Tori B. Powell is a Breaking News Writer at CNN, where she covers live national events with a focus on regional interest and world news. Her reporting spans various themes including government and politics, crime and justice, and public policy. Tori's work has been featured in CBS News, CNN, and several other prominent outlets.
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Tori B. Powell's coverage primarily focuses on evolving political and breaking news stories, particularly those related to government and politics. Given the extensive coverage of breaking news and evolving stories, she would likely be most responsive to pitches that provide timely updates or expert analysis on ongoing political developments, especially those related to international conflict, domestic policy issues, or election campaigns.
Her recent articles indicate a strong emphasis on topics such as the Israel-Gaza conflict, school safety in light of shooting incidents, transportation safety concerns following emergency landings - making it clear that her focus is not limited to specific geographic locations but rather encompasses global events with significant political implications.
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By: August Phillips, Mitchell McCluskey, Jennifer Hansler, Abeer Salman, Uriel Blanco, Billy Stockwell, Kara Fox, Pierre Bairin, Brynn Gingras, Aditi Sangal, Oren Liebermann, Zahra Ullah, Mohammed Tawfeeq, Leinz Vales, Tori B. Powell, Catherine Nicholls, Jeff
The Israeli leader called diplomats who walked out of his speech "moral cowards" as demonstrations also took place in the city. How UNGA Day 3 unfolded
By: Danny Freeman, Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, Ray Sanchez, Mary Gilbert, Maria Aguilar Prieto, Gloria Pazmino, Tyler Ory, Brandon Miller, Nic Anderson, Omar Jimenez, Danya Gainor, Maureen Chowdhury, Tori B. Powell, Chris Dolce, Dakota Smith, Emma Tuc
🌊 ⛈️ Track the storm, check your local risk and get more detailed timing from meteorologists in the CNN Weather app Where things stand
By: Edward-Isaac Dovere, Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Arit John, Tori B. Powell, Arlette Saenz, Bryan Mena, Patrick Svitek, Aditi Sangal, August Phillips, David Wright, Eric Bradner, Elise Hammond, Logan Schiciano, Nomaan Merchant
Highlights from tonight • A heated debate took place between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton, who are vying to replace Gov.
By: Tori B. Powell, Helen Regan, Jessie Yeung, Michael Rios, Sandi Sidhu, Mitchell McCluskey
Here's the latest • Disaster averted: An Indian pilot and passengers who thwarted an apparent attempted hijacking of a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight have been hailed as heroes.
By: Mostafa Salem, Jessie Yeung, Sandi Sidhu, Michael Rios, Helen Regan, Mitchell McCluskey, Stephanie Yang, Tori B. Powell
Authorities are investigating how and why a pilot allegedly stabbed his colleague on a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, sending the plane into a terrifying nosedive, causing panic onboard and forcing the flight to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
By: Stephanie Yang, Becky Pinnington, Abbas Al Lawati, Tori B. Powell, Jeremy Diamond, Dana Karni, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Alea Motwane, Jennifer Hansler, Zeena Saifi, Ivana Kottasová, Michael Rios, Kylie Atwood, Sophie Tanno, Jessie Yeung, Andrew Carey, Kim Ke
Our live coverage of the Flydubai hijacking attempt has moved here Updates 6:55 a.m. CEST, October 1, 2026
By: Tyler Ory, Derek Van Dam, Chris Dolce, Elise Hammond, Rafael Romo, Tori B. Powell, Mary Gilbert, Briana Waxman
Isaias is expected to briefly become a “major hurricane” before weakening some and making landfall. Follow for live updates.
By: Mary Gilbert, Tyler Ory, Tori B. Powell, Rafael Romo, Briana Waxman, Derek Van Dam, Chris Dolce, Elise Hammond
The storm could peak at Category 3 and then weaken some before making landfall. ⛈️🌊 Track the storm, check your local risk and get more detailed timing from meteorologists in the CNN Weather app
By: Briana Waxman, Tori B. Powell
Hurricane Isaias' powerful center made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a 105 mph Category 2 hurricane at around 8:30 p.m. CT Friday.
By: August Phillips, Matt Meyer, Tori B. Powell
Top Democrats are out boosting candidates as the party grows more optimistic about flipping the House and Senate. On the campaign trail
