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In this photo provided by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Lawrence Faucette sits with wife, Ann, in the school's hospital in Baltimore, Md., in September 2023, before receiving a pig heart transplant.

Groundbreaking transplant of pig heart into living recipient is performed for the second time ever

By Nadia Kounang, CNN September 22, 2023

CNN — For the second time ever, a pig heart has been transplanted into a living human recipient, the University of Maryland Medical Center announced on Friday. The groundbreaking surgery was done...

Ads are coming to Amazon's Prime Video service.

Amazon is bringing ads to Prime Video and will charge you to avoid them

Jordan Valinsky, CNN September 22, 2023

CNN— Amazon is joining other streaming services and inserting ads into its programming. Beginning next year, shows and movies on its Prime Video service will “include limited advertisements,”...

It was a big week for interest rates. Here’s what you need to know

Krystal Hur, CNN September 22, 2023

CNN — Central bank officials around the world relayed a somewhat unified message this week to the global economy: Inflation is coming down, but the battle is far from won. Some...

India suspends visas for Canadian nationals as diplomatic spat deepens

Rhea Mogul and Manveena Suri, CNN September 21, 2023

CNN -- India has suspended visa services for Canadian citizens over what it says are “security threats” against diplomats in Canada, escalating a spat between both countries after Ottawa accused New...

1 person killed, more than 40 students injured after bus headed to band camp event crashes in New York

CNN -- At least one person was killed and at least 48 students were injured when a bus headed to a band camp event rolled over on Interstate 84 in Orange County, New York, about 75 miles north of New York...

Poland says it will stop arming Ukraine. How did we get here – and what does it mean for the war?

Rob Picheta, CNN September 21, 2023

CNN -- One of Ukraine’s closest and most vocal allies has now said it will stop sending arms to Kyiv, a major reversal that threatens to upend Europe’s strategic relationship with the country as it...

Sen. Chuck Schumer and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (Getty Images)

Senate confirms C.Q. Brown as chairman of Joint Chiefs after monthslong Tuberville hold

Kristin Wilson and Morgan Rimmer, CNN September 20, 2023

CNN -- The Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Gen. C.Q. Brown to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, following a monthslong hold of over more than 300 military promotions by Republican...

Attorney General Merrick Garland will appear before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. (Ting Shen/Bloomberg/Getty Images)

Merrick Garland rebukes congressional Republicans at House Judiciary Committee hearing

Jeremy Herb and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN September 20, 2023

CNN -- Attorney General Merrick Garland forcefully rebuked congressional Republicans who have accused the Justice Department of political bias as he opened a contentious House Judiciary Committee hearing...

The North Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 18, 2022. (Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images)

White House issues a stark warning over looming government shutdown

Donald Judd and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN September 20, 2023

CNN -- The White House issued a stark warning Wednesday that a looming government shutdown could threaten crucial federal programs, blasting “extreme House Republicans” as lawmakers struggle to reach...

Witness testimony disputes IRS whistleblower allegations in Hunter Biden probe as Republicans begin impeachment inquiry

Annie Grayer and Jeremy Herb, CNN September 19, 2023

Washington CNN — New testimony from a number of FBI and Internal Revenue Service officials casts doubt on key claims from an IRS whistleblower who alleges there was political interference in the federal...

Two adults and two children were found dead with gunshot wounds at their home in Romeoville, Illinois, police announced Monday.

Family of 4 found dead in their home, rattling quiet Illinois neighborhood

Taylor Romine and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN September 19, 2023

CNN — Police in a quiet community about 30 miles outside Chicago are investigating after a family of four, including two children, and their three dogs were found dead in their home Sunday night. The...

Ohio Democrats introduce bill that would raise the state’s minimum wage

Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal September 19, 2023

Ohio Democratic lawmakers have once again introduced a bill that would raise the state’s minimum wage. Ohio Senators Kent Smith, D-Euclid, and Hearcel Craig, D-Columbus, recently introduced Senate...

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