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Eric Church's UNC speech strikes a chord

Country music star Eric Church utilized his guitar to deliver a heartwarming commencement address to the graduates of UNC Chapel Hill. Church tells CNN's Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown how the idea was born.

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Eric Church's UNC speech strikes a chord Clean Thumb.jpg
Eric Church's UNC speech strikes a chord

Country music star Eric Church utilized his guitar to deliver a heartwarming commencement address to the graduates of UNC Chapel Hill. Church tells CNN's Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown how the idea was born.

01:30 • Source: CNN
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Pope Leo greets young Catholics with viral 6-7 motion

Pope Leo amused a group of young Catholics with the 6-7 motion, a viral trend that originated from a drill rap song.

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Voting rights rally held outside Alabama state Capitol

A national rally in support of voting rights is underway in Montgomery, Alabama, where advocates and leaders have gathered outside the state Capitol in response to redistricting measures recently advanced in several states. CNN's Rafael Romo reports on the scene.

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Thousands descend on London for far-right rally

Tens of thousands gathered in London for a "Unite the Kingdom" rally organized by far-right, anti-Muslim activist Tommy Robinson. The Metropolitan Police said it had launched a “significant” policing operation, amid fears that the protest could clash with a pro-Palestinian Nakba Day march elsewhere in the city. The police said it had made 11 arrests for a variety of offenses. CNN's Jomana Karadsheh reports.

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US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment

Families reunited with service members aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford after the aircraft carrier spent nearly a year at sea participating in the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the Iran war.

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America’s largest commuter railroad is on strike

Long Island Rail Road—the largest commuter railroad in the US—is on strike after talks broke down between its unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. CNN's Gloria Pazmino reports.

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Seven Spelman College's valedictorians, from left, Alyssa Richardson, Sophia David, Alexis Sims, Mariama Diallo, Cori' Anna White, Aiyana Ringo and Nia-Sarai Perry pose for a group photo at Spelman College on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Spelman Seven make history

Spelman College, the all-female historically Black college, will have seven co-valedictorians for the first time ever. The Spelman Seven chat with CNN's Victor Blackwell.

01:28 • Source: CNN
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Congressman shares voicemails with antisemitic threats against him

Jewish member of Congress Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) joined CNN's Sara Sidner to share voicemails with antisemitic death threats he says have been coming into his office and to talk about what leaders can do to curb a rise in antisemitism.

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Trump comments on Marco Rubio's viral tracksuit

A photo of Marco Rubio in a tracksuit on Air Force One en route to China has ignited the internet. CNN’s Andrew Kaczynski explains why Rubio's outfit caused such a stir.

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'Chud the Builder' livestreamer faces attempted murder charge with $1.25M bond

Livestreamer "Chud the Builder" known for racist content faces attempted murder charge with bond set at $1.25 million after courthouse shooting. Attorney Jake Fendley was appointed to represent Eatherly at the hearing. Court records show he has represented Eatherly in the past. CNN has reached out for comment.

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CNN visits damaged Iranian bridge as Trump renews threat amid rebuild

CNN's Matthew Chance gets rare access to the site of Iran’s Karaj B1 Bridge that was heavily damaged in deadly US airstrikes in April. As Trump warns he could target more bridges in Iran, a local official says reconstruction is the focus. CNN operates in Iran with the permission of the government but maintains full editorial control of its reports.

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