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By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Despite its reputation as ironclad, it was possible to escape Alcatraz. All it took was brains, guts and 50 raincoats. On June 11, 1962, three prisoners – Frank Morris and brothers Clarence and John Anglin, all in their 30s – shimmied with a homemade raft through hidden holes in

CNN By Eric Bradner, Whitney Wild, CNN (CNN) — The morning after John Prevost watched his younger brother Robert become Pope Leo XIV, he received a familiar phone call. The new pope — who calls John every day — was well aware of the global interest in his selection as the first pontiff born in

By Eric Bradner, Whitney Wild, CNN (CNN) — The morning after John Prevost watched his younger brother Robert become Pope Leo XIV, he received a familiar phone call. The new pope — who calls John every day — was well aware of the global interest in his selection as the first pontiff born in the

By Rebekah Riess, Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — A mild 4.1 magnitude earthquake about 30 miles south of Knoxville, Tennessee, was felt across the southeastern region of the United States Saturday morning from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Atlanta, Georgia; Asheville, North Carolina; and Greenville, South Carolina. The approximately 15-mile-deep quake struck shortly after 9 a.m., according

By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A constant influx of crime drama and trials often floods the national conversation. Some cases grip the public’s attention and leave a lasting mark on society. And we are in for a particularly busy summer of headline-grabbing trials. And it’s not even Memorial Day yet. Karen Read is being

By Pete Muntean, Alexandra Skores, and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — A communications system reliant on floppy disks and copper wires. Radars operated with a remote line described as “a long extension cord.” Multiple air traffic controllers on trauma leave to recover from the stress of technical failures that caused them to lose contact with

WCBS, CNN By Pete Muntean, CNN Washington (CNN) — Air traffic controllers handling flights approaching and departing Newark Liberty International Airport experienced another outage early Friday morning. The blackout included losing radar for about 90 seconds at 3:55 a.m. local time, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. “There was a telecommunications outage that

By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — After 100 days as Secretary of the Department of Transportation, Sean Duffy says he has the best job in the government because he can make things safer for Americans. It’s a job that didn’t come with many days off since the moment the 53-year-old started. Duffy, sworn by

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Barbara Bush, wife of former President George H.W. Bush and mother of former President George W. Bush. Personal:Birth date: June 8, 1925 Death date: April 17, 2018 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Barbara Pierce Father: Marvin Pierce, publisher Mother:

By Gloria Pazmino, Rebekah Riess, Dalia Faheid, CNN Tufts University doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk on Saturday arrived in her home state of Massachusetts after she was snatched by masked federal agents near her home and spent six weeks in ICE detention as part of the Trump administration’s effort to deport noncitizens who have spoken out

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Indianapolis 500, known as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” May 25, 2025 – Álex Palou wins the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. The Barcelona native becomes the first Spaniard to win the prized race. May 26, 2024 – Josef Newgarden wins the 108th running

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of singer-songwriter and Nobel laureate Bob Dylan. Personal Birth date: May 24, 1941 Birth place: Duluth, Minnesota Birth name: Robert Allen Zimmerman Father: Abraham Zimmerman, furniture and appliance salesman Mother: Beatty (Stone) Zimmerman, model and housewife Marriages: Carol Dennis (1986-1992, divorced); Sara Lowndes (1965-1977,

By Pete Muntean, CNN Washington (CNN) — Air traffic controllers handling flights approaching and departing Newark Liberty International Airport experienced another outage early Friday morning. The blackout included losing radar for about 90 seconds at 3:55 a.m. local time, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. “There was a telecommunications outage that impacted communications

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of David Souter, former United States Supreme Court Associate Justice. Personal Birth date: September 17, 1939 Death date: May 8, 2025 Birth place: Melrose, Massachusetts Birth name: David Hackett Souter Father: Joseph Alexander Souter, banker Mother: Helen Adams (Hackett) Souter, store clerk Education:

By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has elevated yet another Fox News personality to a position of power. On Thursday, Trump announced that he was appointing Jeanine Pirro as the interim US attorney for Washington, DC, after his first pick — Ed Martin — received pushback from Republicans on Capitol Hill. Defense

By Jean Casarez, CNN (CNN) — Bushy eyebrows. DNA on a knife sheath. Amazon purchase records. The evidence that Judge Steven Hippler is allowing prosecutors to admit in the death penalty trial of Brian Kohberger is substantial. Defendants in other high-profile death penalty cases have been down Kohberger’s road, faced with potentially making a life-or-death

By Eric Bradner, Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The world watched in rapt anticipation on Thursday as newly appointed Pope Leo XIV stepped up to the velvet-draped ledge of the St. Peter’s Basilica balcony, raising his hand to greet a sea of Catholics who believe he had been appointed by the grace of God. But

By Andy Rose, Taylor Romine and Matthew Rehbein, CNN (CNN) — When Father Tony Ricard watched Pope Leo XIV deliver his first address to the faithful Thursday in St. Peter’s Square, he felt an instant kinship. “When he came to the balcony, I looked up, and I was like, ‘That dude looks like he could

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Cinnamon is a popular spice used in cooking, and it also has a long history in traditional medicine in many cultures. A new study warns that people should be cautious because cinnamon could affect the metabolism of prescription drugs. Here’s what else you might have

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft. Personal Birth date: October 28, 1955 Birth place: Seattle, Washington Birth name: William Henry Gates III Father: William Henry Gates II, attorney Mother: Mary (Maxwell) Gates, schoolteacher Marriage: Melinda (French) Gates (January 1, 1994-August 2, 2021, divorced)