CNN 5 Things 6 AM ET: Wisconsin shooter named, Russian general killed, stowaway tries again & more
Dec 17, 2024
A tragic school shooting in Wisconsin leaves a student and teacher dead, bringing attention to the rising concerns over school safety. Meanwhile, a significant legal ruling raises questions for a former president. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is actively trying to reshape his image amidst vaccine skepticism. The assassination of a Russian general unfolds through a highly strategic attack. Plus, the bizarre saga of a persistent stowaway continues as he attempts to evade capture once again.
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Wisconsin School Shooting
- A second-grade student called 911 to report a school shooting in Wisconsin.
- The 15-year-old shooter, Natalie Rupp, killed a student and teacher at Abundant Life Christian School.
Record School Shootings
- This incident marks the 83rd school shooting in 2024, the highest number recorded since CNN began tracking in 2008.
- This surpasses all previous years in CNN's records.
Trump's Conviction Upheld
- A judge ruled against dismissing President-elect Trump's hush-money conviction.
- Trump's lawyers argued for presidential immunity, but the judge rejected their claim.