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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Elvis Presley, one of the biggest-selling musicians of all time. Personal Birth date: January 8, 1935 Death date: August 16, 1977 Birth place: Tupelo, Mississippi Birth name: Elvis Aaron Presley Father: Vernon Presley Mother: Gladys Presley Marriage: Priscilla (Beaulieu) Presley (May 1, 1967-October 9, 1973, divorced)

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — In 2025, despondent and angry Democrats wanted to hear from likeminded pundits who wouldn’t feign politeness or objectivity. And there, waiting for them, were Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan, co-hosts of the political, profane podcast “I’ve Had It.” Welch and Sullivan, formerly an interior designer and attorney, respectively,

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN President Donald Trump announced the first-ever “Patriot Games,” a youth athletic competition celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Some Democrats have mocked the idea, comparing it to “The Hunger Games” — the dystopian book and film franchise in which children are forced to fight to the death in televised arenas. Here’s

By Alexandra Banner, CNN President Donald Trump announced the first-ever “Patriot Games,” a youth athletic competition celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Some Democrats have mocked the idea, comparing it to “The Hunger Games” — the dystopian book and film franchise in which children are forced to fight to the death in televised arenas. Here’s what

By Holmes Lybrand, Evan Perez, John Miller, CNN (CNN) — Five days after an extensive manhunt began, law enforcement closed in on the Brown University shooting suspect after the emergence of apparent ties between the attack Saturday at the Providence, Rhode Island, school and the killing two days later of an MIT professor at his

By Taylor Romine, Emma Tucker, John Miller, Holmes Lybrand, Tori B. Powell and CNN staff PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (CNN) — The suspect in the Brown University shooting has been found dead after taking his own life, authorities said Thursday night. The deceased suspect was identified as Claudio Valente, a 48-year-old former Brown University student and

By Jordan D. Brown 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Love cheese? Your brain might be a fan, too. A new study suggests that classics like cheddar, Brie and Gouda could help lower dementia risk. Still, experts caution against going all‑in on full‑fat dairy just yet. Here’s what else you might have missed during your

CNN By Devon M. Sayers, Pete Muntean, Dianne Gallagher, CNN STATESVILLE, NC (CNN) — Six people have died after a small private jet crashed shortly after takeoff in Statesville, North Carolina, a source briefed on the crash tells CNN. The crash happened shortly after 10:15 a.m., Iredell County Chief Deputy Bill Hamby told CNN. Preliminary

CNN By Devon M. Sayers, Pete Muntean, Dianne Gallagher, CNN Statesville, North Carolina (CNN) — The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating after seven people – including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle – died when a small private jet crashed shortly after takeoff in Statesville, North Carolina, this week, investigators said Saturday. Biffle, his wife

By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — In March 2021, a Brown University doctoral candidate wrote an op-ed in the school paper criticizing Brown’s increasing use of surveillance cameras and lack of transparency. “In the span of two decades, Brown University quietly deployed an expansive surveillance apparatus, unbeknownst to many in the community; it’s well past

By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — In the hours after police discovered the bodies of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner inside their Brentwood, California, home, speculation was rife over what could have led someone to murder the beloved Hollywood director and his other half, a charismatic photographer and producer. That speculation reached a fever

By Devon M. Sayers, Pete Muntean, Dianne Gallagher, CNN Statesville, North Carolina (CNN) — The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating after seven people – including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle – died when a small private jet crashed shortly after takeoff in Statesville, North Carolina, this week, investigators said Saturday. Biffle, his wife Cristina,

CNN By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — A judge in Dedham, Massachusetts, called the acts of Brian Walshe “barbaric and incomprehensible” before sentencing him Thursday to life in prison without parole for killing his wife, dismembering her body and discarding her remains in dumpsters. The sentencing comes after a jury on Monday convicted Walshe

By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — A judge in Dedham, Massachusetts, called the acts of Brian Walshe “barbaric and incomprehensible” before sentencing him Thursday to life in prison without parole for killing his wife, dismembering her body and discarding her remains in dumpsters. The sentencing comes after a jury on Monday convicted Walshe of

By Alexandra Banner, CNN A Blue Origin rocket is set to launch a history-making flight today with the first-ever wheelchair user to travel to space. The mission represents a groundbreaking moment for people with disabilities and mobility challenges. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo has appointed a new archbishop of New York who has first-hand experience of countries from where millions have emigrated to the United States, signaling the potential for a more outspoken approach from bishops on immigration. The pope has chosen 58-year-old bishop Ronald Hicks to lead the church

By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — As New York police investigate a stabbing possibly fueled by antisemitism just days after the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney, Australia, leaders in Brooklyn’s Jewish community say the incidents have only worsened the fear and anxiety they already face every day. “It’s a scary time,” said Anna Keller,

By Daniel Wine, Jordan D. Brown, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! In a watershed moment for the entertainment business, the Oscars will move from ABC to YouTube in 2029. The deal highlights the tremendous power shift from broadcast TV to streaming. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Hours after a federal judge ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia released last week, an immigration judge — who is a Department of Justice employee — entered a document into the record correcting what they called a “scrivener’s error.” What the immigration judge was describing as an error was the absence

By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Brian Walshe is expected to be sentenced Thursday to life in prison without parole after a jury in Dedham, Massachusetts, convicted him of first-degree murder, finding he planned to kill his wife Ana Walshe just hours after ringing in the new year in 2023. The sentencing will represent

By Toni Odejimi, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $1.5 billion after nobody held the grand prize ticket in Wednesday’s drawing. Wednesday night’s winning numbers were 25, 33, 53, 62, 66, and red powerball 17, with a Power Play multiplier of 4. While no one won the grand prize jackpot, two

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Cold and snowy weather has lingered across much of the US since Thanksgiving, but an upcoming pattern change could melt away any chances of a white Christmas for many. Next week’s holiday forecast points to warmer-than-average temperatures in several states. Here’s what else you need to know to get up

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Cold and snowy weather has lingered across much of the US since Thanksgiving, but an upcoming pattern change could melt away any chances of a white Christmas for many. Next week’s holiday forecast points to warmer-than-average temperatures in several states. Here’s what else you need to know to get up

By Alexandra Banner, CNN Cold and snowy weather has lingered across much of the US since Thanksgiving, but an upcoming pattern change could melt away any chances of a white Christmas for many. Next week’s holiday forecast points to warmer-than-average temperatures in several states. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to

By Andy Rose, Norma Galeana, Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles-based Alan Jackson – who has taken on a number of famous clients in his work as a defense attorney – says he is representing Nick Reiner following Reiner’s arrest in the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Nick Reiner, 32, was

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Merriam-Webster just became the latest dictionary to choose a word of the year based on our relationship with technology. This one takes aim at all those absurd videos and talking cats. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣

By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — As college students across the country wrap up their fall 2025 semesters, finishing grueling finals and preparing to head home for the holidays, students at Brown University in Rhode Island ended theirs abruptly after a mass shooting on campus Saturday killed two of their own and wounded nine others.

WFXT, WBZ, WJAR, WHDH, CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Amid heightened security concerns at large gatherings, the FBI said it foiled a terror plot that was set to take place in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. Authorities arrested four people who were allegedly planning to detonate pipe bombs at buildings around the city. Here’s

By Alexandra Banner, CNN Amid heightened security concerns at large gatherings, the FBI said it foiled a terror plot that was set to take place in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. Authorities arrested four people who were allegedly planning to detonate pipe bombs at buildings around the city. Here’s what else you need to

By Daniel Wine, Jordan D. Brown, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Gift cards are a simple present for the holiday season — for a picky teenager or that person who insists they don’t want anything — but scammers love them too. An expert offers advice on how to avoid fraud. Here’s what else

CNN By Karina Tsui, Cheri Mossburg, Holly Yan, Sandra Gonzalez, TuAnh Dam, and Danya Gainor Nick Reiner, a son of legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, producer Michele Singer Reiner, is being held on suspicion of murder following their deaths, according to Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell. “We have our robbery/homicide

By Karina Tsui, Cheri Mossburg, Holly Yan, Sandra Gonzalez, TuAnh Dam, and Danya Gainor Nick Reiner, a son of legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, producer Michele Singer Reiner, is being held on suspicion of murder following their deaths, according to Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell. “We have our robbery/homicide division

By Lauren del Valle, Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Dedham, Massachusetts (CNN) — A jury in Dedham, Massachusetts, convicted Brian Walshe of first-degree murder Monday morning in the 2023 killing of his wife, Ana Walshe, whose body was never found. The panel deliberated for around six hours before returning its decision. Walshe is expected to be sentenced

CNN By Lauren del Valle, Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Dedham, Massachusetts (CNN) — A jury in Dedham, Massachusetts, convicted Brian Walshe of first-degree murder Monday morning in the 2023 killing of his wife, Ana Walshe, whose body was never found. The panel deliberated for around six hours before returning its decision. Walshe is expected to be

By Alexandra Banner, CNN Two cities, on opposite sides of the world, are united in mourning after deadly mass shootings over the weekend. In both cases, the attacks have left communities shattered while renewing contentious debates over gun control. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Two cities, on opposite sides of the world, are united in mourning after deadly mass shootings over the weekend. In both cases, the attacks have left communities shattered while renewing contentious debates over gun control. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with

CNN By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — For nine hours, students at Brown University crouched under desks and behind locked door, making panicked phone calls and sending “I love you” texts that felt dangerously close to goodbyes. An active shooter was on campus — and police were still searching for a suspect. Late Saturday night

By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — For nine hours, students at Brown University crouched under desks and behind locked door, making panicked phone calls and sending “I love you” texts that felt dangerously close to goodbyes. An active shooter was on campus — and police were still searching for a suspect. Late Saturday night into

By Toni Odejimi, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $1.25 billion after there were no big winners in Monday night’s drawing. Monday night’s winning numbers were 23, 35, 59, 63, 68, and the red Powerball was a 2. There was also a Power Play multiplier of 4. While no

CNN By Curt Devine, John Miller, Evan Perez, Allison Gordon, Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN (CNN) — The person of interest detained in connection with the Brown University shooting, identified by law enforcement sources as Benjamin Erickson, is a decorated soldier who had served in a position at Arlington National Cemetery, according to his LinkedIn profile. Erickson,

By Curt Devine, John Miller, Evan Perez, Allison Gordon, Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN (CNN) — Saying the “evidence now points in a different direction,” law enforcement officials late Sunday released a man they had detained in connection with the Brown University shooting, which left two dead and nine injured. “This is what these investigations look like,”

By Michelle Watson, Julia Vargas Jones, Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — Members of the Jewish community across the world woke up Sunday to yet another fatal attack — something that has become all too common for those of the faith. The attack Sunday on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, which has been declared a terrorist incident, has

By Lauren del Valle, CNN Dedham, Massachusetts (CNN) — Prosecutors say Brian Walshe planned to kill his wife Ana Walshe before her death on January 1, 2023, then dismembered her body and disposed of her remains in dumpsters in the area near where they lived in Cohasset, Massachusetts. Walshe has been charged with first-degree murder

By Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — We’ve moved to Live Updates for coverage of this developing story. Follow the latest here. Police are still searching for a suspect as an active shooter situation develops on Brown University’s campus in Providence, Rhode Island, according to an emergency alert from the university. A previous alert from the

By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — A United Airlines jet bound for Tokyo was forced into an urgent return to Washington Dulles International Airport Saturday after losing power in one of its engines during takeoff, triggering a fire that scorched brush along the runway and sending crews racing into position. As United Flight 803 circled

By Sydney Bishop, CNN (CNN) — Three-year-old Michelle “Shelley” Newton poses for the camera in a sailor’s outfit, smiling wide, showing the gap between her two front baby teeth in an undated missing persons flyer from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. “Michelle was taken by her Mother,” it reads. Now, Michelle, 46, is on a

By Nic F. Anderson, CNN New York (CNN) — On September 11, 2001, as the second tower of the World Trade Center collapsed, then New York City Fire Department Battalion Chief James “Jim” Riches raced to Ground Zero. His eldest son, Jimmy Jr., a firefighter assigned to Ladder 114 in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood, was

By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Bruna Ferreira had rushed out of her Massachusetts home, shoelaces untied, and was driving to pick up her 11-year-old son from school when she was approached by unmarked vehicles and a “swarm of people.” The 33-year-old woman, the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, was being

By Eric Levenson, Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — For two weeks now, a rotating cast of police officers have arrived to a Manhattan courtroom to lay out exactly what happened the day Luigi Mangione was arrested and accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Two questions are at the heart of this lengthy pre-trial suppression

KSTU, CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN The FDA intends to put a “black box” warning on Covid-19 vaccines, sources tell CNN. A boxed warning is the agency’s most serious alert and is meant to warn about drug risks. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

By Alexandra Banner, CNN The FDA intends to put a “black box” warning on Covid-19 vaccines, sources tell CNN. A boxed warning is the agency’s most serious alert and is meant to warn about drug risks. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ Health

By Meghan Pryce, Jordan D. Brown, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Accidents are bound to happen out in the wilderness. One hiker in Utah’s Arches National Park learned this the hard way when he was trapped for hours in a predicament that felt straight out of an old movie plot. Here’s what else

CNN By Eric Levenson, Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, appeared in a Utah court Thursday for the first time in-person since his arrest. Robinson wore a light blue shirt, a striped tie and khaki pants, and was seen on camera speaking

By Eric Levenson, Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, appeared in a Utah court Thursday for the first time in-person since his arrest. Robinson wore a light blue shirt, a striped tie and khaki pants, and was seen on camera speaking to

By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Brian Walshe did not take the stand in his murder trial before his attorneys rested their case Thursday morning without putting on any evidence. This appears to be a change of course for the defense – his attorneys had indicated during a sidebar at the end of the

By Alexandra Banner, CNN A World War II hero is set to return home for a proper burial, 80 years after his death. His long-awaited homecoming will finally give loved ones an opportunity to honor his service and pay their respects. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on

By Cindy Von Quednow, Caroll Alvarado, Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — A Washington state man was attacked by a patrol dog while being detained by Customs and Border Patrol agents last month as his wife and young children looked on, said Senator Patty Murray, who is calling for the man’s release. The man, Wilmer Toledo-Martinez,

By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Gem Mutlu paused to gather himself as he described Ana Walshe running from her Massachusetts home into the cold night to greet him before he could even park his car. They embraced. It was New Year’s Eve 2022, and Mutlu had been invited to celebrate with Ana and

CNN, PETER KIRBY, AP IMAGES, POOL, POOL VIA COURT TV, COURT DOCUMENTS By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Gem Mutlu paused to gather himself as he described Ana Walshe running from her Massachusetts home into the cold night to greet him before he could even park his car. They embraced. It was New Year’s

By Tricia Escobedo, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Newly released body camera footage shows the moment police confronted Luigi Mangione at a McDonald’s, ending a five-day manhunt after last year’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Watch the video here. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣

By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — A misplaced wire label, the vulnerability of a bridge and other mishaps in protocols likely caused the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge after a large vessel struck it in the spring last year, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. On Wednesday, the NTSB released a 259-page

By Toni Odejimi and Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1 billion after nobody held the lucky grand prize ticket in Wednesday’s drawing. The winning numbers were 10, 16, 29, 33, 69, and red Powerball 22, with a Power Play multiplier of 3. While nobody snagged the $930

By Lauren Chadwick, Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Some visitors to the United States may soon have to provide their social media history from the prior five years to enter the country, according to a new Trump administration proposal. The proposal, posted on the Federal Register by US Customs and Border Protection, suggests travelers coming

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates again today, though deep divisions remain within its influential rate-setting committee. Fed Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference at 2:30 pm ET to explain the decision and its implications for borrowers. Here’s what else you need to know to

By Alexandra Banner, CNN The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates again today, though deep divisions remain within its influential rate-setting committee. Fed Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference at 2:30 pm ET to explain the decision and its implications for borrowers. Here’s what else you need to know to get

WAVE, WKYT, WLEX, CNN By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — One student is dead and another remains in critical condition after a shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort on Tuesday just days before going on winter break, officials said. A suspect, Jacob Lee Bard, 48, of Evansville, Indiana, has been booked into Franklin County

By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors at Brian Walshe’s murder trial continued Tuesday to present evidence they say proves he killed his wife around New Year’s Day 2023 at their Massachusetts home. On the seventh day of witness testimony, the jury heard about DNA testing that found Ana Walshe, a corporate real estate

By CNN staff (CNN) — Australia now bans social media for children and teens under 16. The world-first nationwide legislation went into effect on December 10. Most of the 10 platforms included in the ban — Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, Kick, Reddit, Twitch and X — have agreed to comply, using age verification

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Sugar and spice and everything nice? McCormick analyzes dining trends every year and predicts this flavor will show up in a lot of food and drinks in 2026. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Winter weather woes

By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — One student is dead and another remains in critical condition after a shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort on Tuesday just days before going on winter break, officials said. A suspect, Jacob Lee Bard, 48, of Evansville, Indiana, has been booked into Franklin County Regional Jail on charges

By Associated Press Springfield, Illinois (AP) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near courthouses, in hospitals, on college campuses or in day care facilities. The law, which takes effect immediately, is in response to the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration in the

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of American comic book author Stan Lee. Personal Birth date: December 28, 1922 Death date: November 12, 2018 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Stanley Martin Lieber Father: Jack Lieber, tailor Mother: Celia (Solomon) Lieber Marriage: Joan (Boocock) Lee (December 1947-July 6,

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN A water leak at the Louvre in Paris has damaged hundreds of books, which now need to be dried out and repaired. The incident has exposed further issues at the world’s largest art museum, just weeks after a dramatic jewelry heist captured global attention. Here’s what else you need to

By Alexandra Banner, CNN A water leak at the Louvre in Paris has damaged hundreds of books, which now need to be dried out and repaired. The incident has exposed further issues at the world’s largest art museum, just weeks after a dramatic jewelry heist captured global attention. Here’s what else you need to know

By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — One year ago today, the manager of a McDonald’s restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, reluctantly called 911 at the urging of perceptive and perturbed customers. “What’s the address of your emergency?” the dispatch operator asked when she answered the 9:14 a.m. call. “It’s not really an emergency,” the manager said

By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — The second week of witness testimony in the murder trial of Brian Walshe is underway as prosecutors continue to work to prove he killed his wife Ana Walshe around New Year’s Day in 2023. Much of Monday was spent revisiting the early hours and days after Ana’s purported

By Daniel Wine, Jordan D. Brown, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The Golden Globes nominations were revealed, and “One Battle After Another” led the way with nine. There were a few surprises — and some snubs. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Apple’s future The

By Byron Manley, Matt Stiles and Renée Rigdon, CNN (CNN) — Tens of millions of Americans live in places with a high earthquake risk, many of them in large metropolitan regions, such as Los Angeles, where major seismic events would also be costly to buildings and other infrastructure. In addition to Los Angeles, the locations

By Andy Rose, Dianne Gallagher, CNN Charlotte, North Carolina (CNN) — The man accused of turning some angry words into another stabbing incident on the light rail service in Charlotte, North Carolina, made his first court appearance Monday. Prosecutors said in court 33-year-old Oscar Solarzano has admitted to the stabbing, but the suspect was not

By Alexandra Banner, CNN The nominations for the 83rd Golden Globes will be announced today, highlighting the best in film and television. Take a look at the leading contenders for awards. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ Affordability crisis The Trump administration has

CNN By Rob Kuznia, Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — People of Somali descent in Minnesota have endured a dizzying week. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump called them “garbage” and sent immigration enforcement agents into the state, which is home to the nation’s largest Somali diaspora. By Thursday, officials in the Department of Homeland Security

CNN By Rob Kuznia, Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — People of Somali descent in Minnesota have endured a dizzying week. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump called them “garbage” and sent immigration enforcement agents into the state, which is home to the nation’s largest Somali diaspora. By Thursday, officials in the Department of Homeland Security

By Rob Kuznia, Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — People of Somali descent in Minnesota have endured a dizzying week. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump called them “garbage” and sent immigration enforcement agents into the state, which is home to the nation’s largest Somali diaspora. By Thursday, officials in the Department of Homeland Security were

By Kara Nelson, Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has let Southwest Airlines off the hook for paying the remainder of a fine for the airline’s 2022 holiday travel meltdown – a service disruption that left more than 2 million passengers stranded. An order by the Department of Transportation issued late Friday said

By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — The city of Charlotte is contending with another stabbing on its light rail system, months after the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee served as a flashpoint for the crime debate in major American cities. The stabbing on Friday, which left one person seriously injured, happened on Charlotte’s LYNX

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — The “Wicked” musical and its offshoot movies are meant to celebrate diversity and preach radical acceptance in the face of rising fascism. The protagonist, the witch Elphaba, is consistently misjudged for her bright green skin. As “Wicked: For Good” has filled theaters and its publicity tour has circled the

By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Competing for Team Canada, Ryan Wedding finished as the 24th-best parallel giant slalom snowboarder in the world at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Over two decades later, he’s now part of another distinctive group: The FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. “Make no mistake about it: Ryan Wedding is a modern-day

By Gordon Ebanks, Leigh Waldman and Maria Sole Campinoti (CNN) — A high school senior was charged with federal arson after allegedly setting fire to a sleeping subway passenger in New York early Monday morning. Hiram Carrero, 18, is accused of arson resulting in injury after authorities said he lit a piece of paper and

By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — The first week of testimony in Brian Walshe’s murder trial in Dedham, Massachusetts, has come to an end. The jury heard from about two dozen witnesses called by the commonwealth in its case against Walshe as prosecutors work to prove he killed his wife, Ana Walshe, around New

By Alexandra Banner, CNN The draw for next year’s World Cup will begin at 12 p.m. ET today, with billions of soccer fans around the globe expected to tune in. President Donald Trump will attend the ceremony at the Kennedy Center alongside a star-studded lineup of athletes, musicians and political figures. Here’s what else you

By Eric Levenson, Hannah Rabinowitz, Evan Perez, Holmes Lybrand, Brian Todd, CNN (CNN) — The quiet calm of a weekday morning in a Woodbridge, Virginia, neighborhood was suddenly interrupted Thursday by a loud siren, two Humvee-style vehicles and a group of SWAT-like figures in camouflage, rifles trained on a house. “This is the FBI. We

By Alaa Elassar, Amanda Jackson, CNN Kerrville, Texas (CNN) — Heartbreaking pleas for help poured into the Kerrville, Texas, police department’s Telecommunications Center as the deadly catastrophic floods swept across Texas Hill Country in the early hours of July 4. The recordings, released by the Kerrville Police Department on Friday, are uploaded in the order

By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Brian Walshe on Thursday came face-to-face for the first time with the man who had been having an affair with his wife before her death, as he took the stand to testify in Walshe’s murder trial. Washington, DC, real estate broker William Fastow is a key witness for

By Tricia Escobedo, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! It’s been more than a decade since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished without a trace, spawning competing theories about what happened. Now, the search for the missing plane is about to resume. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look back at the events of 2025. Notable US Events January 1 – Fourteen people are killed and dozens are injured when a driver rams his pickup truck into a crowd during New Year’s celebrations on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. The FBI describe the event as