CNN, POOL, CAROLINA BRONZE SCULPTURE, SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — When President Donald Trump signs his so-called big, beautiful bill into law Friday, much of the focus will be on its big-ticket items — tax cuts, slashes to Medicaid and food stamp spending and boosted border security funding. But lawmakers
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By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have split, three years after announcing their engagement. The couple, who have a daughter, confirmed that they are no longer together, after much speculation about the state of their relationship. According to US Weekly, which was the first outlet to report the official confirmation,
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By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — The soccer world is in mourning following the death of Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota in a car crash in Spain early on Thursday morning. He was 28. His brother, André Silva – who was also a professional footballer – also died in the accident at the age
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CNN By Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN (CNN) — As Americans celebrate 249 years of independence with fireworks and barbecues, many businesses will be closed for the day. The Fourth of July marks the birth of American independence, the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776. As a federal holiday, the Fourth means many government
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CNN By Elise Hammond and Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Every Fourth of July, starting when she was 15, Jacqueline Lewis and her family come together to honor a great American tradition: the Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating competition. “I think people want to know how many hot dogs a human can eat
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By Associated Press Oregon City, Oregon (AP) — Former NBA player Ben McLemore has been found guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman during a lake house party attended by many of his then-teammates from the Portland Trail Blazers, a jury ruled Thursday. The jury in Clackamas County, located directly south of Portland, found McLemore, 32,
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By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security is preparing to cut nearly 75% of staffing at the agency’s office tasked with developing and sharing threat intelligence with state and local partners, according to an official familiar with the plans. The planned cuts of about 750 at the Office of Intelligence and
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CNN By Kyle Feldscher and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Days after fighting social media influencer Jake Paul in a high-profile bout in California, Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested by ICE agents on Wednesday and is in the process of being deported from the United States over alleged cartel ties and other
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By Lisa Respers France and Audie Cornish, CNN (CNN) — George Takei has a very personal view about current US immigration enforcement efforts. The “Star Trek” star appeared on an episode of Audie Cornish’s podcast “The Assignment” to promote his new graphic memoir, “It Rhymes With Takei.” He talked about being held as a five-year-old
Continue Reading CNN By Lisa Respers France and Audie Cornish, CNN (CNN) — George Takei has a very personal view about current US immigration enforcement efforts. The “Star Trek” star appeared on an episode of Audie Cornish’s podcast “The Assignment” to promote his new graphic memoir, “It Rhymes With Takei.” He talked about being held as a
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By Alisha Ebrahimji, Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — Florida lawmakers worried about “humanitarian concerns” were denied entry into the new detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” Thursday, just hours after the arrival of its first group of detainees. “They stopped us pretty immediately,” said Florida state Rep. Anna Eskamani, one of the five Democratic state lawmakers
Continue Reading By Kyle Feldscher and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Days after fighting social media influencer Jake Paul in a high-profile bout in California, Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested by ICE agents on Wednesday and is in the process of being deported from the United States over alleged cartel ties and other infractions,
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By Ella Nilsen, Rene Marsh, CNN (CNN) — The Environmental Protection Agency has placed roughly 140 employees on administrative leave days after they signed a public letter expressing concern about the treatment of federal employees and the Trump administration’s regulations on climate and public health. The EPA is conducting an “administrative investigation” into the employees,
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By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A newly discovered object speeding through our solar system is sparking excitement among astronomers because it’s not from around here. Believed to be a comet, the object is only the third celestial body from beyond our solar system ever to be observed in our corner of the universe. This
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By Ryan Curry Click here for updates on this story LAKE TAHOE, California (KCRA) — A sudden burst of cold air, intense wind and high surf rolled through Lake Tahoe on June 21. It moved so fast that some boaters quickly realized they were in danger. “There was very little time to anticipate,” said Dan
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By Sarah McGrew Click here for updates on this story ALTADENA, California (KCRA) — On June 6, it had been almost exactly six months since Claire Thompson and Tim Szwarc evacuated their home as the Eaton Fire tore through their community. That Friday morning, they were back outside their house, but they hadn’t been living
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WMUR, WDSU, LUKAS LAMB WOTTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME, NEW HAMPSHIRE NATIONAL GUARD, CNN By Imani Fleming Click here for updates on this story SARGENT’S PURCHASE, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A rock climber was rescued by a New Hampshire Army National Guard helicopter after falling about 60 feet on Mount Washington, authorities said. New
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By Lindsay Clein Click here for updates on this story DAVIDSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WXII) — Nearly 200 dogs were mistreated, starved and left to live in detrimental conditions in Davidson County. Just days ago, all animals, including some horses, were removed from the property. Roger and Robin McLean are facing 40 counts of instigating
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By Hayley Crombleholme Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO, Florida (WESH) — An Orange County man claims a downed line on an Orlando Street wrapped around his neck and pulled him off his Vespa. Mark Sunderland says it happened late at night on June 24. He was riding down the street, heading home
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By Dan Heching and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Actor Michael Madsen, a stoic actor who worked frequently with director Quentin Tarantino and appeared in various acclaimed films from the 1980s onward, has died, according to his publicist Liz Rodriguez. He was 67. Rodriguez told CNN that Madsen had a cardiac arrest and was found
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By Madison Monroe Adams Click here for updates on this story PUNTA GORDA, Florida (WBBH) — A drunk driver led Florida Highway Patrol on a 28-mile high-speed chase early Tuesday morning — after troopers say she tossed a bag out of her window and sped off at over 100 miles per hour on I-75. Just
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By Jake Shindel, Kate Amara Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WBAL) — A Baltimore police officer is suspended without pay on multiple felony rape and assault charges involving a 16-year-old girl, online court records show. Officer Curlon Edwards, 34, has been suspended without pay, according to city police. In court charging
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By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Republican lawmakers have handed President Donald Trump the first major legislative achievement of his second term, following a fierce arm-twisting campaign by GOP leaders to unite a deeply divided party behind his sweeping domestic agenda. House Republicans voted Thursday afternoon to approve Trump’s massive package of tax and federal
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By Briana Waxman, CNN (CNN) — Repeated rounds of stormy weather loitering off the Southeast coast could do more than just dampen fireworks celebrations in Florida this weekend – there’s a good chance it becomes hurricane season’s next named storm. On Friday, the National Hurricane Center increased the odds of a system forming this weekend
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By KABC News Staff Click here for updates on this story HOLLYWOOD, California (KABC) — A 7-Eleven worker who was allegedly attacked by her manager has died. The family of Jessica McLaughlin made the difficult decision to take her off life support after doctors declared her brain dead. The alleged attacker is still on the
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By Karla Cripps, CNN (CNN) — As millions of Americans take to the skies during what’s shaping out to be another summer of high temperatures, some will likely be searching for easy travel hacks to help make their journeys a little less painful. Among the many flying tips making the rounds in recent years on
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By Chris Tanaka Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Did you know there is great spot in East Boston for bird watching where you can also enjoy nature? Belle Isle Marsh Reservation is the largest remaining salt marsh in the city. “You can be out there on the main street
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By WTVR News Staff Click here for updates on this story HENRICO COUNTY, Virginia (WTVR) — No criminal charges will be brought against a Richmond-area blood and cancer doctor whose license was revoked by the Virginia Board of Medicine after two women shared testimony about their experiences with him. One woman testified that Dr. Attique
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Costco has rolled out earlier shopping hours. But members will have to pay a bit more to access it. Cardholders of Costco’s priciest “Executive Member” plan, which costs $130 per year, can now exclusively enter warehouses beginning at 9 am through 10 am Sunday through Friday. On
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By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — We all know that regular exercise has many benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Exercise also improves outcomes in patients with cancer, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Patients with cancer who participated in
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