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WHAM, NY GOVERNOR’S OFC., NY DOCCS, NY ATTY GENERAL, FAMILY HANDOUT, CNN By Michelle Watson and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — New York State Police say they’re investigating the Saturday death of an inmate who was housed at an upstate medium security prison – reports of which Gov. Kathy Hochul called “deeply troubling” on Monday.

By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — A federal task force created by President Donald Trump to combat antisemitism could pull more than $50 million in contracts between Columbia University and the federal government, over the school’s “ongoing inaction in the face of relentless harassment of Jewish students,” three federal agencies said in a joint news

By Devyn Byers, CNN (CNN) — Apalachee High School head football coach Mike Hancock is stepping down to address his mental health after a mass shooting last year killed two students and two staff members – one of them a fellow coach – at the Georgia school. Hancock opened up about his struggle with depression,

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! Small talk can boost your mood and reduce feelings of isolation, but some people struggle with making conversation about

By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why multiple commercial flights about to land at Ronald Reagan National Airport, near Washington DC, repeatedly received midair collision alerts over the weekend when there were no other aircraft nearby. The alerts occurred only miles from the site of the deadly January 29

By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Four men are facing federal charges, accused of smuggling thousands of people into the US from Guatemala in what officials call “one of the largest human smuggling rings in the nation.” Federal agents are still pursuing one of the four men, who they say threatened to kill an investigative

By Michelle Watson and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — New York State Police say they’re investigating the Saturday death of an inmate who was housed at an upstate medium security prison – reports of which Gov. Kathy Hochul called “deeply troubling” on Monday. Messiah Nantwi, a 22-year-old inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy, died

By Hanna Park, Karina Tsui and Amanda Jackson, CNN (CNN) — Newly obtained records – including text messages and internal reports – detail how Los Angeles officials scrambled to respond in the hours leading up to the devastating wildfires that swept through the city earlier this year. The exchange of messages reveals how authorities initially

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A CNN poll taken before the contentious Trump-Zelensky meeting shows that most Americans are unhappy with how President Donald Trump is doing his job. Overall, 52% disapprove of his performance while 48% approve. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with

WCBS, CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A CNN poll taken before the contentious Trump-Zelensky meeting shows that most Americans are unhappy with how President Donald Trump is doing his job. Overall, 52% disapprove of his performance while 48% approve. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A CNN poll taken before the contentious Trump-Zelensky meeting shows that most Americans are unhappy with how President Donald Trump is doing his job. Overall, 52% disapprove of his performance while 48% approve. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your

By Karina Tsui and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Several flights were diverted to an airport in the city of Waco in central Texas after being buffeted by turbulence stemming from a nearby storm system late Sunday. Houston-bound SkyWest flight 5690, operating as a United Express flight, was forced to land at Waco Regional Airport

By Alex Stambaugh and Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck the San Fernando Valley at roughly 10:15 p.m. Sunday night and was felt in and around Los Angeles, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter was recorded 1.2 miles east-southeast of North Hollywood, the USGS reported, and came just

WMBF, CNN By Karina Tsui, Lauren Mascarenhas, Chris Boyette and Meteorologist Gene Norman, CNN (CNN) — Even as conditions improved, heavy smoke persisted Monday across the Carolinas as firefighters battle wildfires scorching parts of the region. “There is heavy, low-hanging smoke blanketed across the area this morning,” South Carolina’s Horry County Fire Rescue said in

CNN By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — In a bid to make a political comeback, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday he is running for mayor of New York City. Cuomo made a 17-minute pitch for his candidacy in a video announcement released on his website, looking directly into the camera as images

By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — A Delta Air Lines flight to New Orleans Sunday morning was forced to return to Boston after a “smoky odor” was detected in the aircraft’s cabin, the airline said. Shortly after takeoff around 8:48 a.m. ET, Delta Flight 1398 to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport declared an emergency

By Andrew Torgan, Daniel Wine and Kimberly Richardson, CNN (CNN) — Do you remember Skype? The internet-based phone and video service that was once the dominant way of staying connected in the mid-2000s is logging off for good in May. Microsoft bought the service 14 years ago for a whopping $8.5 billion in cash, but

By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — The gunman arrived at UPMC Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania carrying a bag with a handgun and zip ties, authorities said. He went straight to the Intensive Care Unit, where he held staff members hostage until he was killed in a shootout with police. A responding police officer was killed,

By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — In cities across the United States someone or something is almost always watching you. On Tuesday, as Mardi Gras revelers flock to New Orleans to celebrate the end of Carnival, it will be no different. Surveillance cameras are crucial for deterring and solving crimes, finding missing people and fighting

By Karina Tsui, Lauren Mascarenhas, Chris Boyette and Meteorologist Gene Norman, CNN (CNN) — Heavy smoke is still hanging over parts of the Carolinas as crews battle wildfires scorching some areas of the region and authorities warn strong winds and dry weather could fan fire conditions. The Carolina Forest Fire, about five miles north of

By Alaa Elassar and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, shared a peaceful and private life, rich in adventure, art and genuine love, before their unexpected deaths, their friends fondly remember. Their close, longtime friends, Daniel and Barbara Lenihan said the couple, who was found dead Wednesday in their

By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — Five months after Hurricane Helene severed a critical Appalachian freight corridor, a 12-mile stretch of Interstate 40 through North Carolina’s Pigeon River Gorge reopened Saturday. Though still a construction zone, the highway is mostly operational. Its four lanes have been reduced to two, with the roadway held together by

By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — In a bid to make a political comeback, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday he is running for mayor of New York City. Cuomo made a 17-minute pitch for his candidacy in a video announcement released on his website, looking directly into the camera as images of

By John Blake, CNN (CNN) — In his brief and tumultuous life, Malcolm X took on so many identities that it can be hard to know which version someone is talking about when they cite his legacy. In one of his earliest incarnations, he was Malcolm Little, the charming and whip-smart student who was elected

By Omar Jimenez and Rachel Clarke, CNN Jefferson City, Missouri (CNN) — A bill before the Missouri State Senate would introduce $1,000 rewards for people identifying undocumented immigrants who are then taken into custody. The proposal would make it a state felony for anyone in the US illegally to enter and stay in Missouri. It would

By Kara Scannell and Danny Freeman, CNN (CNN) — A lawyer for Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last year, is attempting to throw out evidence taken from his backpack and other belongings collected during his arrest, arguing he was illegally stopped and searched by police. In a motion filed last week

By The Associated Press (AP) — A jury found an Illinois landlord guilty of murder and hate crime charges Friday for a brutal 2023 attack on a Palestinian American family that killed a 6-year-old. Joseph Czuba, 73, was charged in the fatal stabbing of Wadee Alfayoumi and the wounding of his mother, Hanan Shaheen on

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Iditarod dogsled race. The event is named after the Iditarod Trail, an old mail and supply route, traveled by dogsleds from Seward and Knik to Nome, Alaska. March 17, 2026 – Jessie Holmes wins the 54th running of the Iditarod. He is the third competitor

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A parade of seven planets will be on display in the night sky as February comes to a close, but some will be harder to spot than others. Learn why there are suddenly so many planets visible and how long you can catch a glimpse. Here’s what else you