Elise Hammond

Live Breaking News Writer, CNN

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I am a self-reliant, innovative member of the Content Programming team for the newly launched CNN+. I helped develop and build the platform from the ground up, thinking about how to present news in an entirely new way that did not yet exist in the market. I am a problem-solver and quick thinker, working with my team to ensure a smooth viewer experience and seamless breaking news on a daily basis.

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Michael David McKee's arrest in the killing of Monique and Spencer Tepe leads to question of motive | CNN

The clock is ticking for the man accused of killing a couple in their Columbus, Ohio, home to be sent back to the Buckeye State to face charges. Michael David McKee was arrested over the weekend in Illinois on two counts of murder in the deaths of Monique... See more

cnn.com•Elise Hammond•Jan 13, 2026

Live updates: Trump administration news on Venezuela, Greenland and ICE protests | CNN Politics

What we're covering • ICE protests: Nationwide outcry over the killing of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent spilled into the streets of cities across the US yesterday, with more demonstrations planned today. Protesters ar... See more

cnn.com•Elise Hammond•Jan 11, 2026

Live updates: Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good, Kristi Noem defends officer, protests across states | CNN

What you need to know • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has defended an ICE agent after he fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, saying she had tried to run over the officer. State and local officials disputed claims that the shooting was done in s... See more

cnn.com•Elise Hammond•Jan 8, 2026

Acusan a Nick Reiner de homicidio premeditado tras la muerte de sus padres, Rob y Michele | CNN

CNN — El fiscal de distrito del condado de Los Ángeles, Nathan Hochman, anunció dos cargos penales, incluido homicidio premeditado, contra Nick Reiner, quien está acusado de matar a sus padres. Los cargos conllevan una sentencia máxima de cadena perpetua ... See more

cnn.com•Elise Hammond•Dec 16, 2025

Jury to resume deliberations Monday in Brian Walshe murder trial

In court today • Jury to return Monday: The jury in the trial of Brian Walshe will resume deliberations on Monday after spending more than three hours considering the case today. Walshe is accused of killing his wife, Ana Walshe, around New Year’s Day in ... See more

cnn.com•Elise Hammond•Dec 12, 2025

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Michael David McKee's arrest in the killing of Monique and Spencer Tepe leads to question of motive | CNN

Live updates: Trump administration news on Venezuela, Greenland and ICE protests | CNN Politics

Live updates: Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good, Kristi Noem defends officer, protests across states | CNN

Acusan a Nick Reiner de homicidio premeditado tras la muerte de sus padres, Rob y Michele | CNN

Jury to resume deliberations Monday in Brian Walshe murder trial

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Michael David McKee's arrest in the killing of Monique and Spencer Tepe leads to question of motive | CNN

Live updates: Trump administration news on Venezuela, Greenland and ICE protests | CNN Politics

Live updates: Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good, Kristi Noem defends officer, protests across states | CNN

Acusan a Nick Reiner de homicidio premeditado tras la muerte de sus padres, Rob y Michele | CNN

Jury to resume deliberations Monday in Brian Walshe murder trial

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