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By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — An 81-year-old Louisiana death row inmate died Saturday, several weeks before he was scheduled to be put to death for his young stepson’s murder in what would have been one of the state’s first two executions in 15 years as it shifts posture on capital punishment. The inmate, Christopher

By John Miller and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — The gunman who held intensive care unit staff hostage at UPMC Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania before killing a police officer and injuring five other people Saturday believed that more could have been done to save his wife, who was on life support for a terminal illness,

By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt rejected a controversial state Board of Education proposal to ask students’ families about their immigration status and criticized the board’s “needless political drama” in a challenge to the state’s increasingly Trumpian educational direction. The proposal, which requires parents to report their immigration or citizenship status

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Italian Air Force jets had to escort an American Airlines plane to Rome because of a security concern, which ultimately proved to be “non-credible.” The flight was on its way from New York to New Delhi, India, on Sunday when it was abruptly diverted, causing panic in the

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Italian Air Force jets had to escort an American Airlines plane to Rome because of a security concern, which ultimately proved to be “non-credible.” The flight was on its way from New York to New Delhi, India, on Sunday when it was abruptly diverted, causing panic in the cabin.

By Hanna Park and Rafael Romo, CNN (CNN) — Federal employees are raising alarms over Elon Musk’s push to reshape the US government, an effort now compounded by a weekend directive for workers to justify their jobs in writing. The mounting pressure has left many in the federal workforce feeling vulnerable. Latisha Thompson, a clinical

By Karina Tsui and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Immigration agents in the United States have been directed to track down and deport thousands of migrant children who entered the country without their parents, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters. The memo outlines a plan to deport the unaccompanied minors in four phases

By Susannah Cullinane, CNN (CNN) — Coast Guard crews were searching for a missing person in the waters off Staten Island after a boat capsized Sunday, leaving at least three people dead officials said. The emergency response began shortly after noon Sunday, when Coast Guard Sector New York was notified by New York City 911

By Yash Roy, CNN (CNN) — Marquis Jackson’s father, an Air Force veteran, died in 2005 believing that his son was a criminal. When three men wearing ski masks stormed into a New Haven, Connecticut, deli on January 24, 1999, killing a customer and wounding a cashier, police pointed to then 19-year-old Jackson as one

By Josh Campbell, Jamie Gangel, Norma Galeana and Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — US immigration officials launched a new round of enforcement operations in the Los Angeles area Sunday, according to two people familiar with the effort. The new effort in Southern California follows recent operations ordered by the Trump administration to apprehend individuals unlawfully

By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — An elderly Nevada man looking for love was allegedly drugged and pushed across the US border into Mexico in a wheelchair by a “sinister” scammer before being found dead in a Mexico City hotel room – one of nearly a dozen victims who fell prey to her deceit, the

By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Margaret Carpenter, or “Dr. Maggie” as her friends and patients affectionately call her, has always been the brave one, says Dr. Ingrid Frengle-Burke, her best friend and former colleague. Carpenter rarely hesitates to speak up, questioning protocols that hurt her patients and advocating for anyone who feels unheard.

By Andrew Torgan, CNN (CNN) — Keep a sturdy umbrella handy because it’s raining rockets! From the Caribbean to Europe, chunks of debris from private space launches falling back to Earth are becoming more common. And as the rise in the number of rockets taking off on any given week has increased, so too has

By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — Suse Lowenstein was working on a sculpture in her home studio in New Jersey when she received a phone call that would forever shatter her family. It came from a friend. In a trembling voice, she asked Lowenstein which flight her son, Alexander, was on from his semester studying

By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A gunman who held medical staff hostage before killing a police officer and wounding five others at a hospital in south-central Pennsylvania Saturday is believed to have visited the facility in the days leading up to the incident, authorities said. The gunman, identified by officials as Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, 49,

By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to strip Maine of its federal funding if it refuses to comply with his executive order banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports, marking the White House’s latest front in the nation’s culture wars. In a tense exchange with the president, Maine

By Dawn Sawyer, CNN (CNN) — Lachelle “Shelly” Jeannine Waite was 18 years old when her older sister, Annette, found her dead in their family home in 1986. After nearly four decades, police in Phoenix, Arizona, have finally arrested a suspect. Alfred Earl Green was arrested Thursday on suspicion of killing Waite, according to Phoenix

By Alaa Elassar and Taylor Galgano, CNN (CNN) — A police officer was killed and five other people were wounded when a man took medical staff hostage and opened fire at a York, Pennsylvania, hospital on Saturday morning, officials said. The gunman, identified by authorities as Diogenes Archangel Ortiz, 49, was also killed, authorities said.

By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Gordon Cordeiro, who spent more than half his life in prison for a murder he denied committing, walked out of a Maui correctional center on what he called “Freedom Friday” thanks to new DNA evidence. Hours after a judge ruled that the outcome of another potential murder trial against

By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — The woman’s call came around 7:20 p.m. last Sunday. Her husband and his 12-year-old son had gone hiking on the Red Mountain trail in southern Utah. She began to worry after the pair failed to show up hours later at a spot where she was supposed to pick them

By Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A US Border Patrol agent whose killing in Vermont during a traffic stop near the Canadian border has been tied to a cultlike group is scheduled to be buried with full military honors Saturday at a national cemetery. David Maland, 44, died Jan. 20 during the stop on Interstate

By Associated Press Columbia, South Carolina (AP) — Condemned South Carolina inmate Brad Sigmon has chosen to die next month by a firing squad, a method of execution that has not been used in the US in 15 years. Sigmon is scheduled to die on March 7. On Friday, he became the first South Carolina

CNN By Emma Tucker, Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell and Zoe Sottile, CNN New York City (CNN) — Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last year, appeared for a largely procedural court hearing Friday amid a groundswell of support from fans who braved the harsh New York City cold and lined up

By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday she has fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing in part her response to last month’s devastating Palisades wildfire, among the most destructive in California’s history. Bass said the chief’s removal was “in the best interests of Los Angeles’ public safety,

By The Associated Press (AP) — Two more people have been charged with murder in the death of a transgender man who authorities say was tortured for more than a month before being killed in upstate New York. New York State Police said they arrested Kimberly Sochia, 29, of Canandaigua, and Thomas Eaves, 21, of

By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — An explosion following a suspected grill malfunction in Hawaii Thursday left at least seven people injured, authorities said. Officials received multiple reports of an explosion around 6:15 p.m. in Kāʻanapali Beach in Maui, the Maui Police Department told CNN in a statement. The address provided by authorities is The

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Senate Republicans took a major step to advance President Donald Trump’s sweeping agenda early today, voting to adopt a budget blueprint that sets up a clash with House Republicans. The process of drafting the text of actual legislation is likely to be contentious and involve painstaking negotiations between the

CNN Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump and Elon Musk look like they’re having a blast in Washington, clear-cutting elements of the federal government and seizing power from states and Congress. Their glee is at odds with the growing evidence of repercussions and anger out in the country at their

By Emma Tucker, Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell and Zoe Sottile, CNN New York City (CNN) — Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last year, appeared for a largely procedural court hearing Friday amid a groundswell of support from fans who braved the harsh New York City cold and lined up for

By Dalia Faheid and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Six prison workers in New York were indicted on murder charges Thursday in connection with the death of an inmate who was beaten while handcuffed. Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old Black man, died in the early hours of December 10 after he was beaten by multiple correctional

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Amazon MGM Studios is taking creative control of the James Bond franchise. The team that brought the 007 films

By Hanna Park and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — A South Florida sheriff delivered a blistering rebuke of his own deputies this week, saying his department “failed” in its handling of a lengthy domestic violence case that he says culminated in a triple homicide. Seven deputies have been placed on leave with pay, the Broward

By Taylor Romine, Dawn Sawyer and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Two teenagers were arrested in Houston on suspicion of plotting an attack at a local school, the FBI Houston office said in a post on X Wednesday, the second potential mass attack thwarted by the FBI in the past week. The FBI said they

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Timeline November 22, 1963– 11:37 a.m. – Air Force One arrives at Dallas’ Love Field with the President and his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, Texas Governor John B. Connally Jr. and his wife, Idanell Connally.

By Chelsea Bailey and Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — After months of working to bring down the criminals responsible for a string of high-profile burglaries of celebrity athletes’ homes, an FBI special agent working with local police discovered a key piece of evidence that would blow the ring apart: A selfie. According to an unsealed

By Ashley Killough and Ed Lavandera, CNN Gainesville, Texas (CNN) — In late January, students at Jocelynn Rojo Carranza’s school spread rumors and speculation that immigration authorities would deport families of students at the largely Hispanic school, according to a parent and another student. The 11-year-old died by suicide on February 8 – five days

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — There is currently about a 3% chance that an asteroid the size of a large building could collide with Earth in 2032, according to NASA calculations. The good news is that experts expect the risk percentage to fluctuate before likely dropping to zero. Here’s what else you need to

By Dakin Andone and Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — After Delta Flight 4819’s cabin rolled over and came to rest in a terrifying crash landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, a flight attendant stood on what had been the ceiling – one leg propped on an upturned baggage compartment – and addressed passengers who’d unbuckled

KCAL, KCBS, WABC, WCBS, CNN By Chelsea Bailey and Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — After months of working to bring down the criminals responsible for a string of high-profile burglaries of celebrity athletes’ homes, an FBI special agent working with local police discovered a key piece of evidence that would blow the ring apart: A

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! With Pope Francis hospitalized and battling pneumonia in both lungs, it’s a good time to remind older adults to

By Lauren Mascarenhas, Ed Lavandera and Ashley Killough, CNN (CNN) — A young girl’s death by suicide is being investigated by school police after her mother says she was bullied by other students who hurled insults at her, claiming her family was in the US illegally. Eleven-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza died on February 8 –

By Alexandra Skores and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Two people are dead after two small aircraft collided in midair at an Arizona airport Wednesday, authorities said. A Cessna 172S and Lancair 360 MK II collided at 8:28 a.m. near the Marana Regional Airport, just northwest of Tucson, according to preliminary information from the National

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Food recalls seem to be making headlines more than ever, with many involving familiar brands and household staples like eggs and produce. A new report reveals there were about 300 food recalls in the US last year, associated with nearly 1,400 illnesses. Here’s what else you need to

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Food recalls seem to be making headlines more than ever, with many involving familiar brands and household staples like eggs and produce. A new report reveals there were about 300 food recalls in the US last year, associated with nearly 1,400 illnesses. Here’s what else you need to know

By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Seven Chilean nationals have been charged in connection with breaking in and stealing property worth more than $2 million from professional athletes’ homes –– including those purportedly belonging to Kansas City Chiefs players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. According to a federal criminal complaint unsealed Tuesday, the defendants have

By Kimberly Richardson, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! If you’re always feeling tired or sleepy, trust me, you’re not alone. But it might be time to see

CNN By Andy Rose, Lex Harvey and Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed, turned upside down and caught fire on the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport while attempting to land Monday, the latest in a string of passenger plane crashes since December. All 80 people on board

By Holly Yan and Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — When Delta Flight 4819 from Minneapolis to Toronto landed in a fiery crash that ripped off a wing and rolled the plane upside down, panicked onlookers feared the worst. But Michael McCormick saw decades of aircraft safety improvements in action. All 80 people on board survived

CNN By Lex Harvey and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed, turned upside down and caught fire on the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport while attempting to land Monday, the latest in a string of passenger plane crashes since December. All 80 people on board the CRJ900

KING, CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Southwest Airlines said it will cut 15% of its corporate staff, or around 1,750 people — the first mass layoffs in the company’s history. The shakeup comes after a chaotic few years for the low-fare carrier, from lackluster earnings to operational meltdowns that caused thousands of canceled

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Southwest Airlines said it will cut 15% of its corporate staff, or around 1,750 people — the first mass layoffs in the company’s history. The shakeup comes after a chaotic few years for the low-fare carrier, from lackluster earnings to operational meltdowns that caused thousands of canceled flights. Here’s

CTV, THIRD PARTY, KYW By Andy Rose, Lex Harvey and Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed, turned upside down and caught fire on the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport while attempting to land Monday, the latest in a string of passenger plane crashes since December. All 80

By Andy Rose, Lex Harvey and Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed, turned upside down and caught fire on the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport while attempting to land Monday, the latest in a string of passenger plane crashes since December. Video obtained by CNN shows the

By Elizabeth Wolfe, Taylor Romine and Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Stiff winds blew over Canada’s Toronto Pearson Airport Monday afternoon as a slim aircraft, cleared by air traffic controllers to land, and its 80 passengers and crew approached the tarmac as snow whipped in the air. But within moments, the plane crashed into the

CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! We’ve all felt jealousy at some point in our lives. It’s a complex emotion that’s trying to tell

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! We’ve all felt jealousy at some point in our lives. It’s a complex emotion that’s trying to tell you

By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — A Florida man is expected to be arraigned on two felony counts of attempted murder Tuesday after he allegedly shot and injured two men he thought were “Palestinian,” according to Miami Beach police. Officer Christopher Bess, a spokesman for the Miami Beach police department, told CNN the victims were

By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — Brian Gibbs put on his gray and green park ranger uniform Friday for his dream job teaching people about Iowa’s Effigy Mounds National Monument. The education technician walked in ready to prepare lesson plans for classroom visits to two schools. He knew of the trouble facing the federal workforce,

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep. Personal Birth date: June 22, 1949 Birth place: Summit, New Jersey Birth name: Mary Louise Streep Father: Harry Streep Jr., pharmaceutical company executive Mother: Mary (Wilkinson) Streep, commercial artist Marriage: Don Gummer (1978-date unavailable publicly; separated) https://edition.cnn.com/2023/10/21/entertainment/meryl-streep-husband-don-gummer-separated Children: Louisa,

By Karina Tsui and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Oscar winner Julianne Moore claims her children’s book “Freckleface Strawberry” was banned by the Department of Defense’s Education Activity, a global network of 160 schools serving military families. In a post Sunday on Instagram, Moore expressed a “great shock” about the decision to yank the book

CNN By Amanda Musa, Mary Gilbert, Robert Shackelford and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Rescues were ongoing Monday as water levels continued to rise on some waterways in Kentucky and other portions of the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic flooded by a deadly coast-to-coast winter storm. The storm killed at least 14 people – one in

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Today is Washington’s Birthday, a federal holiday commemorating the first president of the US, who served from 1789 to 1797. Many Americans also call it Presidents’ Day, while some states have decided not to recognize the holiday at all. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up

By Amanda Musa, Mary Gilbert, Robert Shackelford and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Rescue efforts are ongoing for the second day Tuesday as water levels continued to rise on some waterways in Kentucky and other portions of the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic flooded by a deadly coast-to-coast winter storm. The storm killed at least 14

CNN, WAFF, WLEX, SEE PREFONTS By Amanda Musa, Mary Gilbert, Robert Shackelford and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Rescue efforts are ongoing for the second day Tuesday as water levels continued to rise on some waterways in Kentucky and other portions of the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic flooded by a deadly coast-to-coast winter storm. The

By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — On a Friday in June, Frances Thompson swore an oath before a congressional committee and began to testify about what she’d experienced during a race riot in Memphis one month earlier. She told the committee how seven White men, including two police officers, forced their way into her home

Essay by Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — I noticed the compulsive behaviors first. The way, at any pause or break in my day, my finger clicked the Instagram or X app on my phone, seemingly without my consent. Eating a snack? Click. Sitting on the toilet? Click. In bed, in the moments before falling asleep?

By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — Could a hit TV show with a catchy theme transform an entire industry? “The Love Boat,” which has been described as “the greatest product placement” ever, is arguably the catalyst for the modern cruising boom and the massive ships that invite you to “come aboard …”

By Devyn Byers, CNN (CNN) — Among the idyllic landscapes of Mount Ulla, North Carolina, there is a sadness wafting through the community where two mules and a horse that carried supplies to victims of Hurricane Helene were hit and killed last weekend. The three animals, named Vader, Kev, and Amigo, were struck by a

CNN By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Five people have been arrested in New York and charged in connection with the disappearance and murder of a 24-year-old transgender man from Minnesota, who police say was tortured and abused for weeks before his death. New York State Police launched a missing persons investigation for Sam Nordquist

By Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN (CNN) — A volcano near Alaska’s most populous city could be on the brink of eruption after showing signs of unrest over the past 10 months, according to experts. Hundreds of small earthquakes have occurred beneath Mount Spurr, located in the volcanically active Aleutian Arc and approximately 75 miles west

By Dawn Sawyer, CNN (CNN) — A real estate agent in Omaha, Nebraska, recently got an unexpected houseguest – a hungry opossum who ate the entire tuxedo chocolate mousse cake she recently bought from Costco. Kim Doggett walked outside last Sunday to find her chocolate cake on the floor of her back porch, brown paw

By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Five people have been arrested in New York and charged in connection with the disappearance and murder of a 24-year-old transgender man from Minnesota, who police say was tortured and abused for weeks before his death. New York State Police launched a missing persons investigation for Sam Nordquist on

By Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN (CNN) — More than four decades after a young mother and her son were found dead in their Nebraska home, a forensic breakthrough has led to the arrest of a man long suspected in the cold case, according to Omaha authorities. Abdulmalik Husain, 68, formerly known as Louis Walker, was arrested

By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — Tateona Williams called the city of Detroit in November for help finding shelter for her family after learning their living arrangement with a relative was no longer working out. But Williams never reached a resolution with the homeless response team, and no one followed up, even after the

By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A call to an anonymous tip line created after the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, set off a chain of events that helped thwart a potential Valentine’s Day mass shooting in Indiana, authorities say. Trinity Shockley, 18, is facing conspiracy to commit murder and

By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A 5.0 magnitude earthquake was detected in western Texas Friday night, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake at 10:23 p.m. MT (11:23 p.m. CT) had a depth of roughly 4.1 miles, with its epicenter 33 miles northwest of Toyah, Texas –– a town around 160 miles

By Andi Babineau and Ray Sanchez, CNN Centennial, Colorado (CNN) — Colorado prosecutors on Friday argued additional charges against James Craig, a dentist accused of fatally poisoning his wife, as new details were revealed in court about how he allegedly tried to get a fellow inmate to kill a detective on the case. The dentist

By Zoe Sottile, CNN New York City (CNN) — After the words “transgender” and “queer” were removed from the National Park Service’s website for the Stonewall National Monument, a landmark of the LGBTQ pride movement in New York City, protesters filled nearby Christopher Park Friday with a simple message: “You can’t erase us.” The message

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Lee Iacocca, American automotive executive. Personal:Birth date: October 15, 1924 Death date: July 2, 2019 Birth place: Allentown, Pennsylvania Birth name: Lido Anthony Iacocca Father: Nicola Iacocca, restaurant owner Mother: Antoinette (Perrotto) Iacocca Marriages: Darrien (Earle) Iacocca (1991-1995, divorced); Peggy (Johnson) Iacocca (1986-1987,

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of evangelist Billy Graham. Personal Birth date: November 7, 1918 Death date: February 21, 2018 Birth place: Charlotte, North Carolina Birth name: William Franklin Graham Jr. Father: William Franklin Graham Sr., dairy farmer Mother: Morrow (Coffey) Graham Marriage: Ruth (Bell) Graham (August 13, 1943-June 14, 2007,

By Pete Muntean, Alexandra Skores and Dalia Faheid, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — A preliminary analysis of the flight data and voice recorder on board a Black Hawk helicopter leading up to the collision with a commercial flight over Washington, DC, on January 29, indicated the helicopter’s altimeter may have been inaccurate and the pilots

By Lex Harvey, Holly Yan and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — An Indiana teen who had an “obsession” with the school shooter who murdered 17 people exactly seven years ago is accused of plotting another Valentine’s Day massacre, authorities say. Trinity Shockley, 18, has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and two terrorism-related charges,

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Happy Valentine’s Day, readers! The lovely roses that many of you will give or receive today have likely traveled thousands of miles to make it to the US — from farms in South America, through customs, distribution centers and, eventually, to your home. See how your sweet, fragrant

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Happy Valentine’s Day, readers! The lovely roses that many of you will give or receive today have likely traveled thousands of miles to make it to the US — from farms in South America, through customs, distribution centers and, eventually, to your home. See how your sweet, fragrant bouquets

By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The National Park Service has removed references to transgender and queer people on its web page for the Stonewall National Monument, which marks the site of the New York City inn where LGBTQ rioters – including now-legendary transgender activists – galvanized a movement for LGBTQ rights. On the NPS

CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Millions of people start their day with a morning cup of joe, but how much coffee is too

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Millions of people start their day with a morning cup of joe, but how much coffee is too much?

By Eric Levenson, Gloria Pazmino and Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday he will use his executive powers to allow federal immigration authorities back into the city’s sprawling Rikers Island jail complex, marking a substantial shift in the city’s sanctuary policies that prevent it from enforcing immigration law.

By Lou Robinson and Soph Warnes, CNN Valentine’s Day means flowers, chocolate and picking out the perfect card to express your love. And what screams love more than nachos, Minecraft and pickles? CNN analyzed nearly 600 Hallmark cards available to purchase this year and found that while a majority are centered around romantic partners, some

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Severe winter weather is disrupting travel and commutes across the US, with data showing thousands of recent flight cancellations and delays. Millions of people on the West Coast are currently under alerts for flooding rainfall, while snow and ice continue to pound several central and eastern states. Here’s

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Severe winter weather is disrupting travel and commutes across the US, with data showing thousands of recent flight cancellations and delays. Millions of people on the West Coast are currently under alerts for flooding rainfall, while snow and ice continue to pound several central and eastern states. Here’s

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Severe winter weather is disrupting travel and commutes across the US, with data showing thousands of recent flight cancellations and delays. Millions of people on the West Coast are currently under alerts for flooding rainfall, while snow and ice continue to pound several central and eastern states. Here’s

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Severe winter weather is disrupting travel and commutes across the US, with data showing thousands of recent flight cancellations and delays. Millions of people on the West Coast are currently under alerts for flooding rainfall, while snow and ice continue to pound several central and eastern states. Here’s what

By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — A California city voted to criminalize “aiding” and “abetting” homeless camps Tuesday — an unusual move that advocates say could stifle help for people who need it. In addition to making it illegal to camp on public property, the policy that the Fremont City Council voted 6-1 to adopt

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! If you’re like many people, you might feel zapped of energy and in need of some motivation to get

By Graham Hurley, CNN (CNN) — The US Coast Guard released a haunting audio Tuesday of what is believed to be the acoustic signature of the 2023 Titan submersible implosion. The audio was captured by a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration moored passive acoustic recorder, approximately 900 miles from the implosion site, the Coast Guard

By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Two transgender girls who attend high school in New Hampshire challenged the Trump administration’s recent executive order banning transgender girls and women from participating in girls’ sports, according to a court filing. The teens, Parker Tirrell, 16, and Iris Turmelle, 15, previously sued New Hampshire education officials over a

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Tommy Franks, retired four-star Army General. Personal Birth date: June 17, 1945 Birth place: Wynnewood, Oklahoma Birth name: Tommy Ray Franks Father: Ray Franks, mechanic Mother: Lorene “Pete” (Parker) Franks Marriage: Cathryn (Carley) Franks (1969-present) Children: Jacqueline Education: University of Texas, Arlington,

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — More than chocolates in a heart-shaped box, more than dinner reservations and bright red teddy bears, it’s roses that have really come to symbolize Valentine’s Day. The most popular flower of the holiday — which is for some, the only day a year they resolve to purchase a flower