Here is the latest US News from CNN.
Gun makers keep up fight against Sandy Hook families’ lawsuit Attorneys representing gun manufacturers are fighting to throw out a lawsuit brought by families of the Sandy Hook shooting victims after landmark progress by the plaintiffs earlier this week.
FAA orders ‘urgent’ engine fixes for Boeing 787 Dreamliners Describing it as an “urgent safety issue,” the Federal Aviation Administration has ordered modifications on specific General Electric engines on some 787 Dreamliners because an icing problem could force those engines to shut down in flight.
Zoo: Keeper broke rule before tiger killed her A keeper killed by a tiger at a Florida zoo this month broke the rules when she entered the big cat’s enclosure, zoo officials said. Podcast favorites: Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World | Bernie gets the Axe | Guns in America
Prince’s death: What we know The world is still reeling from the death of Prince Rogers Nelson, the multi-platinum-selling music legend who transcended genres as he brought the MTV generation into new realms of creativity.
Georgia shootings: Five people killed in two locations; suspect on the run Five people were shot dead in two separate locations in a town in eastern Georgia, and authorities say it’s the work of one gunman.
Moon camera sells for $453K A camera lens used by astronaut Dave Scott on the moon sold at auction for $453,281 Thursday night.
“Pro-white” group to rally ahead of Confederate holiday Monday marks the observance of Confederate Memorial Day for Georgia citizens who see fit to celebrate the holiday.
How does Baltimore make a comeback? A year after Freddie Gray’s death in Baltimore, the city is still searching for the right leader and right approach to dealing with the aftermath.
Ohio shooting: 5 adults, 2 children killed At least five adults and two children are dead in southern Ohio in what appears to be “execution-style” killings, law enforcement officials said Friday. Popular: Guns in America | Sanders Demands Clinton Apologize | Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World
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Carnival may get to send cruise ship to Cuba soon The Cuban government said it would scrap a long-standing ban on letting people born in Cuba come to the island by cruise ship, the Communist Party newspaper Granma reported Friday.
Obama warned against ‘sticking your hooter in’ British politics Not everyone in Britain, it is safe to say, welcomes the intervention of an American president in what’s viewed as the internal politics of the United Kingdom.
For pro stair climbers, sky’s the limit The Zen-like isolation of a journey up a stairwell, begins, as the Tao Te Ching put it, “with a single step.”
U.S. suicide rates up for women, down for black males The number of suicides in the United States has been on the rise since 1999 in everyone between the ages of 10 and 74, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Tiger found wandering streets of suburban Houston Police may have solved the mystery of the tiger found wandering the streets of suburban Houston.
Uber driver Brian Jason Dalton ruled fit for trial A Michigan man who blamed Uber for the deadly shooting spree he’s accused of has been deemed competent to stand trial.
Charges dropped in 1957 cold case murder Jack McCullough, 76, has been free since his murder conviction in a 1957 cold case was thrown out a week ago. On Friday, he could be cleared for good. Recent podcasts: Bernie gets the Axe | Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World | Graham Opposes GOP Leader
Why did Prince die? Autopsy may give clues As stunned fans mourned Prince, questions remained on what killed him days after he performed in Atlanta to rave reviews. An autopsy will be conducted Friday.
Student dies after fight A 16-year-old girl died after fighting with other girls in a bathroom at Howard High School of Technology in Wilmington, Delaware, authorities said. CNN affiliate KYW reports.
Fatal fight at Delaware high school brings grief, questions Maybe it was about a boy, some said. Whatever it was, the fight in a bathroom at Howard High School of Technology in Wilmington, Delaware, ended in death for a 16-year-old girl.
FBI paid $1m to hack terrorist’s iPhone The FBI paid more than $1 million to the company that gained access to San Bernardino terrorist Syed Farook’s iPhone for their hacking services, FBI Director James Comey said Thursday.
U.S. soldier helps foil school plot A U.S. Army captain working in Iraq helped foil a terrorist plot to blow up a school in Denmark, according to a U.S. defense official.
Flint water official: Could have done things differently Mike Glasgow has been quick to admit that there are things he could have done differently.
Student dies after school fight A 16-year-old girl died Thursday after fighting with other girls in a bathroom at Howard High School of Technology in Wilmington, Delaware, authorities said. Podcast favorites: Bernie gets the Axe | Radical Islam in America | Graham Opposes GOP Leader
Search for missing Virginia firefighter suspended after body found A search for missing Virginia firefighter Nicole Mittendorff was suspended Thursday after a woman’s remains were found in Shenandoah National Park, authorities said.
Congress looks at re-starting the F-22 Raptor program A week after Russian military aircraft buzzed dangerously close to U.S. Navy ships and Air Force spy planes, Congress is considering bringing back production of stealthy F-22 Raptor air-to-air fighter jets.
Timeline of his life Here is a look at the life of Prince, a multitalented entertainer famed for his eclectic sound, glittery wardrobe and provocative lyrics.
‘Beautiful Ones’: The memoir he was writing Musical legend Prince will publish his memoir in fall 2017, publisher Spiegel & Grau, an imprint of Random House, announced. Recent podcasts: Bernie gets the Axe | Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World | Graham Opposes GOP Leader
Lawmakers mourn, remember music icon Prince Governors, senators and other politicians took to social media Thursday to express their grief following the death of music icon Prince.
‘This is what it sounds like doves cry’ — celebs pay tribute Whoopi Goldberg said it best, echoing the thoughts of many: “This is what it sounds like when doves cry.”
Musician Prince dies at 57 Police are investigating a death at the estate of superstar Prince in Carver County, Minnesota, according to Carver County Sheriff spokesman Jason Kamerud.
Step in the operating room, wherever you are in the world All you need is a headset and smartphone to enter a virtual world of gaming, movies, travel — and now surgery. Health care company Medical Realities is using virtual reality to transport people directly into an operating room to watch surgeons as they operate.
More athletes pledge their brains to science Three-time Olympic gold-medal swimmer Nancy Hogshead-Makar and former Oakland Raider linebacker Phil Villapiano announced on Wednesday that they will be donating their brains to science.
Flint water crisis: Who’s been charged, who hasn’t They are the first to face criminal charges in a public health calamity that has gripped the nation.
Eagles’ Joe Walsh cancels concert with GOP ties For the Eagles’ Joe Walsh, the show must not go on.
Transgender teen wins federal case over bathrooms, Title IX A Virginia transgender teen won a battle against his school board for the right to use the boys’ bathroom, a potential game changer in the national debate over Title IX and gender identity.
Is the $400 billion F-35’s ‘brain’ broken? Almost 2,500 of the world’s most advanced warplanes, with a total price tag of $400 billion, and they may not have a “brain” in the bunch?
Wrestler, entertainer Chyna dies at 45 Joan Laurer, the groundbreaking female wrestler known as Chyna, has died. Popular: Radical Islam in America | Graham Opposes Republican Leader | Guns in America
New Orleans’ Superdome named federal historic site New Orleans’ Superdome, the shelter of last resort for at least 25,000 evacuees during Hurricane Katrina, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places despite some objections from its state owner.
New Orleans ex-officers plead guilty in Danziger Bridge shootings Five former New Orleans police officers pleaded guilty Wednesday and were sentenced in connection with the deadly shootings of six unarmed people on the Danziger Bridge days after Hurricane Katrina.
Baby dolphin birth caught on video With the kick kick kick of its tiny tail, the Shedd Aquarium’s new dolphin calf surfaced for its first breath early this week.
Supreme Court rules in favor of terror victims The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in favor of victims of terrorism and their families in a 6-2 split, clearing the way for them to collect nearly $2 billion from the central bank of Iran.
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Houston fears worst is to come While some parts of Houston are starting to recover from paralyzing flooding, some residents believe the worst is yet to come.
Three Michigan officials face criminal charges in water crisis Recent podcasts: Bernie gets the Axe | Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World | Graham Opposes GOP Leader
4/20: It’s high times for celebs On April 20, everything goes to pot.
Using weed to alter community’s financial state? Trinidad, Colorado, was a town built on mining until all the jobs left. Now, this small town full of empty storefronts is hoping a marijuana boom can bring it back to its glory days.
Did pot money put small town back on the map? Anthony Mattie walks down Main Street confronted by a shell of the town he once knew.
8 responses to Michigan governor drinking Flint water Boy, that didn’t go well, to hear social media tell it. Podcast favorites: Bernie gets the Axe | Radical Islam in America | Graham Opposes GOP Leader
Why will it take 14 years to get a woman on $20 bill? Here at Women On 20s, an organization we formed to advocate for putting a woman on the $20 bill, the messages of congratulations have been coming in at a fast clip. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew, according to news reports, will soon announce plans to leave Alexander Hamilton on the front of the $10 bill and put a woman’s portrait on the face of the $20, booting Andrew Jackson instead.
‘Saturday Night Live’ heroin sketch sparks outrage What were you thinking “Saturday Night Live”? That’s what a lot of fans — and mothers of addicts — are saying after a sketch on this weekend’s show featured a fake drug commercial for “Heroin AM,” an option for people “who want to use heroin” but also “get stuff done.”
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