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By T.M. Brown, CNN (CNN) — On June 6, a man with a slightly receding hairline walked into a beachside tattoo stand in Chennai, India, showed the proprietor a message on a phone screen, and, with video recording the whole process, settled in to get a line of text apparently tattooed across his forehead. The

WFTV, CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Bass pumped through Pulse nightclub in the early hours of June 12, 2016, as more than 300 people packed one of Orlando’s most popular gay bars for a night of Latin music and hastily-mixed cocktails during the excitement of Pride month. Just before 2 a.m., the din

By Holly Yan, Meridith Edwards, Dalia Faheid, John Miller, CNN (CNN) — An over 30-hour manhunt for a West Texas fugitive wanted for the attempted murder of a police officer ended Friday after the man fired random shots at passing cars as police closed in on him, killing one person and injuring 10 others. Authorities

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Celebrated British painter David Hockney has died at age 88, his publicist announced today. Known for his vibrant portraits and sun-drenched scenes of everyday life, Hockney became one of the most influential and beloved artists of the modern era. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to

By Alexandra Banner, CNN Celebrated British painter David Hockney has died at age 88, his publicist announced today. Known for his vibrant portraits and sun-drenched scenes of everyday life, Hockney became one of the most influential and beloved artists of the modern era. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed

By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Bass pumped through Pulse nightclub in the early hours of June 12, 2016, as more than 300 people packed one of Orlando’s most popular gay bars for a night of Latin music and hastily-mixed cocktails during the excitement of Pride month. Just before 2 a.m., the din of the

By Cindy Von Quednow, Priscilla Alvarez, Taylor Galgano, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The elementary students just getting to school didn’t need an adult to explain what was going on. The ICE vests and man restrained on the ground told them all they needed to know. “Oh, they’re gonna arrest us. They’re gonna take us,”

By Kimberly Richardson, Toni Odejimi, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The World Cup kicked off this afternoon following years of planning, and Mexico scored the first goal of the tournament. Shakira and Andrea Bocelli performed at the colorful opening ceremony. Follow live updates. ⚽ Sign up for The Beautiful Game newsletter Here’s what

By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The New Hampshire Supreme Court overturned the murder conviction of Adam Montgomery in the death of his 5-year-old daughter Harmony in a case that had spurred sharp criticism of the child protective services system. Montgomery was found guilty in 2024 of second-degree murder in the death five years earlier

By Rob Kuznia, Andy Rose, Taylor Romine, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — The man who killed a former Minnesota House Speaker and her husband, and who seriously injured another lawmaker and his wife, agreed to a deal with federal prosecutors Thursday, ensuring he will not be put to death. Vance Boelter, 58, entered guilty pleas to

By Alexandra Banner, CNN President Donald Trump envisioned the “Great American State Fair” as a sprawling showcase on the National Mall featuring pavilions from every US state and territory. But as preparations ramp up for the nation’s 250th birthday celebration, a handful of states have declined to participate in the festivities. Here’s what else you

By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — Cruising above the clouds at 32,000 feet in the air, chaos erupted in the cabin of a Frontier Airlines flight from Puerto Rico to Chicago last month. A 51-year-old passenger tried to open an exit door and now was trying to force his way into the cockpit. According

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Nearly one-third of middle-aged Americans struggle to understand basic health tasks like reading medical directions. One question could change that. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Patriotism and pride Several teens are competing to win the Trump

CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Nearly one-third of middle-aged Americans struggle to understand basic health tasks like reading medical directions. One question could change that. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Patriotism and pride Several teens are competing to win the

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Lopez, a popular entertainer whose main residence is in Los Angeles, appeared on the internet talk show “Subway Takes” last week, sitting on a New York City subway train, to offer her opinion about geographical identity. “You have to be born in New York to be a New

By Alexandra Banner, CNN An Air Canada pilot was arrested after nearly 17 years of flying passengers with a fake pilot’s license. This bizarre aviation story sounds almost too wild to be true, but police say it quietly unfolded in plain sight. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and

By Mark Morales, Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — Celebrations after Game 4 of the NBA Finals gave way to chaos near Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Police took 56 people into custody and 10 officers were injured, the New York Police Department said Thursday. As many as 10,000 fans flooded the streets north of

WFAA, KTVT, CNN, @JEFF METCALF, FACEBOOK COLLIN COUNTY, FRISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT, CNN, WFAA, KTVT, CNN, @Jeff Metcalf/Facebook Collin County By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors called it murder. Defense attorneys said it was self-defense. On Tuesday, a Texas jury swiftly agreed with prosecutors and found Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing

By Associated Press Montgomery, Alabama (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday permanently blocked Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas after declaring the method violates the ban on cruel and unusual punishment. US District Judge Emily C. Marks issued the decision a day after an appeals court reversed her ruling that the method

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Social Security’s retirement trust fund will run dry in 2032 unless Congress intervenes, according to the latest estimates. Millions of Americans could see smaller monthly checks. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Election updates It’s Tuesday, so

CNN By Associated Press McKinney, Texas (AP) — A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a meet was convicted of murder Tuesday in a trial that drew national attention far beyond the booming Dallas suburb where the two students attended different high schools. A jury rejected Karmelo

By Associated Press McKinney, Texas (AP) — A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a meet was convicted of murder Tuesday in a trial that drew national attention far beyond the booming Dallas suburb where the two students attended different high schools. A jury rejected Karmelo Anthony’s

By Dianne Gallagher, Andy Buck, Andy Rose, CNN Charlotte, North Carolina (CNN) — Proceedings in the federal case against Decarlos Brown Jr. — accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train last year — will be delayed after a judge agreed Brown is not competent to stand trial. Brown

By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors called it murder. Defense attorneys said it was self-defense. On Tuesday, a Texas jury swiftly agreed with prosecutors and found Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of a competitor at a track meet last year, according to CNN affiliate KTVT. Anthony was later sentenced to

By Alexandra Banner, CNN A flesh-eating parasite that once wreaked havoc on cattle in the US has resurfaced after decades. The notorious screwworm has been detected on a handful of Texas farms, and experts say its return will likely keep beef prices elevated for grocery shoppers. Here’s what else you need to know to get

By Nina Giraldo, CNN (CNN) — The Alabama jury in Jeffery Lee’s trial spent several days listening to evidence and contemplating whether he should live or die. One juror who spoke to CNN was among the 7-5 majority that voted for the then 21-year-old to be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for the 1998

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Siri is finally getting a major upgrade — and that’s just the start. Apple also announced new software performance improvements and child safety features. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ A gloomy outlook Americans haven’t been this

By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The expectant couple, along with several children and loved ones, walked with anticipation into the grass at the edge of the El Dorado Ranch Park in Yucaipa, California – where wild grasses turn golden in the fall, making a scenic backdrop – to reveal their baby’s gender. Another person

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN More than 144 years after its construction began, Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Família has finally reached its full height. This week, the world’s tallest church will inaugurate its long-awaited final tower with a blessing by Pope Leo XIV. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and

By Alexandra Banner, CNN More than 144 years after its construction began, Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Família has finally reached its full height. This week, the world’s tallest church will inaugurate its long-awaited final tower with a blessing by Pope Leo XIV. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on

By Mark Morales, Gloria Pazmino, Julianna Bragg, CNN New York (CNN) — Six people were injured in a stabbing at New York’s Penn Station Sunday evening, raising security concerns a day before the city is set to host the NBA Finals – with President Donald Trump in attendance. The attack comes amid heightened security around

By Sneha Dhandapani, CNN A man was found hiding in a United Airlines plane’s bathroom last month after police say he slipped past TSA and gate agents using what appeared to be a fake boarding pass, according to Texas authorities. It wasn’t the first time someone stowed away on a flight this year. Abdulrahman Oriyomi,

By Emma Tucker, Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — The search for suspects who opened fire near a festival in the historic district of Toledo, Ohio, entered a third day on Monday. The shooting, which wounded a dozen people, marked the latest instance of a community celebration unraveled by gun violence. The victims, who range in

By Jack Hannah, CNN (CNN) — The man who federal prosecutors say was “pissed off at the world” before allegedly igniting the Palisades Fire goes on trial this week in Los Angeles, roughly a year and a half after the deadly and historically destructive blaze claimed the lives of a dozen people and scorched thousands

By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — When George Zoley, the founder of a private company that manages more than 20 federal immigration facilities testified before Congress in 2020, he spoke about how his own immigrant experience shaped his life. Zoley, the CEO and executive chairman of private prison firm The GEO Group, was born in

By Elizabeth Wolfe, Dianne Gallagher, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Two months after the disappearance of an American woman in the Bahamas set off a frantic search effort, the Coast Guard has returned to the island country to scour the waters again for Lynette Hooker — this time in a new location. The 55-year-old disappeared

By Rebekah Riess, Chris Boyette, Hanako Montgomery, CNN (CNN) — Search-and-rescue volunteers in Japan have found the body of an Auburn University student who went missing during a family vacation, his family said, marking a tragic end to a frantic dayslong search across forested mountains. James “Weston” Higginbotham, 20, was found dead Saturday outside Kyoto,

By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Dave Fiji prayed for two days straight to stave off the rain forecast for the night of his wedding. In all his planning, the groom had been meticulous. He wasn’t concerned with flashy displays or luxury. But he was particular about the details close to his heart – like

By Donie O’Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — “It’s just jokes,” 19-year-old Lucas “Luke” Nevcherlian told his mother. The two were outside their family home in Edgewater, Florida, this past October, going over Luke’s internet history. That might make for an excruciating private exchange between many teenagers and their mothers. But the Nevcherlians were being recorded on

By Jessie Yeung, Rebekah Riess, Hanako Montgomery, CNN (CNN) — An American college student who went missing during a family vacation in Japan has been found dead by search-and-rescue volunteers, marking a tragic end to a frantic dayslong search across forested mountains. James “Weston” Higginbotham, a 20-year-old junior at Auburn University and a passionate environmentalist,

CNN By Hanako Montgomery, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — One stranger from Tokyo is shutting down his business for a week to help. Another volunteer dropped everything to provide transportation and translations for American parents desperate to find their son. The weeklong quest to find James “Weston” Higginbotham in Japan has yielded no signs of

By Hanako Montgomery, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — One stranger from Tokyo is shutting down his business for a week to help. Another volunteer dropped everything to provide transportation and translations for American parents desperate to find their son. The weeklong quest to find James “Weston” Higginbotham in Japan has yielded no signs of the

By Laura Sharman, Andy Rose, Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is ending its policy of reporting deaths of recently released detainees, the Department of Homeland Security said – a change in policy amid increasing scrutiny over the deaths of immigrants in federal custody. The previous policy, adopted during the Biden

By Alexandra Banner, CNN Healthcare is one of the few sectors still reliably adding jobs in America, now accounting for roughly 15% of the nation’s workforce. A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics expected today will reveal which other industries are holding steady and which are beginning to lose momentum. Here’s what else

By Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Law enforcement officials in New York are employing their version of a full-court press off the basketball court this month, ramping up security with the NBA Finals coming to Madison Square Garden for the first time since 1999 and as President Donald Trump plans to attend a game. Extra

By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — Brendan Banfield, the Virginia man convicted of killing his wife and a stranger as part of an elaborate plot with the family’s au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole after facing his victims’ loved ones in court. “The level of cruelty, calculation and inhumanity in

By Faith Karimi and Brynn Gingras, CNN (CNN) — A judge on Thursday dismissed a second-degree murder charge against Aaron Spencer, the Arkansas sheriff candidate who was scheduled to go on trial this month for killing a man accused of sexually assaulting his teenage daughter. In the order dismissing the case, Special Circuit Court Judge

By Kimberly Richardson, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! It’s widely considered one of the world’s most addictive substances — yet influencers are pitching nicotine as a wellness tool. CNN’s Meena Duerson explains what’s driving the trend. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Flesh-eating worm A

By Alexandra Skores, Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — The United Airlines flight that struck a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport was just 19 feet above the center of the New Jersey Turnpike moments before touchdown, according to a preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board Thursday. Flight data released

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Healthcare is one of the few sectors still reliably adding jobs in America, now accounting for roughly 15% of the nation’s workforce. A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics expected today will reveal which other industries are holding steady and which are beginning to lose momentum. Here’s what

CNN By Jessie Yeung, Hanako Montgomery, Isabel Rosales, CNN Kyoto, Japan (CNN) — Nancy Higginbotham wasn’t worried when her 20-year-old son got on a train by himself during their family vacation in Japan. James, who goes by Weston, is an experienced traveler and often goes exploring alone. But when his phone’s location turned off, she

By Maria Aguilar Prieto, Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Freddy Arredondo was in line at Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California, Tuesday afternoon chatting with a greeter when a man came up to him. “It’s a bad day to be in the bank,” the man said. Thinking the man was making small talk, Arredondo responded: “No,