:59 AM CNN

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — NASA has regained communication with Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft from Earth, after a five-month computer glitch. The mission team was thrilled to receive the signal from interstellar space — an uncharted cosmic territory about 15 billion miles away. Here’s what else you need to know to Get

Blood found in suspect’s home does not appear to match mutilated college student Sade Robinson, amended complaint says

April 23, 2024 12:49 AM CNN

WTMJ, FAMILY PHOTO, CNN By Raja Razek and Jennifer Feldman, CNN (CNN) — Blood evidence found in the home of Maxwell Anderson, the man accused of killing and mutilating 19-year-old Sade Robinson in Wisconsin, does not appear to match the college student’s DNA, according to an amended complaint obtained by CNN affiliate WDJT. Robinson was

Columbia University main campus classes will be hybrid until semester ends; NYU students, faculty arrested during protests

April 22, 2024 10:50 PM CNN

CNN By Matt Egan, Chris Boyette, Shimon Prokupecz and Nic F. Anderson, CNN (CNN) — Columbia University, the epicenter of pro-Palestinian protests at US college campuses in recent days, says all classes at its main campus will be hybrid — technology permitting — until the spring semester ends. “Safety is our highest priority as we strive to support

Will Trump testify? What he says and why it’s a risky bet

April 22, 2024 6:25 PM CNN

CNN Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors and defense lawyers for former President Donald Trump opened the New York criminal trial on Monday by laying out their opposing sides of the case. It’s clear that a main point of contention will be what occurred at a pivotal August 2015 meeting between Trump,

Catch up on the day’s news: Trump trial testimony, campus protests, Earth Day

April 22, 2024 5:05 PM CNN

CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM, and Happy Earth Day! The world produces about 400 million metric tons of plastic waste each year. Every day, 2,000 truckloads are dumped into oceans, rivers and lakes. CNN’s climate and photography teams took a closer look at where a lot of it ends

Donald Trump is in a New York courtroom as his criminal hush money trial is underway.

Opening statements to show the stark personal and political stakes of Trump’s first criminal trial

April 22, 2024 4:33 AM CNN

CNN Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump was once, and may soon be again, the most powerful man in the world. But on Monday, his diminished reality as a criminal defendant will become clear in humbling fashion during opening statements in his first criminal trial. The presumptive GOP presidential nominee has long

A Microsoft sign is seen at the company's headquarters on March 19

The Mona Lisa rapping? New Microsoft AI animates faces from photos

April 21, 2024 8:52 PM CNN

CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — The Mona Lisa can now do more than smile, thanks to new artificial intelligence technology from Microsoft. Last week, Microsoft researchers detailed a new AI model they’ve developed that can take a still image of a face and an audio clip of someone speaking and automatically

Kevin Bacon returns to ‘Footloose’ high school to mark film’s 40th anniversary

April 21, 2024 6:45 PM CNN

KUTV, CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Kevin Bacon has delivered on his promise to return to the Utah high school where his iconic 1984 film “Footloose” was filmed. Bacon appeared at Payson High School on Saturday, months after the school’s students launched the #BacontoPayson social media campaign. As part of the effort, students

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Sunday said House Speaker Mike Johnson “betrayed” Republican voters after the House approved new aid to Ukraine

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on Johnson to resign after foreign aid bills pass: ‘If he doesn’t do so, he will be vacated’

April 21, 2024 4:09 PM CNN

CNN By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN (CNN) — Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Sunday said House Speaker Mike Johnson “betrayed” Republican voters after the House approved new aid to Ukraine, threatening to call a vote for his ouster if he doesn’t resign. “Mike Johnson’s speakership is over. He needs to do the right thing to

Hundreds gathered on Hippie Hill Saturday to celebrate marijuana

‘Unofficial’ 4/20 celebration draws mellow crowd to Golden Gate Park

April 21, 2024 2:53 PM CNN

KPIX By Da Lin Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Hippie Hill in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park was packed with people on Saturday but the crowd size was much smaller compared to previous years, estimated at around 1,000 who gathered on this 4/20 to enjoy marijuana, good vibes and

How Johnson came to embrace Ukraine aid and defy his right flank

April 21, 2024 2:30 PM CNN

CNN By Annie Grayer, Melanie Zanona and Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — The day after Iran attacked Israel, House Speaker Mike Johnson was on the phone with a man who suddenly held the keys to his legislative agenda and potentially his own future: House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries. In a phone call that has not

The Baltimore County Fire Department is investigating an overnight home explosion in Essex

One injured by home explosion

April 21, 2024 1:39 PM CNN

WJZ By WJZ Staff Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore County Fire Department is investigating an overnight home explosion in Essex, Maryland. According to County Fire officials, crews responded to reports of an explosion on the unit block of Crafton Road around 11:05 p.m. Saturday night. Upon their arrival

Kyle and Taylor O’Driscoll said “I do” Saturday evening as planned.

“A Whirlwind Wedding” -– Couple ties the knot two days after tornado tears through venue

April 21, 2024 12:45 PM CNN

KMOV By Nathan Vickers Click here for updates on this story EUREKA, Missouri (KMOV) — When a tornado interrupted a rehearsal at a Jefferson County Farm, a local couple thought their dream wedding was a bust. But thanks to some quick fixes to Brookdale Farm’s event space and some adaptations by the venue, Kyle and

A man was arrested in connection with a fire that broke out at the Colonial Manor United Methodist Church in West Deptford Saturday morning

Man charged with arson after fire found burning inside Colonial Manor United Methodist Church

April 21, 2024 12:32 PM CNN

KYW By Jessica MacAulay, Chase Morrison, Ryan Hughes Click here for updates on this story WEST DEPTFORD, New Jersey (KYW) — A man was arrested in connection with a fire that broke out at the Colonial Manor United Methodist Church in West Deptford Saturday morning, police said. Brian Cannon, 44, was charged with three counts

Opening day for the Great Smoky Cannabis Dispensary in Cherokee

North Carolina’s first medical cannabis dispensary opens for business

April 21, 2024 12:25 PM CNN

WLOS By Neydja Petithomme Click here for updates on this story QUALLA BOUNDARY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Saturday, April 20, marks a historic day for North Carolina as the first medical cannabis dispensary held its grand opening in Cherokee. A ribbon cutting was held at 9:30 a.m. outside The Great Smoky Cannabis Dispensary, located at

Two families are lucky to be alive after a semi-truck crashed into a duplex in Riverbank on Wednesday

Grandfather, grandson speak after big rig barrels into their home

April 21, 2024 10:44 AM CNN

KOVR By Kayla Moeller Click here for updates on this story RIVERBANK, California (KOVR) — A family is lucky to be alive after a 16-wheel semi-truck crashed into their home in Riverbank while they were sleeping. A man in his bed woke up underneath rubble, calling for his grandson who was trapped in the next

2 young siblings killed at child’s birthday party when car drives into building in Michigan, police say

April 21, 2024 9:36 AM CNN

WXYZ, CNN By Emma Tucker and Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother were killed, and at least nine others were seriously injured at a child’s birthday party at a boat club in Newport, Michigan, on Saturday when a driver drove through the building where the celebration was taking place,

Rob Portman and Joe Manchin speak to CNN's Manu Raju.

Joe Manchin and Rob Portman hold back support from their parties’ presidential nominees while calling for bipartisanship in Congress

April 21, 2024 9:08 AM CNN

CNN By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Retiring Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and former Sen. Rob Portman, an Ohio Republican, are holding off on throwing support behind their parties’ presidential nominees, while taking aim at members on both sides of the aisle for stalled legislation in Congress. When asked by CNN’s Manu Raju