By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Brian Walshe did not take the stand in his murder trial before his attorneys rested their case Thursday morning without putting on any evidence. This appears to be a change of course for the defense – his attorneys had indicated during a sidebar at the end of the
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN A World War II hero is set to return home for a proper burial, 80 years after his death. His long-awaited homecoming will finally give loved ones an opportunity to honor his service and pay their respects. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on
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By Cindy Von Quednow, Caroll Alvarado, Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — A Washington state man was attacked by a patrol dog while being detained by Customs and Border Patrol agents last month as his wife and young children looked on, said Senator Patty Murray, who is calling for the man’s release. The man, Wilmer Toledo-Martinez,
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By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Gem Mutlu paused to gather himself as he described Ana Walshe running from her Massachusetts home into the cold night to greet him before he could even park his car. They embraced. It was New Year’s Eve 2022, and Mutlu had been invited to celebrate with Ana and
Continue Reading CNN, PETER KIRBY, AP IMAGES, POOL, POOL VIA COURT TV, COURT DOCUMENTS By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Gem Mutlu paused to gather himself as he described Ana Walshe running from her Massachusetts home into the cold night to greet him before he could even park his car. They embraced. It was New Year’s
Continue ReadingBy Tricia Escobedo, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Newly released body camera footage shows the moment police confronted Luigi Mangione at a McDonald’s, ending a five-day manhunt after last year’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Watch the video here. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣
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By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — A misplaced wire label, the vulnerability of a bridge and other mishaps in protocols likely caused the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge after a large vessel struck it in the spring last year, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. On Wednesday, the NTSB released a 259-page
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By Toni Odejimi and Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1 billion after nobody held the lucky grand prize ticket in Wednesday’s drawing. The winning numbers were 10, 16, 29, 33, 69, and red Powerball 22, with a Power Play multiplier of 3. While nobody snagged the $930
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By Lauren Chadwick, Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Some visitors to the United States may soon have to provide their social media history from the prior five years to enter the country, according to a new Trump administration proposal. The proposal, posted on the Federal Register by US Customs and Border Protection, suggests travelers coming
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates again today, though deep divisions remain within its influential rate-setting committee. Fed Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference at 2:30 pm ET to explain the decision and its implications for borrowers. Here’s what else you need to know to
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates again today, though deep divisions remain within its influential rate-setting committee. Fed Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference at 2:30 pm ET to explain the decision and its implications for borrowers. Here’s what else you need to know to get
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WAVE, WKYT, WLEX, CNN By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — One student is dead and another remains in critical condition after a shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort on Tuesday just days before going on winter break, officials said. A suspect, Jacob Lee Bard, 48, of Evansville, Indiana, has been booked into Franklin County
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By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors at Brian Walshe’s murder trial continued Tuesday to present evidence they say proves he killed his wife around New Year’s Day 2023 at their Massachusetts home. On the seventh day of witness testimony, the jury heard about DNA testing that found Ana Walshe, a corporate real estate
Continue ReadingBy CNN staff (CNN) — Australia now bans social media for children and teens under 16. The world-first nationwide legislation went into effect on December 10. Most of the 10 platforms included in the ban — Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, Kick, Reddit, Twitch and X — have agreed to comply, using age verification
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Sugar and spice and everything nice? McCormick analyzes dining trends every year and predicts this flavor will show up in a lot of food and drinks in 2026. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Winter weather woes
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By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — One student is dead and another remains in critical condition after a shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort on Tuesday just days before going on winter break, officials said. A suspect, Jacob Lee Bard, 48, of Evansville, Indiana, has been booked into Franklin County Regional Jail on charges
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press Springfield, Illinois (AP) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near courthouses, in hospitals, on college campuses or in day care facilities. The law, which takes effect immediately, is in response to the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration in the
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of American comic book author Stan Lee. Personal Birth date: December 28, 1922 Death date: November 12, 2018 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Stanley Martin Lieber Father: Jack Lieber, tailor Mother: Celia (Solomon) Lieber Marriage: Joan (Boocock) Lee (December 1947-July 6,
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN A water leak at the Louvre in Paris has damaged hundreds of books, which now need to be dried out and repaired. The incident has exposed further issues at the world’s largest art museum, just weeks after a dramatic jewelry heist captured global attention. Here’s what else you need to know
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN A water leak at the Louvre in Paris has damaged hundreds of books, which now need to be dried out and repaired. The incident has exposed further issues at the world’s largest art museum, just weeks after a dramatic jewelry heist captured global attention. Here’s what else you need to
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