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Man hit by Frontier Airlines plane taking off at Denver airport intended to kill himself, officials say

By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — The man who was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines jet after he jumped a perimeter fence at Denver International Airport intended to kill himself, officials confirmed Tuesday. The man was identified as 41-year-old Michael Mott, according to Sterling McLaren, Denver’s chief medical examiner. The manner of death

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5 things to know for May 12: High prices, US-China relations, hantavirus outbreak, Lincoln Memorial, Harvard

By Alexandra Banner, CNN It’s been 100 days since Nancy Guthrie disappeared, with few concrete answers emerging in the case. It’s also reigniting debate over whether crime dramas like “CSI” have inflated the public’s expectations of which cases police can realistically solve — and how quickly. Here’s what else you need to know to get

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Person who jumped perimeter fence is hit and killed by Frontier plane during takeoff on Denver runway, airport says

By Karina Tsui, Martin Goillandeau, Rebekah Riess, Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN (CNN) — One person was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane two minutes after jumping a perimeter fence and crossing a runway at Denver International Airport late Friday, the airport said. The pedestrian, who has not been identified, is not believed to be

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Judge declines to boot cameras from courtroom for Charlie Kirk murder suspect’s trial, delays upcoming hearing

By Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — Cameras will continue to be allowed in the high-profile trial of Tyler Robinson, the Utah man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, a judge ruled Friday. Utah Judge Tony Graf also granted a request to delay Robinson’s preliminary hearing, originally scheduled to begin later this month, after Robinson’s lawyers

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5 things to know for May 7: Hantavirus outbreak, peace talks, market rebound, small businesses, White House ballroom

By Alexandra Banner, CNN America’s appetite for weight-loss drugs is transforming a small Danish city into an unlikely hub of economic growth. Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, is pouring billions into its facility in Kalundborg, fueling rapid development in the once-quiet community. Here’s what else you need to know to get up

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Veteran accused of shooting wife found dead of apparent self-inflicted gunshot after dayslong manhunt, officials say

By Holly Yan, Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — The manhunt for a special forces veteran accused of shooting his wife ended when his body was found Wednesday, the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office said. “Initial indications show he died due to a self inflicted gunshot wound,” the sheriff’s office said. Craig Berry, 53, was wanted on

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A photograph of Sarah Lynn Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky is displayed outside the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum on May 29

Antisemitic assaults reached a record high in the US last year, Anti-Defamation League report says

By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — Antisemitic physical assaults in the United States reached record highs in 2025 and included the first fatalities from antisemitic attacks on American soil since 2022, according to the Anti-Defamation League’s annual report. Two Israeli Embassy staff members were fatally shot last May outside the Capital Jewish Museum in

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Newly released documents reveal more than $300,000 in taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers

By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Taxpayers have paid more than $300,000 in confidential sexual harassment settlements on behalf of six former members of the House of Representatives or their offices, according to GOP Rep. Nancy Mace and documents reviewed by CNN. The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights was compelled to turn over the settlement

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Remains recovered near Tampa Bay area bridge identified as second missing USF student, officials say

By Rebekah Riess, Isabel Rosales, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — The human remains recovered near a Tampa Bay area bridge Sunday have been identified as the second missing University of South Florida doctoral student, Nahida Bristy, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said Friday. “The details of this investigation are gruesome, and the actions of the

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5 things to know for May 1: DHS shutdown, war powers, press dinner shooting, redistricting fight, Camp Mystic

By Alexandra Banner, CNN King Charles III has wrapped up his whirlwind visit to the US, striking a careful balance between charm and diplomacy. Over the four-day trip, he projected unity and celebrated Britain’s “eternal bond” with America ahead of its 250th anniversary — while occasionally disagreeing with the president and even landing a few

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Prosecutors release new video showing moments before shooting at press dinner

Prosecutors filed new evidence Thursday including video showing the moments before the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner that President Donald Trump and administration officials attended at the Washington Hilton hotel in DC on Saturday night.

The video shows the alleged attacker, Cole Tomas Allen, walk through a doorway in the hall leading to the security check point.

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How a speculative story about dead and missing scientists went from the fringe to the White House

By T.M. Brown, CNN (CNN) — In an April 15 press briefing, Fox’s Peter Doocy asked White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt an unexpected question. “There are now 10 American scientists who have either gone missing or died since mid-2024. They all reportedly had access to classified nuclear or aerospace material,” he said. “Is anybody

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The last time Trump bought an airline, it didn’t end well. Now, budget carriers are asking him for help

By Alexandra Skores, Chris Isidore, CNN Washington (CNN) — It was the late 1980s, and Eastern Airlines was on the brink of bankruptcy after years of financial problems, labor issues and struggling to adapt to deregulation. Businessman Donald Trump saw an opportunity and seized it. He purchased the airline’s most profitable asset, the Eastern Shuttle,

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Camp Mystic says it’s halting plans to reopen after mounting pressure from parents of campers who died in floods

By Alaa Elassar, Pamela Brown, Shoshana Dubnow, CNN (CNN) — Camp Mystic — the Texas Christian girls camp where 27 campers and counselors died in last July’s devastating floods — has withdrawn its application to reopen this summer, stepping back from a possible return many grieving families had feared would come too soon. “No administrative

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Report details suspect’s behavior in 2023, years before killings of University of South Florida doctoral students

By Cindy Von Quednow, Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — Three years before he was accused of killing two doctoral students in Florida, a domestic violence incident with Hisham Abugharbieh’s brother and mother highlighted his family’s concerns about what they called his erratic behavior. During the May 9, 2023, incident, Abugharbieh began arguing with his brother

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The Eastman family speaks to legislators during a hearing on Camp Mystic at the Texas State Capitol on April 28

Camp Mystic owners apologize for deadly flood plan failures and push to reopen over Texas lawmakers’ objections

CNN, STATE OF TEXAS By Ashley Killough, Ed Lavandera, CNN Austin, Texas (CNN) — After two days of emotional testimony, Texas lawmakers and investigators Tuesday laid out a grim assessment of Camp Mystic’s leaders’ role in last summer’s devastating floods that left 27 dead: no real evacuation plan and a delayed response as waters rose.

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Camp Mystic owners apologize for deadly flood plan failures and push to reopen over Texas lawmakers’ objections

By Ashley Killough, Ed Lavandera, CNN Austin, Texas (CNN) — After two days of emotional testimony, Texas lawmakers and investigators Tuesday laid out a grim assessment of Camp Mystic’s leaders’ role in last summer’s devastating floods that left 27 dead: no real evacuation plan and a delayed response as waters rose. That’s raised mounting doubts

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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted a second time by Trump’s Justice Department

Exclusive: Former FBI Director James Comey indicted over alleged ‘threat’ against Trump

By Hannah Rabinowitz, Kristen Holmes, Holmes Lybrand, Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday over a photo of seashells officials said threatened President Donald Trump, marking the administration’s second attempt to prosecute one of his biggest political opponents, three sources first told CNN. The charges, approved by a grand

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Yogi Berra Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Baseball Hall of Fame player Yogi Berra. Personal Birth date: May 12, 1925 Death date: September 22, 2015 Birth place: St. Louis, Missouri Birth name: Lawrence Peter Berra Father: Pietro Berra, bricklayer Mother: Paulina Berra Marriage: Carmen (Short) Berra (January 26, 1949-March

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Federal law enforcement raid businesses in Minnesota fraud investigation

By Andy Rose, Hannah Rabinowitz, Rob Kuznia, Taylor Romine, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — A long-running investigation of fraud involving federal funding in Minnesota entered a new, highly visible phase Tuesday morning as uniformed law enforcement agents executed search warrants in the Minneapolis area. Twenty-two federal search warrants were executed in Minnesota, including raids at daycares,

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How investigators say the killings of two University of South Florida students unfolded

BAY NEWS 9 (SPECTRUM NEWS), HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, CNN By Karina Tsui, Isabel Rosales, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — As the suspect accused of killing two doctoral students in Florida faces murder charges, authorities have laid out disturbing and grisly details surrounding the students’ disappearance. Zamil Limon and

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How investigators say the killings of two University of South Florida students unfolded

By Karina Tsui, Isabel Rosales, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — As the suspect accused of killing two doctoral students in Florida faces murder charges, authorities have laid out disturbing and grisly details surrounding the students’ disappearance. Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27 and originally from Bangladesh, were last seen nearly two weeks ago in

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Southwest Airlines unveils ‘Independence One’ plane in honor of America’s 250th anniversary

By Alexandra Skores, CNN Baltimore (CNN) — Sporting red, white, and a deep blue, Southwest Airlines has unveiled a plane with a new paint job in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. “Independence One” was introduced on Monday at Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport, displaying a massive “1776” across the front cabin windows and “Life, Liberty

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Electric air taxis take off from Manhattan for first New York airport trips

By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — An all-electric aircraft has flown demonstration flights from Manhattan to John F. Kennedy International Airport, something the operator hopes will become an everyday occurrence at locations around the world. Electric air taxi firm Joby Aviation flew the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) demonstration flights between two points

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This still from a video released by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shows the moment the suspect was arrested in connection to the disappearance of two USF students.

Suspect searched ChatGPT about disposing of a body, bought trash bags before Florida students’ killings, prosecutors say

By Amanda Musa, Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors have revealed new evidence in the killing of a Florida doctoral student whose body was found last week on a Tampa Bay bridge, including a timeline of events surrounding the death of Zamil Limon and the disappearance of his close friend, postgraduate student Nahida Bristy. Limon’s

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