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Ashley R. Williams

Ashley R. Williams

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Environment|Lifestyle|News|US|World

Private helicopter pilots band together to help hundreds of hurricane victims

Private helicopter pilots band together to help hundreds of hurricane victims

Private helicopter pilots band together to help hundreds of hurricane victims
Environment|US|World

Floods, blackouts and gas shortages: Florida faces headwinds in the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton

Floods, blackouts and gas shortages: Florida faces headwinds in the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton

Floods, blackouts and gas shortages: Florida faces headwinds in the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton
Environment|Lifestyle|US

Floridians return home to clean up from two hurricanes, with gas and power in short supply

Floridians return home to clean up from two hurricanes, with gas and power in short supply

Floridians return home to clean up from two hurricanes, with gas and power in short supply
Crime|US

Georgia authorities investigating ‘catastrophic’ failure of boat dock gangway that killed 7 during Gullah-Geechee festival

Georgia authorities investigating ‘catastrophic’ failure of boat dock gangway that killed 7 during Gullah-Geechee festival

Georgia authorities investigating ‘catastrophic’ failure of boat dock gangway that killed 7 during Gullah-Geechee festival
Crime|US

Police can be ‘mistaken,’ defense says at start of murder trial of Ohio ex-officer who shot unarmed Andre Hill

Police can be ‘mistaken,’ defense says at start of murder trial of Ohio ex-officer who shot unarmed Andre Hill

Police can be ‘mistaken,’ defense says at start of murder trial of Ohio ex-officer who shot unarmed Andre Hill
Crime|US

Halloween shootings in Orlando nightlife district leave 2 dead, 6 wounded

Halloween shootings in Orlando nightlife district leave 2 dead, 6 wounded

Halloween shootings in Orlando nightlife district leave 2 dead, 6 wounded
Crime|US

Video shows police take down suspect in Halloween shootings that killed 2 in Orlando

At least two people were killed and six others injured with gunshot wounds after a teenage shooter opened fire in two locations in downtown Orlando where large crowds had gathered to celebrate Halloween, according to police.

Video shows police take down suspect in Halloween shootings that killed 2 in Orlando
Crime|US

Teen suspect in deadly Orlando Halloween shootings charged as adult. Here’s what we know

Teen suspect in deadly Orlando Halloween shootings charged as adult. Here’s what we know

Teen suspect in deadly Orlando Halloween shootings charged as adult. Here’s what we know
Crime|Lifestyle|US

Shark bites off part of surfer’s leg in attack near Maui beach, authorities say

Shark bites off part of surfer’s leg in attack near Maui beach, authorities say

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About 100 vehicles stranded in rural New Mexico in below-freezing conditions during ‘powerful’ snowstorm

About 100 vehicles stranded in rural New Mexico in below-freezing conditions during ‘powerful’ snowstorm

About 100 vehicles stranded in rural New Mexico  in below-freezing conditions during ‘powerful’ snowstorm
Crime|Election|US

Racist texts about slaves and ‘picking cotton’ sent to Black people as state AGs, colleges and police probe their origins

Racist texts about slaves and ‘picking cotton’ sent to Black people as state AGs, colleges and police probe their origins

Racist texts about slaves and ‘picking cotton’ sent to Black people as state AGs, colleges and police probe their origins
Election|US

‘Go to the plantation’: Black Americans react after being targeted in anonymous messages

Across the country, the day after the presidential election, Black people of all ages – including children -- were anonymously sent racist text messages that referenced President-elect Donald Trump. A Trump spokesperson said the campaign had “absolutely nothing to do with these text messages,” and authorities are now investigating who is behind them. Hear from one 13-year-old about what he read, and how his family is coping.

‘Go to the plantation’: Black Americans react after being targeted in anonymous messages
Crime|Election|Opinion

Authorities work to find the source of racist texts sent to Black people nationwide after the election. Here’s what we know

Authorities work to find the source of racist texts sent to Black people nationwide after the election. Here’s what we know

Authorities work to find the source of racist texts sent to Black people nationwide after the election. Here’s what we know
Crime|US

Georgia’s Fulton County Jail subjects inmates to ‘inhumane, violent’ conditions that threaten their safety, DOJ finds

Georgia’s Fulton County Jail subjects inmates to ‘inhumane, violent’ conditions that threaten their safety, DOJ finds

Georgia’s Fulton County Jail subjects inmates to ‘inhumane, violent’ conditions that threaten their safety, DOJ finds
Crime|Technology|US

Prosecutors share how a smartwatch left clues in the killing of Laken Riley. Here are the key trial takeaways so far

Prosecutors share how a smartwatch left clues in the killing of Laken Riley. Here are the key trial takeaways so far

Prosecutors share how a smartwatch left clues in the killing of Laken Riley. Here are the key trial takeaways so far
Crime

Laken Riley went for a morning jog. Less than 30 minutes later, she was dead. What we know about her final moments

Laken Riley went for a morning jog. Less than 30 minutes later, she was dead. What we know about her final moments

Laken Riley went for a morning jog. Less than 30 minutes later, she was dead. What we know about her final moments
US|World

California to remove derogatory term for Indigenous women from names of streets, parks and other places in 15 counties

California to remove derogatory term for Indigenous women from names of streets, parks and other places in 15 counties

California to remove derogatory term for Indigenous women from names of streets, parks and other places in 15 counties
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

CNN correspondent explains how Jussie Smollett’s conviction was overturned

Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's conviction on allegations that he staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself in downtown Chicago in 2019 and lied to police has been overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court. CNN’s Polo Sandoval reports.

CNN correspondent explains how Jussie Smollett’s conviction was overturned
Celebrity

Jussie Smollett’s conviction overturned in alleged hate-crime hoax: How we got here and what’s next

Jussie Smollett’s conviction overturned in alleged hate-crime hoax: How we got here and what’s next

Jussie Smollett’s conviction overturned in alleged hate-crime hoax: How we got here and what’s next
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

How Jussie Smollett’s overturned conviction is similar to Bill Cosby’s

How Jussie Smollett’s overturned conviction is similar to Bill Cosby’s

How Jussie Smollett’s overturned conviction is similar to Bill Cosby’s
Environment|Sports|Travel|US

Parts of the Great Lakes region remain on alert as lake-effect snow continues to create near-whiteout conditions

Parts of the Great Lakes region remain on alert as lake-effect snow continues to create near-whiteout conditions

Parts of the Great Lakes region remain on alert as lake-effect snow continues to create near-whiteout conditions
Environment|Sports|US

CNN meteorologist breaks down where Americans face biggest snow threat

CNN meteorologist Allison Chinchar breaks down where Americans can expect tremendously high snow levels and subfreezing temperatures throughout the next week.

CNN meteorologist breaks down where Americans face biggest snow threat
Travel|US

‘It just keeps coming and coming’: Heavy lake-effect snow dumps more than 5 feet over parts of Great Lakes region

‘It just keeps coming and coming’: Heavy lake-effect snow dumps more than 5 feet over parts of Great Lakes region

‘It just keeps coming and coming’: Heavy lake-effect snow dumps more than 5 feet over parts of Great Lakes region
Environment|US

More snow in the forecast, CNN meteorologist shows us who will be impacted

Many people in parts of New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio faced low temperatures and several feet of snow over the weekend. CNN meteorologist Allison Chinchar reports.

More snow in the forecast, CNN meteorologist shows us who will be impacted
Environment|US

Over 70% of the US will feel temperatures below freezing in coming days

Winter weather alerts are in effect across the US, including in the Great Lakes region where lake-effect snow warnings are still in place. CNN meteorologist Chad Myers has the latest forecast for the beginning of December.

Over 70% of the US will feel temperatures below freezing in coming days

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