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Records reveal mechanical failures, faulty restraints and broken bones at Six Flags parks

In the years leading up to this week’s fatal accident at its Georgia theme park, Six Flags has been accused of failing to maintain its parks amid hundreds of reports of injuries and dangerous malfunctions on its aging thrill rides, according to a CNN analysis of public records and court filings. Kyung Lah reports.

October 15, 2026

Custodian sentenced for role in audacious New Orleans jailbreak of 10 inmates

A New Orleans jail worker received a 2.5-year prison sentence Thursday for enabling 10 inmates to escape through a hole behind a toilet after he turned off its water

October 16, 2026

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Eyewitnesses at Six flags see fatal accident

Eyewitnesses at Six Flags theme park says they saw the horror first hand of a man falling from the rollercoaster. CNN's Isabel Rosales reports.

October 14, 2026

Trump admin files ‘long shot’ lawsuit after California wouldn’t open a thumb drive of alleged non-citizens

October 16, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

86-year-old boxing icon to be honored after nearly six decades of coaching

October 16, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

More roller coasters shut down as authorities investigate fatal fall at Georgia amusement park

A Georgia amusement park where a man fell to his death from a roller coaster is set to reopen amid a growing safety probe of roller coasters made by the same manufacturer

October 16, 2026

Arts|Election|Entertainment|Finance

The Latest: AP-NORC poll: Strong majority of voters believes Trump is failing at home and abroad

The FBI and Postal Service are investigating “potentially hazardous” letters with “suspicious substances” mailed to congressional and election offices across the nation

October 15, 2026

FACT FOCUS: Social media posts falsely claim ballots marked by a poll worker will be disqualified

As early voting begins in the 2026 midterm elections, social media users are warning each other about what could allegedly happen if a poll worker marks a ballot before it is fed into a scanner

October 16, 2026

US plan to ease shadow fleet sanctions unlikely to free up many tankers, analysts say

A potential Trump administration plan to ease sanctions on vessels that have transported sanctioned oil and fuel would likely have limited impact on

October 16, 2026

Business|Entertainment|Sports

NBA season to begin with 6 coaches in new places, including 3 first-time sideline bosses

Dusty May is set to start as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks

October 16, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

'Godfather' star Al Pacino to receive life achievement award from actors' guild

Celebrated actor Al Pacino will receive a lifetime achievement award for his career achievements and humanitarian work next year, the actors' union

October 16, 2026

Trump administration sues California to block state from counting alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots

The Trump administration has sued California election officials

October 15, 2026

Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Kansas City Zoo hosting daily giraffe feedings in new Giraffe Crossing

October 16, 2026

Crime|Entertainment

Nolan Wells’ family releases messages revealing friends’ reactions to his death

October 16, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Travel

A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side. New Yorkers are captivated

Manhattan’s Upper West Side has been reveling in the company of its latest celebrities: A family of barn owls nested in a water tower atop a building near Central Park

October 15, 2026

Arts|Crime|Entertainment

Florida man killed ex-fiancee hours after their 'People's Court' episode aired, police say

Authorities say a Florida man whose former fiancee went missing nearly 15 years ago, just hours after they appeared together on a pretaped episode of “The People’s Court,” has been charged with her murder

October 15, 2026

FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back

FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents at his Florida estate are suing to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of “political retribution.”

October 15, 2026

Yemen's Houthis hit palace in Aden, coalition details attacks on Saudi infrastructure

Yemen's Houthis fired missiles at the presidential palace complex in the southern city of Aden on Thursday,

October 15, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Berlin Philharmonic planning to vacate Philharmonie for renovation from 2032-40

Kirill Petrenko and the Berlin Philharmonic face a big challenge

October 15, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Turkey floats earlier 2028 vote that would clear way for Erdogan to run again

Turkey will probably hold its 2028 elections earlier than expected, a presidential adviser said on Thursday, a move which would allow President Tayyip Erdogan to sidestep

October 15, 2026

US holiday sales growth to speed up as shoppers stay resilient, NRF forecasts

US holiday sales growth is expected to accelerate to 4.2% this year, the National Retail Federation said on Thursday, betting that consumers would remain resilient even as major

October 15, 2026