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Virginia becomes the first state in the South to ban gay and trans panic as a defense - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

Gay and trans panic defenses can allow people charged with the murders of LGBTQ people to receive a lesser sentence by "placing the blame for homicide on a victim's actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity."

'I blame one person,' mother of teen killed by police says as hundreds arrested in fresh violence across France - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

The mother of a 17-year-old killed by French police said she blames only the officer who shot her son for his death, a tragedy that has sparked three consecutive nights of destructive unrest and revived a heated debate about discrimination and policing in low-income, multi-ethnic communities.

Former Ohio House speaker sentenced to 20 years in $60 million bribery scheme - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

A former Republican speaker of Ohio's House of Representatives was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for his role in a $60 million bribery scheme.

OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, hit with proposed class action lawsuit alleging it stole people's data - CNN [Tech] (www.cnn.com)

OpenAI, the company behind the viral ChatGPT tool, has been hit with a lawsuit alleging the company stole and misappropriated vast swaths of peoples' data from the internet to train its AI tools.

Multiple deputies fired after 2 Black men file lawsuit alleging torture and attempted sexual assault in Mississippi - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

The Rankin County Sheriff's Office in Mississippi has fired multiple deputies after two Black men filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging six White deputies entered their private residence illegally and tortured them for nearly two hours.

Biden says Putin has 'absolutely' been weakened after revolt in Russia - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

President Joe Biden told CNN on Wednesday his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin has "absolutely" been weakened by the short-lived mutiny over the weekend.

Donald Trump sues E. Jean Carroll for defamation - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

Donald Trump has sued E. Jean Carroll for defamation after a jury found he sexually abused the former magazine columnist and defamed her.

Sarah McBride announces bid to become first transgender member of Congress - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

State Sen. Sarah McBride announced on Monday her bid for Delaware's at-large seat, a race that would make her the country's first out transgender member of Congress, should she win.

Former WWE wrestler and NFL player Darren Drozdov dies at 54 - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

Former WWE wrestler and NFL player Darren Drozdov has died at age 54, according to the WWE.

Georgia school district intends to fire teacher after she read book about gender identity to fifth grade class, document shows - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

A Georgia teacher is facing termination after reading a book about gender identity -- which some parents complained was controversial -- to her fifth grade class.

6 miles of Chattahoochee River closed ahead of holiday weekend due to E. coli contamination - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

E. coli contamination from a sewage discharge has prompted the closure of a six-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River in Roswell, Georgia, ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend.

Arkansas' Republican governor vetoes anti-trans health care bill - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

Arkansas' Republican governor on Monday vetoed an anti-transgender health care bill that would've prohibited physicians in the state from providing gender-affirming "procedures" for trans people under age 18.

Georgia families sue state over ban on certain gender-affirming treatments for trans youth - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

Several families in Georgia sued the state on Thursday over its ban on certain gender-affirming treatments for transgender youth, launching a last-minute effort to block the prohibitions just hours before it's set to take effect.

A Delaware city wants to let businesses vote in its elections. It just cleared a key hurdle, but it's faced pushback - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

For local elections in the United States, voting eligibility rules differ from place to place. But usually the baseline requirement is that voters be humans who are alive and voting on their own behalf.

Clearview AI has billions of our photos. Its entire client list was just stolen - CNN [Tech] (www.cnn.com)

Clearview AI, a startup that compiles billions of photos for facial recognition technology, said it lost its entire client list to hackers.

California is about to give Hollywood studios a lucrative tax deal during the writers' strike - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

A bill at Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk makes California's film and TV tax credit refundable for cash. It also mandates productions to comply with new firearm safety protocols inspired by the 2021 "Rust" shooting and implements requirements for meeting diversity targets.

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi visits restive Manipur after vehicle is initially stopped - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

The embattled leader of India's main opposition Congress party visited crisis-hit Manipur and met with its displaced residents on Thursday, after his convoy was initially stopped by police near the state capital.

Jamie Foxx's 'They Cloned Tyrone' colleagues say he's doing better - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

Some of the people who worked with Jamie Foxx on his latest project have shared a positive health update on the actor.

The mosquito era: As the world warms, these insects are thriving -- and bringing disease - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

There are very few winners in the climate crisis, but scientists are pretty sure there's going to be at least one: Mosquitoes.

Jesse Watters was invited to speak before a group of executives. His remarks led to an 'epic meltdown' - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

On a Friday morning in April, Fox News talk host Jesse Watters walked onstage to a room stuffed with hundreds of insurance executives and agents. Watters was the featured speaker at a breakfast for the Big "I" Legislative Conference, the signature annual event hosted by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America,...

Uganda passed one of the world's harshest anti-gay laws. LGBTQ people describe living there as 'hell' - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

Members of Uganda's LGBT community say they have faced growing hostility since Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act was signed into law last month, prompting global criticism.

Russia's war in Ukraine and fallout from Wagner insurrection - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

President Vladimir Putin said he "did not doubt" the support of Russian citizens during the short-lived Wagner mutiny, according to a Kremlin readout. But as the dust settles, Russian military leaders face questions. Follow here for live updates.

'Hell-bent on destruction:' Senators fume over growing number of blocked nominations - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

Nearly five months after Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced his hold on Department of Defense nominees, the tactic has become a major flashpoint within the US Senate as institutionalists inside the body are voicing concerns the hold could have long-term repercussions and are openly warning an overhaul of the...

President Biden denies he was present during alleged Hunter Biden 2017 text - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

President Joe Biden on Wednesday emphatically denied that he was involved or present when his son Hunter Biden is alleged to have texted a Chinese business partner in 2017, claiming that he was sitting with his father.

Wall Street Journal: Wagner boss planned to capture top Russian defense chiefs - CNN [Latest] (www.cnn.com)

Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin planned to seize two of Russia top military officials when he launched a short-lived mutiny on Saturday, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing Western officials.