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Alaa Elassar

Alaa Elassar

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Americas|Crime|World

Man last known to be seen with missing University of Pittsburgh student tells prosecutors how he rescued her from rough water

Man last known to be seen with missing University of Pittsburgh student tells prosecutors how he rescued her from rough water

Education|MidEast|Political|US

Judge temporarily blocks effort to deport Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia student protests

Judge temporarily blocks effort to deport Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia student protests

Judge temporarily blocks effort to deport Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia student protests
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

911 audio released in Gene Hackman’s death

A person who identified himself as a caretaker called 911 to report he found two bodies that would later be identified as actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. CNN’s Boris Sanchez reports.

911 audio released in Gene Hackman’s death
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa lived a peaceful, private life in New Mexico before their deaths, friends say

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa lived a peaceful, private life in New Mexico before their deaths, friends say

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa lived a peaceful, private life in New Mexico before their deaths, friends say
Crime|Health|Political|US

New York doctor indicted in Louisiana abortion case recognized as a leader in women’s reproductive health

New York doctor indicted in Louisiana abortion case recognized as a leader in women’s reproductive health

New York doctor indicted in Louisiana abortion case recognized as a leader in women’s reproductive health
Crime|Health|US

Police officer killed, 5 other people wounded after gunman holds Pennsylvania hospital staff hostage, officials say

Police officer killed, 5 other people wounded after gunman holds Pennsylvania hospital staff hostage, officials say

Police officer killed, 5 other people wounded after gunman holds Pennsylvania hospital staff hostage, officials say
Health|US

He lost his father and now he’s fighting for his life. He’s one of the young victims of the Philadelphia plane crash

He lost his father and now he’s fighting for his life. He’s one of the young victims of the Philadelphia plane crash

He lost his father and now he’s fighting for his life. He’s one of the young victims of the Philadelphia plane crash
Crime|Political|US

Residents of historic Black community near Cincinnati confront White supremacist demonstrators, months after neo-Nazi march

Residents of historic Black community near Cincinnati confront White supremacist demonstrators, months after neo-Nazi march

Residents of historic Black community near Cincinnati confront White supremacist demonstrators, months after neo-Nazi march
Business|Travel|US

United Airlines flight from Houston to New York evacuated after engine issue reported

United Airlines flight from Houston to New York evacuated after engine issue reported

United Airlines flight from Houston to New York evacuated after engine issue reported
Crime|US|Videos

‘Lawn dart-like descent': Pete Muntean describes what happened in medevac jet crash

A twin-engine medevac jet crashed in a neighborhood in northeast Philadelphia Friday night, causing a fiery explosion, according to authorities and video from the scene. CNN’s Pete Muntean reports.

‘Lawn dart-like descent': Pete Muntean describes what happened in medevac jet crash
Crime|Political|US

Inside the grueling effort to recover the bodies of all 67 victims from the mangled wreckage of DC plane collision

Inside the grueling effort to recover the bodies of all 67 victims from the mangled wreckage of DC plane collision

Inside the grueling effort to recover the bodies of all 67 victims from the mangled wreckage of DC plane collision
Entertainment|Sports|US

Figure skater's final photo before deadly flight

Several members of the US figure skating community died in the midair collision of a passenger jet and an Army helicopter in the Washington, DC, area. Spencer Lane was among the skaters returning from Kansas with his mother after attending the US Figure Skating Championships and National Development Camp in Wichita.

Figure skater's final photo before deadly flight
Crime|Entertainment|Sports|US

A ‘bright star’ helicopter pilot, a daughter of immigrants and figure skating champions are among DC air collision victims

A ‘bright star’ helicopter pilot, a daughter of immigrants and figure skating champions are among DC air collision victims

A ‘bright star’ helicopter pilot, a daughter of immigrants and figure skating champions are among DC air collision victims
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Navajo Nation leaders raise alarm over reports of Indigenous people being questioned and detained during immigration sweeps

Navajo Nation leaders raise alarm over reports of Indigenous people being questioned and detained during immigration sweeps

Navajo Nation leaders raise alarm over reports of Indigenous people being questioned and detained during immigration sweeps
Crime|Education|News|US

Uvalde shooting indictments: What to know about the charges against two former school police officers and what comes next

Uvalde shooting indictments: What to know about the charges against two former school police officers and what comes next

Uvalde shooting indictments: What to know about the charges against two former school police officers and what comes next
Crime|News

A San Antonio mother was arrested after leaving her three children in a hot car while shopping, police say

A San Antonio mother was arrested after leaving her three children in a hot car while shopping, police say

News|US

Debby-triggered flooding traps people in homes and forces rescues in Pennsylvania

Debby-triggered flooding traps people in homes and forces rescues in Pennsylvania

Debby-triggered flooding traps people in homes and forces rescues in Pennsylvania
News|US|World

Tropical Storm Debby leaves trail of destruction

Tropical Storm Debby continues its deadly path on the eastern seaboard after making it's second landfall in the US.

Tropical Storm Debby leaves trail of destruction
Crime|Lifestyle|News|US

A transgender woman was found killed in a West Baltimore alley, prompting demands for answers and justice

A transgender woman was found killed in a West Baltimore alley, prompting demands for answers and justice

A transgender woman was found killed in a West Baltimore alley, prompting demands for answers and justice
Education|Environment|News|Science|World

By land, sea and sky, Māori are using Indigenous knowledge to combat climate change

By land, sea and sky, Māori are using Indigenous knowledge to combat climate change

By land, sea and sky, Māori are using Indigenous knowledge to combat climate change
Crime|News|US

A Massachusetts man wanted for rapes 35 years ago is arrested following a Los Angeles police chase

A Massachusetts man wanted for rapes 35 years ago is arrested following a Los Angeles police chase

A Massachusetts man wanted for rapes 35 years ago is arrested following a Los Angeles police chase
Crime|News|US

Breonna Taylor raid: Experts explain why felony charges against 2 former officers were dismissed

Breonna Taylor raid: Experts explain why felony charges against 2 former officers were dismissed

Breonna Taylor raid: Experts explain why felony charges against 2 former officers were dismissed
Crime|News|US

Cheerleader Olivia Flores was about to graduate. Instead, her family planned her funeral

Cheerleader Olivia Flores was about to graduate. Instead, her family planned her funeral

Crime|News|US

A girl dad, a patient teacher and a student brimming with dreams. These are the victims of the Apalachee High School shooting

A girl dad, a patient teacher and a student brimming with dreams. These are the victims of the Apalachee High School shooting

A girl dad, a patient teacher and a student brimming with dreams. These are the victims of the Apalachee High School shooting
Education|Health|Opinion

Survivors and mental health experts share what they know about the long-term impact of school shootings on children

Survivors and mental health experts share what they know about the long-term impact of school shootings on children

Survivors and mental health experts share what they know about the long-term impact of school shootings on children

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