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By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A man who took 10 hostages while claiming to have explosives in a California school district’s offices before authorities killed him Wednesday morning was an Army veteran and convicted sex offender, authorities said. Anthony Scott Searles-Harris, 41, took the hostages on the second floor of the Chase Bank building

By Alexandra Banner, CNN More shoppers are pausing in the grocery store to take a closer look at ingredient lists, especially since many products nowadays contain mysterious additives. A new poll suggests those concerns are widespread, with 77% of Republicans, Democrats and Independents now calling for large warning labels on ultraprocessed foods. Here’s what else

By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — A Frontier Airlines flight heading to Chicago on Sunday had to divert to Miami International Airport because a passenger choked an off-duty flight attendant shortly after he tried to open an emergency exit door and enter the cockpit, police records show. The passenger, Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, has been

By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The US Coast Guard has taken custody of the small dinghy where Lynette Hooker’s husband said he last saw his wife as part of its criminal investigation into the American woman’s disappearance in the Bahamas, according to a US official familiar with the investigation. A Coast Guard vessel equipped

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Sorry, not sorry. Why do women tend to apologize so much? It’s complicated. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Job market In an encouraging sign for workers whose industries have been shrinking, US job openings surged to

By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — A California judge dismissed charges against a dermatologist accused of poisoning her husband with liquid drain cleaner, ruling that the Orange County District Attorney’s Office had withheld evidence from the grand jury that indicted her. According to a news release from her attorney, Orange County Superior Court Judge Patrick

By Andy Rose, Leigh Waldman, CNN (CNN) — The state of New Jersey filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the private operator of the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, asking a court to grant the state health department access to the center over allegations of inhumane conditions and treatment there, the governor’s office said.

By Alexandra Banner, CNN Do you remember when airport goodbyes happened at the gate instead of the curb? A growing number of US airports are reviving that nostalgic tradition by allowing visitors to pass through security and walk loved ones to their gate, even without a plane ticket. Here’s what else you need to know

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! New research suggests we might be overthinking what “good sleep” really looks like. We could learn some lessons from our ancestors. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Turbulent times No airline is more likely than Frontier to

By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Days of protests outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Newark, New Jersey, have led to clashes between demonstrators and officers and a handful of arrests. Now, one New York man faces federal charges alleging he threatened to kill an ICE officer and his family. A criminal

By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Human remains discovered by a hiker in a northern New Mexico national forest last week have been identified as Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who disappeared nearly a year ago, authorities said. The remains were found May 28, nearly 11 months after she disappeared, in the

By Alexandra Banner, CNN Happy 46th birthday, CNN. On June 1, 1980, the Cable News Network launched its first broadcast at 5 p.m. Our great founder, Ted Turner, marked the moment with a bold promise: “Barring satellite problems, we won’t be signing off until the world ends.” Here’s what else you need to know to

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Happy 46th birthday, CNN. On June 1, 1980, the Cable News Network launched its first broadcast at 5 p.m. Our great founder, Ted Turner, marked the moment with a bold promise: “Barring satellite problems, we won’t be signing off until the world ends.” Here’s what else you need to know

CNN, WCBS, WABC, NEWS 12 NEW JERSEY LLC, NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Days of protests outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Newark, New Jersey, have led to clashes between demonstrators and officers and a handful of arrests. Now, one New York man faces federal

By Taylor Galgano, Zoe Sottile, Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — A police officer in Shelby, North Carolina, has been charged with assault and fired after he was seen repeatedly punching a Black woman during an arrest Friday. The officer, Karson Hyder, 22, turned himself in to the Cleveland County Detention Center and was released on

By Gloria Pazmino, Rebekah Riess, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Protests continued Sunday past a nightly curfew near Delaney Hall, an ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey, over alleged inhumane conditions for the detainees inside. Several protesters were arrested after refusing to leave once the curfew began, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. “A

By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — Being a stewardess always had a certain glamour for Joan Prince Crandall. It opened doors to new experiences and gave her a chance to fly all over the world and learn new things. She remembers the days of high heels and fashion while flying – much of which is

By Alaa Elassar, Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis diverted to Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday night after an “unruly passenger” caused a security concern on board, the airline said. Air traffic control audio reviewed by CNN captured crew members of United flight 2005 describing a passenger who had

CNN By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Cywyddau. Taurokathapsia. Natchitoches. Shrey Parikh correctly spelled these and more tricky terms to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which ended in a tense and record-breaking speed round. The 14-year-old Californian survived 18 regular rounds of the spelling competition plus a “spell-off” tiebreaker, during which he correctly spelled

By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Back in 2004, Sheena Meade was living in Florida as a single mother of four when she wrote an $87.26 check to pay for groceries. But the check bounced. About two months later, two police officers came to her door and, to her surprise, arrested her in front of

By Cheri Mossburg, Gloria Pazmino, David Williams, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — An unassuming industrial area on the outskirts of Newark, New Jersey, is a hub of discourse this week as one day after another, protesters clash with federal agents outside an ICE detention facility while lawmakers call for inspections and oversight. The demonstrations come

By Devon M. Sayers, Rebekah Riess, Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — A bus driver who is accused of failing to slow down for traffic and crashing into six cars, which left five people dead and dozens of others injured near Quantico, Virginia, has been arrested and charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter, the Virginia

By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — An ICE agent facing several assault charges in connection with a shooting involving two Venezuelan people in Minnesota earlier this year has been arrested in Texas, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said. Christian Castro was charged earlier this month with four counts of second-degree assault and one count of

By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — The driver of a vehicle which crashed into a terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Friday morning may have been experiencing a mental health crisis, an airport official said. “He made the statement upon being apprehended that he was there to meet with Tom Cruise, and to save

By Alexandra Banner, CNN AI-generated voice scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with technology that can now mimic the voices of people you know and trust. Experts say a few simple tips can help you spot the warning signs. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

By Andy Rose, Isa Mudannayake, CNN Alexandria, Virginia (CNN) — A pregnant woman and her 4-year-old son, who spent more than a week confined to “a windowless room with a single bed and toilet” at Washington Dulles International Airport after arriving on tourist visas, are on a flight back to their home country of Ghana

CNN By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Cywyddau. Taurokathapsia. Natchitoches. Shrey Parikh correctly spelled these and more tricky terms to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which ended in a tense and record-breaking speed round. The 14-year-old Californian survived 18 regular rounds of the spelling competition plus a “spell-off” tiebreaker, during which he correctly spelled