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By Danny Freeman, CNN Philadelphia (CNN) — Just days away from America’s 250th birthday — and steps away from where the country itself was born — visitors to the City of Brotherly Love are met with an unusual sight: an incomplete national park. “It’s a living historical moment,” said Mijuel Johnson, a local guide with

By Dalia Faheid, Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — An American Airlines flight headed to Bermuda aborted its takeoff in Miami Friday evening after a business jet entered the same runway, getting as close as a third of a mile apart at one point. American Airlines Flight 308 stopped takeoff “after receiving clearance” when the flight

By Alaa Elassar, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Three firefighters have died battling a fast-moving blaze along the Colorado-Utah border, officials said, as dozens of infernos rage across the West, with Utah imposing sweeping restrictions on Fourth of July fireworks ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday. The three firefighters died while battling wildfires that later

By Karina Tsui, Diego Mendoza, Elise Hammond, CNN (CNN) — A United Airlines passenger jet nearly collided with a drone as it was coming in to land in New Jersey on Friday, its pilot said, the latest in a string of recent aviation incidents heading into the Fourth of July holiday. “We almost hit a

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former NFL star O.J. Simpson. Personal Birth date: July 9, 1947 Death date: April 10, 2024 Birth place: San Francisco, California Birth name: Orenthal James Simpson Father: Jimmie Lee Simpson, custodian and cook Mother: Eunice Simpson, nurse’s aide Marriages: Nicole Brown Simpson

By Andi Babineau, Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — A Utah judge in the case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ruled Friday to hold a prosecutor in civil contempt for violating a pretrial publicity order but opted to leave the death penalty in place as a possible outcome in the murder trial. The

By Alexandra Banner, CNN President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy in New Jersey on July 19 — and depending on who wins, the ceremony could be very awkward. He’s waged war against one country in the tournament, imposed tariffs on others and traded barbs with leaders whose teams could end up standing

By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — After two decades behind bars and with few options left, Marquez Powell sat down several years ago and wrote a letter from a rural Georgia prison more than 100 miles from his Atlanta home. It would eventually help win his freedom. After being prosecuted at the age of 20,

By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The Texas State Board of Education has approved a proposal that will establish lists of required reading — including Bible verses alongside classic titles — for its K-12 English and literature curriculum. The plan will impact more than 5 million public school students, as Texas emerges as a leader

CNN By Jack Hannah, Nick Watt, Dakin Andone, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Throughout his federal arson trial, Jonathan Rinderknecht was painted as a vengeful person whose disdain for the wealthy, anger at the world and obsession with fire fueled him to ignite a blaze that later became the deadly Palisades Fire. At trial, prosecutors

CNN By John Miller, CNN (CNN) — Luigi Mangione’s attorneys discussed with prosecutors the possibility of a plea deal in his federal case connected to the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive, according to a source familiar with the discussions who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the case is ongoing. The discussions,

By John Miller, CNN (CNN) — Luigi Mangione’s attorneys discussed with prosecutors the possibility of a plea deal in his federal case connected to the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive, according to a source familiar with the discussions who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the case is ongoing. The discussions, which

By Jack Hannah, Nick Watt, Dakin Andone, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Throughout his federal arson trial, Jonathan Rinderknecht was painted as a vengeful person whose disdain for the wealthy, anger at the world and obsession with fire fueled him to ignite a blaze that later became the deadly Palisades Fire. At trial, prosecutors said

By Kimberly Richardson, Gina Park, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The Supreme Court’s conservative majority handed President Donald Trump major victories in two immigration cases and also struck down a Hawaii gun law. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Turf talk In a warming world,

WCVB, CNN By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — A pilot suffering a medical emergency, a plane forced down in Alaska and passenger jets nearly colliding in Boston are the latest aviation incidents under investigation as the busy summer air travel season gets underway. While each incident is vastly different, all could be frightening for

CNN By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — A pilot suffering a medical emergency, a plane forced down in Alaska and passenger jets nearly colliding in Boston are the latest aviation incidents under investigation as the busy summer air travel season gets underway. While each incident is vastly different, all could be frightening for passengers

By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — A pilot suffering a medical emergency, a plane forced down in Alaska and passenger jets nearly colliding in Boston are the latest aviation incidents under investigation as the busy summer air travel season gets underway. While each incident is vastly different, all could be frightening for passengers planning

By Alexandra Banner, CNN The Great American State Fair opens today on the National Mall, which the Trump administration has described as a showcase of contributions from all 56 states and territories. The 16-day event will feature food, games and other traditional fair elements, with military flyovers and patriotic pageantry rounding out the festivities. Here’s

By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Although Miko was just a little over a year old, the shepherd mix had already grown into his adult frame. He was tall enough that his nose could graze a treat bag on someone’s waist; his once oversized paws now fit his large-breed heritage. In June of last year,

By Daniel Wine, Gina Park, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Divers stumbled on something unexpected in a cave on an Italian island popular with the rich and famous: a massive cannabis stash. Now police are trying to figure out who left it there. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy

By Gloria Pazmino, Kara Scannell, Eric Levenson, Nina Giraldo, CNN (CNN) — The former chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the staffer’s brother and two others were indicted on bribery and money laundering conspiracy charges as part of a “scheme to exploit the city’s migrant crisis for profit,” according to

By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — When Ethan Salter got home from a recording session last Wednesday, he thought the warehouse fire that started burning that day a mere block from his Boyle Heights home was already out. He couldn’t really smell anything and didn’t see much ash. “It seemed totally fine,”

By Alexandra Banner, CNN President Donald Trump’s ties to aviation stretch back decades, including a brief stint running his own airline in the 1980s. Now, he’s taking a hands-on role in redesigning Air Force One, the crown jewel of the presidential fleet. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and

By John Miller, CNN (CNN) — Within a week of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance earlier this year, two notes purportedly written by the 84-year-old’s abductors were sent to local news outlets. The first note demanded a ransom of millions of dollars for her return. The second note said Guthrie was dead – though the culprit did

By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — There had never been a US president who’d spent most of his pre-White House career jetting around the world in planes with his name on the side or even running his own airline. Until President Donald Trump. “I love aviation,” Trump told troops last year on the

By Amanda Musa, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Newly disclosed details from a note sent to news outlets days after Nancy Guthrie vanished, claiming the mother of NBC “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie died, could renew interest in a case that first attracted America’s attention nearly 5 months ago. The 84-year-old was taken from her

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Too scared to take risks? Experts say that mindset is hurting Gen Z’s dating lives. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Upskirting crimes Despite years of crackdowns, voyeuristic photography remains one of Japan’s most common sex offenses.

By Associated Press Chico, California (AP) — A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5 p.m. Monday. Chico police Chief Billy Aldridge said gunshots and screams could be heard on that call

CNN By Julianna Bragg, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — A note sent in February to local news outlets about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie, said the 84-year-old died shortly after she was kidnapped early this year, law enforcement sources briefed on the investigation told CNN at the

By Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — Though it was a comfortably cool summer morning in northern Oregon, teachers, children and their parents were drawn inside Skyline Elementary School to behold its young students’ lively science fair projects. Seven-year-old Kyron Horman stood proudly next to his presentation on red-eyed tree frogs, with his homemade tri-fold poster