Christina Maxouris - Writer, CNN Digital Worldwide
Christina Maxouris
Writer, CNN Digital Worldwide
Christina Maxouris is an Atlanta-based writer for CNN Digital's National News Desk. She is originally from Athens, Greece.
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A climber tumbled hundreds of feet down Oregon’s highest peak. Volunteer rescuers happened to see it - and saved her life
Nov 30, 2023
A 36-year-old woman slipped and fell several hundred feet from Oregon’s tallest peak right in front of the eyes of a group of volunteer rescue workers who rushed to her aid – and helped save her life.
Young Thug’s attorneys say prosecution is misrepresenting evidence and lyrics in racketeering trial
Nov 29, 2023
A defense attorney for the rapper Young Thug accused prosecutors of misrepresenting evidence and ridiculed the idea that the Grammy-winning, world-renowned artist would be focused on running a small-time Atlanta street gang in opening statements of his racketeering trial Tuesday.
‘She believed in us and took care of us’: Rosalynn Carter’s loved ones honor former first lady’s legacy in a tribute service
Nov 28, 2023
Rosalynn Carter’s family spoke of her “remarkable” journey during a moving tribute service for the former first lady in Atlanta on Tuesday, sharing memories of life at home, her loving relationship with former President Jimmy Carter and the lasting legacy she leaves behind as a tireless advocate for those who needed her help.
Prosecutor says Young Thug was ‘proclaimed leader’ of violent street gang at racketeering trial openings
Nov 28, 2023
Prosecutors accused Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug of leading a criminal street gang that committed murder and a slew of violent crimes in the Atlanta area over the past decade during opening statements of his racketeering trial Monday.
Hundreds stream in to pay respects to Rosalynn Carter as she lies in repose in Atlanta
Nov 28, 2023
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter is laying in repose in Atlanta, Georgia as members of the public pay their respects and share their final goodbyes, part of three days of ceremonies to commemorate Carter and her legacy.
5 things to know about Young Thug and the YSL RICO case
Nov 27, 2023
After nearly 10 months of jury selection, one of the country’s highest-profile trials is finally set to begin this week in Atlanta.
Dexter Wade, who was killed by police cruiser and buried without his family’s knowledge, has been laid to rest
Nov 21, 2023
Dexter Wade, the Mississippi man who was fatally struck by a Jackson, Mississippi, police cruiser and buried without his family’s knowledge, was laid to rest Monday.
A 10-year-old was killed and others wounded in a Texas flea market shooting. A 19-year-old suspect is in custody
Nov 14, 2023
A suspect is in custody in the weekend shooting at a Texas flea market that left a 10-year-old dead and others wounded, police in Pearland said.
Son of Hollywood exec accused of killing wife and her parents hired worker who found body parts in trash, prosecutors say
Nov 14, 2023
The son of a Hollywood agent is facing charges in the killings of his missing wife and her parents after body parts were allegedly found in his trash and a nearby dumpster, according to California prosecutors.
Authorities are investigating online posts showing Nashville school shooter’s writings
Nov 09, 2023
Nashville police say an investigation began Monday morning into three photographs that surfaced online of writings connected to the March shooting at a private Christian school that left three 9-year-olds and three adults dead.
Maine’s governor will form a panel to probe how authorities handled previous concerns about the Lewiston gunman
Nov 01, 2023
Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced Wednesday she plans to establish an independent commission of experts to probe the facts around the Lewiston mass shooting and the “months preceding the shooting and the police response to it.”
She lost her mother to gun violence. 5 years later, this vibrant fourth grader was killed while getting ice cream
Oct 31, 2023
Every morning since the school year started, before teacher assistant Madelyn Cedeno shuts the front door of Peter A. Reinberg Elementary School at the start of classes, she peers out one last time.
Authorities conducting ‘countless interviews’ to determine a suspect and motive in Detroit synagogue leader’s fatal stabbing
Oct 23, 2023
Authorities are conducting “countless interviews” as they try to piece together what happened in the days and hours before beloved synagogue leader Samantha Woll was found fatally stabbed Saturday morning, Detroit Police Deputy Chief Kari Sloan said Monday.
St. Louis cancels youth football team’s season after parent allegedly shot the coach
Oct 20, 2023
A St. Louis youth football team had the rest of its season canceled after a player’s parent allegedly shot the coach multiple times for not putting his son as a starter for the team, according to city and police statements.
