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By Dalia Faheid, Omar Jimenez, Jillian Sykes, Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration said Thursday it was “encouraged” by Columbia University’s response to a pro-Palestinian protest at the main campus library Wednesday where police took 80 people into custody. Columbia University officials asked the NYPD to help secure Butler Library Wednesday night, after

By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — The pilots flying a Cessna 310R which crashed near Boca Raton, Florida in April reported to air traffic control they were having problems with the rudder and could only make left turns, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board. The small plane went down

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Clint Eastwood, a filmmaker, actor, producer, director and composer. Personal Birth date: May 31, 1930 Birth place: San Francisco, California Birth name: Clinton Eastwood Jr. Father: Clinton Eastwood Sr., corporate executive Mother: Margaret Ruth (Runner) Wood, homemaker Marriages: Dina Ruiz (1996-2014, divorced); Margaret

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! In the latest example of sticker shock at the grocery store, a new survey found that most Americans say higher food prices are preventing them from eating healthy. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day: 5 things 1️⃣ Early start? The

By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — The sightseeing helicopter that plunged in the Hudson River and killed six people in April “suddenly separated into three major sections,” a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board released Wednesday found. A family of five and the pilot were on a sightseeing excursion on April 10.

By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court upheld a lower court’s decision to transfer Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk from a Louisiana immigration detention center back to custody in Vermont. In an opinion released Wednesday, a three-judge panel with the US 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, based in New York, said the

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of John Hinckley Jr., who attempted to kill President Ronald Reagan in 1981, but was found not guilty by reason of insanity. Personal Birth date: May 29, 1955 Birth place: Ardmore, Oklahoma Birth name: John Warnock Hinckley Jr. Father: John W. Hinckley Sr., an

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of retired NASCAR driver and race track owner Tony Stewart. Personal Birth date: May 20, 1971 Birth place: Columbus, Indiana Birth name: Anthony Wayne Stewart Father: Nelson Stewart Mother: Pam Stewart (now Boas) Marriage: Leah Pruett (November 21, 2021-present) Children: Dominic James Other Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Peabody Awards. The Peabody Awards are presented every spring in recognition of achievements in broadcasting across multiple platforms including radio, television, streaming network programs and websites. Facts May 1, 2025 – Winners of the 85th Annual Peabody Awards are announced. The ceremony takes place at

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Area 51, a highly classified United States Air Force facility located at Groom Lake in southern Nevada. Facts The US government’s official name for Area 51 is the Nevada Test and Training Range, which is a unit of the Nellis Air Force Base. Today it is

By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — The New York Police Department has opened an investigation into whether it improperly shared some information about a Palestinian woman’s arrest with federal immigration authorities in possible violation of departmental policy and the city’s sanctuary laws. Speaking with reporters during an unrelated media briefing Tuesday, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch

By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A New York town official is facing a slew of charges after allegedly shooting a DoorDash delivery driver who was lost and looking for directions in the town of Chester last week, police said. The DoorDash driver suffered serious, nonfatal injuries, New York State Police said in a statement

By Pete Muntean, Rene Marsh, TuAnh Dam, Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — The air traffic system meltdown at Newark Liberty International Airport last week “was the most dangerous situation you could have,” according to an air traffic controller on duty that day, as the fallout from the outage stretches into a second week. The drop

By Cindy VonQuednow, Danny Freeman, Lauren Mascarenhas, and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — The time has come. Travelers flying within the US starting Wednesday must use a state-issued ID that is “REAL ID compliant” or be subject to further screening. Things seemed to be operating relatively smoothly at a sampling of US airports Wednesday morning.

CNN, WRAL, DHS, KCBS, KCAL, POOL, KOCO, KOMO, CNNE, KCBS/KCAL By Cindy VonQuednow, Danny Freeman, Lauren Mascarenhas, and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — The time has come. Travelers flying within the US starting Wednesday must use a state-issued ID that is “REAL ID compliant” or be subject to further screening. Things seemed to be operating

By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Five people were charged Tuesday for their involvement in an alleged human smuggling operation after a small boat capsized off the San Diego coast Monday morning, according to court documents filed Tuesday. The incident left at least three people dead, four injured and one person missing, the US Attorney’s

CNN By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Rodney Hinton Jr., who authorities say intentionally hit and killed an Ohio sheriff’s deputy with a car after his son was fatally shot by police, will remain in jail without bond while he awaits trial on a murder charge. Hinton Jr. was denied bond at a Tuesday court

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the PGA Championship, one of the four Grand Slam golf tournaments; the others are the Masters, British Open and the US Open. May 18, 2025 – Scottie Scheffler captures his first PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. May 19, 2024 – Xander

By Morgan Severson, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The cosmic origins of heavy elements, like gold, have mystified scientists for decades. New research based on archival space mission data may have revealed a potential clue. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day: 5 things 1️⃣ Coping with chaos: Because

By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — In the second such incident in less than a month, two airline planes clipped wings at a US airport, this time in San Francisco, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. United Airlines Flight 863, which was headed for Sydney, Australia, was pushing back from the gate at San Francisco