The Colombian plane that crashed in the jungle suffered a similar crash less than two years ago

CNN — As the Colombian military frantically searches for four children who went missing more than two weeks after a plane crash in the jungle, new details emerge about the plane’s history — and local concerns about the safety of air travel in that part of the country. Amazon. The single-engine Cessna 206 HK-2803 that … Read more

Lori Vallow Daybell Trial: Jurors Begin Deliberating In Case Of Idaho Mother Accused Of Killing Her Children

CNN — Jurors began deliberating Thursday after closing arguments in the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, the Idaho mother accused of murdering her two children and conspiracy to murder her husband’s ex-wife, according to CNN affiliate East Idaho News. Vallow Daybell, who has pleaded not guilty, faces life in prison if convicted of two counts … Read more

Fentanyl-related child deaths more than 30 times higher between 2013 and 2021

CNN — Fatal overdoses of fentanyl have soared in the US in recent years, and new research shows that the number of deaths among children has increased significantly, reflecting trends among adults. According to data published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics, more than 5,000 children and teens have died from fentanyl overdoses over the past two … Read more

DeSantis struggled with how not to “piss out” Trump voters while preparing for the 2018 debate, footage obtained by ABC News show

Washington CNN — Ron DeSantis struggled with how not to “piss out” voters of then-President Donald Trump during debate prep sessions in 2018 in his first campaign for Florida governor, according to videos obtained by ABC News. The videos, which have not been independently reviewed by CNN, show the then-congressman answering a mock question about … Read more

Allen Premium Outlets shooting: 8 dead at mall near Dallas, Texas

CNN — Eight people have been killed in a shooting at a mall near Dallas, and seven victims are being treated at trauma facilities, officials said Saturday night. The shooter, who according to authorities acted alone, also died. Allen, Texas, fire chief Jonathan Boyd said at least nine people were sent to hospitals. “Two of … Read more

Man who assaulted officers with folding chair and pepper spray during U.S. Capitol riot gets longest sentence yet for a Jan. 6 defendant

CNN — A Pennsylvania man who threw a folding chair at police during the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol and repeatedly used pepper spray on police was sentenced Friday to more than 14 years in prison — the longest of any January 6 defendant to date . Peter Schwartz, 49, was found guilty … Read more

Former UC Davis student pleads not guilty in serial stabbings near campus

CNN — A former student at the University of California, Davis, pleaded not guilty when he was brought to court Friday in connection with three stabbings near campus within five days that left two people dead and the community was in fear. Carlos Dominguez, 21, through his attorney, Dan Hutchinson, has pleaded not guilty to … Read more

GOP 2024 hopefuls watch evangelicals in court at the Iowa forum

CNN — Several Republican presidential candidates are expected to speak at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition’s spring kickoff event, looking at Christian conservatives, amid signs that the GOP’s 2024 primary is intensifying. Hosted by one of the state’s leading conservative political interest groups, the event offers declared and prospective candidates a chance to penetrate … Read more

Pentagon leak highlights surprising interplay between gaming and military secrets

CNN — The recent leak of classified US documents on the social media platform Discord apparently surprised many at the Pentagon. But it wasn’t the first time a forum popular with online gamers had contained military secrets, highlighting a major challenge for both the US National Security Organization and the platforms. As recently as January … Read more

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and is now going easy on abortion

CNN — The Supreme Court, which struck down a constitutional right to abortion ten months ago, took a breath on Friday. In a brief order, over just two publicly dissenting judges, the majority upheld the current law and current access to drug-induced abortion. That is the predominant method, as opposed to surgical abortion, which is … Read more