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By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — A Frontier Airlines flight heading to Chicago on Sunday had to divert to Miami International Airport because a passenger choked an off-duty flight attendant shortly after he tried to open an emergency exit door and enter the cockpit, police records show. The passenger, Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, has been

By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The US Coast Guard has taken custody of the small dinghy where Lynette Hooker’s husband said he last saw his wife as part of its criminal investigation into the American woman’s disappearance in the Bahamas, according to a US official familiar with the investigation. A Coast Guard vessel equipped

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Sorry, not sorry. Why do women tend to apologize so much? It’s complicated. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Job market In an encouraging sign for workers whose industries have been shrinking, US job openings surged to

By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — A California judge dismissed charges against a dermatologist accused of poisoning her husband with liquid drain cleaner, ruling that the Orange County District Attorney’s Office had withheld evidence from the grand jury that indicted her. According to a news release from her attorney, Orange County Superior Court Judge Patrick

By Andy Rose, Leigh Waldman, CNN (CNN) — The state of New Jersey filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the private operator of the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, asking a court to grant the state health department access to the center over allegations of inhumane conditions and treatment there, the governor’s office said.

By Alexandra Banner, CNN Do you remember when airport goodbyes happened at the gate instead of the curb? A growing number of US airports are reviving that nostalgic tradition by allowing visitors to pass through security and walk loved ones to their gate, even without a plane ticket. Here’s what else you need to know

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! New research suggests we might be overthinking what “good sleep” really looks like. We could learn some lessons from our ancestors. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Turbulent times No airline is more likely than Frontier to

By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Days of protests outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Newark, New Jersey, have led to clashes between demonstrators and officers and a handful of arrests. Now, one New York man faces federal charges alleging he threatened to kill an ICE officer and his family. A criminal

By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Human remains discovered by a hiker in a northern New Mexico national forest last week have been identified as Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who disappeared nearly a year ago, authorities said. The remains were found May 28, nearly 11 months after she disappeared, in the

By Alexandra Banner, CNN Happy 46th birthday, CNN. On June 1, 1980, the Cable News Network launched its first broadcast at 5 p.m. Our great founder, Ted Turner, marked the moment with a bold promise: “Barring satellite problems, we won’t be signing off until the world ends.” Here’s what else you need to know to

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Happy 46th birthday, CNN. On June 1, 1980, the Cable News Network launched its first broadcast at 5 p.m. Our great founder, Ted Turner, marked the moment with a bold promise: “Barring satellite problems, we won’t be signing off until the world ends.” Here’s what else you need to know

CNN, WCBS, WABC, NEWS 12 NEW JERSEY LLC, NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Days of protests outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Newark, New Jersey, have led to clashes between demonstrators and officers and a handful of arrests. Now, one New York man faces federal

By Taylor Galgano, Zoe Sottile, Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — A police officer in Shelby, North Carolina, has been charged with assault and fired after he was seen repeatedly punching a Black woman during an arrest Friday. The officer, Karson Hyder, 22, turned himself in to the Cleveland County Detention Center and was released on

By Gloria Pazmino, Rebekah Riess, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Protests continued Sunday past a nightly curfew near Delaney Hall, an ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey, over alleged inhumane conditions for the detainees inside. Several protesters were arrested after refusing to leave once the curfew began, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. “A

By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — Being a stewardess always had a certain glamour for Joan Prince Crandall. It opened doors to new experiences and gave her a chance to fly all over the world and learn new things. She remembers the days of high heels and fashion while flying – much of which is

By Alaa Elassar, Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis diverted to Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday night after an “unruly passenger” caused a security concern on board, the airline said. Air traffic control audio reviewed by CNN captured crew members of United flight 2005 describing a passenger who had

CNN By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Cywyddau. Taurokathapsia. Natchitoches. Shrey Parikh correctly spelled these and more tricky terms to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which ended in a tense and record-breaking speed round. The 14-year-old Californian survived 18 regular rounds of the spelling competition plus a “spell-off” tiebreaker, during which he correctly spelled

By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Back in 2004, Sheena Meade was living in Florida as a single mother of four when she wrote an $87.26 check to pay for groceries. But the check bounced. About two months later, two police officers came to her door and, to her surprise, arrested her in front of

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. May 28, 2026 – Shrey Parikh, 14, of California wins the 98th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. May 29, 2025 – Faizan Zaki, 13, of Texas wins the 97th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. 2026 Champion Prizes A $50,000 cash

By Cheri Mossburg, Gloria Pazmino, David Williams, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — An unassuming industrial area on the outskirts of Newark, New Jersey, is a hub of discourse this week as one day after another, protesters clash with federal agents outside an ICE detention facility while lawmakers call for inspections and oversight. The demonstrations come