Paradise Afshar,
Paradise Afshar is an assignment editor based out of CNN's world headquarters in Atlanta and covers stories from across the country. She has reported on a variety of topics including weather events, crime, and political issues. Her work has taken her to various locations around the United States where she interviews experts and witnesses to gather accurate information for her articles.
Biography:
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/paradise-afshar
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.
Bias
86%
Examples:
- The author has a tendency to include sensationalized language in their headlines.
- There are instances of misleading information in the articles provided.
Conflicts of Interest
0%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
86%
Examples:
- Another article states that an officer shot the cougar with a firearm which contradicts Washington State Fish and Wildlife policy.
- In one article, it is mentioned that the missing part of an Alaska Airlines jet has been found when it's actually just a piece of hardware.
Deceptions
32%
Examples:
- Another article implies that a missing part of an Alaska Airlines jet has been found when it's actually just a piece of hardware.
- The title of one article implies multiple cougars attacked when only one was involved.
Recent Articles
Rudy Giuliani Served Indictment Notice at 80th Birthday Party Over 2020 Election Interference Allegations
Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, a close associate of former President Donald Trump, was served with an indictment notice during his 80th birthday party in Palm Beach, Florida. The indictment is related to Giuliani's role in attempting to change the outcome of the 2020 election results in Arizona and other contested states. Giuliani is one of 18 defendants charged with conspiracy, fraud, and forgery in connection with this case. 
Rudy Giuliani Indicted: Former NY Mayor Served Papers at 80th Birthday Party Amid Arizona's Fake Elector Investigation
Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, celebrating his 80th birthday, was unexpectedly indicted in Arizona on May 18, 2024 for his role in the fake elector case. Giuliani and other defendants including Mark Meadows and Boris Epshteyn are accused of pressuring officials to change election results by nominating fake electors, spreading false claims of election fraud, and encouraging Republican electors to vote against certified results. Despite mounting legal troubles in Georgia and a defamation lawsuit loss, Giuliani taunted Arizona authorities before being served with the indictment. 
Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin Killed in Line of Duty: Suspect Deshawn Anthony Vaughn's Criminal History and Death
Broke On: Sunday, 12 May 2024On May 12, Euclid police officer Jacob Derbin, 23, was fatally shot during a disturbance call. Suspect Deshawn Anthony Vaughn, 24, with a criminal history including felonious assault and weapons charges, was identified and later found dead following a manhunt. Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin Killed in Line of Duty: Suspect Deshawn Anthony Vaughn's Criminal History and Death
Broke On: Sunday, 12 May 2024On May 12, Euclid police officer Jacob Derbin, 23, was fatally shot during a disturbance call. Suspect Deshawn Anthony Vaughn, 24, with a criminal history including felonious assault and weapons charges, was identified and later found dead following a manhunt. 
Massachusetts Man, First Recipient of a Pig Kidney Transplant, Passes Away Two Months Post-Surgery
Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024Massachusetts man, Rick Slayman (62), who received the world's first pig kidney transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in March, has passed away two months post-surgery. Despite no indication of transplant complications, Slayman had a history of hypertension and Type 2 diabetes leading to previous human kidney transplant failure in 2018. The family mourns his loss as an inspiration to many. 
Controlled Demolition of Francis Scott Key Bridge Allows for Investigation into Cargo Ship Disaster
Broke On: Sunday, 12 May 2024Crews successfully carried out a controlled demolition of a bridge section trapping the M/V DALI cargo ship since March 26, allowing for its removal and refloating after weeks of preparation. Six construction workers had lost their lives in the disaster that severely disrupted trade at the Port of Baltimore. The operation involved precise cuts with small charges and a Unified Command consisting of state and federal agencies. 
Cyclists Attacked by Cougar on Tokul Creek Trail in Washington State
Broke On: Sunday, 18 February 2024On February 18th, a group of five cyclists were attacked by a cougar while riding on the Tokul Creek trail in Washington State. One received injuries and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening wounds. The other four managed to hold off the animal until authorities arrived, who removed one subadult cougar before searching for more but found none. 
United, Alaska Airlines Find Loose Parts on Boeing 737 Max Jets; FAA Sends Inspection Instructions
Broke On: Monday, 08 January 2024On January 8th, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines found loose parts on some of their Boeing 737 Max jets. The FAA instructed the airlines to carry out inspections of the planes, with investigators focusing on door plugs and fuselage panel blowouts.