Columbus, OH

Authorities in the city of Moscow are offering a record signing-on bonus for new recruits to fight in Ukraine, in the latest sign of a scramble to boost dwindling Russian troop numbers.

Russia is offering Moscow residents a record $22,000 to fight in Ukraine

Rare footage captured by a camera strapped to the back of an endangered shark shows the moment it was struck by a boat, prompting the animal to dash into deep waters.

Boat hits massive 23-foot shark in rare video footage

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Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff joined a Zoom call organized by the Jewish Democratic Council of America and Jewish Women for Kamala where he vowed that Harris would support Israel and ensure the country can defend itself.

Hear what VP Harris’ husband told Jewish voters about her stance on Israel

CNN’s Sara Sidner is joined by Malachi Massey, the son of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who was shot by a deputy in her home after calling 911 for help. Malachi discusses the tragic moments he found out about his mother’s death. 

Sonya Massey’s son recalls learning of her death

Springfield, IL

Sangamon County, IL

The Illinois deputy charged with fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who had called 911 for help, in her home earlier this month, had worked at six different law enforcement agencies in four years and was charged with drunk driving twice.

What we know about the deputy charged with killing Sonya Massey in her home after she called 911 for help

Kansas State

Flagler County, FL

An 11-year-Virginia boy is charged in Florida with calling in more than 20 bomb or shooting threats to schools and other places, authorities said Thursday.

An 11-year-old Virginia boy is charged with making swatting calls to Florida schools

African-American women are reclaiming their health and their communities by walking with the nonprofit GirlTrek. 

The health movement to save black women

Colorado State

California State

Hot and dry weather fuels wildfires in the Western United States and Canada, with fires damaging homes, causing injuries and forcing evacuations. Here’s the latest.

California’s Park Fire 0% contained as more than a thousand battle 178,000 acre blaze

Missouri State

Saint Louis, MO

The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked the immediate release of a man whose murder conviction was overturned — just as the man was about to walk free.

Missouri Supreme Court blocks release of man with overturned conviction as he was about to go free

More Americans own guns for personal protection than ever before, a new survey shows.

Most Americans who own guns say they got them for protection, survey shows

An Irish museum will withdraw a waxwork of singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor just one day after installing it, following a backlash from her family and the public, it told CNN in a statement on Friday.

Irish museum pulls Sinéad O’Connor waxwork after just one day due to backlash

Texas State

A Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder after self-managing an abortion in 2022 can move forward with her lawsuit against the local sheriff and prosecutors over the case that drew national outrage before the charges were quickly dropped, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

Texas woman’s lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules

Chico, CA

CNN’s Camila Bernal reports on a rapidly spreading fire in Chico, California, consuming about 160,000 acres with only 3% containment. A 42-year-old man has been arrested for starting the fire, with witnesses alleging they saw him pushing a burning car. 

Video shows fast-spreading California wildfire

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Minnesota State

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

We tapped dermatologists and editors to find the best body oils that’ll leave skin soft, hydrated and glowing.

The 17 best body oils for glowing skin, according to dermatologists and editors

A large, pink, inflatable man, created by the Chinese contemporary artist Yue Minjun, has divided opinion in a small town in Wales.

Giant pink man causes stir in small Welsh town

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

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The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

As North Carolina continues to attract new residents, understanding the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords becomes increasingly important. Here’s what you need to know about landlord entry and tenant rights in the state.

Can landlords enter at any time, or is it trespassing? Here are the rules in North Carolina

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Biden predicts Russia 'will move in' to Ukraine, but says 'minor incursion' may prompt discussion over consequences

(CNN) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday predicted Russia \"will move in\" to Ukraine, citing existential concerns by the country's president, Vladimir Putin, even as he...

(CNN) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday predicted Russia "will move in" to Ukraine, citing existential concerns by the country's president, Vladimir Putin, even as he...

Biden predicts Russia 'will move in' to Ukraine, but says 'minor incursion' may prompt discussion over consequences

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