Columbus, OH

In recent weeks, an increasingly familiar list of Republicans has dominated the not-very-subtle competition to become Donald Trump’s running mate. Trump himself has added to the air of inevitability by floating these names in interviews and appearances over and over.

Trump has touted potential VP picks for months. He may end up picking someone off the public’s radar

Following Trump’s historic conviction in his hush money trial, Jim Sciutto speaks with Maura Gillespie, who served as a press advisor to Fmr. House Speaker John Boehner, about the Republican Party’s reaction to the former U.S. president becoming a convicted felon.

Republican lawmakers rush to defend Donald Trump following his historic verdict

New York City, NY

Now that a New York jury has convicted former President Donald Trump of all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records, the next obvious question is: Can a convicted felon run for president?

Trump is now a convicted felon. He can still run for president

Republicans have been lining up more quickly than kids at an ice cream truck to discredit the judicial process and declare their support for Trump, writes Julian Zelizer.

Opinion: The Republican response to Trump’s conviction is telling

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Nine individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in Newark, distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

16 Arrested in Major Drug Bust: Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl & Heroin

Modesto, CA

After lawyers argued for new DNA testing in the murder case against Scott Peterson, a California judge ruled Wednesday that only retesting of DNA on duct tape that adhered to his wife Laci Peterson’s pants will be permitted, while testing of other new and prior evidence in the decades-old case will not be allowed.

Judge rules duct tape found on Laci Peterson can be retested as Scott Peterson seeks new murder trial

Former long-time adviser to Melania Trump Stephanie Winston Wolkoff weighs in on what she thinks is happening behind closed doors now that Donald Trump has been convicted in his hush money trial. 

Former adviser to Melania predicts how she’s reacting to husband’s guilty verdict

Kansas City, MO

The Kansas City Chiefs were at the White House to celebrate their back-to-back Superbowl win when star tight end Travis Kelce stole the show.

Hear what Travis Kelce said to Biden at White House ceremony

Mississippi State

Pearl, MS

A Mississippi man has come forward saying he was beaten by a known member of the “Goon Squad” and other law enforcement officers, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday.

Mississippi man files lawsuit alleging he was beaten by a member of the ‘Goon Squad’ and others

A mayoral candidate, Alfredo Cabrera, was shot to death at his final campaign stop in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero. A video taken of the incident shows a person pointing a gun at the back of Cabrera’s head before firing multiple shots. The Attorney General’s Office announced it has launched an investigation and that the person who shot Cabrera was killed at the scene. The incident comes amid widespread violence in the country and the bloodiest election campaign in Mexico’s history. 

Video shows moments before mayoral candidate is gunned down

Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis police are searching for motive as they investigate a pair of shootings Thursday night that left two people dead – including an officer hailed as a hero – and also wounded four others.

Minneapolis police search for motive after shootings left 2 dead, including officer giving medical help. Here’s what we know

Louisiana State

Tangipahoa Parish, LA

Amite City, LA

One of the escaped Louisiana inmates who has been on the run since last weekend has been captured, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office.

3 of 4 men who escaped a Louisiana jail have been captured, 1 remains at large

Minnesota State

CNN’s Whitney Wild is tracking the investigation into what police are calling a targeted shooting that left a heroic officer dead. 

A deadly shooting leaves a Minnesota community reeling

Meryl Gage and Tim Rivett were pretty much strangers when they met traveling in South America and got engaged. Here’s how they ended up married for over 42 years.

She’d only known her future husband for five days when he proposed. Here’s what happened when she said yes

Idaho State

Moscow, ID

The progression of the case against Bryan Kohberger, charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students, has been slowed by a series of pre-trial motions and hearings.

The many pre-trial hearings in Idaho quadruple murder case against Bryan Kohberger

CNN’s space and defense correspondent Kristin Fisher explains the significance of Boeing Starliner’s first crewed voyage and why it’s a “very big deal” for the company and astronauts.

CNN space correspondent explains why Boeing’s starliner launch is a ‘very big deal’

Arizona State

Two people are dead, including a police officer, after a shooting in southern Arizona early Saturday morning.

2 people killed, including police officer, in southern Arizona shooting

Vision Pet Care

Ever wondered if your cat has a least favorite time of day? As devoted cat enthusiasts, we know that our feline friends have their quirks and preferences. From their favorite sunbathing spots to the time they prefer their meals, cats often exhibit clear likes and dislikes. But is there a particular time of day that they absolutely detest? Let's dive into this intriguing question and explore what might make certain moments less enjoyable for our furry companions.

A Cat's Least Favorite Time of Day: Unveiling the Mystery

Infamous Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton has died following a prison assault, according to government agency Correctional Service Canada (CSC).

Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton dies aged 74 after prison assault

An unusual horned comet, nicknamed the “devil comet,” will make its closest approach of Earth on Sunday. Observers in the Southern Hemisphere may glimpse it.

‘Devil comet’ is about to make its closest approach of Earth

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Voters of color are backing the GOP at historic levels

(CNN) — We're in the doldrums of the 2022 election season. Outside of the rescheduled Maryland primary, there are no federal primaries this month. That means...

Voters of color are backing the GOP at historic levels

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