Holly Yan - Senior News Writer, CNN Digital
Holly Yan
Senior News Writer, CNN Digital
Holly Yan is a senior writer for CNN Digital, reporting national breaking news, explanatory articles and in-depth features. Follow her on Twitter: @HollyYanCNN
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Jury in Karen Read’s murder trial visits the home where boyfriend and police officer John O’Keefe was found dead outside
Apr 25, 2025
The dense snow and blizzard-like conditions outside the Massachusetts home are gone. But the mystery of who may have killed Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe on a frigid night in Canton lingers as jurors visited the house near where his body was found.
Palestinian supporters confront far-right Israeli security minister as he leaves an event near Yale
Apr 24, 2025
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was confronted by some pro-Palestinian demonstrators Wednesday night in New Haven, Connecticut, according to a statement and videos shared by Ben Gvir’s office.
‘There’s nowhere really to run’: Students barricade doors and text loved ones after a gunman seemingly shot victims at random
Apr 18, 2025
Before they even knew a mass shooter was on campus, Dakota Bages and her classmates heard screams of terror and started barricading themselves.
At least 6 people injured in mass shooting at Florida State University
Apr 17, 2025
At least six people were injured in a mass shooting at Florida State University on Thursday, according to hospital officials, who had earlier confirmed to CNN it was receiving and treating patients from the campus.
Is helicopter tourism safe? Questions swirl over the popular thrill rides after a recent tragedy
Apr 17, 2025
Aerial tours often involve multitasking pilots, tricky aircraft and fewer regulations compared to planes. But helicopter tour experts say many safeguards help protect pilots and passengers.
A boy walking to a school bus was swept away by floodwaters and died — more than an hour after other bus routes were canceled
Apr 5, 2025
Gabriel Andrews woke up before dawn to catch his school bus on the last day before spring break. He soon vanished in rapid floodwater and was found dead hours later. Now the school district’s actions are under scrutiny.
Mass shooter who killed 6 people at The Covenant School had no grudge against victims but was fueled by a quest for notoriety
Apr 2, 2025
Audrey Hale felt no hatred against anyone at the school where the former student gunned down six people. In fact, the 28-year-old relished fond memories of The Covenant School and wanted “to die somewhere that made her happy,” Nashville police said.
Boston box truck crash that left 6 injured was likely a ‘tragic accident,’ police say
Apr 1, 2025
A box truck crash on a busy downtown Boston avenue injured at least six people Tuesday and left the rental vehicle wedged sideways against a building in what the police commissioner called a “tragic accident.”
At least 4 deaths reported after over a half year’s worth of rain forces water rescues in parts of South Texas
Mar 29, 2025
Abandoned vehicles littered submerged roads across South Texas’ Rio Grande Valley Thursday and Friday after over half year’s worth of rain - approaching a full year’s worth in some places - caused at least four deaths and forced dozens of water rescues near the US-Mexico border.
After living in the US for 35 years and raising 3 citizens, these parents got deported to Colombia. Their kids want them back
Mar 25, 2025
Gladys and Nelson Gonzalez have called the United States home since 1989. Their three daughters, now grown, were all born and raised in California.
Federal judge blocks deportation of high-profile activist and undocumented mother of 4
Mar 21, 2025
Days after the arrest of an undocumented mother sparked outrage from advocates and politicians alike, a judge blocked the deportation of the activist who was among Time Magazine’s “Most Influential People.”
Court docs reveal Idaho quadruple murder suspect bought a knife and victims’ roommates used social media before calling 911
Mar 20, 2025
A flurry of court filings in the quadruple murder case against Bryan Kohberger reveal the suspect bought a knife on Amazon months before the killings and the victims’ surviving roommates texted family and were active on social media before calling 911.
Man last known to be seen with missing University of Pittsburgh student tells prosecutors how he rescued her from rough water
Mar 17, 2025
The man last known to be seen with a University of Pittsburgh student before she vanished from a beach in the Dominican Republic gave more details to local prosecutors about the last time he saw her, Dominican news station Noticias SIN reported.
Arson investigation underway after a Bayer executive’s home catches fire
Mar 13, 2025
At least eight agencies are investigating a fire at a Bayer executive’s home as a possible arson, authorities said, as many companies increase security for executives following the killing of a United Healthcare CEO.
The US is struggling to hire air traffic controllers. A surprising age limit and grueling schedules could fuel the problem
Mar 8, 2025
Millions of travelers rely on air traffic controllers every day to orchestrate high-speed maneuvers and help prevent planes from crashing. But a critical shortage has forced many to work “six days a week, 10 hours a day – for years at a time.”
New details emerge in the case against Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students
Feb 26, 2025
More than two years after a quadruple homicide devastated Moscow, Idaho, a judge unsealed the transcript of a recent hearing in the case against Bryan Kohberger – the man accused of stabbing four students to death in an off-campus home.
