Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Leah Asmelash, CNN(CNN) Two American citizens have reached a settlement they filed against US Customs and Border Protection after an agent asked them for IDs because he heard them speaking Spanish.Ana Suda and Martha "Mimi" Hernandez, who live in the small town of Havre, Montana, say they were detained by a border patrol agent while waiting to pay for groceries at a local convenience store in May 2018.The agent, Paul O'Neill, approached them, commented on their accent, and asked where they were born, according When they responded -- Suda is...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Leah Asmelash, CNN(CNN) Two American citizens have reached a settlement they filed against US Customs and Border Protection after an agent asked them for IDs because he heard them speaking Spanish.Ana Suda and Martha "Mimi" Hernandez, who live in the small town of Havre, Montana, say they were detained by a border patrol agent while waiting to pay for groceries at a local convenience store in May 2018.The agent, Paul O'Neill, approached them, commented on their accent, and asked where they were born, according When they responded -- Suda is...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A man’s leg may need to be amputated after the Salt Lake City Police Department allegedly used against him by ordering a police dog to bite the man repeatedly, leaving him severely injured.Attorneys for Jeffery Ryans, 36, say a police officer “commanded his K9 … to attack Ryans unnecessarily and for an extended period of time” back in April. Salt Lake City Police say they are investigating the incident internally.On April 24, Ryans was getting ready for work at around 3:30 a.m. when police showed up saying they were investigating an incident...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A man’s leg may need to be amputated after the Salt Lake City Police Department allegedly used against him by ordering a police dog to bite the man repeatedly, leaving him severely injured.Attorneys for Jeffery Ryans, 36, say a police officer “commanded his K9 … to attack Ryans unnecessarily and for an extended period of time” back in April. Salt Lake City Police say they are investigating the incident internally.On April 24, Ryans was getting ready for work at around 3:30 a.m. when police showed up saying they were investigating an incident...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Thousand-year-old Native American petroglyphs, or rock carvings, in Georgia have been vandalized, the US Forest Service said.The petroglyphs in Track Rock Gap, located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, were carved by Creek and Cherokee people over 1,000 years ago, the Forest Service stated.The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is sad and frustrated to learn that Track Rock had been vandalized. These are special and rare sites,” said the Tribal Heritage Preservation Office in a statement. “They are special sites for the Eastern Band of Cherokee...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Thousand-year-old Native American petroglyphs, or rock carvings, in Georgia have been vandalized, the US Forest Service said.The petroglyphs in Track Rock Gap, located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, were carved by Creek and Cherokee people over 1,000 years ago, the Forest Service stated.The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is sad and frustrated to learn that Track Rock had been vandalized. These are special and rare sites,” said the Tribal Heritage Preservation Office in a statement. “They are special sites for the Eastern Band of Cherokee...WW…

(CNN)An Alabama bill that would reverse a in public schools has stalled in committee after opponents claimed the practice would introduce Hinduism into public schools.The bill, introduced earlier this year by Rep. Jeremy Gray, would remove the ban on yoga, allowing K-12 students enrolled in public school to take the class as an elective. Whether the class is offered would be left up to local boards of education, but the bill would allow the class to be presented as an option."I can give you a ton of reasons why yoga is beneficial and those reasons are backed by studies and data," Gray said...…(CNN)An Alabama bill that would reverse a in public schools has stalled in committee after opponents claimed the practice would introduce Hinduism into public schools.The bill, introduced earlier this year by Rep. Jeremy Gray, would remove the ban on yoga, allowing K-12 students enrolled in public school to take the class as an elective. Whether the class is offered would be left up to local boards of education, but the bill would allow the class to be presented as an option."I can give you a ton of reasons why yoga is beneficial and those reasons are backed by studies and data," Gray said...WW…

(CNN)Adding a word to the dictionary has long been a sign of mainstream legitimacy. And in the latest batch added to Dictionary.com, the online dictionary has included multiple African American Vernacular English words such as "" and "," among other words and phrases related to race and identity.The latest update includes 450 brand-new entries, 7,600 updated entries, and 94 new definitions on existing entries -- with a focus on race and identity, and Covid-19's effect on culture.As society continues to reckon with racism, language is affected, said John Kelly, managing editor at...…(CNN)Adding a word to the dictionary has long been a sign of mainstream legitimacy. And in the latest batch added to Dictionary.com, the online dictionary has included multiple African American Vernacular English words such as "" and "," among other words and phrases related to race and identity.The latest update includes 450 brand-new entries, 7,600 updated entries, and 94 new definitions on existing entries -- with a focus on race and identity, and Covid-19's effect on culture.As society continues to reckon with racism, language is affected, said John Kelly, managing editor at...WW…

Analysis by , CNNLink Copied! — Everything is a risk.A year ago, this was our last normal weekend and we didn’t even know it. Now, we’re deep into a pandemic, with , a new strain on the loose and news of people still testing positive.But as more people get vaccinated, it finally seems like there’s hope on the horizon. Eventually, someday soon, the joys of normal life will return.And yet, we have to ask: Why bother? What’s the point of ever leaving home again?Getting dinner, grabbing drinks, working out, seeing a movie. All these comforts of middle class existence in the Before...…Analysis by , CNNLink Copied! — Everything is a risk.A year ago, this was our last normal weekend and we didn’t even know it. Now, we’re deep into a pandemic, with , a new strain on the loose and news of people still testing positive.But as more people get vaccinated, it finally seems like there’s hope on the horizon. Eventually, someday soon, the joys of normal life will return.And yet, we have to ask: Why bother? What’s the point of ever leaving home again?Getting dinner, grabbing drinks, working out, seeing a movie. All these comforts of middle class existence in the Before...WW…

(CNN)Six books will no longer be published because they "portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong," the business that preserves the author's legacy said.The titles are: In a statement, Dr. Seuss Enterprises said it made the decision after consulting educators and reviewing its catalog. "Ceasing sales of these books is only part of our commitment and our broader plan to ensure Dr. Seuss Enterprises's catalog represents and supports all communities and families," it said. Read MoreThe announcement was made Tuesday, the birthday of the famed children's book author. Seuss, born Theodor...…(CNN)Six books will no longer be published because they "portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong," the business that preserves the author's legacy said.The titles are: In a statement, Dr. Seuss Enterprises said it made the decision after consulting educators and reviewing its catalog. "Ceasing sales of these books is only part of our commitment and our broader plan to ensure Dr. Seuss Enterprises's catalog represents and supports all communities and families," it said. Read MoreThe announcement was made Tuesday, the birthday of the famed children's book author. Seuss, born Theodor...WW…

(CNN)Many residents of Jackson, Mississippi, have been without water since a winter storm hit the area in . And many are still not sure when it will return.The storm, which also affected Texas and Louisiana, caused 80 water breaks throughout the city. Public Works Director Dr. Charles Williams said Monday that 50 have now been repaired, but the water crisis is far from over."The system got so far down, and we got behind, and now we're trying to play catch up," he said. Jackson has been on a boil-water advisory since February 23. Meanwhile, some residents are still experiencing little to no...…(CNN)Many residents of Jackson, Mississippi, have been without water since a winter storm hit the area in . And many are still not sure when it will return.The storm, which also affected Texas and Louisiana, caused 80 water breaks throughout the city. Public Works Director Dr. Charles Williams said Monday that 50 have now been repaired, but the water crisis is far from over."The system got so far down, and we got behind, and now we're trying to play catch up," he said. Jackson has been on a boil-water advisory since February 23. Meanwhile, some residents are still experiencing little to no...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A school district in Virginia recently made headlines for allegedly banning books by Dr. Seuss.But Loudoun County Public Schools(LCPS), located in Ashburn, said it is not banning books by the famous children’s author. It’s just discouraging a connection between “Read Across America Day,” which was created to get kids , and Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Both fall on March 2, and have often been “historically connected” to each other, the district said in a .“Research in recent years has revealed strong racial undertones in many books written/illustrated by...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A school district in Virginia recently made headlines for allegedly banning books by Dr. Seuss.But Loudoun County Public Schools(LCPS), located in Ashburn, said it is not banning books by the famous children’s author. It’s just discouraging a connection between “Read Across America Day,” which was created to get kids , and Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Both fall on March 2, and have often been “historically connected” to each other, the district said in a .“Research in recent years has revealed strong racial undertones in many books written/illustrated by...WW…

(CNN)For this week, we dive into the conversation, revisit Eartha Kitt's run-in with the Johnson administration and look at the .This week's culture conversation: 'cancel culture'Brandon: Have you heard about the ?Leah: A bit. Fill me in.B: After the company's CEO praised , many Latinos -- the company focuses on the culinary tastes of Latino cultures -- said that they're going to boycott. Predictably, some people, including and Mike Huckabee, didn't like that, and framed the reaction as another instance of "cancel culture."Read MoreWhat comes to mind when you hear that term?L: My mind goes...…(CNN)For this week, we dive into the conversation, revisit Eartha Kitt's run-in with the Johnson administration and look at the .This week's culture conversation: 'cancel culture'Brandon: Have you heard about the ?Leah: A bit. Fill me in.B: After the company's CEO praised , many Latinos -- the company focuses on the culinary tastes of Latino cultures -- said that they're going to boycott. Predictably, some people, including and Mike Huckabee, didn't like that, and framed the reaction as another instance of "cancel culture."Read MoreWhat comes to mind when you hear that term?L: My mind goes...WW…