
Elise Hammond
Live Breaking News Writer at CNN
Live Breaking News Writer @CNN | NYC | Producer, hiker & brunch enthusiast | @woub raised | Ohio University @scrippsjschool alum
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1 week ago |
cnn.com | Elise Hammond
Karen Read, center, waves to supporters after she was found not guilty of second-degree murder on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Dedham, Massachusetts. Josh Reynolds/AP See all topics Email Link Copied! Karen Read descended the steps of the Norfolk County Superior Court on Wednesday a free woman, acquitted of murder.
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cnn.com | Jean Casarez |Elise Hammond
Karen Read gestures to supporters after she was found not guilty of second-degree murder on Wednesday in Dedham. Josh Reynolds/AP See all topics Email Link Copied! The case that captured the attention of people across the country has finally come to a conclusion: Karen Read was acquitted of the 2022 death of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe.
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flipboard.com | Elise Hammond
1 day agoWet baby raccoon waits at homeowner's door for help after stormThere were adorable - but heartbreaking - scenes when a scared and wet baby raccoon was found on a homeowner's doorstep. Belchertown Animal Control Officer Sarah Byrnes was called to the Massachusetts property and found the youngster standing on two legs with fear after surviving a rain storm the night before. The critter quickly accepted help and was soon wrapped in a towel to be dried off.
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cnn.com | Elise Hammond |Tori Powell |Dakin Andone |Jean Casarez
Ronen Zvulun/Reuters Live Updates Israel-Iran conflict Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP Live Updates Verdict reached in Karen Read’s retrial Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Live Updates Fed meets to discuss Trump’s tariffs Live Updates Video Ad Feedback Key witness describes what she saw the night Karen Read's boyfriend died 02:22 - Source: CNN Key witness describes what she saw the night Karen Read's boyfriend died 02:22 • JUST IN: Jurors have reached a verdict in Karen Read’s second murder...
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2 weeks ago |
cnn.com | Elise Hammond |Josh Campbell |Betsy Klein
Live Updates Video Ad Feedback Behind the scenes of the week, dominated by Trump’s "big beautiful bill" — and Musk 03:57 - Source: CNN Behind the scenes of the week, dominated by Trump’s "big beautiful bill" — and Musk 03:57 • Trump-Musk rift: President Donald Trump told CNN he’s “not even thinking about” Elon Musk after they explosively sparred on social media, adding that he won’t be speaking with Musk for “a while.” Meanwhile, Musk appears to have deleted several posts on X from the...
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Karen Read did not testify in her first trial in the death of John O’Keefe, but comments she made to media outlets and in a recent documentary have already been presented to the jury in her retrial on murder and manslaughter charges. Why this matters: https://t.co/ejo2sPtrwM

Over the last several weeks, @shaniajshelton and I talked to dozens of young voters about the issues they care about this election. We heard smart, insightful answers about everything from the economy to immigration to abortion. Read what they said: https://t.co/CDgbt7MHJz

Coney Island, the Fourth of July, hot dogs… and an “element of ‘wait you’re not supposed to do that.’” How Nathan’s Famous turned competitive eating into a national spectacle: https://t.co/TGaGO32hHQ