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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

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Olaf Scholz, the former chancellor of Germany. Personal Birth date: June 14, 1958 Birth place: Osnabrück, Germany Birth name: Olaf Scholz Father: Gerhard Scholz, textile worker Mother: Christel Scholz, textile worker Marriage: Britta Ernst (1998-present) Education: University of Hamburg, J.D., 1984 Religion: Non-denominational

By Devon M. Sayers, Rebekah Riess, Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — A bus driver who is accused of failing to slow down for traffic and crashing into six cars, which left five people dead and dozens of others injured near Quantico, Virginia, has been arrested and charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter, the Virginia

By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — An ICE agent facing several assault charges in connection with a shooting involving two Venezuelan people in Minnesota earlier this year has been arrested in Texas, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said. Christian Castro was charged earlier this month with four counts of second-degree assault and one count of

By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — The driver of a vehicle which crashed into a terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Friday morning may have been experiencing a mental health crisis, an airport official said. “He made the statement upon being apprehended that he was there to meet with Tom Cruise, and to save

By Alexandra Banner, CNN AI-generated voice scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with technology that can now mimic the voices of people you know and trust. Experts say a few simple tips can help you spot the warning signs. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

By Andy Rose, Isa Mudannayake, CNN Alexandria, Virginia (CNN) — A pregnant woman and her 4-year-old son, who spent more than a week confined to “a windowless room with a single bed and toilet” at Washington Dulles International Airport after arriving on tourist visas, are on a flight back to their home country of Ghana

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 an

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 Kimberly Richardson, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Trying to live a happier life? It might help to think about death. Research suggests that reflecting on mortality could actually point you in the right direction. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Full-blown headache The World

By Alaa Elassar, Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A manhunt that left a Hawaii community on edge ended Thursday with the arrest of a suspect in the killings of three men at separate locations, police said. Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, a suspect in the three killings on Hawaii’s Big Island, was arrested “without incident” Thursday

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Construction crews set to work this week building a “cage” on the White House lawn. The arched framework for a temporary sports arena already looms over the neoclassical building like a looping roller coaster at a theme park. For more than three decades, the cage — an eight-sided enclosure

By T.M. Brown, CNN (CNN) — When Jason was 17 and “trying to get swole,” he said he and a friend started noticing they were getting served Instagram videos from gym influencers promoting a drug called MK-677. Intrigued by the promise that the drug would make them hungrier, so that they could eat more for

By Alexandra Banner, CNN A legal technicality treats online prediction markets differently than traditional sportsbooks or other forms of gambling, which are 21+ in most states. Addiction experts and state regulators say this has opened the door to an emerging public health crisis. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed