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An American flag flies above a piece of heavy machinery at the site of Hyundai Motor Group's electric vehicle plant in Ellabell

Inside the raid: How a monthslong federal immigration operation led to 475 arrests at a Hyundai plant in Georgia

By Alaa Elassar, Isabel Rosales, Caroll Alvarado, CNN A sprawling Hyundai manufacturing plant in a quiet southeast Georgia community became ground zero on Thursday for one of the most extensive immigration raids in recent US history. The operation, months in the making, ended with 475 arrests, most of them Korean nationals. As state troopers blocked

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David Souter Fast Facts

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:

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The Baker Correctional Institution is seen in Sanderson

Florida’s new immigrant detention site dubbed ‘Deportation Depot’ is now taking detainees, officials say

By Isabel Rosales, Shawn Nottingham, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Florida has opened its second immigration detention site, dubbed “Deportation Depot,” amid an ongoing legal battle over its controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” facility. The facility is at a temporarily closed state prison, the Baker Correctional Institution, which is housing 117 detainees with the capacity to hold

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Law enforcement conduct a major immigration operation at the construction site of a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia Thursday

Inside the raid: How a monthslong federal immigration operation led to 475 arrests at a Hyundai plant in Georgia

CNN By Alaa Elassar, Isabel Rosales, Caroll Alvarado, CNN A sprawling Hyundai manufacturing plant in a quiet southeast Georgia community became ground zero on Thursday for one of the most extensive immigration raids in recent US history. The operation, months in the making, ended with 475 arrests, most of them Korean nationals. As state troopers

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CNN Hero Tim Woodward

A lifeline for 10,000 forgotten and abused animals: How his team mobilizes for large-scale rescues

By Meg Dunn, CNN Gallatin, Tennessee (CNN) — More than 250,000 animals are hoarded in residences across the United States each year, according to the Animal Humane Society, and they are often left to suffer in horrific conditions. Hundreds are sometimes crammed into small spaces, living in their own waste. Tim Woodward couldn’t let these

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Law enforcement conduct a major immigration operation at the construction site of a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia Thursday

Massive immigration raid at Hyundai megaplant in Georgia leads to 475 arrests. Most are Korean

By Chris Boyette, Emma Tucker, Karina Tsui, Diego Mendoza, Holly Yan, Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of federal officers descended on a small southeast Georgia community and raided the Hyundai Metaplant – arresting 475 people in the largest sweep yet in the current Trump administration’s immigration crackdown at US worksites. The majority of those

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Exclusive: School records show doors weren’t closing at Robb Elementary before Uvalde massacre

By Shimon Prokupecz, Matthew J. Friedman, Leigh Waldman and Rachel Clarke, CNN (CNN) — Maintenance records still being withheld by the Uvalde school district show entry doors at Robb Elementary School had repeated problems before the May 2022 massacre, CNN can reveal. On April 18, 2022, a complaint was submitted that “West door not closing

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New Orleans could be the first city in a Republican-led state where Trump militarizes police

By Jason Morris, CNN (CNN) — Democratic city officials in New Orleans are clashing with Republican state leaders over President Donald Trump’s threat of sending in the military to patrol streets and assist local enforcement in the Big Easy. Trump suggested Wednesday he may redirect National Guard members to New Orleans next, instead of Chicago

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Pete Rose Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose. Personal Birth name: Peter Edward Rose Birth date: April 14, 1941 Death date: September 30, 2024 Birth place: Cincinnati, Ohio Father: Harry Rose, bank clerk and semi-pro baseball and football player Mother: LaVerne Rose Marriages:

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A federal appeals court blocked a judge's order to shut down "Alligator Alcatraz."

Appeals court allows ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to continue operations — for now

By Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a judge’s order requiring Florida and the federal government to shut down and dismantle a controversial immigration detention facility built in the Everglades, widely referred to as “Alligator Alcatraz.” On Thursday, the Eleventh US Circuit Court of Appeals granted requests from the

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11-year-old Julián Guzman was fatally shot while playing a doorbell ditch prank

A vivacious 11-year-old killed in a ‘ding dong ditch’ prank will be laid to rest Saturday. A veteran is charged in his death

By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — He was a delightful charmer known as a little “ladies’ man.” A gregarious Houston boy who loved cooking as much as he adored sports and video games. But instead of playing soccer with his friends, 11-year-old Julián Guzman will be laid to rest Saturday – exactly one week after

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Michael Schill

Northwestern University president steps down following federal funding freeze

By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced his resignation Thursday as the university faces an ongoing funding freeze by the Trump administration. His departure is the latest in a string of university leaders’ resignations, following tenures marked by criticism and battles with the federal government. “As I reflect on the

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Hugh Hefner Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of the Hugh Hefner, the founder and longtime editor-in-chief of Playboy Magazine. Personal Birth date: April 9, 1926 Death date: September 27, 2017 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: Hugh Marston Hefner Father: Glenn Hefner, accountant Mother: Grace (Swanson) Hefner, teacher Marriages: Crystal Harris

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Hugh Hefner Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of the Hugh Hefner, the founder and longtime editor-in-chief of Playboy Magazine. Personal Birth date: April 9, 1926 Death date: September 27, 2017 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: Hugh Marston Hefner Father: Glenn Hefner, accountant Mother: Grace (Swanson) Hefner, teacher Marriages: Crystal Harris

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