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By Cindy Von Quednow, Holly Yan, Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — Officials have released the names of the pilot and 11 passengers killed when a skydiving plane crashed moments after takeoff Sunday – devastating loved ones who watched and prompting federal authorities to investigate what caused the tragedy. The victims, identified Tuesday by the Bates

By Kara Scannell, Nicki Brown, CNN New York (CNN) — The day after Luigi Mangione was arrested in connection with the December 2024 killing of a health insurance executive, a former prosecutor suggested his best defense might be claiming a form of insanity. “There might be a not guilty by reason of insanity defense that

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Generations of Americans knew where to find pickles: sprinkled on top of their hot dogs, hidden inside hamburger buns and tucked next to deli sandwiches in wet wax paper. Now, people seeking that distinctive briny tang can sip from a pickle lager at a barbeque, douse plain chicken and

By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Antoine Burton was highly respected in his Baltimore community, even before he became what is known as a violence interrupter – a job in which he mediated numerous conflicts and connected people with resources to address what are often the root causes of violence. He came strongly recommended to

By Alaa Elassar, Hanna Park, Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Jubilant Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York on Saturday night, crowding into intersections and climbing light poles and buses as they celebrated the team’s first NBA championship in more than 50 years. But the celebration turned chaotic as the night wore on, with

By Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, asked a Utah district court judge to take the death penalty off the table over comments a prosecutor made to the media about a bullet fragment found during the autopsy. Robinson’s attorney, Richard Novak, argued comments made to

By T.M. Brown, CNN (CNN) — On June 6, a man with a slightly receding hairline walked into a beachside tattoo stand in Chennai, India, showed the proprietor a message on a phone screen, and, with video recording the whole process, settled in to get a line of text apparently tattooed across his forehead. The

WFTV, CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Bass pumped through Pulse nightclub in the early hours of June 12, 2016, as more than 300 people packed one of Orlando’s most popular gay bars for a night of Latin music and hastily-mixed cocktails during the excitement of Pride month. Just before 2 a.m., the din

By Holly Yan, Meridith Edwards, Dalia Faheid, John Miller, CNN (CNN) — An over 30-hour manhunt for a West Texas fugitive wanted for the attempted murder of a police officer ended Friday after the man fired random shots at passing cars as police closed in on him, killing one person and injuring 10 others. Authorities

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Celebrated British painter David Hockney has died at age 88, his publicist announced today. Known for his vibrant portraits and sun-drenched scenes of everyday life, Hockney became one of the most influential and beloved artists of the modern era. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to

By Alexandra Banner, CNN Celebrated British painter David Hockney has died at age 88, his publicist announced today. Known for his vibrant portraits and sun-drenched scenes of everyday life, Hockney became one of the most influential and beloved artists of the modern era. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed

By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Bass pumped through Pulse nightclub in the early hours of June 12, 2016, as more than 300 people packed one of Orlando’s most popular gay bars for a night of Latin music and hastily-mixed cocktails during the excitement of Pride month. Just before 2 a.m., the din of the

By Cindy Von Quednow, Priscilla Alvarez, Taylor Galgano, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The elementary students just getting to school didn’t need an adult to explain what was going on. The ICE vests and man restrained on the ground told them all they needed to know. “Oh, they’re gonna arrest us. They’re gonna take us,”

By Kimberly Richardson, Toni Odejimi, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The World Cup kicked off this afternoon following years of planning, and Mexico scored the first goal of the tournament. Shakira and Andrea Bocelli performed at the colorful opening ceremony. Follow live updates. ⚽ Sign up for The Beautiful Game newsletter Here’s what

By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The New Hampshire Supreme Court overturned the murder conviction of Adam Montgomery in the death of his 5-year-old daughter Harmony in a case that had spurred sharp criticism of the child protective services system. Montgomery was found guilty in 2024 of second-degree murder in the death five years earlier

By Rob Kuznia, Andy Rose, Taylor Romine, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — The man who killed a former Minnesota House Speaker and her husband, and who seriously injured another lawmaker and his wife, agreed to a deal with federal prosecutors Thursday, ensuring he will not be put to death. Vance Boelter, 58, entered guilty pleas to

By Alexandra Banner, CNN President Donald Trump envisioned the “Great American State Fair” as a sprawling showcase on the National Mall featuring pavilions from every US state and territory. But as preparations ramp up for the nation’s 250th birthday celebration, a handful of states have declined to participate in the festivities. Here’s what else you

By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — Cruising above the clouds at 32,000 feet in the air, chaos erupted in the cabin of a Frontier Airlines flight from Puerto Rico to Chicago last month. A 51-year-old passenger tried to open an exit door and now was trying to force his way into the cockpit. According

CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Nearly one-third of middle-aged Americans struggle to understand basic health tasks like reading medical directions. One question could change that. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Patriotism and pride Several teens are competing to win the

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Nearly one-third of middle-aged Americans struggle to understand basic health tasks like reading medical directions. One question could change that. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Patriotism and pride Several teens are competing to win the Trump