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A town left behind, saying goodbye to tattoos, mental trick helps you sleep: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, 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! I’m still basking in the glow of Florida’s thrilling come-from-behind win over Houston in last night’s NCAA men’s basketball

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Income Tax Deadline Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the annual income tax filing deadline in the United States. April 15, 2025, is the deadline to file 2024 income tax returns. In fiscal year 2023, the IRS amassed more than $4.69 trillion in gross tax collections. Where Do The Taxes Go? (Source: Center on Budget

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A timeline in the legal battle over the mistaken deportation of an El Salvador national living in Maryland

By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily paused a lower court-ordered deadline to return to the US an El Salvador national mistakenly deported, granting the Trump administration additional time to review the case. Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a sheet metal worker and father of three, was deported last month after

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5 things to know for April 8: Deportations, Gaza mass grave, Gun control, Military official fired, Measles outbreak

CNN Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated two former top federal labor protection officials who were fired by the Trump administration — even though they worked for independent government agencies. With the return of Cathy Harris, chairwoman of the Merit Systems Protection Board, and Gwynne Wilcox, a member

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After a backlash, National Park Service restores old Underground Railroad webpage that prominently features Harriet Tubman

By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The National Park Service on Monday returned an image of and quote from Harriet Tubman to a webpage about the Underground Railroad, following backlash after her presence on the page was dramatically reduced. The agency said the reduced mention of Tubman had been made without approval by top leadership.

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Caitlin Clark Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of basketball player Caitlin Clark. Personal Birth date: January 22, 2002 Birth place: West Des Moines, Iowa Birth name: Caitlin Elizabeth Clark Father: Brent Clark, business executive Mother: Anne Nizzi-Clark, marketing executive Education: University of Iowa, B.B.A in marketing, 2024 Other Facts Colleges started

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Boston Marathon Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Boston Marathon, run from Hopkinton to Boston. The finish line is in front of the Boston Public Library on Boylston Street. April 21, 2025 – The 129th Boston Marathon takes place. The winners are John Korir of Kenya in the men’s division and Sharon Lokedi

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Judge says deportation of man to El Salvador prison is ‘wholly lawless,’ with deadline to return him to America today

By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has until 11:59 p.m. Monday to return to the United States a Maryland man who the government admits was accidentally deported to a high-security prison in El Salvador. District Judge Paula Xinis on Sunday rejected efforts from the Trump administration to pause an order for the

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