Dock tragedy is latest chapter in Gullah Geechee community’s long struggle
By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — For the young daughters of Michael and Kimberly Wood, it was their first time at the annual festival celebrating…
Continue ReadingCNN – National
A Florida woman who zipped her boyfriend in a suitcase for hours until he died found guilty of second-degree murder
By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — A Florida woman was found guilty of second-degree murder Friday after authorities said she zipped her boyfriend…
Continue ReadingBefore Helene, her ministry helped the homeless in her town. Now, she lives among them
By Chelsea Bailey, CNN | Video by Mackenzie Happe and Zoë Todd, CNN Swannanoa, North Carolina (CNN) — Before the storm, the natural beauty of…
Continue ReadingShe was the oldest living American. This was her secret to reaching 115
By Dawn Sawyer, CNN (CNN) — Known as “Queen Elizabeth of Houston,” Elizabeth Francis died this week at age 115, making her the oldest…
Continue ReadingThe FBI releases crime stats months after the fact. This new crime tracker is trying to be more timely – and the FBI is too
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — In September 2024, the FBI released data with some retroactively good news: Violent crime declined across the US…
Continue ReadingWitches walk among us — but they’re not like the fictional ones you grew up with
By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Elwynn Green’s morning routine is relatively unremarkable, at least at the start. With his wife, Green wakes…
Continue ReadingA ring found among the debris of Florida’s recent hurricanes awaits its owner
By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Scattered across Florida’s hurricane-ravaged communities are piles of debris, remnants of what were once homes.…
Continue Reading
An 11-year-old girl played dead before escaping after 5 family members were killed at their Washington state home
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — An 11-year-old in Washington state fled home in the early morning hours to escape a shooting that left her…
Continue ReadingHow to help journalists in Gaza and around the world
By Martha Shade, CNN (CNN) — Two photojournalists and an engineer killed in Lebanon Thursday night are just the latest journalists killed since…
Continue ReadingLouisiana Gov. forces removal of New Orleans homeless encampment ahead of Taylor Swift concerts this weekend
By Amanda Musa and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Homeless camps around New Orleans’ Superdome have been moved at the order of Louisiana Gov. Jeff…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Oct. 25: Campaign trail, SpaceX, Israeli hostages, Extreme weather, Lead paint
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — For decades, Election Day in the US has been held on Tuesdays — when many people have to block off time…
Continue ReadingWhat’s next for the Menendez brothers as DA recommends their resentencing decades after their parents’ killing
By Cindy VonQuednow and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — More than three decades after Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of the murders of their…
Continue ReadingSkull found during home renovations in 1978 identified as woman who died more than 150 years ago
By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — The skull of a teen from the 1800s was found more than 45 years ago during a home renovation project in suburban…
Continue ReadingWhat’s next for the Menendez brothers as DA recommends their resentencing decades after their parents’ killing
CNN By Cindy VonQuednow and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — More than three decades after Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of the murders of…
Continue ReadingFBI surges to help a group of victims they don’t want you to forget
By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — Soaring rates of violent acts impacting Indigenous communities and mounting unsolved cases have prompted a surge…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles district attorney says he’ll recommend resentencing in decades-old Menendez brothers’ murder case
By Cindy Von Quednow, Amanda Musa and Melissa Gray, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Los Angeles County’s district attorney said Thursday he’ll…
Continue ReadingRazor blades and white powder attached to political signs lead to more charges for suspect in Arizona DNC office shootings
By Kelly McCleary and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Arizona investigators surveilling the man accused of shooting at the Democratic National Committee…
Continue ReadingPolice can be ‘mistaken,’ defense says at start of murder trial of Ohio ex-officer who shot unarmed Andre Hill
By Amanda Musa and Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Defense attorneys for a former Ohio police officer who fatally shot unarmed Black man Andre…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Oct. 24: Presidential race, North Korean soldiers, Boeing strike, Iranian hackers, Tropical Storm Trami
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The Euclid telescope is creating the largest and most accurate 3D map of the universe. So far, the observatory…
Continue ReadingPolice investigating arson, vandalism and attempted burglary that happened hours apart at Philadelphia synagogue
By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Police are investigating incidents of arson, vandalism and attempted burglary at a historic synagogue in…
Continue Reading