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DOJ to reunite fewer than half of separated children aged under 5 by deadline, ACLU says | CNN Politics
By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A list provided by the government suggests that fewer than half the migrant children younger than 5 years old who have been forcibly separated from their parents will be reunited with their families by Tuesday, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said.A court order issued June 26 to reunite the roughly 100 young children with their parents.On Friday, Justice Department attorney Sarah Fabian told a court to track down dozens of parents who are no longer in custody – including 19 who were already deported. Fabian said officials should have no...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A list provided by the government suggests that fewer than half the migrant children younger than 5 years old who have been forcibly separated from their parents will be reunited with their families by Tuesday, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said.A court order issued June 26 to reunite the roughly 100 young children with their parents.On Friday, Justice Department attorney Sarah Fabian told a court to track down dozens of parents who are no longer in custody – including 19 who were already deported. Fabian said officials should have no...WW…
Retired St. Louis Police captain killed after responding to a pawnshop alarm during looting
Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Susannah Cullinane(CNN) A retired police captain fatally shot during looting in St. Louis was passionate about helping young people and would have forgiven those behind the violence on the city's streets, his son says.David Dorn, 77, was killed while responding to an alarm at a pawnshop overnight Monday, St. Louis Police Department announced"Throughout the night, we made 25 arrests for various charges. And then there were 55 businesses and counting that were burglarized and had property damage," told reporters.See more"One of those businesses...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Susannah Cullinane(CNN) A retired police captain fatally shot during looting in St. Louis was passionate about helping young people and would have forgiven those behind the violence on the city's streets, his son says.David Dorn, 77, was killed while responding to an alarm at a pawnshop overnight Monday, St. Louis Police Department announced"Throughout the night, we made 25 arrests for various charges. And then there were 55 businesses and counting that were burglarized and had property damage," told reporters.See more"One of those businesses...WW…
Florida golfer found drowned after searching for lost ball
(CNN)A Florida golfer is believed to have drowned after falling into a golf club pond while looking for his lost ball Sunday morning, police say.Hermilo Jazmines of Lutz, Florida, was playing golf with a friend at the East Lake Woodlands Country Club in Oldsmar, in a news release Sunday."At about 7:37 a.m., Jazmines teed off at hole number three and was last seen looking for his ball near the green. Jazmines' golf cart was parked on the cart path and his putter was found lying on the ground near the water," the sheriff's office said.Deputies were called after Jazmines was reported missing...…(CNN)A Florida golfer is believed to have drowned after falling into a golf club pond while looking for his lost ball Sunday morning, police say.Hermilo Jazmines of Lutz, Florida, was playing golf with a friend at the East Lake Woodlands Country Club in Oldsmar, in a news release Sunday."At about 7:37 a.m., Jazmines teed off at hole number three and was last seen looking for his ball near the green. Jazmines' golf cart was parked on the cart path and his putter was found lying on the ground near the water," the sheriff's office said.Deputies were called after Jazmines was reported missing...WW…
Gunman ambushes police, sparks hours-long standoff at Minnesota apartment complex
(CNN)A gunman in Minnesota ambushed police officers responding to a complaint before holing up in an apartment building and starting an hours-long standoff Sunday morning, according to police and local reports.Police in Albert Lea were responding to reports of a noise complaint or weapons violation, after gunshots and or fireworks were reportedly heard, the When police arrived on the scene at 2:18 a.m., suspect Devin Matthew Weiland, 21, fired multiple shots at officers, striking one officer in the chest and hitting at least two police squad cars, the ALPD said.After the ambush, Weiland ran...…(CNN)A gunman in Minnesota ambushed police officers responding to a complaint before holing up in an apartment building and starting an hours-long standoff Sunday morning, according to police and local reports.Police in Albert Lea were responding to reports of a noise complaint or weapons violation, after gunshots and or fireworks were reportedly heard, the When police arrived on the scene at 2:18 a.m., suspect Devin Matthew Weiland, 21, fired multiple shots at officers, striking one officer in the chest and hitting at least two police squad cars, the ALPD said.After the ambush, Weiland ran...WW…
Thanksgiving vandalism: 'Land back' sprayed on US statues | CNN
By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Statues of three United States Presidents, a “Pioneers Statue” and numerous store fronts were targeted by vandals on Thanksgiving, with “land back” graffitied on some of the property.Vandals damaged the Pioneers Statue in BF Nelson Park in Minneapolis, spray-painting the words “no thanks,” “no more genocide,” “decolonize” and “land back” on it, Dawn Sommers, spokeswoman for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, told CNN.The Pioneers Statue has been the subject of criticism and controversy before, she said.A statue of George Washington was...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Statues of three United States Presidents, a “Pioneers Statue” and numerous store fronts were targeted by vandals on Thanksgiving, with “land back” graffitied on some of the property.Vandals damaged the Pioneers Statue in BF Nelson Park in Minneapolis, spray-painting the words “no thanks,” “no more genocide,” “decolonize” and “land back” on it, Dawn Sommers, spokeswoman for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, told CNN.The Pioneers Statue has been the subject of criticism and controversy before, she said.A statue of George Washington was...WW…
Thousands of cars form lines to collect food in Texas | CNN
By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Thousands of people lined up for groceries at a food bank distribution event in Dallas, Texas, this weekend, with organizers saying the Covid-19 pandemic has increased need in the city.distributed more than 600,000 pounds of food for about 25,000 people on Saturday, according to spokeswoman Anna Kurian. There were 7,280 turkeys distributed to families, Kurian told CNN.Photos provided by NTFB show thousands of cars lined up for NTFB’s Drive-Thru Mobile Pantry at Fair Park. Kurian said the need for food “has certainly increased” with the...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Thousands of people lined up for groceries at a food bank distribution event in Dallas, Texas, this weekend, with organizers saying the Covid-19 pandemic has increased need in the city.distributed more than 600,000 pounds of food for about 25,000 people on Saturday, according to spokeswoman Anna Kurian. There were 7,280 turkeys distributed to families, Kurian told CNN.Photos provided by NTFB show thousands of cars lined up for NTFB’s Drive-Thru Mobile Pantry at Fair Park. Kurian said the need for food “has certainly increased” with the...WW…
US coronavirus cases break global daily record, and experts warn it will only get worse
(CNN)The US reported 99,321 new Covid-19 cases on Friday -- the highest single day number of cases recorded for any country. The United States' top five records in daily cases all occurred within eight days, and an expert says he worries the upward trend will push hospitals past capacity.Friday's number surpassed the previous daily record held by India, which reported 97,894 coronavirus cases in a single day on September 17, according to India's health ministry. As of Saturday evening, there have been 71,931 new Covid-19 cases across the US, according to data compiled by . At least 659...…(CNN)The US reported 99,321 new Covid-19 cases on Friday -- the highest single day number of cases recorded for any country. The United States' top five records in daily cases all occurred within eight days, and an expert says he worries the upward trend will push hospitals past capacity.Friday's number surpassed the previous daily record held by India, which reported 97,894 coronavirus cases in a single day on September 17, according to India's health ministry. As of Saturday evening, there have been 71,931 new Covid-19 cases across the US, according to data compiled by . At least 659...WW…
US coronavirus cases surpass 9 million driven by 'silent epidemic' of asymptomatic infections
(CNN)Coronavirus infections in the United States with the virus spreading across the country at a faster rate than previously seen. The US added 1 million new Covid-19 cases only 14 days after the nation hit 8 million cases, and multiple states continue reporting their highest daily case counts since the pandemic began, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University This is the fastest the country has recorded 1 million new cases since the pandemic began.The latest surge of cases appears to be driven by patients with no symptoms, said Dr. Robert Redfield, the director for the US...…(CNN)Coronavirus infections in the United States with the virus spreading across the country at a faster rate than previously seen. The US added 1 million new Covid-19 cases only 14 days after the nation hit 8 million cases, and multiple states continue reporting their highest daily case counts since the pandemic began, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University This is the fastest the country has recorded 1 million new cases since the pandemic began.The latest surge of cases appears to be driven by patients with no symptoms, said Dr. Robert Redfield, the director for the US...WW…
Zeta leaves over 2.1 million customers without power and at least 6 dead after battering Gulf Coast
(CNN)At least three people have died and more than 2.5 million customers are without power Thursday morning after former Hurricane Zeta hit the Gulf Coast and rushed inland. Zeta as a Category 2 storm Wednesday before weakening to a with sustained winds of 50 mph as of 11 a.m. ET Thursday. Zeta's fast advance means the system won't lose much energy, CNN meteorologist Michael Guy said. This will allow Zeta to keep tropical storm intensity with strong winds throughout its course to the Atlantic. As of 11 a.m. ET Thursday, Zeta was about 100 miles northeast of Asheville, North Carolina,. The...…(CNN)At least three people have died and more than 2.5 million customers are without power Thursday morning after former Hurricane Zeta hit the Gulf Coast and rushed inland. Zeta as a Category 2 storm Wednesday before weakening to a with sustained winds of 50 mph as of 11 a.m. ET Thursday. Zeta's fast advance means the system won't lose much energy, CNN meteorologist Michael Guy said. This will allow Zeta to keep tropical storm intensity with strong winds throughout its course to the Atlantic. As of 11 a.m. ET Thursday, Zeta was about 100 miles northeast of Asheville, North Carolina,. The...WW…
Missing hiker found in Zion National Park, family says
(CNN)A hiker missing in for nearly two weeks has been found alive, her family said Sunday.Holly Courtier, 38, said search and rescue teams found Courtier on Sunday after receiving " a credible tip from a park visitor that they had seen Courtier within the park."They said Courtier had since been reunited with her family and left the park.In a statement, Courtier's family said they were overjoyed she had been found safe. Read More"We would like to thank the rangers and search teams who relentlessly looked for her day and night and never gave up hope. We are also so grateful to the countless...…(CNN)A hiker missing in for nearly two weeks has been found alive, her family said Sunday.Holly Courtier, 38, said search and rescue teams found Courtier on Sunday after receiving " a credible tip from a park visitor that they had seen Courtier within the park."They said Courtier had since been reunited with her family and left the park.In a statement, Courtier's family said they were overjoyed she had been found safe. Read More"We would like to thank the rangers and search teams who relentlessly looked for her day and night and never gave up hope. We are also so grateful to the countless...WW…