By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration said international travel program Global Entry would be restored on Wednesday morning, reopening a fast-track system that had been halted last month during an ongoing partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. “As DHS continually evaluates measures it can take amidst the Democrats’ continued shutdown
Continue Reading By Lex Harvey, Angus Watson, CNN Sydney (CNN) — Sydney-based fashion designer Katie Perry had always dreamed of starting her own clothing brand. She never imagined a global pop star would be her biggest obstacle. But on Wednesday Australia’s highest court ruled that Perry, who now goes by her married name Katie Taylor, has the
Continue Reading By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — A wave of strikes on Iran hit the capital and northern areas overnight into Wednesday, while Tehran launched what it called its “most intense” operation of the war, targeting Israel and Gulf nations, and attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz escalated. Throughout the region, a humanitarian crisis
Continue Reading By Allegra Goodwin, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Thomas Bordeaux, CNN (CNN) — Missile debris that Iranian officials claim was recovered from the deadly strikes which hit an elementary school in southern Iran on February 28 appears to be from an American Tomahawk cruise missile, according to CNN analysis. Four photographs of the fragments were shared on Telegram
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By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — If you think President Donald Trump’s designs for the paint job on the new aircraft that will serve as Air Force One look familiar, you are not alone. Last month, the Air Force confirmed the 747-800s currently being modified will wear a red, white, gold and dark blue
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By Max Saltman, Paula Newton, CNN (CNN) — Police in Toronto are investigating a “national security incident” after shots were fired at the US consulate early Tuesday, leaving damage to the building but no injuries. Police said a witness flagged a constable down to report gunshots at the consulate around 5:29 a.m., roughly an hour
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By Gloria Pazmino, John Miller, CNN (CNN) — A device found in the area around Carl Shurz Park in upper Manhattan, near Gracie Mansion, has been determined to be non-threatening, the New York Police Department said. A New York City Parks Department worker flagged the item earlier on Tuesday, a law enforcement official briefed on
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Personal Birth date: 1982 Birth place: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Birth name: Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa Father: Hussein al-Sharaa Mother: Name unavailable publicly Marriage: Latifa al-Droubi (2012-present) Children: Three children Religion: Muslim Other Facts His family moved back to Syria in
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By Paula Hancocks, CNN (CNN) — Iran warned any attack on the country would spark a regional conflict. The United States and Israel either did not believe them or judged it a risk worth taking. Eleven days into the war, it is the Gulf Arab nations that are paying the price, none more so than
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By Elise Hammond, CNN (CNN) — The governor of Alabama has granted clemency to a man on death row for three decades, a rare move that spares the accomplice in a 1991 murder from execution on Thursday. Gov. Kay Ivey, in announcing her commutation of Charles Burton’s death sentence, said she could not “proceed in
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KPRC, KSNV, WWL, CNN By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — Travelers stuck in line for hours at airport security this week are the latest victims of a partial government shutdown that has dragged on for nearly a month. Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed in mid-February amid a standoff between Republicans and
Continue Reading By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — Travelers stuck in line for hours at airport security this week are the latest victims of a partial government shutdown that has dragged on for nearly a month. Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed in mid-February amid a standoff between Republicans and Democrats over immigration reform.
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By Taylor Romine, Gloria Pazmino, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Investigators are digging deeper into the backgrounds of two terror suspects accused of tossing makeshift bombs at a protest outside the New York City mayor’s home in what authorities describe as an ISIS-inspired attack over the weekend. Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, who
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KENS, REP. JOAQUIN CASTRO, REP MONICAL DE LA CRUZ, CNN By Lauren Mascarenhas, Karina Tsui, Ruben Correa, CNN (CNN) — Two promising young mariachi musicians and their parents, who were being held in ICE detention for nearly two weeks after they were detained by the Department of Homeland Security in Texas, have been released, according
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By Jessie Yeung, Issy Ronald, Kara Fox, CNN (CNN) — As strikes continue across the Middle East for a second week, the Trump administration has given conflicting messages about how long the war will last, while Iran signals it’s prepared for a long fight. The humanitarian toll is mounting, with hundreds of thousands of residents
Continue Reading By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! People are drinking less beer these days, and some have stopped entirely. Brewers are struggling as a result — with one notable exception. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ A frantic manhunt A mysterious triple homicide baffled
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By August Phillips, CNN (CNN) — Drivers will race through the streets of the nation’s capital at speeds of over 180 mph in August as part of a wide-ranging slate of events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, part of the NTT IndyCar Series, was announced by
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By Eyad Kourdi, Charbel Mallo, Zeena Saifi, CNN (CNN) — In a remarkable statement Monday afternoon, Lebanon called for direct talks with Israel on “permanent arrangements for security and stability on our borders,” while accusing the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah of betraying the country. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun detailed his plan during a virtual meeting
Continue Reading By Lauren Mascarenhas, Karina Tsui, Ruben Correa, CNN (CNN) — Two promising young mariachi musicians and their parents, who were being held in ICE detention for nearly two weeks after they were detained by the Department of Homeland Security in Texas, have been released, according to an X post from US Rep. Joaquin Castro, who
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CNN By Frederik Pleitgen and Claudia Otto Tehran – A top Iranian official has warned that the government is prepared for a long war with the US and signaled that it is willing to continue attacking Gulf countries in an effort to persuade them to convince President Donald Trump to step back from the conflict.
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