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By Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting at a Juneteenth celebration that left two people dead and 14 others injured in Round Rock, Texas, according to police. Keshawn Dixon, 18, was arrested on Saturday in Killeen, Texas, and taken to the Bell County Jail,

By Zenebou Sylla and Lauren Rapp, CNN (CNN) — Four people were killed and three others were injured in a mass shooting early Saturday morning inside a home where people were celebrating a 21st birthday party in northern Kentucky, according to police. Officers found seven victims suffering from gunshot wounds shortly before 3 a.m. after

By Alexandra Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Think about all the ways you show the world who you are. How you dress, how you look, what you prefer to be called, who you spend your time with, even how you sound — they all convey your specific identity. When transgender people are exploring ways to share

By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — A newborn baby girl who was abandoned in a Texas ditch and left to die went unidentified for 23 years until authorities say they recently identified and charged her mother. The infant has been referred to as “Angel Baby Doe” by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office since her

By Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — A train derailed in North Dakota early Friday morning and several cars carrying hazardous material are still on fire, according to local authorities. Foster County Emergency Management Director Andrew Kirking told CNN 911 was notified about the train derailment in the small town of Bordulac, about 140 miles northwest

By Alaa Elassar and Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — A mother who police said left her three children in a hot car in San Antonio, Texas, for nearly an hour while shopping was arrested after a good Samaritan helped rescue them from the vehicle. Officers were dispatched to the location after receiving a call from

By Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — Residents along portions of Wisconsin’s Little Wolf River were allowed to return home Friday, after authorities said the Manawa Dam was “compromised and has major damage,” prompting them to urge evacuations earlier in the day. Although water was seen flowing around and over the top of the dam, video

By Rebekah Riess and Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Two western Mississippi inmates who were held on murder charges are back in custody on Saturday after escaping from the Claiborne County Detention Center the previous morning, according to CNN affiliate WLBT. Tyrekennel Collins, 24, and Dezarrious Johnson, 18, were captured at an abandoned residence in

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Liz Truss, former prime minister of the United Kingdom. Personal Birth date: July 26, 1975 Birth place: Oxford, England Birth name: Mary Elizabeth Truss Father: John Kenneth Truss, math professor Mother: Priscilla (Grasby) Truss, nurse and teacher Marriage: Hugh O’Leary (2000-present) Children: Frances,

CNN By Alisha Ebrahimji and Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — What was supposed to be a night of celebrating America’s independence was paused after stray fireworks dispersed into a crowd of people in Utah, causing multiple injuries. Several people were injured Thursday evening by rogue fireworks that landed in the stands of onlookers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, during

By Alisha Ebrahimji and Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — What was supposed to be a night of celebrating America’s independence was paused after stray fireworks dispersed into a crowd of people in Utah, causing multiple injuries. Several people were injured Thursday evening by rogue fireworks that landed in the stands of onlookers at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, during the

By Zenebou Sylla and Paradise Afshar, CNN New York (CNN) — A man suspected of driving into a crowd, killing three people and injuring eight during an Independence Day celebration, has been arrested and is accused of driving under the influence, New York City police said Friday. Daniel Hyden, 44, from Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, was

KRGV By Jillian Sykes, Susannah Cullinane and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Several people were bitten by sharks in separate attacks at Texas and Florida beaches on the Fourth of July, authorities said. A 26-year-old man was bitten by a shark off New Smyrna Beach, Florida, on Friday, the second shark bite reported on the

By Jillian Sykes, Susannah Cullinane and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Several people were bitten by sharks in separate attacks at Texas and Florida beaches on the Fourth of July, authorities said. A 26-year-old man was bitten by a shark off New Smyrna Beach, Florida, on Friday, the second shark bite reported on the Florida

CNN Library (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of actress, singer and dancer Doris Day. Personal Birth date: April 3, 1922 Death date: May 13, 2019 Birth place: Cincinnati, Ohio Birth name: Doris Mary Kappelhoff Father: William Kappelhoff, a music teacher Mother: Alma (Welz) Kappelhoff Marriages: Barry Comden (April 14, 1976-April 2,

By Amanda Musa and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — A shooting in Yellowstone National Park left one park ranger injured and the shooter dead, according to the National Park Service. “There are no active threats to the public,” a park service spokesperson said in a statement to CNN following “a significant law enforcement incident.” “Rangers responded

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of retired baseball player Barry Bonds, holder of Major League Baseball’s all-time home run record. Personal Birth date: July 24, 1964 Birth place: Riverside, California Birth name: Barry Lamar Bonds Father: Bobby Bonds, former major league baseball player and coach Mother: Patricia (Howard) Bonds

By Jennifer Henderson and Sydney Bishop, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 180 gravestones at two Jewish cemeteries in Cincinnati have been vandalized, according to the Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati and the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. Many of the gravestones – some dating back to the late 1800s – have been knocked face-down, with some cracked in

By Lauren Mascarenhas and Colin McCullough, CNN CNN — Precautionary boil water advisories for Washington, DC, and Arlington County were lifted Thursday morning, after local authorities announced water quality never deviated from safety standards. The advisory was issued Wednesday by the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority and Arlington County due to an increase in algae

Essay by Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — My pregnant mom was certain she knew how things would go that night. It was late afternoon, but she already had movie tickets in her pocket. I wasn’t due for another month. And my parents were excited to see “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” in

By Taylor Galgano, CNN (CNN) — When 24-year-old Arielle Penick fled her home in Oroville, California, from the Thompson Fire Tuesday, she says it brought back memories of evacuating Paradise during the 2018 Camp Fire. “We just see a pummel of smoke in the sky. And the PTSD from the Camp Fire kicked in instantly,

By Nic F. Anderson and Lauren Rapp, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that white supremacist and nationalist groups will have to pay a more than $2 million in punitive damages to people who suffered physical or emotional injuries from the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. In 2021, a jury

By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The largest public school district in Kansas has agreed to revise its disciplinary practices as part of a settlement with the US Justice Department, resolving a federal civil rights investigation that determined its educators engaged in a pattern of discrimination against Black and disabled students. As part of the

By Brammhi Balajaran and Fabiana Chaparro, CNN (CNN) — A person made an unsettling discovery on social media in February 2023 – the woman she’d been seeing for online therapy sessions wasn’t actually a therapist. Instead, the woman, identified in public records by her initials “TR,” had been masquerading as her wife, Peggy Randolph, then a

By Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors are preparing to file federal charges against banned NBA player Jontay Porter in connection to an alleged sports betting scheme, according to court filings. The court records don’t specify the felony charges against Porter. John Marzulli, a spokesperson for the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of

By Meghan Pryce 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Does anyone really enjoy themselves at a parade? In the summer, it’s hot, there’s lots of walking and if you’re claustrophobic, standing shoulder to shoulder with a bunch of strangers isn’t exactly a festive feeling. David Rind explains why he just doesn’t get parades. Here’s what

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Anthony Kennedy, retired associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Personal Birth date: July 23, 1936 Birth place: Sacramento, California Birth name: Anthony McLeod Kennedy Father: Anthony J. Kennedy, lawyer and lobbyist Mother: Gladys (McLeod) Kennedy, civic leader Marriage: Mary

CNN By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — Mass shooters generally don’t just snap. Instead, they plot. And many outwardly display troubling signs along their pathway to violence. That assessment from the renowned profilers at the FBI’s behavioral analysis units underpins a new effort by the bureau to inform the public of key warning signs ahead of

By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — Mass shooters generally don’t just snap. Instead, they plot. And many outwardly display troubling signs along their pathway to violence. That assessment from the renowned profilers at the FBI’s behavioral analysis units underpins a new effort by the bureau to inform the public of key warning signs ahead of gatherings

By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Before an officer fatally shot Nyah Mway last week as he ran from law enforcement in upstate New York, the 13-year-old had pulled out what police said appeared to be a handgun. But it wasn’t a real gun, authorities later discovered, they’ve said – only one capable of firing

By Melissa Alonso and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Thousands have been ordered to evacuate in Northern California due to a wildfire burning in Butte County, as an “exceptionally dangerous and lethal” heat wave in the West ramps up. Soaring temperatures – which will continue into next week – have dried out already-parched vegetation, increasing

CNN By Ashley Killough and Ed Lavandera, CNN Tohatchi, New Mexico (CNN) — Katherine Benally sat between two open windows in her small home and looked out over a sun-baked field in the Chuska Mountain foothills of the vast Navajo Nation. As she waited for the cooling cross breeze, the 74-year-old recalled fondly the days when her

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Grills won’t be the only thing sizzling this Fourth of July. Temperatures are set to climb to triple digits across the West and southern US on Independence Day, with millions under heat alerts. Make sure to stay cool and hydrated — we’ll be back in your inbox on Monday

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Grills won’t be the only thing sizzling this Fourth of July. Temperatures are set to climb to triple digits across the West and southern US on Independence Day, with millions under heat alerts. Make sure to stay cool and hydrated — we’ll be back in your inbox on Monday

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Grills won’t be the only thing sizzling this Fourth of July. Temperatures are set to climb to triple digits across the West and southern US on Independence Day, with millions under heat alerts. Make sure to stay cool and hydrated — we’ll be back in your inbox on Monday after

By David Rind, CNN (CNN) — I’ve always questioned Ferris Bueller’s judgment. Not because he skipped school, deceived his parents, and broke countless laws while playing hooky. I question him because he had such a good time at that damn parade. Before the first note of “Twist and Shout” even played, I wondered why he

By Alex Leeds Matthews and Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — Ready, set, let’s eat hot dogs! Americans consume more than 20 billion hot dogs each year, most of them during the summer months. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans eat an estimated 818 hot dogs every second, according to the National Hot Dog and

By Ashley Killough and Ed Lavandera, CNN Tohatchi, New Mexico (CNN) — Katherine Benally sat between two open windows in her small home and looked out over a sun-baked field in the Chuska Mountain foothills of the vast Navajo Nation. As she waited for the cooling cross breeze, the 74-year-old recalled fondly the days when her family

By Nicki Brown and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie, leaving him blind in one eye, rejected a plea deal Tuesday that would have tied in a federal terrorism-related charge but reduced his state prison sentence, according to the suspect’s lawyer. The 75-year-old famed author – who has for decades

By Cindy Von Quednow and Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — A woman accused of trying to drown a 3-year-old Muslim and Palestinian child in an apartment complex pool in Texas has been rearrested, inmate records show. Elizabeth Wolf, 42, who was arrested on May 19 in connection with the accusations in the Dallas-area city of Euless, had been

By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Several items being proposed at an upcoming education convention in Philadelphia are raising concerns among a pro-Israel advocacy group about potential antisemitism and anti-Israel bias. Delegates of the National Education Association (NEA), the largest teachers’ union in the United States, will meet at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia for their annual representative assembly

By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — The murder trial of Karen Read ended in a mistrial Monday after jurors couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict, prolonging a case that’s divided a Massachusetts community amid allegations of a sweeping cover-up by police and investigative misconduct. While not an acquittal, the outcome was a boon for Read, who

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Sharks have endured a lot during their 450 million years on Earth. They’ve survived five mass extinctions, including the asteroid that wiped out 75% of life on the planet, but several species are now in danger of dying out. Learn how you can help. Here’s

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte. Personal Birth date: July 21, 1939 Birth place: London, England Birth name: John Dimitri Negroponte Father: Dimitri John Negroponte, shipping magnate Mother: Catherine (Coumantaros) Negroponte Marriage: Diana (Villiers) Negroponte (December 1976-present) Children: Marina, Alejandra, John, George

By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — The mother of a Chicago woman who has been missing in the Bahamas for nearly two weeks is pleading with the US government to intervene in the case and help find her daughter. Forty-one-year-old Taylor Casey was last seen on June 19 around Paradise Island, a small resort enclave just off

By Dianne Gallagher, Shawn Nottingham and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — Leonard Peltier, the Indigenous activist convicted of the 1975 murders of two FBI agents, has been denied parole from federal prison, his attorney told CNN on Tuesday. Peltier, 79, has long maintained his innocence in the shooting deaths of agents Ronald A. Williams and

By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — The driver who authorities say plowed his SUV into a Long Island nail salon Friday, killing four people and injuring nine others, told police he had consumed 18 beers the night before the accident, according to CNN affiliate WABC. Steven Schwally, 64, was intoxicated when he drove his SUV into Hawaii Nail & Spa. When

By Kaila Nichols and Shawn Nottingham, CNN (CNN) — The Atlanta City Council voted Monday to approve a $2 million settlement for two students forcibly pulled from their car and tased by police during a protest following the death of George Floyd. Taniyah Young and Messiah Pilgrim will each receive $1 million as part of the settlement.

By CNN Impact Your World (CNN) — Older than dinosaurs and trees, sharks have endured a lot throughout their 450 million years on Earth. They’ve even survived five mass extinctions, including the asteroid that wiped out 75% of life on the planet. But many species of these aquatic apex predators are now in danger of dying out forever.

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — China now has the first samples ever collected from the far side of the moon and says it will share them with scientists around the world. But US access could be hampered by a 2011 law that prohibits space coordination between NASA and China without special authorization. Here’s what

By Matt Stiles, Curt Merrill, CNN (CNN) — More than 1,000 tornadoes roar across the United States in an average year, causing billions of dollars in damage and killing scores of Americans. The storms occur across the country throughout the year, but are most common during the spring and summer months in the Deep South

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! People around the world are all too familiar with the “stupid American” tourists who embarrass themselves while visiting another country. Here’s how you can avoid that stereotype the next time you travel abroad. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day: 5

CNN By Jean Casarez, Eric Levenson, Faith Karimi and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — A judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of drunkenly driving into her police officer boyfriend and leaving him to die in January 2022, in a case featuring accusations of a vast police

By Stephanie Gallman and Sydney Bishop, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — Five members of a Georgia family died in a plane crash in upstate New York, state police said in a news release Monday. Roger Beggs, 76; Laura Van Epps, 43; Ryan Van Epps, 42; James R. Van Epps, 12; and Harrison Van Epps, 10, were

By Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — Nebraska authorities are investigating the motive behind a Friday shooting of four children and three adults at a Nebraska home allegedly by a 74-year-old neighbor – including whether there was a “racial component” to the shooting – the Crete Police Chief said in a news conference. The suspect, who authorities identified as Billy Booth of Crete, was found dead Friday evening from

By Jean Casarez, Eric Levenson, Faith Karimi and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — A judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of drunkenly driving into her police officer boyfriend and leaving him to die in January 2022, in a case featuring accusations of a vast police cover-up

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — As our daily interactions become more digital, emojis are evolving to help us convey our particular emotions via text messages. Emojis can also dramatically alter the meaning of a sentence — and sometimes reveal what generation you belong to. 👀 Take this CNN quiz to see what your texting style

By Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — An officer in Utica, New York, shot and killed a 13-year-old on Friday night after police say he fled and pointed a replica handgun at them. The teenager, identified as Nyah Mway, was approached by three officers Friday night after he and another 13-year-old matched the descriptions of robbery

By Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — A new law requiring many California bars and nightclubs to offer common date-rape drug test kits will take effect Tuesday, according to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The law, Assembly Bill 1013, requires approximately 2,400 establishments with a Type 48 license to have signage letting patrons know that drug testing kits

By Omar Jimenez and Matthew J. Friedman, CNN (CNN) — Five former corrections officers are facing a combination of assault, manslaughter and murder charges over the December 8 death of Othel Moore Jr., a former inmate at a maximum security prison in Jefferson City, Missouri, according to newly released indictments. The officers were part of a Corrections Emergency

KMOV, CNN By Omar Jimenez and Matthew J. Friedman, CNN (CNN) — Five former corrections officers are facing a combination of assault, manslaughter and murder charges over the December 8, 2023, death of Othel Moore Jr., a former inmate at a maximum security prison in Jefferson City, Missouri, according to newly released indictments. The officers were part of

By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Recent high school graduate Suborno Isaac Bari, 12, plans to start studying math and physics at New York University in the fall, but he’s already got his ambitious sights set on beginning a doctoral program. “I hope to graduate college at 14 in spring 2026,” said Suborno, who

By Alaa Elassar and Leigh Waldman, CNN (CNN) — More than two years after the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde left 19 children and 2 teachers dead, a grand jury indicted two former Uvalde school police officers in the botched law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting. Former Uvalde Consolidated Independent School

By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — Among life’s biggest decisions, choosing where to call home ranks near the top. If you are just starting out, or you’re looking for a change of climate (weather or mindset), check out CNN’s “Where Should I Live? The Ultimate Guide to Your Brand New Amazing Life.”

By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — The predawn silence was shattered by heavy banging on the doors of the US Army barracks in West Germany that morning in May 1988. Mona McGuire and Karla Lehmann were handcuffed, pulled from their barracks, interrogated for hours and eventually kicked out of the Army for admitting to charges

By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — A pocket watch that belonged to Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt was returned to his New York home this week after it was stolen decades ago and later showed up at an auction, according to the FBI and the National Park Service. Roosevelt’s sister, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, and his brother-in-law, Douglas

By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s decision to gut affirmative action in college admissions one year ago has opened the door for numerous legal challenges against race-based grant programs, internships and scholarships across the country. Many of those lawsuits are being filed by conservative groups who insist that it’s unconstitutional to design and

By Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — A shark attack off Florida’s east coast left a man aboard a boat with a “severe bite to his right arm” on Friday, according to authorities. The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit found the victim with a critical injury when they responded to the shark attack at about

By Sydney Bishop, CNN (CNN) — Two days after Jonathan Fielding fell to his death while taking photos from a scenic overlook in southern Utah, his older sister Rebecca found herself sitting on the same ledge where he had lost his footing. It was January 29. She had driven some 15 hours from her home

By Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — After more than 100 dolphins were found stranded off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the numbers had dwindled down to between 10 to 20 dolphins circling in the harbor by Saturday morning following a 12-hour rescue effort by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, a spokesperson said. In what the IFAW

By Rob Frehse and Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) – A man has been arrested after allegedly driving a minivan through a Long Island nail salon Friday afternoon, killing four people and injuring nine, according to local authorities. The 64-year-old was charged with driving while intoxicated, the Suffolk County Police Department announced in a Saturday news

By Amanda Musa and Kara Devlin, CNN (CNN) — A man in northwest Iowa drowned in his basement during severe flooding that devastated the Midwest this past week, police said, bringing the death toll in the region to at least three. The body of 52-year-old Kyle Kreykes was discovered on Monday after he was reported

By Denise Royal, CNN (CNN) — A survivor of the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, now owns the rights to the gunman’s name, according to a new settlement agreement that also stipulates the shooter must donate his brain for scientific study. As part of the settlement, the shooter agreed

By Artemis Moshtaghian, Jean Casarez, Eric Levenson and Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — The Massachusetts judge presiding over the Karen Read murder trial ordered the jury to continue deliberations after the jurors sent a note Friday saying they could not reach a unanimous verdict. The six-man and six-woman jury in the trial of Read, who

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Passenger traffic at US airports is on pace to make today the busiest day ever for the Transportation Security Administration. The TSA is predicting more than 3 million passengers will be screened, likely creating longer wait times and crowded checkpoints. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up

By Paradise Afshar, Sydney Bishop, Sarah Dewberry and Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — Residents in Maricopa County, Arizona, are able to return home Sunday after evacuation orders in areas impacted by the ongoing Boulder View Fire in the Sonoran Desert were downgraded – though some should continue to stay vigilant, according to state fire officials. The

By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Seven members of a youth group in Utah were hospitalized after lightning struck the ground as they hiked on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints youth group from Salina was hiking in the eastern part of Sevier County when it began to rain

By Shimon Prokupecz, Leigh Waldman and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — A grand jury has indicted two former Uvalde school police officers in the botched law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary school that left 19 children and two teachers dead, two Texas state government sources with knowledge of the indictment

By Rikki Klaus and Justin Gamble, CNN (CNN) — Two West Virginia parents are awaiting trial on more than a dozen charges after adopting four Black children and allegedly using them for “forced labor” on their farm, court documents show. Jeanne Whitefeather, 62 and Donald Lantz, 63, who are both White, have been charged with

By Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — Federal charges have been filed against five people linked to a recent attempt to bribe a juror to help secure a not guilty verdict in a trial over a $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a federally funded child nutrition program, the US attorney in Minnesota announced in a news conference

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Parents have searched far and wide for ways to reduce their children’s screen time. A new study suggests that the answer may lie in the parent’s own screen habits. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day: 5 things 1️⃣ Age restrictions: A new upscale Caribbean

KMOV, CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Parents have searched far and wide for ways to reduce their children’s screen time. A new study suggests that the answer may lie in the parent’s own screen habits. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day: 5 things 1️⃣ Age restrictions: A new

By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department announced a sweeping series of charges Thursday against nearly 200 people accused of participating in health care fraud schemes with false claims topping $2.7 billion. More than 190 defendants, including 76 doctors, nurse practitioners and other licensed medical professionals, were charged over two weeks in federal courts

By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — All Oklahoma schools are required to incorporate the Bible and the Ten Commandments in their curriculums, effective immediately, the state’s chief education officer announced in a memorandum Thursday. At a State Board of Education meeting, Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters said the Bible is “one of the

By Eric Levenson and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — The murder trial of Bryan Kohberger, the criminology grad student accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students in 2022, is set to begin June 2, 2025, according to a scheduling order filed in court. In a court hearing Thursday, Latah County Judge John Judge

By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The closely watched murder trial of Karen Read is nearing its end as Massachusetts jurors deliberate her fate while her supporters rally in her defense outside court. So how did we get here? Read, 45, has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Car dealerships across the US are trying to resume normal operations after a crippling cybersecurity incident left around 15,000 auto sellers at a standstill. Some dealers say the financial impact will be felt for years as the outage hit in the middle of a busy car-buying season. Here’s what else

By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN (CNN) — Twelve-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray was walking to a convenience store in Houston when she disappeared, police say; she was found dead in a creek earlier this month. Two undocumented men from Venezuela are accused of killing the girl and both are facing charges of capital murder in her death, according to the

By Zenebou Sylla and Kaila Nichols, CNN (CNN) — A man died after being struck by lightning on a New Jersey beach Sunday while trying to warn other beachgoers of an incoming storm, authorities said. Patrick Dispoto, 59, was at Seaside Park Beach with his girlfriend but returned to his truck when they realized a

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Low and middle-income Americans aren’t the only ones worried about making ends meet. About one in three people earning six-figure salaries are concerned about paying their bills, a new survey found. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day: 5 things 1️⃣ Undersea energy: Networks of

By Holly Yan, Navya Shukla and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A boy from New York journeyed to North Carolina for camp but did not survive his first night, authorities said. Now, his death is being investigated as a homicide. Hours after arriving at Trails Carolina, a program for adolescents with behavioral or emotional issues, the

By Emma Tucker and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — The mother of missing 12-year-old Madalina Cojocari, who was last seen at her home in Cornelius, North Carolina, a town about 20 miles north of Charlotte, in November 2022, is now “considered a suspect in her disappearance,” according to an update from the Cornelius Police Department. Madalina’s mother, Diana Cojocari, 37,

By Kara Mihm and Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A hiker drowned Sunday at Glacier National Park in Montana after slipping into fast-moving water, being swept over several small waterfalls, and getting pinned underwater for several minutes, according to officials. The woman, identified as 26-year-old Gillian Tones, was visiting the park from Pennsylvania, the National Park

By Jeff Winter and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Adding to a growing list of school districts banning cell phones, the nation’s largest could be moving to do the same as early as January. Phone usage during the school day has not only become a distraction, but an addiction, David Banks, the chancellor of New

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Car dealerships across the US are trying to resume normal operations after a crippling cybersecurity incident left around 15,000 auto sellers at a standstill. Some dealers say the financial impact will be felt for years as the outage hit in the middle of a busy car-buying season. Here’s what

By Chris Boyette and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Part of a house perched on the edge of the Blue Earth River in Minnesota collapsed into raging waters as deadly flooding that hit the Midwest threatened the nearby Rapidan Dam, which was built in the early 1900s. “A portion of the house on the property

By Rikki Klaus, CNN (CNN) — Bejeweled and sequined with her hair teased high, Marissa Teijo, 71, made history last weekend when she donned six-inch heels and walked across the stage of the Miss Texas USA competition, to thunderous applause. “My team told me that I got a standing ovation,” Teijo told CNN. “All I know

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Fifty years ago today, the first official barcode was scanned at a grocery store in Troy, Ohio. The symbol of parallel lines has since become the most prevalent tracking tool for products around the world, though many dispute who deserves the credit for its eventual success. Here’s what else

By Eric Levenson and Virginia Langmaid, CNN Robert Crimo III, the man accused of opening fire from a rooftop onto Fourth of July parade revelers in Highland Park, Illinois, two years ago, killing seven people and injuring dozens, backed out of a proposed plea deal in a dramatic court hearing Wednesday. In court, prosecutors said they and