Travis Caldwell - Writer, National Desk, CNN Digital Worldwide
Travis Caldwell
Writer, National Desk, CNN Digital Worldwide
Travis Caldwell is a writer and weekend supervisor on CNN Digital's national desk, where he covers breaking news.
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December 22, 2022 Winter storm news
Nov 22, 2023
A major winter storm and cold blast is impacting nearly every state and brings what the National Weather Service is calling a “once in a generation type event” that will cripple travel on some of the busiest travel days of the year. Follow the latest news here.
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Winter storm and severe cold sweeps across US
Nov 22, 2023
Millions of people across the US have been impacted by severe weather as a major storm slams multiple parts of the country, disrupting holiday travel. Follow the latest news here.
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December 23, 2022 winter storm news
Nov 22, 2023
Millions across the US are under winter weather and wind chill alerts as a major storm slams multiple parts of the country, with cold temperatures reaching as far south as the US-Mexico border.
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August 31, 2023 Tropical storm Idalia news
Sep 01, 2023
Idalia remains a tropical storm as it moves offshore from the coast of northeastern South Carolina with heavy rain and winds of 60 mph.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami notch comeback victory to advance to US Open Cup final
Aug 24, 2023
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami just keep finding ways to win.
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $820 million after no big winners in Friday’s drawing
Jul 22, 2023
Days after a Powerball ticket won just north of a billion dollars, the Mega Millions lottery closes in on a similar grand prize after no tickets won the jackpot in Friday’s drawing.
Powerball jackpot grows to an estimated $875 million after no winner in Wednesday’s drawing
Jul 13, 2023
The Powerball grand prize is growing once again after no winning jackpot tickets were sold for Wednesday’s drawing.
Thief breaks into California wine shop through its roof and steals rare, expensive bottles, store says
Jul 06, 2023
Police in Southern California are investigating a theft at a high-end wine shop where, according to the store, a burglar drilled a hole into its roof, descended via rope and stole around 600 bottles of wine and liquor worth over $500,000.
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June 15, 2023 Texas tornado news
Jun 16, 2023
At least three people were killed and dozens others injured Thursday after a tornado ripped through Perryton, Texas, according to local emergency responders.
Father of UGA football player killed in car crash files lawsuit against school athletic association, NFL draft pick Jalen Carter and others
May 11, 2023
The father of a University of Georgia football player killed in a car crash has filed a lawsuit against the university’s athletic association and others, including first-round NFL draft pick and former teammate Jalen Carter.
Attorneys for slain New Mexico homeowner’s family and police who went to the wrong address and shot him give dueling accounts
Apr 23, 2023
Depending on who you ask, the late-night shooting that killed Robert Dotson was either a “justified” use of force by New Mexico police or a “murderous” act by officers who responded to the wrong house.
Fort Lauderdale airport to remain closed until Friday morning after the rainiest day in the city’s history causes severe flooding
Apr 14, 2023
Fort Lauderdale experienced the rainiest day in its history Wednesday – a 1-in-1,000-year rainfall event – sparking a flash flood emergency in Broward County that has prompted emergency rescues, forced drivers to abandon cars, shuttered schools and shut down the airport through 5 a.m. Friday. And more rain is on the way.
Virginia school district did not try to withhold students’ National Merit Scholarship recognition, officials say, citing independent report
Mar 30, 2023
An independent investigation shows the Fairfax County Public Schools system in Virginia did not intentionally refrain from notifying some high school students of their National Merit Scholarship recognition in a timely manner, the system superintendent announced Wednesday.
Paul Flores sentenced to 25 years to life in prison without parole for 1996 murder of Kristin Smart
Mar 11, 2023
The man convicted of killing fellow college student Kristin Smart in 1996 was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison without parole Friday in a California court, according to CNN affiliate KSBY.
Deliberations in the death penalty trial for NYC bike path attacker to resume on Monday
Mar 09, 2023
Deliberations will resume on Monday in the second phase of the death penalty trial of a man convicted of striking and killing eight people with a rented truck in New York in an effort to support the terror group ISIS.
East Palestine survey reveals residents experienced headaches and anxiety after train derailment
Mar 04, 2023
A day after angry residents repeatedly interrupted a railroad company official at a town hall, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s office released the results of health assessment surveys conducted in East Palestine, revealing the most common symptoms reported by residents since the toxic train derailment include headaches, anxiety and coughing.
About
Travis Caldwell is a writer and weekend supervisor on CNN Digital’s national desk, where he covers breaking news.
Caldwell originally joined CNN in 2014 with Image+Sound Production Services. He later served as a senior researcher on The Row, CNN’s editorial guidance team, where he worked across assignments including a two-year-long investigation into James Brown’s death, 2020 presidential debate coverage, and Explore Parts Unknown, the digital counterpart to Anthony Bourdain’s award-winning television documentary series on CNN.
Caldwell is a graduate from Georgia State University. He grew up in the Atlanta area and is an Eagle Scout.