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By Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — A man was sentenced to 30 years to life in state prison Tuesday for fatally stabbing a 35-year-old woman inside her New York City apartment in 2022 after following her home, according to the Manhattan district attorney’s office. Assamad Nash, 27, had pleaded guilty to murder and burglary charges in June in connection with

By Sydney Bishop and Stephanie Gallman, CNN (CNN) — US Sen. Katie Britt wants beachgoers to be made aware of shark attacks in the same way they receive Amber Alerts or severe weather warnings following an Alabama teenager’s June encounter with a shark. The Republican senator from Alabama has introduced legislation that would codify shark

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The changes in the airline industry keep coming fast and furious. Spirit Airlines, the budget carrier known for charging passengers for anything and everything, plans to offer business class seats. This news arrives on the heels of Southwest getting rid of open seating. Here’s what

By Sydney Bishop, Jack Hannah and Carmen Conte Widman, CNN (CNN) — The flight attendant involved in an incident that led to Terrell Davis’ removal from a United Airlines plane in handcuffs “is no longer employed” and the NFL Hall of Famer’s “no fly” ban has been lifted, the airline told CNN Tuesday. United’s statement

By Dakin Andone, Chris Boyette, Josh Campbell and Bill Kirkos, CNN (CNN) — Newly released audio recordings show the former Sangamon County, Illinois, sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey was previously reprimanded at another agency for filing an inaccurate report about a traffic stop and pursuit. During the November 9, 2022, review, Sean Grayson

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Two meteor showers will light up the sky this week, creating a dazzling display in several corners of the world. The Southern Delta Aquariids were active overnight and the Alpha Capricornids — known for bright fireballs — could bring five meteors per hour tonight. Here’s what else you need

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Two meteor showers will light up the sky this week, creating a dazzling display in several corners of the world. The Southern Delta Aquariids were active overnight and the Alpha Capricornids — known for bright fireballs — could bring five meteors per hour tonight. Here’s what else you

By Eric Levenson, Bill Kirkos, Polo Sandoval, Holmes Lybrand and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — In a case crammed with intrigue, Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of the former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to narcotics, money laundering and firearms charges, with his attorney saying his client has made no

By Amanda Musa and Jason Hanna, CNN (CNN) — Nearly two weeks after one of his former deputies was charged with murder in the death of a Black woman who’d called 911 for help, an Illinois sheriff on Monday publicly acknowledged his office failed the slain Springfield-area resident. “(Sonya Massey) called for help and we

By Taylor Romine and Susannah Cullinane, CNN (CNN) — California’s Park Fire is now the fifth-largest wildfire in the state’s history, and a man accused of starting the destructive flames appeared in court Monday. At the same time, dozens of other fires continue to rage in the Western United States and Canada and thousands have

By Sydney Bishop, Denise Royal and Carlos Suarez, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge has permanently blocked the restrictions Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers placed on handling race-related issues in workplace training – part of the controversial Individual Freedom Act, better known as the “Stop WOKE Act.” The act was one of several bills

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Summer is the perfect time to get outside and exercise, whether it’s a casual game with friends or a recreational sports league. A mobility coach and a few of her colleagues share their tips for how to enjoy these activities injury-free. Here’s what else you

By Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — An earthquake shook the Los Angeles region Monday afternoon. The US Geological Survey reported a 4.9 magnitude quake with an epicenter near Barstow, California – about 103 miles northeast of Los Angeles. The quake was at a depth of nearly five miles, according to the USGS. The magnitude was

CNN By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton’s theme park was a bucket list item for Zoe Ballesteros. So when the California resident started planning a trip to Philadelphia to see Arsenal play this week, she added a stop in Tennessee to check Dollywood off her list. But instead of soaking up the energy,

By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton’s theme park was a bucket list item for Zoe Ballesteros. So when the California resident started planning a trip to Philadelphia to see Arsenal play this week, she added a stop in Tennessee to check Dollywood off her list. But instead of soaking up the energy, amusement

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Harriet Miers, former nominee to the US Supreme Court. Personal Birth date: August 10, 1945 Birth place: Dallas, Texas Birth name: Harriet Ellan Miers Father: Harris Miers, real estate investor Mother: Sally Miers, homemaker Education: Southern Methodist University, B.S., 1967; Southern Methodist

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Several athletes have delivered standout performances at the 2024 Olympics, but the US in particular brought the star power to the Paris Games on Sunday. LeBron James led Team USA to an emphatic win over Serbia and Simone Biles fought through a calf injury in a triumphant return to Olympic

By Zoe Sottile, Susannah Cullinane and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Wildfires are raging out of control in the Western United States and Canada – destroying homes, forcing evacuations and injuring residents. One inferno has reportedly destroyed the historic mining community of Havilah. Another has scorched more than 360,000 acres of California – an area

By Polo Sandoval, Holmes Lybrand, Evan Perez, Ivonne Valdés and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of Mexican drug lord “El Chapo,” surrendered to US authorities on Thursday, leading to the arrest of alleged cartel leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, Mexico’s Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Rosa Icela Rodríguez, citing

By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — Amid the stories of destruction from the Park Fire north of Sacramento, California, some good news came over the weekend: A rescue crew saved a Rottweiler and four puppies caught stranded in the Park Fire in Northern California, according to the Butte County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday, a