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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 between their responsibilities at home and at work to vote. There are, however, 28 states where employers must give you time off to do so. Here’s what else

By Cindy VonQuednow and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — More than three decades after Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of the murders of their parents and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the brothers now see a path to their potential release. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón on Thursday filed a

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 Chicago – thanks to the advancement of DNA technology, we finally know her name. Esther Granger was identified by the Kane County Coroner’s Office on Thursday as

CNN By Cindy VonQuednow and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — More than three decades after Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of the murders of their parents and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the brothers now see a path to their potential release. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón on Thursday filed

By Kelly McCleary and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Arizona investigators surveilling the man accused of shooting at the Democratic National Committee office in a suburb of Phoenix saw him posting political signs with bags of a white, powdery substance attached, officials said. Investigators in Tempe began surveilling Jeffrey Michael Kelly, 60, as a suspect in

By Amanda Musa and Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Defense attorneys for a former Ohio police officer who fatally shot unarmed Black man Andre Hill told jurors in opening statements of his murder trial Thursday he was justified because he thought Hill had a gun and the officer feared for his life. Prosecutors, however,

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The Euclid telescope is creating the largest and most accurate 3D map of the universe. So far, the observatory behind the mission has completed 12% of its survey and aims to unveil the full mosaic within the next six years. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up

By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Police are investigating incidents of arson, vandalism and attempted burglary at a historic synagogue in Philadelphia that occurred within hours of each other Tuesday. Investigators haven’t said if they believe the incidents at the Congregation Mikveh Israel in Center City – which was founded in 1740 and is the

By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — An Arizona teen has been indicted on terrorism charges after allegedly planning to launch deadly explosives at the Phoenix Pride Festival last weekend. The teenager has been charged with one count of terrorism and one count of conspiracy to commit terrorism, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office said in a

By Tricia Escobedo, 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! Pepperidge Farm is temporarily renaming its iconic Goldfish crackers after a sophisticated fish entrée to attract older snackers. But

CNN By Tricia Escobedo, 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! Pepperidge Farm is temporarily renaming its iconic Goldfish crackers after a sophisticated fish entrée to attract older snackers.

By Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 50 years after the cold case murder of a 19-year-old who went missing from her Illinois village, authorities have identified her killer through new DNA evidence. In March of 1979, Kathy Halle disappeared while heading to pick up her sister from a nearby shopping center in North Aurora,

WISN, CNN By Dalia Faheid and Rashard Rose, CNN (CNN) — A suspected drunken driver drove toward Vice President Kamala Harris’ motorcade while going the wrong way on an interstate in downtown Milwaukee Monday night. Just before 8:30 p.m., a 55-year-old Milwaukee man driving an SUV traveled westbound in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 94

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of journalist and former “CBS Evening News” anchor Dan Rather. Personal Birth date: October 31, 1931 Birth place: Wharton, Texas Birth name: Daniel Irvin Rather Jr. Father: Daniel Irvin Rather Sr., oil pipeliner Mother: Byrl (Page) Rather Marriage: Jean (Goebel) Rather (April 21, 1957-November

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Laura Bush, wife of former US President George W. Bush. Personal Birth date: November 4, 1946 Birth place: Midland, Texas Birth name: Laura Lane Welch Father: Harold Welch, real estate developer Mother: Jenna (Hawkins) Welch Marriage: George W. Bush (November 5, 1977-present)

By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — Soaring rates of violent acts impacting Indigenous communities and mounting unsolved cases have prompted a surge of FBI agents, analysts and victim specialists from across the country to help investigate crimes on tribal lands. Dubbed “Operation Not Forgotten,” the effort is a partnership between the FBI and the US

By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — A man accused of peppering homes and business with rubber ducks and fake $100 bills bearing messages supporting Karen Read now faces criminal charges — the latest twist in a high-profile case that has deeply divided a Boston suburb. Richard Schiffer Jr. is charged with witness intimidation, criminal harassment

KING By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — A 15-year-old was arrested Monday after five people were found dead in a home in Fall City, Washington, in an incident “perpetrated by firearm,” law enforcement officials said. Two adults and three of their children were found dead after deputies responded early Monday to 911 calls of a

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The FAA has published new rules that it calls “the final piece of the puzzle” toward allowing electric “air taxis” to start whizzing through the skies. Pilots must now learn the new subset of aircraft designs, part of a budding industry being flooded with investment money in hopes of