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Police push back protesters as they gather outside of Columbia University's Butler Library in New York

Columbia University sanctions more than 70 students for campus protests as it tries to get federal funds restored

July 22, 2025 8:32 pm CNN Newsource

By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — Columbia University disciplined dozens of students this week after its Judicial Board investigated pro-Palestinian demonstrations at the university’s largest library this year and at another campus location last year – as the school tries to get millions in federal funding restored. “While the University does not release individual disciplinary

The Olympic rings are on display in Cortina d'Ampezzo

US Olympic and Paralympic Committee says it will comply with Trump’s order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports

July 22, 2025 7:13 pm CNN Newsource

By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee has pledged to follow a Trump administration order by banning transgender women athletes in an update to its athlete safety policy – falling in line with other groups that have banned transgender women from sports competition in the women’s category. Trump’s “Keeping Men

First Lady Melania Trump arrives to attend the opening night of "Les Miserables" at the Kennedy Center in Washington

House Republicans push to name Kennedy Center’s opera house after Melania Trump

July 22, 2025 4:55 pm CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi and Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — House Republicans want to name the John F. Kennedy Center’s opera house after first lady Melania Trump. Republicans included language that would designate the opera house at the center for the performing arts in Washington, DC, as the “First Lady Melania Trump Opera House” in an

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns of an AI ‘fraud crisis’

July 22, 2025 4:43 pm CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the world may be on the precipice of a “fraud crisis” because of how artificial intelligence could enable bad actors to impersonate other people. “A thing that terrifies me is apparently there are still some financial institutions that will accept a voice

Oak Park firefighters rescue snake on CTA Green Line train

July 22, 2025 4:32 pm CNN Newsource

By OAK PARK, Ill. Click here for updates on this story Oak Park (WLS) — The Oak Park Fire Department has reunited a snake with its owner. They responded to the Harlem stop on the CTA Green Line Saturday night after a pet ball python escaped its owner. The snake, named Lucius after the Harry

Riot police scatter protesters with water cannons during demonstrations to mark the historic 1990 Saba Saba protests for democratic reforms in the Kangemi slum of Nairobi

As protesters are hit with terrorism charges, critics accuse Kenya’s government of criminalizing dissent

July 22, 2025 4:28 pm CNN Newsource

By Larry Madowo, CNN Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) — One of Kenya’s most prominent human rights activists has been released on bail after being charged with unlawful possession of ammunition, as critics accuse authorities of ramping up efforts to stifle dissent in the East African country. Boniface Mwangi was arrested over the weekend “in connection with

The Salina Fire Department is warning residents that they could face arson charges if attempting to remove a massive log jam by fire on the Smoky Hill River after a nearby fire over the weeken

Salina residents warned not to set fires to remove massive log jam

July 22, 2025 4:20 pm CNN Newsource

By KAKE Staff Click here for updates on this story SALINA, Kan. (KAKE) — The Salina Fire Department is warning residents that they could face arson charges if attempting to remove a massive log jam by fire on the Smoky Hill River after a nearby fire over the weekend. Around 11:30 a.m. Saturday, firefighters responded

President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January to declassify the files of former President John F. Kennedy

Here’s what we know so far about the MLK files released by the Trump administration

July 22, 2025 3:45 pm CNN Newsource

By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — The long-sealed files related to the FBI’s yearslong surveillance of civil rights icon Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were released Monday by the Trump administration. Before that, the more than 240,000 pages had never been “digitized and sat collecting dust in facilities across the federal government for decades,”

British musician Ozzy Osbourne poses for photographs at his mansion in May 2002 in Chalfort St Peter

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dead at 76

July 22, 2025 2:37 pm CNN

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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dead at 76

July 22, 2025 2:37 pm CNN

CNN By Hilary Clarke, CNN (CNN) — Ozzy Osbourne, the hellraising frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV star, died Tuesday, his family shared. He was 76. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” Osbourne’s family said

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dead at 76

July 22, 2025 2:02 pm CNN Newsource

By Hilary Clarke, CNN (CNN) — Ozzy Osbourne, the hellraising frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV star, died Tuesday, his family shared. He was 76. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” Osbourne’s family said in

Members of the California National Guard load a truck outside the private prison company GEO Group Adelanto ICE Processing Center detention facility in Adelanto

2,000 National Guard troops expected to be called up to assist at ICE detention facilities, sources say

July 22, 2025 1:54 pm CNN Newsource

By Haley Britzky and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Roughly 2,000 National Guard troops across multiple states are expected to be mobilized to help Immigration and Customs Enforcement at detention facilities, according to a US official and a source familiar with the planning. It’s unclear when the troops will be mobilized, though the US official

Firefighters were seen helping over 30 passengers evacuate a stalled aerial ride over Southwick's Zoo in Mendon

Firefighters seen evacuating passengers from Skyfari ride at zoo

July 22, 2025 1:51 pm CNN Newsource

By Phil Tenser, Mary Saladna Click here for updates on this story MENDON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Firefighters were seen helping over 30 passengers evacuate a stalled aerial ride over Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, Massachusetts, on Monday. Similar to a ski lift, the ride operates in a triangle route, giving riders an aerial view of exhibits

More than 100 criminal cases could be dismissed this week in Boston as defendants go without lawyers.

More than 100 criminal cases could be dismissed this week as defendants go without lawyers

July 22, 2025 1:37 pm CNN Newsource

By Kevin Rothstein Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — With no resolution in sight, the Massachusetts court crisis caused by bar advocates’ work stoppage is set to escalate this week as criminal defendants continue to go without legal representation. In a new filing, the Committee for Public Counsel said there

White House Presidential Counselor Alina Habba delivers remarks before being sworn in as the interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey in the Oval Office at the White House on March 28 in Washington

DOJ fires newly appointed US attorney in NJ after judges vote against keeping Alina Habba in role

July 22, 2025 1:30 pm CNN Newsource

By Casey Gannon and Paula Reid, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Justice quickly fired the newly named US attorney in New Jersey on Tuesday after federal judges in the state declined to extend Alina Habba’s interim appointment. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s announcement came after the district court voted to elevate Desiree Leigh Grace, New

Jennifer Lopez poses on May 26. The actress and singer answered questions from followers in a video posted on her JLo Beauty Skincare account. Lopez addressed some comments

Jennifer Lopez has a message for those wondering if she really uses her skincare line

July 22, 2025 1:20 pm CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — As she sings on “I’m Real,” Jennifer Lopez assures you what you see is what you get when it comes to her skin. The actress and singer answered questions from followers in a video posted on her JLo Beauty Skincare account. Lopez addressed some comments, including praise for

Shipping containers are seen docked at a port in Manila on April 8.

Trump announces trade agreement with the Philippines and terms of deal with Indonesia

July 22, 2025 1:20 pm CNN Newsource

By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines have reached a trade agreement. Shortly after, he also revealed more detailed terms of an agreement with Indonesia. Both agreements call for 19% tariffs on goods the US imports from the two countries, paid by

The US has dropped down to 10th place in the Henley Passport Index

US slips again in passport power rankings

July 22, 2025 1:17 pm CNN Newsource

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — The United States is on the brink of dropping out of the top 10 ranking of the world’s most powerful passports. In the latest quarterly update of the Henley Passport Index, created by the London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners, the US — which held

‘How’s Imelda?’: Trump’s connection to Philippine leader may be through his mother

July 22, 2025 10:47 am CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — Like most foreign leaders coming to visit President Donald Trump, the Philippines’ Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will look to make a personal connection with his American counterpart on Tuesday as he seeks a new trade deal. For Marcos, the connection may be his mother. “How’s Imelda?” Trump asked the Philippine

Jon Stewart performs at Comic Relief: Stand-Up for LA at The Town Hall on March 3 in New York.

Jon Stewart slams CBS for decision to cancel ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’

July 22, 2025 10:13 am CNN

CNN By Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — Jon Stewart pulled no punches Monday over CBS’s cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s late-night show. During Monday night’s broadcast of “The Daily Show,” Stewart’s first since Colbert on Thursday shared that “The Late Show” would not return beyond May 2026, the late-night veteran lambasted CBS for canceling the program.

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan star in "Freakier Friday." It’s been more than 20 years since Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan worked together on “Freaky Friday

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reveal what it took for them to reunite for the ‘Freaky Friday’ sequel

July 22, 2025 10:07 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It’s been more than 20 years since Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan worked together on “Freaky Friday,” but now they have teamed up again. The pair spoke with People about their upcoming film “Freakier Friday,” a sequel to their 2003 hit. As they wrapped filming, Lohan noted,

University of Pittsburgh student Maverick Crupi said he was blindsided when two strangers suddenly moved in

College student says he returned to apartment to find 2 strangers living there

July 22, 2025 9:38 am CNN Newsource

By Erika Stanish Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — When a college student in Pittsburgh returned to his apartment after being away for a month, he says two strangers were living there instead of his roommate. University of Pittsburgh student Maverick Crupi said he was blindsided last month when two

An American flag flies outside the headquarters of the United Nations Educational

US to withdraw from UN scientific and cultural agency UNESCO again, White House says

July 22, 2025 9:31 am CNN Newsource

By Alejandra Jaramillo, Alayna Treene and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is pulling the United States out of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization or UNESCO, a White House official told CNN. The move comes as the US president continues to pull the country out of international institutions and makes

Travelers at Dulles International Airport in Virginia are pictured during a media event related to incoming foreign nationals on June 29. The United States will require international visitors to pay a new “visa integrity fee” of at least $250.

Visiting the US will soon require a $250 ‘visa integrity fee’

July 22, 2025 9:27 am CNN Newsource

By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — The United States will require international visitors to pay a new “visa integrity fee” of at least $250, added to existing visa costs, according to a provision in the Trump administration’s recently enacted domestic policy bill. The fee will apply to all visitors who are required to obtain nonimmigrant

Shoppers look for bargains at a Target in Chicago. The retail is ending its "price match" policy later this month.

Target is changing one of its biggest customer perks

July 22, 2025 9:21 am CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Target is changing a roughly decade-old policy that let customers save some extra cash. The retailer is altering its “price match” policy, which allowed customers to request and receive a refund for the difference of a product if the shopper found the identical item cheaper at Amazon,

Warner and Bill Cosby are pictured in a scene from the "Cosby Show."

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s role on ‘The Cosby Show’ made him family to the Black community. They are mourning him as such

July 22, 2025 9:13 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Some celebrity deaths hit the Black community differently. Such is the case with the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died Sunday at age 54 in a drowning accident in Costa Rica, where he was on vacation with his family. Much like the unexpected deaths of Prince, Kobe Bryant

Shannon Womack is in custody and accused of working as a nurse at multiple facilities in western Pennsylvania for the last five years

“Imposter nurse” with 20 aliases and 7 Social Security numbers arrested, officials say

July 22, 2025 9:10 am CNN Newsource

By Jessica Guay Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A woman is accused of pretending to be a nurse and working at multiple facilities in the Pittsburgh area. Pennsylvania State Police and the Washington County District Attorney’s Office announced that Shannon Womack is in custody and accused of working

County jail corrections officer suspended for racist video

July 22, 2025 9:05 am CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Borrasso Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Pittsburgh leaders are denouncing a video that shows an Allegheny County Jail corrections officer spewing racist and hateful comments. Brian Davis has been suspended after the video popped up on social media last week and went viral. The video features Davis

A 1-year-old girl is recovering after being thrown down a garbage chute on Staten Island on July 21

Baby thrown down garbage chute, police say

July 22, 2025 8:34 am CNN

WABC By Jesse Zanger, Naveen Dhaliwal Click here for updates on this story STATEN ISLAND, New York (WCBS) — A 1-year-old girl is recovering after being thrown down a garbage chute on Staten Island on Monday, police said. Investigators say the child’s father called 911 at around 3:15 p.m. and officers quickly responded to an

Reusable menstrual products like these pads are increasingly popular.

Very high levels of toxic chemicals found in eco-friendly menstrual products, study says

July 22, 2025 7:49 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Extremely high levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been found in a small sampling of reusable menstrual pads and panties, according to a new study. “Whether we wear feminine hygiene products or not, we will all be exposed,” said senior study author Graham Peaslee,