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The investigation into what caused a deadly explosion at Tennessee plant could last for days. Here’s what we know

By Alisha Ebrahimji, Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — Nearly three days after a massive blast at a Tennessee facility that specialized in making military explosives, investigators are still combing through the site where 16 people were killed in a “mass detonation” so significant experts say it produced seismic readings hundreds of miles away. Investigators from

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5 things to know for Oct. 13: Hostage release, Government shutdown, CDC firings, Severe weather, SpaceX launch

By Alexandra Banner, CNN Many states today are observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day rather than Columbus Day, reflecting a growing movement to honor Native heritage instead of the Italian explorer. It’s also a federal holiday, which means most banks will be closed and mail delivery is paused. Here’s what else you need to know to get

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Investigators tread carefully at charred Tennessee explosives plant as families of 16 blast victims learn of their loss

WZTV, HUMPHREYS CO. EMA, BETHANY VAUGHN, CNN By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — The families of 16 victims killed in a devastating blast at a Tennessee explosives plant have been notified of their loss, as investigators methodically work to clear the scene and gather evidence to determine what caused the tragedy in the tight-knit community.

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Investigators tread carefully at charred Tennessee explosives plant as families of 16 blast victims learn of their loss

By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — The families of 16 victims killed in a devastating blast at a Tennessee explosives plant have been notified of their loss, as investigators methodically work to clear the scene and gather evidence to determine what caused the tragedy in the tight-knit community. In the coming days, authorities will slowly

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National Guard troops in Illinois can remain federalized but can’t be deployed, appeals court rules

By Michelle Watson, Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court ruled Saturday the National Guard troops in Illinois can remain under federal control but can’t be deployed as the appeals process continues in the ongoing showdown between the Trump administration and the state. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to temporarily pause

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At least 6 killed and others injured in Mississippi shootings near high school football games, authorities say

By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — At least three shootings across Mississippi this weekend, all apparently connected to high school football games, left several people dead, including an expectant mother, and others injured. Four people were killed and at least 12 others were injured in a shooting in the northwestern Mississippi city of Leland late

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18 people dead or missing after massive blast at Tennessee military explosive plant, officials say

By Nicquel Terry Ellis, Jason Morris, Caroll Alvarado, Chris Youd, Ray Sanchez, Casey Tolan, CNN (CNN) — Eighteen people are dead or missing after a massive blast obliterated a building at a Tennessee explosives facility on Friday, authorities said — a “mass detonation” so significant that it rattled homes miles away. The early-morning explosion at

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5 things to know for Oct. 10: Government shutdown, Gaza ceasefire plan, Nobel Peace Prize, Letitia James, Philippines quake

By Andrew Torgan, CNN Travelers waiting in airport security lines across the US will now be met with a new video blaming Democratic lawmakers for the government shutdown. It’s a notable departure from standard practice, as TSA checkpoint videos rarely feature political commentary. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed

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Judge orders restrictions on federal tactics against ICE protesters after Chicago-area pastor shot with pepper balls

By Laura Sharman, Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — A judge in Illinois has temporarily blocked federal agents from using certain types of force and crowd-control measures against protesters, after video of a pastor being repeatedly shot by pepper balls during a demonstration outside at an ICE facility near Chicago drew widespread outcry. A federal judge

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Court battles over National Guard troops deliver win to Chicago while Portland awaits a decision. Get the key takeaways

By Elizabeth Wolfe, Bill Kirkos, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Federal courtrooms on opposite sides of the country on Thursday served as stages for the ongoing showdown between Democratic-led cities and the Trump administration, as judges weighed whether the president is exceeding his authority by deploying National Guard troops to quell demonstrations outside ICE facilities

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Video of Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for shutdown rolling out at TSA security checkpoints across the country

By Pete Muntean, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — In an extraordinary effort to inject politics into millions of Americans’ travel experiences, the Trump administration plans to roll out a video at airports across the United States that will blame Democrats for lapses in Transportation Security Administration workers’ pay because of the government shutdown. People

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As more air traffic controllers miss work, Transportation secretary threatens to fire ‘problem children’ controllers

By Pete Muntean, Rebekah Riess, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — As the ninth day of the government shutdown wears on, the focus is on how many air traffic controllers show up to work tonight. The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing shortages for controllers dealing with airspace in 11 different places Thursday evening, according to

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8 people charged in connection with clinics accused of providing abortions illegally, Texas attorney general says

By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Eight people allegedly connected to a Texas midwife accused of performing illegal abortions have been arrested and indicted for practicing medicine without a license, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wednesday. At least one of the eight people indicted in the case is accused of illegally performing an abortion in

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National Guard troops have started their mission in Chicago area, official says, as court showdowns over deployments loom

By Andy Rose, Alisha Ebrahimji, Taylor Romine, Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Members of the Texas National Guard have deployed into the greater Chicago area, an official said Wednesday night, as lawyers prepare for critical court hearings on federalized troops 2,000 miles away from each other amid an ongoing battle between President Donald Trump and

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Air traffic control staffing shortages cause more flight delays as government shutdown drags on for eighth day

By Pete Muntean, Aaron Cooper, Rebekah Riess, Dalia Faheid, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is again reporting short staffing at air traffic control operations as the government shutdown continues in its eighth day. On Wednesday evening, six major air traffic control facilities will be short-staffed, according to a publicly available FAA operations

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Supreme Court to decide if states may ban attempts to ‘convert’ gay and transgender youth

Days after returning to Washington following its summer break, the Supreme Court will turn its attention to a six-year-old Colorado law that prohibits licensed counselors in the state from practicing conversion therapy on minors – one of a series of cases the 6-3 conservative court has heard, or soon will, that deal with gay and transgender young people.

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Delays spread to major airports across the country, as the government shutdown impacts travelers

By Alexandra Skores, Pete Muntean, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — There would not be enough air traffic controllers in the tower at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Tuesday night, the Federal Aviation Administration warned. In Nashville, so many controllers have stayed home, the facility – which guides planes into and out of the airport –

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Government shutdown hits air travel, closing a control tower and causing delays across the country

CNN, POOL, SEE PREFONTS By Pete Muntean, Alexandra Skores, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — A pilot preparing to take off Monday from Hollywood Burbank Airport in California took the routine step of radioing the air traffic control tower. But instead of the usual back-and-forth conversation of coordinating departure, the pilot received a different response:

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Government shutdown hits air travel, closing a control tower and causing delays across the country

By Pete Muntean, Alexandra Skores, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — A pilot preparing to take off Monday from Hollywood Burbank Airport in California took the routine step of radioing the air traffic control tower. But instead of the usual back-and-forth conversation of coordinating departure, the pilot received a different response: “The tower is closed

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Trump boosts HBCU funding despite his attacks on DEI programs. Here is why some experts believe this is happening

By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — When President Donald Trump’s administration announced it was boosting its investment into historically Black colleges and universities and tribal colleges this year, HBCU advocates lauded the move as a win for the chronically underfunded institutions. The promised one-time gift of an additional $495 million would help Black colleges

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South Carolina authorities are investigating a fire that engulfed the home of state circuit court judge

By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Edisto Island, South Carolina (CNN) — A blaze that engulfed the South Carolina home of a state circuit court judge and her husband, a former state senator, is under investigation, authorities said. Firefighters from multiple fire departments responded to the fire at Edisto Beach in Colleton County on Saturday afternoon.

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A federal judge blocked Trump from sending the National Guard to Oregon — again. Here’s what we know

By Kelly McCleary, Josh Campbell, Danya Gainor, Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — We’ve moved to Live Updates for coverage of this developing story. Follow the latest here. For the second time in two days, a Trump-appointed federal judge in Oregon delivered a blow to the president’s effort to send National Guard troops into Portland, temporarily

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Trump authorizes National Guard in Chicago as judge temporarily blocks his plan to deploy federal troops in Portland

By Karina Tsui, Michelle Watson, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The ongoing battle between the Trump administration and Democrat-led cities intensified this weekend, with the White House announcing authorization for hundreds of National Guard members to be sent to Chicago and a federal judge in Oregon hitting pause on the president’s plan to deploy federal

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CBP agent shot at driver who rammed her car at law enforcement vehicle, criminal complaint says

By Whitney Wild, Michelle Watson, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A federal agent shot at a woman after she rammed a law enforcement vehicle in Chicago, according to a federal charging complaint, amid escalating anti-ICE protests and the Trump administration’s efforts to clamp down on unrest in Democrat-led cities. A US Customs and Border Protection

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Writing on ammo is ancient, but the way shooters are doing it now offers a window into their motive

By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Scrawled messages on bullet casings and weapons left behind have popped up at several high-profile shootings over the past year. The seemingly unusual practice is actually reminiscent of a centuries-old tactic but can often provide insight to investigators. From the fatal 2024 ambush of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson to

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to 50 months in prison for prostitution-related conviction

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months, or just over four years, in prison for his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

Federal District Judge Arun Subramanian announced the decision on Friday, Oct. 3, saying “a substantial sentence must be given to send a message to abusers and victims alike that abuse against women is met with real accountability.”

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Protesters arrested outside Broadview ICE facility in Illinois as governor slams DHS Secretary Noem’s visit

By Bill Kirkos, Alisha Ebrahimji, Taylor Romine, CNN Broadview, Illinois (CNN) — At least 18 people were arrested outside the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility near Chicago Friday, where protesters have gathered several weeks in a row amid bubbling tensions as the Trump administration’s larger immigration enforcement efforts continue. Protesters filled the streets outside

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Arrest of conservative influencer Nick Sortor outside Portland ICE building now under federal investigation

By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A conservative influencer who this week posted videos of clashes outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, Oregon, has been released without bond after he was arrested late Thursday night during what police characterized as a fight. Nick Sortor, 27, of Washington, DC, was arrested on suspicion

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First responders endure high levels of stress. These dogs can lighten the load

By Kathleen Toner, CNN San Rafael, California (CNN) — Whether battling a wildfire, chasing a suspect, or helping someone with a traumatic injury – the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and others who take action in emergencies regularly endure high levels of stress. These situations take a serious physical and emotional toll, yet many first responders

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Judge weighs halting Trump’s National Guard deployment in Oregon as White House promises ‘surge’ in federal presence

By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge is weighing Friday whether to grant a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops into Oregon as Trump officials say a “surge” of federal resources is headed to Portland. Oregon and Portland officials jointly sued the administration this week after Trump

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What to know about Trump’s latest federal deployments in Memphis, Portland and other US cities

By Hanna Park, Andy Rose, Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is escalating efforts to deploy federal law enforcement officers in several Democratic-led cities, as part of what it calls a crackdown to address crime and restore order. President Donald Trump has described these deployments as a potential “training ground” for the military,

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Honoring Jane Goodall’s legacy by supporting her favorite charities

CNN, GETTY IMAGES, POPPERFOTO, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE, Popperfoto/Getty Images, National Geographic/Getty Images By CNN Impact Your World and Martha Shade (CNN) — Jane Goodall spent her life championing chimpanzees and working to prevent their extinction, while also supporting conservation efforts on every continent and advocating for the world’s poor. In 1960, 26-year-old Goodall

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Conservationist Jane Goodall, whose work revolutionized the study of primates, has died

Jane Goodall, whose lifelong work as a primatologist helped broaden the world’s understanding of animal behavior and emotions, has died, her institute said Wednesday. She was 91.

Her field studies with chimpanzees not only broke barriers for women and changed the way scientists study animals, but documented emotions and personality traits within these primates that blurred the line between humans and the animal kingdom.

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Here’s what is affected by the government shutdown

The federal government has shut down as congressional lawmakers remain at odds over funding the government beyond September 30.

Although Republicans control Capitol Hill and the White House, they need at least seven Democrats in the Senate to join them to pass a spending package under the chamber’s rules. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, however, is demanding any funding bill contain an extension of the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium subsidies, along with several other items, to get his party’s support. GOP leaders want an extension of funding for seven weeks, with additional money for security for the legislative, executive and judicial branches.

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Feds rack up arrests in Memphis as part of Trump admin’s latest crime crackdown operation

By Chris Boyette, Devon M. Sayers, Karina Tsui, Danya Gainor, CNN Memphis (CNN) — Federal authorities are racking up arrests in Tennessee’s second-most populous city as President Donald Trump surges federal officers and National Guard troops to crack down on crime across major Democratic-run cities. The president suggested this week the cities could be used

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NTSB report reveals what was going on inside the San Diego control tower when two planes nearly collided on the runway

By Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — A distracted controller, along with a supervisor trying to fix a broken printer, led to two planes nearly colliding in 2023, a new report from the National Transportation Safety Board found. Southwest Airlines Flight 2493 was waiting to take off on San Diego International Airport’s Runway 27, when controllers

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A 2nd detainee — a father of 4 — dies after a gunman opened fire at an ICE office in Dallas

By Holly Yan, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — A second detainee who was shot at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Dallas last week has died, according to a Homeland Security official and the League of United Latin American Citizens. Miguel Angel Garcia-Hernandez, a 32-year-old Mexican immigrant, was one of three ICE detainees shot

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Iowa’s largest school district places superintendent arrested by ICE on unpaid leave

By Michelle Watson, CNN The board of Iowa’s largest school district switched its superintendent from paid to unpaid leave Monday — three days after he was detained by immigration agents. The Department of Homeland Security said Ian Roberts, the leader of Des Moines’ schools, was in the country illegally and had existing weapon possession charges.

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