The recent arrest of eight Tajik nationals believed to have connections to ISIS has heightened concerns among national security officials that a dangerous affiliate of the now-splintered terror group could potentially carry out an attack on US soil, according to multiple US officials who spoke to CNN.

‘ISIS isn’t done with us’: Arrested Tajiks highlight US fears of terror attack on US

Bianna Golodryga speaks to girls’ education activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, as Afghanistan marks 1,000 days since the Taliban banned girls from secondary education.

‘This should shock us’: Malala reacts to 1,000 days of no school for Afghan girls

Connecticut State

Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy tells CNN’s Jake Tapper that “we have a lot of work to do to make sure that something like Sandy Hook never happens again, that every kid gets the chance to graduate.”

Watch Chris Murphy’s emotional reflection on Sandy Hook survivors graduating high school

Parris Island, SC

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Marine Corps privates Jamil Winston Jr. and JuliMarie Winston are married Marines. The husband and wife have proved that the couple that trains together can stay together. Both graduated on May 17th from boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, just in time for their first wedding anniversary coming up in June.

Married Marines graduate from Parris Island together

Newark, NJ

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

The CNN Original Series “Violent Earth with Liev Schreiber” explores harrowing weather events such as tsunamis. It airs on Sundays at 9pm ET/PT.

Tsunami survivor describes escaping a 40-foot wave

Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrives at Buckingham Palace for the King’s official birthday parade, her first public appearance since revealing her cancer diagnosis. CNN’s Anna Stewart reports.

Video shows Princess of Wales exiting carriage in first appearance since cancer diagnosis

New York City, NY

Oaks Park officials aren’t yet sure what led to one of their rides getting stuck and leaving about 30 people stranded upside down. CNN’s Fredricka Whitfield reports.

Video shows people stuck upside down on amusement park ride

CNN’s Omar Jimenez joins 83-year-old Wilbur B. Bell as he tries to find information about his father, Cornelius Bell, who was born mere months before the 13th Amendment was ratified, officially abolishing slavery in the United States.

This man says his father was born into slavery. Hear his story

Marietta, GA

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Canadian-born Private Dennis B. Buckley died a Union hero in the Battle of Peach Tree Creek near Atlanta on July 20, 1864. For his actions, he was awarded the US Medal of Honor, today the nation's highest military honor. Then he and his bravery were buried and lost for 142 years at Marietta National Cemetery. And all because of a clerical error.

Unearthing a Hero: Medal of Honor Recipient Hidden for 142 Years at Marietta National Cemetery

Christian Eriksen scored Denmark’s opening goal at Euro 2024 against Slovenia - and it’s one that will likely feel extra special.

Christian Eriksen scores goal for Denmark at Euro 2024, three years after suffering cardiac arrest at previous tournament

CNN’s Fareed Zakaria describes how Europe has been unable to keep up with the American powerhouse, and the need for a grand strategy. 

Fareed’s take: Europe is unable to keep pace with America

Round Rock, TX

At least two people were killed and multiple others were injured in a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration at a Round Rock, Texas, park Saturday night, police said.

At least 2 killed, multiple injured in shooting at Juneteenth celebration at Texas park, officials say

CNN’s Patrick Oppmann gains access aboard the Russian warship stationed in Cuba, 90 miles from the coast of the United States.

See inside Russian warship 90 miles away from US coast

Elisa Raffa reports that the Humboldt penguin population is under threat of extinction.

Humboldt penguins at risk

Northern Kentucky Tribune

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks Monday on the Senate floor regarding Iran:. “Last night, Iran confirmed that its president and foreign minister died in a helicopter crash. The condolences from sympathetic regimes were swift.

Opinion – Sen. Mitch McConnell: Untimely death of president of Iran does not change regime’s threats

Surveillance video catches middle school coach choking student

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet the Chihuahua Pancake siblings, Waffle, Maple Syrup, Crepe Suzette, and Big Apple. These Chihuahua mix puppies were born in rescue care on April 11th, 2024 to two Chihuahua mix parents. Their parents, Pancake Mama and Baby Daddy Shortstack were both surrendered to shelters down South as their owner could no longer take care of them or their soon-to-be-pups.

Chihuahua Siblings Who Have Spent Whole Lives In Rescue Are Searching For Love

Vermont State

An aircraft that took off from Burlington, Vermont, on a snowy night with five men on board has finally been found in Lake Champlain, experts believe.

A jet disappeared in Vermont over 53 years ago. Experts believe they’ve found it in Lake Champlain

NEWARK, N.J. — Thomas Manzo, the ex-husband of a star from Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," was convicted today of planning an assault on his ex-wife’s current husband in exchange for a lavish wedding reception, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. The 59-year-old Franklin Lakes resident was found guilty after a two-and-a-half-week trial before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court.

Real Housewives Star's Ex Convicted of Violent Assault

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A conflict photographer captures a moment of brotherhood between two soldiers

At an outpost in Afghanistan’s eastern Korengal Valley, in the midst of a heightened American military campaign, two soldiers appear to be fighting — each...

A conflict photographer captures a moment of brotherhood between two soldiers

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