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By Dalia Faheid and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Minneapolis police are searching for motive as they investigate a pair of shootings Thursday night that left two people dead – including an officer hailed as a hero – and also wounded four others. Minneapolis Officer Jamal Mitchell, 36, was one of two people killed by a

By Emma Tucker and Nic F. Anderson, CNN (CNN) — Five years after Connecticut mother of five Jennifer Dulos went missing, her husband’s ex-girlfriend was sentenced to 14-and-a-half years in prison Friday for conspiring to murder her. Michelle Troconis, the ex-girlfriend of Fotis Dulos, who was charged with his wife’s murder but died by an apparent suicide in January

By Kaila Nichols, Carlos Suarez and Denise Royal, CNN (CNN) — The Florida sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a Black airman in his home has been fired, the sheriff’s office announced Friday. The decision followed an internal investigation into the former deputy, Eddie Duran. This is the first time Duran’s identity has been publicly disclosed

By Sara Smart and Devon M. Sayers, CNN (CNN) — One of the escaped Louisiana inmates who has been on the run since last weekend has been captured, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office. Omarion Hookfin, 19, has been taken into custody, according to the sheriff’s office. Authorities did not specify when or where Hookfin

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. May 29, 2025 – Faizan Zaki, 13, of Texas wins the 97th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. May 30, 2024 – Bruhat Soma, 12, of Florida wins the 96th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. 2025 Champion Prizes A $50,000 cash

CNN By Emma Tucker, Holly Yan, Dalia Faheid, Jillian Sykes and Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — A Minneapolis officer hailed as a hero last year was killed by a gunman who ambushed the officer as he responded to the scene of another shooting, police said. Officer Jamal Mitchell, 36, was one of two people killed

CNN By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — A 16-year-old in Bothell, Washington, suffered from a severe allergic reaction to medication for months before she collapsed and died in front of her parents. Her family alleges discrimination and negligence contributed to her death. The family of Sahana Ramesh filed a lawsuit in Washington’s King County Superior Court against Seattle

By Devon M. Sayers and Jade Gordon, CNN (CNN) — A Mississippi man has come forward saying he was beaten by a known member of the “Goon Squad” and other law enforcement officers, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday. The lawsuit alleges Brett McAlpin – a former Rankin County deputy and a member of

By Ray Sanchez, Steve Almasy and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — A day after delivering a guilty verdict in Chad Daybell’s murder trial, an Idaho jury on Friday deliberated for six hours whether he will face the death penalty for killing his first wife and two of his second wife’s children. Daybell was convicted Thursday of first-degree

By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has been criticized for a flag flown at his New Jersey vacation house that has ties to both the American Revolution and far-right ideologies. The “Appeal to Heaven” flag, as it is commonly called, also stands outside of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office in the Capitol

By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Likely created using artificial intelligence, a viral image of Gaza with the text “All Eyes on Rafah” has taken over the internet. The graphic has been shared more than 46 million times on Instagram alone, raising both questions and critiques. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up

By Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — A manhunt is on for a suspect who took a woman hostage and fled after opening fire on officers trying to serve an arrest warrant Thursday night in Omaha, Nebraska, authorities said. Davenport is believed to be armed and may be injured, and anyone who sees him should call

By Taylor Romine and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — The third of three defendants convicted in the 2022 firebombing of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Southern California – a 22-year-old Irvine man – was sentenced Thursday to six years in prison, the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California said. Tibet Ergul and his

By Emma Tucker, Holly Yan, Dalia Faheid, Jillian Sykes, Sarah Dewberry, Chris Boyette and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — A Minneapolis officer hailed as a hero last year was killed by a gunman who ambushed the officer as he responded to the scene of another shooting, police said. Officer Jamal Mitchell, 36, was one of

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Jill Biden, wife of 46th US President Joe Biden. Personal Birth date: June 3, 1951 Birth place: Hammonton, New Jersey Birth name: Jill Tracy Jacobs Father: Donald Jacobs, banker Mother: Bonny Jean (Godfrey) Jacobs Marriages: Joe Biden (June 17, 1977-present); Bill Stevenson

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Beer and wine are taking a back seat as more and more people are using marijuana gummies instead of alcohol when they’re looking for a buzz or hanging out with friends. For the first time ever, daily use of cannabis among Americans exceeded the daily use of

CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Beer and wine are taking a back seat as more and more people are using marijuana gummies instead of alcohol when they’re looking for a buzz or hanging out with friends. For the first time ever, daily use of cannabis among Americans exceeded the daily use

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former heavyweight world boxing champion Mike Tyson. Personal Birth date: June 30, 1966 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Michael Gerard Tyson Father: Jimmy Kirkpatrick Mother: Lorna Smith Tyson Marriages: Lakiha (Spicer) Tyson (June 6, 2009-present); Monica (Turner) Tyson (April 19, 1997-January

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the NBA Finals (men’s) and the WNBA Finals (women’s). The finals follow the professional basketball leagues’ regular seasons. 2025 NBA and WNBA Finals June 22, 2025 – NBA Finals – The Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7. This is their

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Tommy Franks, retired four-star Army General. Personal Birth date: June 17, 1945 Birth place: Wynnewood, Oklahoma Birth name: Tommy Ray Franks Father: Ray Franks, mechanic Mother: Lorene “Pete” (Parker) Franks Marriage: Cathryn (Carley) Franks (1969-present) Children: Jacqueline Education: University of Texas, Arlington,