At least five killed in severe storms in Michigan

At least five killed in severe storms in Michigan

CNN  —  At least five people have died in Michigan during severe storms that struck late Thursday into the overnight hours, bringing heavy rains, strong winds and at least one confirmed tornado to the region. Just under 660,000 homes and businesses are also without power in parts of Michigan and Ohio early Friday. One woman …

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Pride flag shooting: A Californian was shot and killed after an argument over a flag hanging outside her clothing store, deputies say

Pride flag shooting: A Californian was shot and killed after an argument over a flag hanging outside her clothing store, deputies say

CNN  —  A Southern California clothing store owner was shot and killed after an argument about a rainbow Pride flag hanging outside her business, police said, as the LGBTQ+ community continues to face violence and threats across America. Laura Ann “Lauri” Carleton, 66, died from a gunshot wound Friday evening at her store, Mag.Pi, in …

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Lolita, a beloved orca at the Miami Seaquarium, has died

Lolita, a beloved orca at the Miami Seaquarium, has died

CNN  —  Lolita, an orca whale who had lived in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium since 1970, died Friday afternoon, according to the facility. Lolita began exhibiting “serious signs of discomfort” over the past several days, according to an Instagram post from the Miami Seaquarium. After being treated “immediately and aggressively” by a medical team, …

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