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Wendy

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Senate advances deal to end government shutdown as air traffic control staffing worsens
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Senate advances deal to end government shutdown as air traffic control staffing worsens - live updates | CNN Politics

The Senate has voted 60-40 on a key step toward reopening the government. Follow for live updates

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November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM

Wendy

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Wig disguises, a swapped license plate and a 1,000-mile drive: Where the search for 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard stands
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Wig disguises, a swapped license plate and a 1,000-mile drive: Where the search for 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard stands | CNN

It’s been a month since Ashlee Buzzard packed her 9-year-old daughter Melodee into a rental car and left their home state of California – only to return three days later with no child and plenty of un...

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November 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM

Wendy

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New York’s mayor is India’s pride – and a fierce critic of the country’s leader
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New York’s mayor is India’s pride – and a fierce critic of the country’s leader | CNN

When Zohran Mamdani made history this week by becoming the first South Asian mayor of New York, his victory was seen as a seismic event in American politics.

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November 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM

Wendy

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Border Patrol agent appeared to brag about his accuracy after shooting Chicago woman five times, messages in court reveal
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Marimar Martinez hearing | CNN

A Customs and Border Patrol agent appeared to brag to fellow agents about his marksmanship when he shot a woman five times after their cars collidedin Chicago last month, text massages shown in court ...

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November 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Wendy

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2 New Jersey men arrested in terror plot probe on heels of Michigan arrests
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2 New Jersey men arrested in terror plot probe on heels of Michigan arrests | CNN

Two New Jersey men were arrested in a terror plot probe on the heels of arrests in Michigan in an alleged ISIS-inspired terrorist plot, said Alina Habba, acting US attorney for New Jersey.

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November 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM

Wendy

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Who is Sara Ellis, the Obama-appointed judge who ordered federal agents to avoid violent encounters with Chicago protesters?
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Who is Sara Ellis, the Obama-appointed judge who ordered federal agents to avoid violent encounters with Chicago protesters? | CNN

The federal judge in Illinois who ordered federal agents to limit aggressive tactics against protesters is known for her stern tone and an extensive career in civil and criminal litigation.

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November 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM

Wendy

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5 key questions about how arrests in Michigan terror plot went down
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5 key questions about how arrests in Michigan terror plot went down | CNN

CNN chief law enforcement and intelligence analyst John Miller addressed key questions related to the case.

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November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Wendy

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Worst weekend for air traffic controller staffing since start of shutdown
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Worst weekend for air traffic controller staffing since start of shutdown | CNN

Flight delays linked to the ongoing federal government shutdown continue, with this past weekend marking the worst for air traffic control staffing shortages since the shutdown began, according to a C...

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November 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM

Wendy

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They were arrested at an ICE protest outside of Chicago. Here’s what happened to them next
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They were arrested at an ICE protest outside of Chicago. Here’s what happened to them next. | CNN

As demonstrations outside an immigration enforcement facility near Chicago have ramped up, so has the number of protesters being led away in restraints. Here are the stories of three of them.

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November 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Wendy

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Teacher shot by a 6-year-old student thought she was ‘on my way to heaven.’ What we learned from Abby Zwerner’s testimony
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Here’s what we learned from Abby Zwerner’s emotional testimony | CNN

Abby Zwerner instinctively raised her hand toward her heart when she saw the 6-year-old holding the gun.

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November 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM

Wendy

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What early voting data says about NYC, Virginia and New Jersey elections
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What early voting data says about NYC, Virginia and New Jersey elections | CNN Politics

Early voting data suggests that Democratic candidates for governor in New Jersey and Virginia are heading into the final weekend in a slightly stronger position than Kamala Harris was at the same time...

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November 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM

Wendy

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Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh indicted over role in ICE protests
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Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh indicted over role in ICE protests | CNN

A Democratic congressional candidate in Illinois has been indicted along with five others over blocking vehicles during protests outside a federal immigration enforcement building in suburban Chicago,...

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October 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM

Wendy

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Appeals court will reconsider decision that allowed Trump to deploy National Guard troops to Portland
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Appeals court will reconsider decision that allowed Trump to deploy National Guard troops to Portland | CNN

The appeals court that paved the way for President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops in Portland while the state’s legal case against the administration plays out announced Tuesday it will ...

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October 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM

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Hakeem Jeffries

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Republicans are using the government shutdown to illegally rip SNAP benefits away from 42 million Americans.

16 million children are at risk of going hungry. The extremists don’t give a damn.

You deserve better.

October 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM

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Here's a whole list of government swine you can block.

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October 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM

Wendy

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Senators announce bill that would ban AI chatbot companions for minors
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Senators announce bill that would ban AI chatbot companions for minors

Two senators are introducing legislation to crack down on tech companies that make AI chatbot companions available to minors.

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October 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM

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October 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM

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October 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM

Wendy

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Confidence isn't innate; it's the result of daily hard work, perseverance, and self-love. 💪💖

I believe in my own strength and bravely pursue my dreams because I know I deserve the best!

October 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Wendy

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Top Border Patrol official accused of violating judge’s use-of-force order by throwing tear gas at Chicago protesters
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Top Border Patrol official accused of violating judge’s use-of-force order by throwing tear gas at Chicago protesters | CNN

US Border Patrol leader Gregory Bovino is accused of throwing at least one tear-gas canister into a crowd of protesters in a Chicago neighborhood Thursday in a potential violation of a federal judge’s...

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October 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM

Wendy

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She turned in her son for the murder of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway. 13 years later, she’s speaking out for the first time
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She turned in her son for the murder of a 10-year-old girl. 13 years later, she’s speaking out for the first time | CNN

A mother’s story –– told here for the first time –– highlights the quandary faced by parents whose children carry out or are suspected of committing high-profile, violent crimes.

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October 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM

Wendy

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Alaska Airlines resumes operations after 8-hour long IT outage canceled hundreds of flights
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Alaska Airlines resumes operations after IT outage canceled hundreds of flights | CNN

Alaska Airlines has resumed operations after an information technology problem forced hundreds of its flights to be grounded Thursday night.

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October 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM

Wendy

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Occasionally, give yourself some quiet time, let go of all the complicated things, and just enjoy the warmth and comfort of this moment. 💖 #coffeetime #thebeautyofalone

October 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM