This is what Kobe Bryant said about basketball, his wife and his daughters

The Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to Kobe Bryant during the team's first game since the NBA legend died in a helicopter crash.

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Hear LeBron James' emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant

LeBron James delivers remarks during a tribute to Kobe Bryant before the Los Angeles Lakers' first game after Bryant, his daughter and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash.

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Roses for Kobe and Gianna as Lakers return to action

Red roses adorned the courtside seats where Kobe and Gianna Bryant sat at the last Los Angeles Lakers game they attended

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Author Mary Higgins Clark, bestselling 'Queen of Suspense,' dies at 92

Author Mary Higgins Clark, the bestselling "Queen of Suspense" known for dozens of novels sold worldwide, has died.

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Biden burns through cash ahead of early 2020 contests

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden churned through his campaign donations during the last three months of 2019, leaving the former vice president with a little less than $9 million to spend ahead of the first nominating contests of the 2020 race, new filings late Friday show.

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Trump administration eases Obama-era restrictions on use of landmines

The Trump administration has eased limits placed on the U.S. military's use of land mines.

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Trump administration eases Obama-era restrictions on use of landmines

The Trump administration has eased limits placed on the U.S. military's use of land mines.

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Trump impeachment trial: Senate votes no witnesses, final vote Wednesday

By a vote of 51-49, Senate Republicans Friday defeat a Democratic effort to call witnesses at President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. It's unclear what happens next.

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4 years of Brexit in 4 minutes

It's been almost four years since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union - and it's been quite the journey. CNN takes a look at how Brexit unfolded.

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Anger over the Wuhan virus is sparking pushback against censorship

The Great Firewall of China has always been annoying, but it's not usually this deadly.

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Must-watch videos of the week

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Trump administration expands travel ban to Nigeria and 5 other countries

President Donald Trump has signed an order to impose travel restrictions on a new group of six countries.

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Trump administration expands travel ban to Nigeria and 5 other countries

President Donald Trump has signed an order to impose travel restrictions on a new group of six countries.

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Online ads still vulnerable to manipulation in US election

Online political ads are still vulnerable to manipulation in the U.S. election.

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Online ads still vulnerable to manipulation in US election

Online political ads are still vulnerable to manipulation in the U.S. election.

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Indictment, a plan and a pardon: Israeli PM has a wild week

It's been quite a trip for Israel's longest-serving prime minister.

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Johnson hails UK's 'new beginning' as Brexit day arrives

Britain will exit the EU on Friday evening.

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Indictment, a plan and a pardon: Israeli PM has a wild week

It's been quite a trip for Israel's longest-serving prime minister.

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Johnson hails UK's 'new beginning' as Brexit day arrives

Britain will exit the EU on Friday evening.

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Sexual assault numbers spike at military academies

The number of sexual assault reports at the U.S. military academies rose again last year.

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Sexual assault numbers spike at military academies

The number of sexual assault reports at the U.S. military academies rose again last year.

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As coronavirus spreads, fear is fueling racism and xenophobia

On a French newspaper's front page last weekend, big block letters announced "Yellow Alert" next to an image of a Chinese woman wearing a face mask. Another headline in the same paper read "New Yellow Peril?" above an article about the ongoing Wuhan coronavirus outbreak.

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Impeachment trial to end but its aftershocks will rock America

America's latest "national nightmare" will not end when Republicans vote to acquit President Donald Trump of high crimes and misdemeanors, possibly as early as Friday.

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Witness vote likely to fail after Lamar Alexander says he's a no

Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee said late Thursday he would oppose calling witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, a decision that means the trial is all but certain to come to a swift end without hearing from witnesses or subpoenaing documents.

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Lawmaker reacts to 'disgraceful' question: I will not dignify smears

Lead impeachment manager Adam Schiff (D-CA) reacts to a question from Republican senators, calling it "disgraceful."

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Britain is leaving the European Union today. The hard part comes next

After three-and-a-half years, three prime ministers and seemingly endless votes in Parliament since the 2016 Brexit referendum, Britain finally becomes the first ever country to leave the European Union at 11:01 p.m. GMT on Friday.

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Popeyes launched a clothing line that resembles Beyoncé's

Popeyes released its own clothing line, seemingly inspired by Ivy Park. Beyoncé's newest Ivy Park line released months prior to the Popeyes release. HLN's Melissa Knowles reports.

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Third grader rushes to help when toddler starts choking

9-year-old Timothy Prather jumped into action and used the Heimlich maneuver when he saw his younger cousin Conner choking on a Life Savers candy.

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James Corden addresses 'Carpool Karaoke' driving drama

"The Late Late Show" host James Corden addressed the viral video that shows him not actually driving while filming an episode of "Carpool Karaoke."

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3 things to know about Thursday's Senate impeachment trial session

Thursday marked day two of senators’ questions in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial. Here are three things to know.

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Helicopter company suspends operations following Kobe Bryant crash

Island Express has suspended all operations indefinitely.

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Helicopter company suspends operations following Kobe Bryant crash

Island Express has suspended all operations indefinitely.

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7 questions that still need to be answered about Trump's impeachment

The second day of questions in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial began with some drama and some clarity.

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Scientists have found a 330-million-year-old shark's head

Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park is a long way from the ocean, but newly discovered fossils suggest the area was once teeming with sharks.

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Tom Brady's post to social media causes quite the stir

Hey, Tom Brady, future free agent quarterback, would it have troubled you to add a caption to your social media post?

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This teacher's shoes were stolen from his classroom, so his students surprised him

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but in this case, you could say the same about a video of a Nebraska teacher when he got an unexpected gift from his students.

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'Start Here': Questioning begins in Senate impeachment trial ahead of witness vote

It's Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Warplanes kill 10, strike hospital in Syrian offensive

The attack was believed to have been carried out by Russian warplanes.

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Deadline looms for mom to produce 2 missing kids

Lori Vallow has to physically produce her two missing children by Thursday.

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'Start Here': Questioning begins in Senate impeachment trial ahead of witness vote

It's Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Warplanes kill 10, strike hospital in Syrian offensive

The attack was believed to have been carried out by Russian warplanes.

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US citizen and her 8-year-old daughter stuck in Wuhan

Priscilla Dickey and her 8-year-old daughter Hermione were supposed to be among the hundreds of Americans who boarded a charter flight arranged by the US government to leave Wuhan, China. But Hermione did not have her passport and could not board the flight. CNN's David Culver reports.

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Watergate whistleblower on Bolton: I see similarities to 'smoking gun' tape

Former Nixon White House Counsel and Watergate whistleblower John Dean discusses the impact former national security adviser John Bolton could have on President Trump's impeachment trial. Watch "Full Circle" live weeknights at 6:30 p.m. ET.

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Senator Schiff fires back after Trump's lawyer issues warning

President Trump's attorney Jay Sekulow warned the Senate that calling any witnesses at President Trump's impeachment trial could result in an endless court battle.

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Watch MEPs sing 'Auld Lang Syne' after Brexit deal passes

After a long, drawn out fight, the United Kingdom will formally withdraw from the European Union. MEPs concluded the European Parliament's Brexit vote by singing "Auld Lang Syne," which was written by Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1788.

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US life expectancy rose in 2018 for 1st time in 4 years: Study

U.S. life expectancy increased for the first time in four years in 2018, according to a mortality report published by the National Center for Health Statistics.

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Record-long drug-smuggling tunnel found from Mexico to San Diego

The tunnel, which measures 5.5 feet tall and 2 feet wide, had an elevator and included an extensive rail and cart system and forced air ventilation

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Sex abuse victims, advocates urge Saints to explain PR advice given to archdiocese

Members of a New Orleans church sex victim advocacy group called on the New Orleans Saints to release all messages with the Archdiocese.

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US life expectancy rose in 2018 for 1st time in 4 years: Study

U.S. life expectancy increased for the first time in four years in 2018, according to a mortality report published by the National Center for Health Statistics.

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Record-long drug-smuggling tunnel found from Mexico to San Diego

The tunnel, which measures 5.5 feet tall and 2 feet wide, had an elevator and included an extensive rail and cart system and forced air ventilation

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Vanessa Bryant breaks silence on death of Kobe, Gianna

The basketball star and his daughter died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

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Trump's lawyers rolled out a breathtaking new defense

President Donald Trump's impeachment lawyer Alan Dershowitz on Wednesday rolled out a novel and very Trumpian legal argument in his client's defense: The President's personal interest is the national interest when he's up for reelection.

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Man charged with killing five of his infant children over 30 years

A California man has been charged in the serial homicides of five of his infant children.

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Strong winds push portion of US border wall into Mexico

Newly installed panels from the US border wall fell over in high winds, landing on trees on the Mexican side of the border.

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This airline will let you sit in the co-pilot's seat, but it won't carry your cake

In these days of long airport security lines and faceless online reservation systems, imagine booking a flight with an airline where you can ask for your pilot by name and then sit in the co-pilot's seat.

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Presidential candidate posts video after trying to shake a dog's mouth

Forget "gimme your paw," presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg tried to shake a dog's snout. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

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CNN granted rare access to Cuban presidential tour

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel invited the foreign press to tour the island with him, becoming the first Cuban leader to do so in decades. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports from Sancti Spiritus, Cuba.

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Jimmy Fallon recalls first night he met Kobe Bryant

Late-night host Jimmy Fallon got emotional while paying tribute to his friend Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter accident on January 26.

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Exonerated man refused to admit guilt to parole board 8 times, attorney says

In an act of desperation, Rafael Ruiz told the parole board he was guilty once in order to see his dying mother and was still denied his freedom.

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'Start Here': McConnell tells senators he can't yet block new witnesses

It's Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Friend of slain Texas mom Heidi Broussard is indicted on murder charge

Magen Fieramusca, the close friend of slain Texas mom Heidi Broussard, has been indicted on a charge of capital murder in Broussard's death.

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'Start Here': McConnell tells senators he can't yet block new witnesses

It's Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Friend of slain Texas mom Heidi Broussard is indicted on murder charge

Magen Fieramusca, the close friend of slain Texas mom Heidi Broussard, has been indicted on a charge of capital murder in Broussard's death.

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'Start Here': McConnell tells senators he can't yet block new witnesses

It's Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Viewing for frozen-to-death boy same day father, father's fiancee in court on murder

Thomas Valva died after arriving at a hospital with a body temperature of 76.

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'Start Here': McConnell tells senators he can't yet block new witnesses

It's Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Kobe Bryant's helicopter was 20 to 30 feet from clearing a hilltop when it crashed

The helicopter carrying basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others crashed into a Calabasas, California, hillside with a "high energy impact," the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.

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Final argument in Trump's case draws laughter from Senate

As President Donald Trump's counsel presented their final arguments before the Senate, Pat Cipollone showed a video of Democrats speaking at Bill Clinton's impeachment proceedings in 1998.

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Palestinian diplomat calls Trump's Middle East plan a 'scam'

Palestinian ambassador to the UK Husam Zomlot slammed the plan President Trump unveiled for the Middle East during an interview with CNN's Becky Anderson, saying the President "killed the prospects of a negotiated two-state solution."

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Trump to celebrate major legislative achievement under cloud of impeachment

President Donald Trump to sign USMCA trade deal amid his ongoing Senate impeachment trial.

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No smoke, no water, no waste. VR could train the next generation of firefighters

Australia has been devastated by its worst bushfires in decades. More than 2.3 million hectares have been burned, and around half a billion animals may have been affected. Scientists say climate change made them more intense, and a similar effect has been observed in California.

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Zverev doubles down on $4M bushfire donation

Alexander Zverev reached his first grand slam semifinal with a 1-6 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory over Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open.

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Georgia man set to be executed for killings of 2 people

Donnie Cleveland Lance, 66, is set to receive a lethal injection.

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Georgia man set to be executed for killings of 2 people

Donnie Cleveland Lance, 66, is set to receive a lethal injection.

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US chartered flight from China's coronavirus zone rerouted to March Air Reserve Base

The U.S. government's chartered flight evacuating American consulate staffers and private U.S. citizens from the coronavirus epicenter of Wuhan, China, has been rerouted.

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US chartered flight from China's coronavirus zone rerouted to March Air Reserve Base

The U.S. government's chartered flight evacuating American consulate staffers and private U.S. citizens from the coronavirus epicenter of Wuhan, China, has been rerouted.

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A unique pink slug feared wiped out by Australia's bushfires has been found alive and well

A bright pink slug species, found only on one mountain in Australia, has survived the devastating bushfires that ripped through much of its habitat.

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Witness fight threatens quick ending to impeachment trial

Senate Republicans are wrestling with a momentous dilemma over whether to call witnesses in Donald Trump's trial in a closed-door tussle that risks antagonizing the President and fueling Democrat claims of a cover-up.

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Here's what happened in the minutes before Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash

• Pilot's last words could be key clue

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9-year-old boy charged with attempted murder after his younger sister was stabbed

A 9-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in the first degree after he allegedly stabbed his 5-year-old sister with a kitchen knife in an apartment, according to the Ocala Police Department in Florida.

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McConnell tells GOP senators he currently doesn't have votes to block witnesses

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Tuesday told GOP senators that he doesn't currently have the votes to block witnesses at President Trump's impeachment trial.

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DNA exonerates man after he spent 25 years in jail

Rafael Ruiz spent 25 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.

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Netanyahu pulls request for immunity on corruption charges

Netanyahu's retraction paves the way for proceedings against him to go forward.

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'Start Here': John Bolton's book fallout and Kobe Bryant helicopter investigation

It's Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Netanyahu pulls request for immunity on corruption charges

Netanyahu's retraction paves the way for proceedings against him to go forward.

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Amid impeachment trial, White House counters with events showcasing Trump's agenda

As the Senate impeachment trial enters its second week, the White House is pushing forward with a series of events focused on President Trump's agenda.

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Police: Handcuffed man shot and killed inside cruiser

Witnesses said they either heard a struggle and heard loud bangs.

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Allen Iverson reportedly has half million dollars of jewelry stolen from hotel

Former Philadelphia 76ers superstar Allen Iverson has reportedly had an estimated half a million dollars of jewelry belonging to him stolen from a Philadelphia hotel.

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Police: Handcuffed man shot and killed inside cruiser

Witnesses said they either heard a struggle and heard loud bangs.

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CDC is monitoring for Wuhan coronavirus at 20 US airports

The Centers for Disease Control is monitoring for symptoms of the Wuhan coronavirus at 20 US airports, the agency said on its website Monday.

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DNA test forces former Belgian king to admit fathering a child in extramarital affair

The former king of Belgium, Albert II, has acknowledged that he fathered a daughter in an affair in the 1960s, marking the end of a paternity suit that he has contested for seven years.

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Man and child die after family camping accident in Australia

A camping accident in Australia left a man and child dead and a woman in serious condition during a family trip, according to authorities.

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Avlon: How Republicans argued for Bill Clinton's removal

CNN's John Avlon discusses how some GOP lawmakers argued for the removal of former President Bill Clinton when he was impeached in 1998.

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Saudi FM: The killing of Khashoggi was a terrible crime

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud discusses the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi with CNN's International Diplomatic Editor Nic Robertson.

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Trump's spiritual adviser defends her controversial prayer

Trump spiritual adviser and White House staff member Paula White is defending her recent prayer at her church in Florida that "satanic pregnancies" be miscarried.

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Drone video shows scale of Auschwitz camp

Since its liberation in January 1945, Auschwitz has become a symbol of the atrocities of the Holocaust.

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Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani drop duet music video

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani released a music video for their duet "Nobody But You" ahead of the 2020 Grammy Awards.

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School shooting 'conspiracy theorist' arrested after tormenting families: Police

He could face as much as a year in prison if convicted as charged.

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School shooting 'conspiracy theorist' arrested after tormenting families: Police

He could face as much as a year in prison if convicted as charged.

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US CDC warns against all nonessential travel to China

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What do you need to know about Coronavirus?

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at what you need to know about the Wuhan virus and coronaviruses like MERS and SARS in general, from what they are to how you can treat them.

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Weinstein accuser details sexual assault allegation in testimony

Miriam "Mimi" Haleyi testified in the Harvey Weinstein trial about an alleged sexual assault.

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Weinstein accuser details sexual assault allegation in testimony

Miriam "Mimi" Haleyi testified in the Harvey Weinstein trial about an alleged sexual assault.

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The Pacific Ocean is so acidic that it's dissolving Dungeness crabs' shells

The Pacific Ocean is becoming more acidic, and the cash-crabs that live in its coastal waters are some of its first inhabitants to feel its effects.

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Michelle Obama wins family's third Grammy

Former first lady Michelle Obama has snagged her first Grammy win for the audiobook version of her best-selling memoir "Becoming." It's the third Grammy win for the Obama household.

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Stelter: The Fox firewall is holding strongly

CNN's Brian Stelter says pro-Trump media coverage of the President's impeachment trial is trying to filter what viewers see.

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'Start Here': Remembering Kobe Bryant and Trump legal team's defense

It's Monday, Jan. 27, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Watchdog: China is 2nd largest arms producer behind the US

In the past, the value of China's arms sales has been difficult to verify.

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'Start Here': Remembering Kobe Bryant and Trump legal team's defense

It's Monday, Jan. 27, 2019. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Watchdog: China is 2nd largest arms producer behind the US

In the past, the value of China's arms sales has been difficult to verify.

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The German Jewish war hero honored on both sides of the Atlantic, decades apart

A Jewish shopkeeper standing proudly outside his store, a wry smile on his face and an Iron Cross pinned to his lapel.

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6.3 magnitude quake strikes off the coast of Solomon Islands

There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.

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6.3 magnitude quake strikes off the coast of Solomon Islands

There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.

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My grandfather survived Auschwitz. He was determined not to remain imprisoned by it

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Iranian airliner skids into street; all 150 passengers safe

The incident happened in the southern city of Mahshahr.

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Iranian airliner skids into street; all 150 passengers safe

The incident happened in the southern city of Mahshahr.

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Inmate found dead at Mississippi prison

He was hanging in his cell at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman.

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Inmate found dead at Mississippi prison

He was hanging in his cell at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman.

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China's unprecedented Wuhan reaction probably couldn't be pulled off anywhere else

As the world watches the developing crisis around the deadly Wuhan coronavirus, it's difficult to know how worried to be. One thing is clear, however: China is treating the matter extremely seriously.

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An Iranian passenger plane skidded off the runway onto a city road -- and nobody was hurt

An Iranian passenger plane with 135 people on board has skidded off the runway and onto a road with its wheels still retracted -- and, miraculously, no one was hurt.

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See the most memorable moments from the Grammy Awards

The 62nd annual Grammy Awards show was full of tributes and triumph. See the highlights.

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Video shows LeBron James' emotional return to Los Angeles

Video from KNBC shows LeBron James returning to Los Angeles after the Lakers played the Philadelphia 76ers. On January 25, James spoke with ESPN about the impact Kobe Bryant had on his career.

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Bolton bombshell raises the stakes as Trump's defense team takes the spotlight

An explosive New York Times report detailing an unpublished draft manuscript by former national security adviser John Bolton has added new uncertainty to this week's crucial vote to determine whether the Senate should subpoena witnesses and documents in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, several GOP sources said.

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Billie Eilish has a history-making night at the Grammys

It appears the party is just getting started for 18-year-old Billie Eilish.

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NASA wants to bring Martian samples to Earth. And needs someone to lead the mission

NASA is planning to bring Martian samples back to Earth -- and they're looking for someone to lead the mission.

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Adam Driver reprises 'Undercover Boss' role on 'SNL'

On "Saturday Night Live", Adam Driver played Kylo Ren in another Star Wars inspired "Undercover Boss" sketch. Watch him become an intern.

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Kobe Bryant’s daughter, Gianna, was following in his footsteps before death

The two died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.

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The 2020 Grammy Awards

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Kim's aunt reemerges after years of speculation about fate

It was her first public appearance in about six years.

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'Physically assaulted by a teacher': 6-year-old boy's family demands answers

A 6-year-old child was allegedly grabbed by the neck and thrown to the floor by his own teacher in the middle of the day at school and now his family is demanding answers

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Kim's aunt reemerges after years of speculation about fate

It was her first public appearance in about six years.

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The backlash against Meghan and Stormzy shows Britain is in denial about racism

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan began a new life in Canada last week, having stepped down as senior royals and left the UK. The couple's departure has forced a heated debate on a problem that many say the country is failing to face up to: racism.

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Democratic race in Iowa heats up as caucus approaches

The Democratic presidential race in Iowa is more volatile than ever.

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Biden holds steady, Warren slips in national poll as Iowa caucuses approach

Joe Biden is holding his ground in the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, according to the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll.

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Democratic race in Iowa heats up as caucus approaches

The Democratic presidential race in Iowa is more volatile than ever.

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US Consulate to evacuate staff from epidemic-stricken Wuhan

A new respiratory disease has sickened 1,975 people and killed 56.

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US Consulate to evacuate staff from epidemic-stricken Wuhan

A new respiratory disease has sickened 1,975 people and killed 56.

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Defense Department: Soldier dies in accident in Syria

The accident occurred during route-clearing operations, the Pentagon said.

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Parnas releases extended audio from 2018 dinner with Trump

Lev Parnas has been indicted by prosecutors in New York.

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Defense Department: Soldier dies in accident in Syria

The accident occurred during route-clearing operations, the Pentagon said.

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This is the bar Trump's defense needs to clear

On Saturday, President Trump's defense team, as expected, simply brushed aside mountains of evidence and testimony -- including a new audio recording -- that shows a concerted effort from the White House to leverage aid to Ukraine in exchange for investigations that would politically benefit the President.

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Louise Linton sides with Greta Thunberg after husband Steve Mnuchin takes jab at climate crisis activist

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin's wife Louise Linton on Saturday showed support for climate activist Greta Thunberg, days after her husband took a jab at the teenager.

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In the camp world of K-pop, it's hard for stars to be gay

On a brightly lit stage, two male K-pop stars with glowing skin and perfectly coiffed hair are nibbling either end of the same long, chocolate stick.

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FedEx driver shoveled snow off customer's stoop

A delivery driver's good deed is being shared with the world, thanks to a doorbell camera.

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49er treating family of fallen Army sergeant to the Super Bowl

Before US Army Sgt. Martin LaMar was killed in Iraq, he spent his weekends cheering on the San Francisco 49ers. Next week, LaMar's service will be honored during Super Bowl LIV.

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Artifact found at Civil War site may be a 'witch bottle' used to ward off evil spirits. Really

Never heard of a "witch bottle"? Step right in, friend, sit a spell (not the evil kind) and we'll tell you why archaeologists believe a broken bottle found in Virginia just might be one.

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Taylor Swift won't attend the Grammys, source says

Taylor Swift won't be attending the Grammys on Sunday, a source close to the singer told CNN.

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FBI says monitoring of ex-Trump aide should've ended sooner

Justice Department concludes there was “insufficient predication" to continue.

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General: US committed to Syria fight; Missions up against IS

The top U.S. commander for the Middle Ease is offering reassurances.

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FBI says monitoring of ex-Trump aide should've ended sooner

Justice Department concludes there was “insufficient predication" to continue.

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General: US committed to Syria fight; Missions up against IS

The top U.S. commander for the Middle Ease is offering reassurances.

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Italy: Anti-Semitic scrawl on Nazi camp survivor's door

Anti-Semitic writing has been scrawled on the door of a now-deceased member of the Italian anti-Fascist resistance who survived a Nazi concentration camp

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Wonderkid Håland smashes league record

You might have thought scoring a debut hat-trick might earn you a start in the next game.

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Iraq protest tents set ablaze after cleric withdraws support

Iraqi officials and activists say security forces have swooped in and set fire to protesters' tents in the country's south

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'This is huge': Locust swarms destroy crops in East Africa

As millions of desert locusts descend on Kenya, farmers flail their arms and shout, bang pots and pans, and even swing shovels and blankets to try to stop the insects from destroying their crops

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Iraq protest tents set ablaze after cleric withdraws support

Iraqi officials and activists say security forces have swooped in and set fire to protesters' tents in the country's south

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'This is huge': Locust swarms destroy crops in East Africa

As millions of desert locusts descend on Kenya, farmers flail their arms and shout, bang pots and pans, and even swing shovels and blankets to try to stop the insects from destroying their crops

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Man cited for using fake skeleton to drive in HOV lane

A 62-year-old man tried to disguise a fake skeleton as a passenger just to use the HOV lane before an Arizona state trooper pulled him over this week

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Channing Tatum no longer a single man

An Instagram kiss and inflatable unicorn horns are pointing to Channing Tatum and Jessie J getting back together.

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Trump attends anti-abortion rally, in historic first

President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his support for tighter abortion restrictions, pledging at the annual March for Life rally in Washington that "unborn children have never had a stronger defender in the White House."

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Indiana boy dies after being shot wrestling with dad

A 4-year-old Indiana boy who was mistakenly shot when his father's gun fell and discharged while the two were play-wrestling has died, authorities said

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New Orleans: Protesters demand action on damaged hotel

New Orleans: Protesters demand action on damaged hotel

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Ex-Mexican police official faces drug-trafficking charges

A former Mexican intelligence unit commander who was a main point of contact for intelligence sharing between U.S. agencies and Mexican federal police has pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges in federal court in New York

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Indiana boy dies after being shot wrestling with dad

A 4-year-old Indiana boy who was mistakenly shot when his father's gun fell and discharged while the two were play-wrestling has died, authorities said

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New Orleans: Protesters demand action on damaged hotel

New Orleans: Protesters demand action on damaged hotel

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Ex-Mexican police official faces drug-trafficking charges

A former Mexican intelligence unit commander who was a main point of contact for intelligence sharing between U.S. agencies and Mexican federal police has pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges in federal court in New York

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3 things to know as Dems wrap Senate trial arguments, hand floor to Trump's lawyers

Democrats wrapped three days of opening arguments Friday, handing the Senate floor to the president's lawyers in the Trump impeachment trial Saturday.

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Trump admin to expand fast-track returns of asylum seekers at southern border

It's the latest move by Homeland Security to restrict asylum claims.

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Hospital video shows distressing scene from coronavirus outbreak

Staff in hazmat suits are seen walking past what appear to be bodies covered in sheets in the hospital's crowded hallways.

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Trump admin to expand fast-track returns of asylum seekers at southern border

It's the latest move by Homeland Security to restrict asylum claims.

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China is a massive headache for Europe

Europe has a China problem.

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World Bank to consider giving Tanzania $500 million education loan despite ban on pregnant schoolgirls

A multi-million dollar World Bank education loan to Tanzania is back on the table for possible approval next week after it was pulled over a year ago amid concerns about the country's policy of banning pregnant girls and young mothers from attending state school.

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Must-watch videos of the week

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Dems invoke McCain during Senate impeachment trial

Impeachment House manager Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) used video footage of late Sen. John McCain during the Senate impeachment trial to exemplify the threat posed by Russia on Ukraine over the course of history, and to reinforce the notion that support for Ukraine is critical to US national security.

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The evidence revealed since Trump's impeachment but still in question at Senate trial

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held on to the articles of impeachment for almost a month before delivering them to the Senate -- a decision that was inconsistent with Democra

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College student shot during alleged fraternity hazing incident

A New Mexico State University student was accused of shooting a classmate in an alleged hazing incident that resulted in his fraternity's suspension.

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After 100 days of rage, Lebanon has a new government — and a deepening crisis

Nour Fakih was at his office desk on a Thursday afternoon in October when he sent his friend Abed a prescient WhatsApp message. "Abed, should we call for a revolution, bro?"

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97,000 gallons of wine spills into river

A creek near a Sonoma County, California, vineyard is now a bit more refined after more than 97,000 gallons of wine spilled Wednesday.

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Authorities warn of viral TikTok 'outlet challenge' causing fires

Authorities in Plymouth, Massachusetts, are warning of a viral video challenge that is trending on the social media platform TikTok. The challenge involves using a partially plugged in phone charger and a penny to cause a spark, sometimes leading to fire. CNN affiliate WBZ reports.

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Bernie Sanders is rising in the polls. Here's why

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders leads in New Hampshire, continuing to widen his top position ahead of the primaries, according to a new WBUR poll.

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Family of toddler who fell to her death off a cruise ship dispute cruise line's account

The family of an Indiana toddler who fell from her grandfather's arms to her death off a cruise ship is challenging what it calls Royal Caribbean Cruises' "false narrative" of how it happened.

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China's Qiang Wang eliminates Serena Williams from Australian Open

China's Qiang Wang has eliminated 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams from the Australian Open, defeating the decorated American in three sets 6-4, 6-7 and 7-5 in Melbourne on Friday.

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Ukrainian jet victim ran company suspected by UN of violating Libyan arms embargo

One of the passengers on the Ukrainian jet downed by Iranian missiles earlier this month was a businesswoman who was the boss of two companies cited in a UN report for links to the shadowy arms trade supplying the protracted civil war in Libya.

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Schiff piles pressure on Republicans under fire

• Impeachment managers dissect abuse of power • Schiff gets choked up in emotional speech

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Impeachment managers dissect abuse of power charge

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Impeachment managers dissect abuse of power charge in making case against Trump

• Dems use 1999 video of Lindsey Graham to bolster case against Trump • Berman slams GOP senators' behavior

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If student doesn't cut his dreadlocks, he won't get to walk at graduation

DeAndre Arnold has been growing his dreadlocks for years.

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US firefighters killed in Australia crash ID'd

The three Americans who died fighting an Australian bushfire from the air have been identified by their employer, Oregon-based Coulson Aviation.

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Democrats use videos to help make their case in Senate impeachment trial

Democrats are using an unprecedented number of video clips of congressional hearings and, most notably, Trump himself, in an effort to hammer home their arguments.

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US declines UK request to extradite American accused in teen's death

The United States has declined the United Kingdom's request to extradite American citizen Anne Sacoolas, the wife of an American diplomat, who was charged with causing the death by dangerous driving of a British teenager last August.

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3 cities under lockdown as outbreak kills dozens

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Donald Trump: Elon Musk 'does good at rockets'

In a CNBC interview at Davos, President Trump was asked to comment on Elon Musk.

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She is the first openly bisexual contestant in Miss USA's 68-year history

Miss Utah USA champ Rachel Slawson competed for the crown five times before she finally won.

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Walking shark is discovered near Australia

Scientists discovered four new species off walking sharks near the northern coast of Australia.

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Macron shouts at Israeli security in Jerusalem

French President Emmanuel Macron admonished Israeli security officers after they appeared to try to follow him into a church in Jerusalem that is considered French territory.

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These energy leaders disagree over how to deal with coal

John Defterios' panel at the World Economic Forum explored how to phase out coal in a way that doesn't hit the world's poor the hardest

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Virus exposing flaws in Xi's control

Speaking on the tenth anniversary of the 2003 SARS crisis, Zhong Nanshan, one of the heroes in China's fight against that disease, described its as a "turning point" for the nation.

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Arrest warrant issued for former NFL wide receiver in assault case

Police said they had been out to his home at least four times in a month.

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Month of snow leaves Newfoundland in a state of emergency

Newfoundland residents have been blanketed with snow for nearly a month, and with a state of emergency extended through Saturday morning, it's not over yet.

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3 Americans killed in crash of water tanker plane fighting Australian wildfires

Three Americas were killed battling the Australian wildfires Wednesday when their water tanker plane crashed in New South Wales.

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Boeing's new CEO: 'We were our own worst enemy'

Boeing CEO David Calhoun discussed the 737 Max crisis.

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3 Americans killed in crash of water tanker plane fighting Australian wildfires

Three Americas were killed battling the Australian wildfires Wednesday when their water tanker plane crashed in New South Wales.

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Boeing's new CEO: 'We were our own worst enemy'

Boeing CEO David Calhoun discussed the 737 Max crisis.

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Three Americans dead after firefighting water bomber crashes in rural Australia

Three American crew members have died in Australia after an air tanker crashed in the state of New South Wales, where fires continue to burn out of control.

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Popular fast food chain files for bankruptcy

Krystal, a popular fast food chain in the southeastern United States, has filed for bankruptcy. The company first opened in 1932 in Chattanooga, Tennessee before moving its headquarters to Atlanta.

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Tapper fact-checks Trump lawyer's misleading claim

The President's impeachment defense lawyer Jay Sekulow said that quid pro quo was not a part of the impeachment charges facing Trump. CNN's Jake Tapper and CNN legal analyst Carrie Cordero fact-check this misleading claim.

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Jean Paul Gaultier bows out with final, spectacular runway show

Jean Paul Gaultier knew the world was watching, so he packed the final runway show of his 50-year career with the star power befitting the king of a half-century of fashion.

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University's first black president gives emotional speech

Rutgers University named the first African American president in the school's history when the university's Board of Governors unanimously voted to appoint Jonathan Holloway as the 21st president.

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George Conway: Deeply saddened by the Republican Party

Attorney George Conway tells CNN's Jake Tapper he is "deeply saddened" and distressed by the actions of the GOP in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

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University of Michigan provost placed on leave amid sexual misconduct probe

Philbert also serves as the school's executive vice president of academic affairs.

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Weinstein trial opens with prosecution details, defense's claim of loving emails

Opening arguments were made in the Harvey Weinstein rape trial in Manhattan, New York.

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University of Michigan provost placed on leave amid sexual misconduct probe

Philbert also serves as the school's executive vice president of academic affairs.

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Weinstein trial opens with prosecution details, defense's claim of loving emails

Opening arguments were made in the Harvey Weinstein rape trial in Manhattan, New York.

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Multiple people shot in downtown Seattle: Police

Police said multiple people were shot blocks from the Pike Fish Market.

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Multiple people shot in downtown Seattle: Police

Police said multiple people were shot blocks from the Pike Fish Market.

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From Pakistan to the Caribbean: Curry's journey around the world

In 2019, ubiquitous Japanese curry house chain CoCo Ichibanya restaurant announced plans to bring its popular "curry rice" to India in 2020.

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The deadly new coronavirus has reached the US. Here's how to protect yourself

What started as a mystery virus last month in Wuhan, China, has now killed at least 17 people and infected hundreds more around the world.

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Sea foam floods Spanish town

Storm Gloria caused sea foam to engulf roads in the town of Tossa de Mar and left heavy rainfall and flooding all across Spain's Catalonia region.

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Chief justice's rebuke at impeachment trial highlights rising tensions

The Senate is still reeling from a combative exchange between the House impeachment managers and the President's defense team that triggered a rebuke from Chief Justice John Roberts and highlighted rising tensions at the impeachment trial.

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This frozen lake looks like the inside of a kaleidoscope

This drone footage captured over a frozen lake in northwest China looks like the inside of a kaleidoscope.

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CNN reporter in Wuhan on efforts to stop spread of virus

CNN international correspondent David Culver reports from Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak, where the city has set up stricter measures to stop the virus from spreading.

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Man allegedly kills pro-Trump boss after argument, throws American flag on his body

A construction worker in Florida has been accused of murdering his pro-Trump boss with a trowel after a political argument on the construction site where they both worked

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Man allegedly kills pro-Trump boss after argument, throws American flag on his body

A construction worker in Florida has been accused of murdering his pro-Trump boss with a trowel after a political argument on the construction site where they both worked

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Chief justice scolds legal teams after tense exchange

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See the trial pictures the Senate didn't want on TV

Press access to the Senate chamber for the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump has been severely restricted, and the only television coverage is through cameras controlled by the Senate itself.

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Wuhan coronavirus death toll rises to nine, sparking fears of wider spread

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Catching up? Key moments from the Senate impeachment trial

The Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump has begun. Here's what happened today that you need to know.

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Chief justice admonishes discourse during impeachment trial

Following remarks by impeachment manager Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and White House counsel Pat Cipollone, Chief Justice John Roberts warned both teams about using rhetoric inappropriate for an impeachment trial in the Senate chamber.

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Greta ignores Davos panel question to give warning

During a panel hosted by TIME, Greta Thunberg issues a stark warning about the IPCC's best case scenario for avoiding climate catastrophe.

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Pilot: The mystery of Delta flight's fuel dump

Shortly after takeoff from LAX at 11:32 AM on Tuesday, Delta Flight 89, a Boeing 777-200 bound for Shanghai experienced an engine abnormality called a compressor stall. According to recorded transcripts of the flight during its departure, one of the pilots reported the event to air traffic controllers, along with a request to return to the airport 20 minutes after it had taken off.

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A 6-year-old heard a smoke alarm in the middle of the night and woke her firefighter father, saving the family

A New Jersey firefighter and his family lost their home in a fire Sunday, but his daughter made sure the family remained safe.

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Best man whose deployment was delayed surprises best friend on wedding day

A.J. White's deployment got delayed, so he made proper use of his extra time.

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Best man whose deployment was delayed surprises best friend on wedding day

A.J. White's deployment got delayed, so he made proper use of his extra time.

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FBI, which conducted surveillance on MLK, sees backlash after social media post

The FBI, which once conducted targeted surveillance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., caused a firestorm on social media after posting a tribute honoring the iconic leader.

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FBI, which conducted surveillance on MLK, sees backlash after social media post

The FBI, which once conducted targeted surveillance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., caused a firestorm on social media after posting a tribute honoring the iconic leader.

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Atlanta basketball player 'seriously injured' in car accident

Lawyers for Atlanta Hawks forward Chandler Parsons say he was involved in a serious car accident involving a drunk driver. They say he doesn't know if he'll ever play again.

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Derek Jeter and Larry Walker elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was one of two players elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

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See why Howie Mandel used the 'golden buzzer' on 'AGT'

"America's Got Talent" judge Howie Mandel used the "golden buzzer" to move a dance crew to the show's finals. HLN's Melissa Knowles reports.

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NASCAR team makes little boy's dream a reality

A NASCAR team made a little boy's day when his teacher arranged for them to come to his home and show him how to work on a real racing pit crew.

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The Senate impeachment trial so far: 3 things to know

Partisanship grips Congress as Senate Republicans and Democrats clash on the rules governing the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Here are 3 things to know.

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The Senate impeachment trial so far: 3 things to know

Partisanship grips Congress as Senate Republicans and Democrats clash on the rules governing the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Here are 3 things to know.

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Australia wants you back after the fires. Here's where to go

Australia wants you to know that it's not all blackened and charred.

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State senator files harassment complaint against peer, supports journalist's claim

Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow spoke to ABC News about her sexual harassment complaint against Sen. Peter Lucido.

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Father and 4-year-old son shot in head while wrestling when man's gun discharges

A 36-year-old father and his 4-year-old son were rushed to hospital after being accidentally shot in the head when a gun discharged while they were play wrestling togethe

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Rescuers search for 7 as avalanche hits hiking trail

The avalanche hit part of the Mount Annapurna trekking route after snowfall.

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Rescuers search for 7 as avalanche hits hiking trail

The avalanche hit part of the Mount Annapurna trekking route after snowfall.

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Russell Crowe tweets photos showing how rain has helped his Australia property heal from fires

Actor Russell Crowe's rural New South Wales property, which was scorched by the massive bushfires that have been burning through Australia, underwent a dramatic transformation after recent heavy rains in the area.

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An ancient aquatic system older than the pyramids has been revealed by the Australian bushfires

Extensive water channels built by indigenous Australians thousands of years ago to trap and harvest eels for food have been revealed after wildfires burned away thick vegetation in the state of Victoria.

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Man strangles coyote to death after it attacks his son

A New Hampshire man killed a coyote with his bare hands Monday after it grabbed his 2-year-old son by his jacket hood and dragged him to the ground.

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100s in river 'no-man's land' after Mexico troops block way

Hundreds of Central American migrants have been stranded in a sort of no-man’s land on the river border between Guatemala and Mexico after running up against lines of Mexican National Guard

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100s in river 'no-man's land' after Mexico troops block way

Hundreds of Central American migrants have been stranded in a sort of no-man’s land on the river border between Guatemala and Mexico after running up against lines of Mexican National Guard

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China is trying to stop the spread of a deadly new virus at the worst possible time of year

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Joe Biden fires back at Bernie Sanders after video surfaces

CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports on the "circular firing squad" of leading Democratic rivals unfolding on multiple fronts.

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Uber sells its India food business for 9.99% stake in local rival Zomato

Uber has sold another business in Asia.

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Trump and Macron agree to trade truce and avoid massive tariffs on French wine -- for now

President Donald Trump and his French counterpart have agreed to hold off on escalating a trade war, officials said, avoiding for now a massive new tariff increase on French goods such as wine, cheese and handbags.

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See the Joe Biden selfie moment that's going viral

A video of Joe Biden taking a selfie with an elevator operator on the way to his endorsement interview with The New York Times has accumulated thousands of views.

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What the royal 'deal' will look like for Prince Harry and Meghan

With the surprise decision by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to step back from royal life, CNN's Max Foster asks what the future holds for the British royal family.

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Vegas-area police: Baby boy found dead in trash bin

Police are investigating the death of an infant boy whose body was found in an alley trash bin in a North Las Vegas neighborhood

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GOP issues proposed rules as impeachment trial set to begin in earnest

The impeachment trial is set to begin in earnest on Tuesday.

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Trump lawyer's impeachment defense at odds with past statements

The high-profile lawyer is a member of President Donald Trump's defense team.

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Tesla calls unintended acceleration complaints 'completely false'

A government agency announced it will look into driver complaints that Tesla electric vehicles may suddenly accelerate on their own.

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Tesla calls unintended acceleration complaints 'completely false'

A government agency announced it will look into driver complaints that Tesla electric vehicles may suddenly accelerate on their own.

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3 rockets fired into Baghdad's Green Zone as protests intensify

Two of the rockets reportedly landed in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy.

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Puerto Rico distributes emergency supplies that were left in old warehouse for years

The supplies were distributed to the towns hardest hit by recent earthquakes.

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3 rockets fired into Baghdad's Green Zone as protests intensify

Two of the rockets reportedly landed in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy.

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Puerto Rico distributes emergency supplies that were left in old warehouse for years

The supplies were distributed to the towns hardest hit by recent earthquakes.

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2 dead, 5 injured as patron opens fire 'indiscriminately' at bar

The man opened fire after an argument at a concert.

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After cashing in on QB gambles, Niners, Chiefs in Super Bowl

In 2017, a pair of teams gambled on quarterbacks who had big-time potential.

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DNA tests confirm coyote captured in Chicago attacked boy

The animal was shot with a BB gun, which could have caused aggressive behavior.

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Malaysia sends back trash, says won't be world's waste bin

Malaysia has sent 150 containers of plastic waste back to mainly rich countries.

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Chiefs will play 49ers in the Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl LIV next month.

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De Niro asserts his right to say whatever the heck he wants

Robert De Niro reserves his right to speak up, so that's exactly what he did in his SAG Awards speech on Sunday night.

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Princess Diana staffer: Harry speaking from the heart

Princess Diana's former Chief of Staff Patrick Jephson reacts to Prince Harry's speech publicly addressing his and Meghan's decision to leave royal life.

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Singer dies on stage

Americana singer and songwriter David Olney, whose music was recorded by Linda Ronstadt, Steve Young, Emmylou Harris and others, died of an apparent heart attack while performing on stage in Florida Saturday, according to a statement on his website. He was 71.

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SAG Awards 2020: Fashion on the red carpet

It was only mid-afternoon in LA when stars arrived for Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards, but the glamorous evening wear was already out in force.

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Trump's impeachment trial comes at a high point for fans

As Donald Trump sees it, America lucked out with a good President — "even though they're trying to impeach the son of a b***h."

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Canadian military mobilized to help Newfoundland dig out

Monster blizzard paralyzed parts of the province with record-breaking snowfall,

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4.5 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Kansas

The earthquake happened near where several others have happened before.

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Democrats navigate sensitive gender politics as voting nears

They try to balance support for women against concerns of a political blowback,

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Morales names his candidate for Bolivia presidential vote

Morales has picked ex-economy minister to be his party's presidential candidate.

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Canadian military mobilized to help Newfoundland dig out

Monster blizzard paralyzed parts of the province with record-breaking snowfall,

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4.5 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Kansas

The earthquake happened near where several others have happened before.

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Democrats navigate sensitive gender politics as voting nears

They try to balance support for women against concerns of a political blowback,

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Morales names his candidate for Bolivia presidential vote

Morales has picked ex-economy minister to be his party's presidential candidate.

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22 men own more wealth than Africa's 326 million women

Global inequality is "out of control" because of biased economic systems that exclude many women while allowing billionaires to amass huge fortunes that do little for society, according to Oxfam International.

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Oil and gas companies will only survive the climate crisis if they spend more now

The oil and gas industry needs to work harder and faster to tackle the climate crisis if it wants to remain profitable, a leading energy group says.

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SAG Awards: See the full list of winners

The 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be presented Sunday.

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Michelle Obama shares her workout playlist in hopes you'll keep your New Year's fitness resolution

Having a difficult time keeping your New Year's resolution to get fit?

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Rare video catches sight of 5 mountain lions

Home surveillance video captured five mountain lions in what California Department of Fish and Wildlife spokesperson Peter Tira called an "extraordinary"sighting.

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Trump 'can't understand why he is impeached'

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Norway says its new giant oil field is actually good for the environment. Critics call it climate hypocrisy

It's not a boast you usually hear about an oil field: Norway says its huge new facility is great for the environment.

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Trump 'can't understand why he is impeached'

Donald Trump has appeared "distracted" by the impeachment trial that begins on Tuesday, according to a source close to the White House who speaks to the President regularly.

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Puerto Rico emergency director fired after unused Maria supplies found

Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced fired the island's emergency manager, hours after a warehouse filled with supplies was discovered.

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Conor McGregor wins in first UFC match in 15 months

Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor was victorious in his first UFC match in over 15 months, with a technical knockout win over American opponent Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone in Las Vegas, Nevada. McGregor blitzed Cerrone from the opening bell and won the fight less than a minute into the first round

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Woman injures 2 after allegedly driving into traffic as a test of faith

A woman in Pennsylvania allegedly drove her car into oncoming traffic as a test of her faith in God and showed no remorse for her actions, according to authorities.

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Woman injures 2 after allegedly driving into traffic as a test of faith

A woman in Pennsylvania allegedly drove her car into oncoming traffic as a test of her faith in God and showed no remorse for her actions, according to authorities.

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Former Drexel professor arrested and accused of spending $185,000 in grant money on strippers, sports bars and iTunes

A former Drexel University professor faces criminal charges after allegedly stealing $185,000 in research grant money and using it at adult entertainment venues and on purchases for iTunes, meals and other expenses.

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Federal appeals court rules that both parents in same-sex relationship can be listed on their child's birth certificates

Married same-sex couples in Indiana can list both parents on their children's birth certificates, a federal court ruled Friday.

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Former Florida Mayor sentenced to 51 months after defrauding charity

A former Florida mayor was sentenced to 51 months in prison Friday after defrauding the charity United Way of more than half a million dollars.

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JFK's grandson slams Pence's interpretation of 'Profiles in Courage'

President John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg said Saturday that Vice President Mike Pence's recent op-ed is a "total perversion of JFK's legacy and the meaning of courage."

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A British grocery chain poked fun at Beyoncé's new Ivy Park x Adidas line, which looks a lot like its uniforms

Beyoncé's Ivy Park x Adidas line dropped this week, creating an online frenzy as fans raced to stock up on the goodies.

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A woman writing a novel about 'predatory older men' has been seated on the Harvey Weinstein jury

A woman writing a novel about "predatory" older men and their relationships with younger woman will serve as one of 12 jurors who will decide Harvey Weinstein's fate in one of the most high-profile cases in the country.

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Comme des Garçons criticized for cultural appropriation for using lace front cornrow wigs

Major Japanese fashion label Comme des Garçons has always pushed boundaries. But this time, they may have gone too far.

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Man kills grizzly in self-defense, keeps claws as a memento

Montana man said he was mad that the bear was going to eat him.

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Tennessee governor wants to amend day that honors KKK leader

State law requires Tennessee to honor Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest.

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Iran to send flight recorders from downed jet to Ukraine

Tehran official said it was not possible to read the black boxes in Iran.

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House impeachment managers file case brief against Trump ahead of Senate trial

House impeachment managers filed a brief on Saturday outlining their formal case against President Donald Trump, as the Senate trial continues next week.

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Puerto Rican official fired after warehouse discovered with supplies from 2017

An abandoned warehouse filled with supplies that dated back to Hurricane Maria was discovered.

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Man kills grizzly in self-defense, keeps claws as a memento

Montana man said he was mad that the bear was going to eat him.

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Tennessee governor wants to amend day that honors KKK leader

State law requires Tennessee to honor Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest.

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Iran to send flight recorders from downed jet to Ukraine

Tehran official said it was not possible to read the black boxes in Iran.

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MSG in Chinese food isn't unhealthy -- you're just racist, activists say

If you've heard of the term "MSG," you might have also heard of its common -- but inaccurate -- connotations.

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Teachers exposed to jet fuel dump on school playground plan lawsuit

Four teachers from a Los Angeles-area school sued Delta Air Lines, saying they were exposed to jet fuel when a plane with engine trouble dumped its fuel while making an emergency return to the airport

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Australian wildfires prompt $11,000 fine for tossing lit cigarette out of car

Australians could now face a major if they toss a lit cigarette.

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Ohio State doctor abuse investigation, suits have cost $9.8M

Ohio State University says the investigation and related lawsuits about alleged sexual abuse decades ago by a team doctor have cost nearly $10 million so far

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Teachers exposed to jet fuel dump on school playground plan lawsuit

Four teachers from a Los Angeles-area school sued Delta Air Lines, saying they were exposed to jet fuel when a plane with engine trouble dumped its fuel while making an emergency return to the airport

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Trump administration announces proposals to loosen guidelines for school meals

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said the new proposals will "empower schools to give their very best to our children nationwide."

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Trump administration announces proposals to loosen guidelines for school meals

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said the new proposals will "empower schools to give their very best to our children nationwide."

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4 killed, 1 injured in family shooting in Utah suburb

Four members of a family were killed and one injured in a shooting Friday night in a Salt Lake City suburb

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Delta and its pilots ask mediator for help in contract talks

Delta Air Lines and its pilots want Washington to help them agree on a new contract for the pilots

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4 killed, 1 injured in family shooting in Utah suburb

Four members of a family were killed and one injured in a shooting Friday night in a Salt Lake City suburb

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Delta and its pilots ask mediator for help in contract talks

Delta Air Lines and its pilots want Washington to help them agree on a new contract for the pilots

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The US operation in Iraq could come to an embarrassing end. Iran's power will only grow

Donald Trump hasn't pulled his troops out of Iraq, despite his pledge to end America's grinding wars. It turns out he may not have to. The US is facing the possibility of being kicked out, and that would be a big win for Iran.

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See Lev Parnas photos just released by House Democrats

New documents released by House Democrats include communications and photos from indicted Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas.

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Trump recounts minute-by-minute details of Soleimani strike to donors at Mar-a-Lago

• The evolving US justification for killing Iran's top general

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Bloomberg gets 45-day extension on financial disclosures from FEC

Bloomberg has got an extension to file his mandatory personal financial disclosure form, which means he can hide the details of his vast wealth until after Super Tuesday

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Yang's wife, Evelyn, says she was sexually assaulted by her doctor during pregnancy

Presidential candidate Andrew Yang’s wife, Evelyn Yang, claims she was sexually assaulted by her OBGYN while she was pregnant with her first son

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A 14-year-old girl was kidnapped by three men and used Snapchat to alert her friends, police say

A 14-year-old girl who was kidnapped in Northern California used Snapchat to share her location with her friends, who then called 911, police said.

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4 people fatally shot in Utah

Four people were shot to death in a residence in Grantsville, Utah, Friday night, according to police.

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3 more alleged members of white supremacist group The Base are arrested in Georgia

Three Georgia men allegedly involved in a white supremacist group known as The Base have been arrested, the Floyd County Police Department announced Friday, one day after three other alleged group members were arrested in other parts of the country.

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Evelyn Yang was assured justice. Here's how the doctor she says assaulted her went free

Evelyn Yang's revelation that she was sexually assaulted by her OB-GYN has renewed national focus on a sweetheart plea deal between Manhattan's district attorney and her former doctor.

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Must-watch videos of the week

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Taal volcano eruption poses deadly dilemma for people living in its shadow

Maria Evangeline Tenorio Sarmiento struggles to wade through ankle-deep mud and debris to reach her house that's been inundated with thick sludge.

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Boeing discovers issue with 737 Max flight computers, source says

Boeing's troubled 737 Max has run into a new glitch.

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New impeachment documents show more texts about possible surveillance of former US ambassador to Ukraine

House Democrats on Friday released new documents from indicted Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas ahead of the Senate trial that includes new information about the apparent surveillance of former US Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch and additional contacts between Parnas and an aide to Rep. Devin Nunes of California.

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How Trump is like mouthwash

The recent killing of Iran's Gen. Qasem Soleimani seems to have been the product of two factors: opportunity -- the US had him targeted -- and timing. That second factor relates to the impeachment trial about to begin in the Senate and the President's habit of diverting our attention to big problems that he can solve in dramatic fashion.

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Pentagon to decide soon on possible troop cut in West Africa

The Pentagon could decide in six to eight weeks whether there should be a U.S. military troop reduction in west Africa.

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Pentagon to decide soon on possible troop cut in West Africa

The Pentagon could decide in six to eight weeks whether there should be a U.S. military troop reduction in west Africa.

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Protests and a weakening economy spell a rocky road ahead for India's Narendra Modi

Eight months ago, Narendra Modi was being hailed as India's most popular leader in decades.

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The trade war with China is far from over

CNN Business' Christine Romans explains what the US - China Phase I deal means for trade relations and why it is not the end of the matter

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Hear son's moving speech after dad was killed in Iran crash

A week after his father was killed in a plane crash over Iran, Ryan Pourjam, 13, gave a moving speech about who his father was and the life lessons he left behind for him.

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Late-night hosts roast Nancy Pelosi's impeachment ceremony

Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon poked fun at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the day she sent the articles of impeachment to the Senate.

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2020 candidate's awkward encounter goes viral

Caught in the crossfire of Warren-Sanders hot mic...Jeanne Moos reports on the guy who wandered into their confrontation.

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Truck slams into Illinois Starbucks; 4 sent to hospitals

Police say a pickup truck has slammed into an Illinois Starbucks, injuring five people and causing massive damage to the coffee shop

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Truck slams into Illinois Starbucks; 4 sent to hospitals

Police say a pickup truck has slammed into an Illinois Starbucks, injuring five people and causing massive damage to the coffee shop

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The archaic machinery of a US impeachment trial is swinging into action

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China reports weakest growth in 29 years as trade war evolves

China just reported its weakest economic growth in 29 years.

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7 jurors chosen for Weinstein trial: Prosecution accuses defense of eliminating white female jurors

Seven jurors, including four men and three women, have been selected to serve in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial.

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Your Fitbit could help health officials predict flu outbreaks in real-time

That Fitbit you've been wearing could be doing a lot more than tracking your trips to the store. It may help health officials stop the flu from spreading, too.

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Republicans submit 4 last-minute anti-LGBTQ bills ahead 2020 deadline

Republican lawmakers in Florida submitted a batch of anti-LGBTQ bills this week with just hours to spare before the 2020 legislative deadline.

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Republicans submit 4 last-minute anti-LGBTQ bills ahead 2020 deadline

Republican lawmakers in Florida submitted a batch of anti-LGBTQ bills this week with just hours to spare before the 2020 legislative deadline.

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State media hailed Putin's power shake-up. Moscow residents seem less enthused

Big government announcements in Russia are typically accompanied by simultaneous coverage on the nation's state-run TV channels.

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Libya's renegade general 'agreed to comply' with ceasefire, says Germany

Libya's renegade General Khalifa Haftar has "agreed to comply" with the terms of an existing ceasefire agreement in Libya, according to German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas.

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Christopher Tolkien, the son of 'Lord of the Rings' author, has died at 95

Christopher Tolkien, the son of "The Lord of the Rings" author J.R.R. Tolkien, has died, the Tolkien Society announced Thursday. He was 95 years old.

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Earthquake-damaged buildings cripple Puerto Rico

The Ponciana Condominium building here is one of the most distinctive in the island's second-largest city. It's a 12-story structure, just south of downtown, with medical and commercial units on its first three floors and residential units on the remaining nine.

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President Trump issues guidance asserting students' right to pray in schools

President Donald Trump issued new guidance on Thursday, affirming the First Amendment right of students to pray in public schools

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Senators remain gripped by partisanship as Trump's impeachment trial begins

U.S. senators dug into their political positions Thursday upon the kickoff of President Donald Trump’s historic impeachment trial.

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President Trump issues guidance asserting students' right to pray in schools

President Donald Trump issued new guidance on Thursday, affirming the First Amendment right of students to pray in public schools

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Senate to accept articles Thursday as Trump impeachment trial set to begin

The Senate is expected to officially accept the articles of impeachment Thursday.

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Pelosi's move at signing called 'jarring' and 'unusual'

After House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signed the articles of impeachment to send off to the Senate, Pelosi handed out multiple pens to the impeachment managers.

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Lev Parnas says the 'most important thing' was four more years of Trump

Lev Parnas, the Soviet-born businessman whose work in Ukraine with President Donald Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani stands at the center of the impeachment inquiry, said Wednesday in an interview with CNN that their efforts were "all about 2020."

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New documents released in Meghan Markle's lawsuit

Court documents show that the newspaper being sued by Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle list her father, Thomas Markle, as a figure of the paper's defense. CNN's Max Foster reports.

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Glenda Bailey, longstanding editor of Harper's Bazaar, to step down

She had Kate Winslet hang from a Manhattan scaffold, Demi Moore feed a giraffe and Cardi B breathe literal fire.

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Half-naked sex offender arrested breaking into home through doggy door

A convicted sex offender has been arrested after trying to break into a woman’s home without any pants as he tried to sneak into the house through the doggy door.

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Half-naked sex offender arrested breaking into home through doggy door

A convicted sex offender has been arrested after trying to break into a woman’s home without any pants as he tried to sneak into the house through the doggy door.

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A Japanese minister is making waves for taking paternity leave. He's only taking two weeks off

Japan's Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has announced that he will take paternity leave when his first child is born this month, an unusual step in a country where new fathers rarely take time off from work.

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A blob of hot water in the Pacific Ocean killed a million seabirds, scientists say

As many as one million seabirds died at sea in less than 12 months in one of the largest mass die-offs in recorded history -- and researchers say warm ocean waters are to blame.

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Trump shows that impeachment will not moderate him

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Rain and hail pelt fire-ravaged Australian states, bringing new risks -- and potential relief

Severe thunderstorms are pelting some regions of Australia suffering from historic wildfires with powerful rain and large hail.

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Pope Francis appoints woman to senior Vatican diplomatic role

Pope Francis has appointed a female Italian lawyer to a high-ranking role in the Vatican's diplomatic division, further cementing his credentials as one of the most progressive Holy Fathers in history.

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A small Australian town is being overrun by emus

A town in the state of Western Australia has become home to an influx of unusual new residents: emus.

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The secret mission to save Australia's prehistoric trees

Australia's prehistoric Wollemi pine trees were saved from bushfires in a secret government mission. The trees are located in a secret location inside the 5,000-square-kilometer Wollemi National Park northwest of Sydney.

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Delta pilot told air traffic control he didn't need to dump fuel

A day after a Delta Air Lines plane dumped jet fuel over several Los Angeles schools, federal authorities said the pilots of Delta Flight 89 did not ask for approval to release the fuel as part of their emergency landing.

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See moment impeachment articles arrive at Senate

House managers deliver the articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate.

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Prague's tryst with Taipei sees Shanghai spurned in sister city love triangle

The Czech capital of Prague has waded into China-Taiwan relations, partnering up with Taipei in a geopolitical love triangle that has left Shanghai feeling spurned.

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Record number of guns seized at US airports last year

More guns were seized at airports across the United States last year than ever before in the Transportation Security Administration's 18-year history, the agency reported Wednesday.

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Man returns home after volcano eruption and makes a surprising find

Survivors in the Philippines are returning to their homes to see what is left after days of continuous eruptions from Taal volcano.

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See NFL star's emotional announcement

Luke Kuechly got emotional as he announced the end of his career with the Carolina Panthers. Kuechly has a history of head injuries, including three known concussions from 2015-2017.

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Lev Parnas says Trump 'knew exactly what was going on' with Ukraine pressure campaign

Indicted Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas, a central figure in the White House's alleged Ukraine pressure campaign, said President Donald Trump "knew exactly what was going on" despite his repeated denials of wrongdoing.

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Airstrikes kill at least 15 during ceasefire in northwestern Syria

More than a dozen people were killed and 60 injured in airstrikes on Wednesday in the last rebel-held area in northwest Syria, according to activists on the ground and the volunteer rescue group known as the White Helmets.

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Husband attempted to run over wife 2 years before she went missing: Nanny

Fotis Dulos was charged on Jan. 7 with murdering his estranged wife.

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Warren appears to snub Sanders' handshake after Iowa debate

• Iraq War haunts the 2020 vote

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The women protesters who have been occupying a New Delhi street for a month

Only a month ago, 50-year-old mother Bahro Nisa was a regular New Delhi shopkeeper, making a living selling cold drinks to tourists visiting one of Asia's biggest mosques.

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Chris Cillizza's winners and losers from the debate

The top six candidates debated Tuesday night in Iowa, the last chance for them to stand beside their rivals before Iowa voters kick off the nomination fight in 20 days' time.

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Harry and Meghan butt of late-night jokes

Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Trevor Noah roast Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over their decision to step back from their royal duties.

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5 takeaways from the last Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses

Six Democrats clashed on the smallest debate stage yet in Iowa, only 20 days before caucusgoers across the Hawkeye state are set to cast the first votes of the primary.

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See Warren's fiery response to Bernie Sanders' denial

During the CNN/ Des Moines Register Democratic presidential debate, Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) denied telling Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) during a private meeting in 2018 that he did not believe a woman could win the presidency.

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China's government poses a 'global threat to human rights,' report finds

The Chinese government increasingly poses a "global threat to human rights," according to NGO Human Rights Watch.

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A Chinese traveler was caught trying to smuggle 200 live scorpions out of Sri Lanka

A unnamed Chinese traveler was caught red-handed when he attempted to smuggle 200 live scorpions out of Sri Lanka on Monday.

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Michael Avenatti arrested at courthouse during hearing

Michael Avenatti shot to fame representing Stormy Daniels.

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Michael Avenatti arrested at courthouse during hearing

Michael Avenatti shot to fame representing Stormy Daniels.

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Michael Flynn moves to withdraw guilty plea, claiming prosecutors forcing him to lie

The government last week recommended up to six months for Flynn's sentencing.

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Michael Flynn moves to withdraw guilty plea, claiming prosecutors forcing him to lie

The government last week recommended up to six months for Flynn's sentencing.

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Red Sox manager Alex Cora fired in sign stealing scandal

MLB has been investigating allegations the Red Sox had stolen signs.

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Former Penn State football player suing over 'campaign of hazing'

A former Penn State football player alleged a campaign of hazing in a new lawsuit, including threats that referenced Jerry Sandusky.

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Bureau of Prisons director cutting internet access for staff to 'limit distractions'

In a message to Bureau of Prisons’ staff, Director Kathy Hawk Sawyer stressed hiring will be a main priority of the bureau in the coming year.

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What's behind the latest European bid to save the Iran nuclear deal

While the European powers hope they have found an avenue to fix the Iran nuclear deal, it may actually spell its end.

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American Airlines worker stalked woman with suggestive texts during flight: Lawsuit

A San Diego woman is suing American Airlines, alleging that one of its employees pestered her with over 100 sexually suggestive text messages while on a flight with her a

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Red Sox manager Alex Cora fired in sign stealing scandal

MLB has been investigating allegations the Red Sox had stolen signs.

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Former Penn State football player suing over 'campaign of hazing'

A former Penn State football player alleged a campaign of hazing in a new lawsuit, including threats that referenced Jerry Sandusky.

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Bureau of Prisons director cutting internet access for staff to 'limit distractions'

In a message to Bureau of Prisons’ staff, Director Kathy Hawk Sawyer stressed hiring will be a main priority of the bureau in the coming year.

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What's behind the latest European bid to save the Iran nuclear deal

While the European powers hope they have found an avenue to fix the Iran nuclear deal, it may actually spell its end.

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American Airlines worker stalked woman with suggestive texts during flight: Lawsuit

A San Diego woman is suing American Airlines, alleging that one of its employees pestered her with over 100 sexually suggestive text messages while on a flight with her a

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House committees release new texts for use in upcoming impeachment trial

The chairs of three House committees on Tuesday transmitted additional evidence to the House Judiciary Committee for use in Senate impeachment trial.

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'Family Feud' gaffe leads to $10K of free Popeyes

Fast-food chain Popeyes gave "Family Feud Canada" contestant Eve Dubois $10,000 worth of free food after her wrong answer went viral.

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Photographer takes a selfie every day for 20 years

Noah Kalina started taking a photo of himself nearly every day in January 2000. He combined the photos to make an incredible video.

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New arrest made in woman's 1990 murder; husband cleared

Investigators described the new suspect as a former friend of the couple.

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Ukrainian gas firm Burisma hacked by Russians, cybersecurity company finds

Russian government hackers successfully penetrated the internal systems of Burisma, the Ukrainian-based oil and gas firm that once employed Vice President Joe Biden’s son

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'It is stomach-churning': Progressives' dread rises as Warren and Sanders collide

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have for more than a year observed a non-aggression pact designed to keep the Democratic left united as it seeks to topple the party's leading moderate presidential candidates.

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US citizen detained in Egypt for more than 6 years has died

A US citizen who once begged for President Donald Trump's help has died after more than six years in an Egyptian prison.

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Jersey City shooters had a bomb in their truck with reach of 5 football fields, FBI says

New Jersey shooters David Anderson and Francine Graham had an improvised explosive device inside their U-Haul van that had the reach of five football fields, a weapon that could have been part of larger wave of attacks targeting the Jewish community and law enforcement, officials said Monday.

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Racism scandal tearing apart the romance novel industry

To say the romance publishing industry is in upheaval right now would be an almost comical understatement. It's more scandalized than a dowager countess finding her headstrong niece alone on the lap of a rakish duke. It's more divided than a reluctant billionaire who has to choose between the family business and his love for a beautiful corporate rival.

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Kentucky miners block coal train over missed paychecks

Miners say they haven't been paid since Dec. 16.

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Toyota recalls nearly 700K vehicles to fix faulty fuel pumps

The fuel pumps can fail and cause engines to stall, company says.

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Warren says Sanders told her a woman couldn't defeat Trump

Warren responded Monday evening to reports that Sanders said he disagreed with her that a woman could win in 2020 against Trump, disagreeing with Sanders' account

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Kentucky miners block coal train over missed paychecks

Miners say they haven't been paid since Dec. 16.

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Toyota recalls nearly 700K vehicles to fix faulty fuel pumps

The fuel pumps can fail and cause engines to stall, company says.

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Little Mermaid sprayed with political graffiti

Denmark's most famous statue became entangled in a conflict raging thousands of miles away, after the message "Free Hong Kong" was sprayed on her base in big red letters.

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US sanctions Venezuelan lawmakers ahead of day of protests

There are calls for the U.S. to do more in Venezuela, especially to stop Russia's support.

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US sanctions Venezuelan lawmakers ahead of day of protests

There are calls for the U.S. to do more in Venezuela, especially to stop Russia's support.

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Trump's retweet of photoshopped image leaves panel speechless

"Inside Politics" host John King reacts to President Donald Trump retweeting a photoshopped image of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in traditional Islamic clothing in front of the Iranian flag.

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Treasury official pleads guilty to charge connected to leaks of Trump-related financial data

A senior Treasury Department official pleaded guilty Monday in Manhattan federal court to one count of conspiracy in a case in which prosecutors accused her of disclosing sensitive financial transaction reports related to people tied to President Donald Trump and Russia, including former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.

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Gigi Hadid is in the jury pool for the Weinstein trial

Model Gigi Hadid was among 120 potential jurors called on Monday for the Harvey Weinstein rape trail, according to a pool reporter inside the courtroom for jury selection.

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Police are investigating three ATM explosions in two Florida counties

Police in two Florida counties are investigating the explosions of three ATMs in the past two months in the Tampa area, officials said.

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Harvey Weinstein trial: Gigi Hadid could be a juror

The model will be one of the New Yorkers who'll return for further questioning.

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Bomb suggests Jewish market massacre suspects had bigger attack plans: Officials

Six people, including two suspects, were killed in Dec. 10 rampage.

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Harvey Weinstein trial: Gigi Hadid could be a juror

The model will be one of the New Yorkers who'll return for further questioning.

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2020 Oscar nominations announced: Watch live

Check out a live stream of the 2020 Oscar nominations and a full list of the nominees.

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Alaska man rescued weeks after remote cabin burned down

The man had no means of communication after the fire.

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Taiwan has slipped through China's fingers, but will Beijing ever admit it?

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Google-backed project collects millions of wildlife camera-trap images

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'Start Here': Pelosi plans to send impeachment articles to Senate

It's Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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'Start Here': Pelosi plans to send impeachment articles to Senate

It's Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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Graffiti painted on Copenhagen's Little Mermaid statue

Three lines in red, reading “Free Hong-Kong” were painted on the statue.

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Graffiti painted on Copenhagen's Little Mermaid statue

Three lines in red, reading “Free Hong-Kong” were painted on the statue.

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Video: Iran police shoot at those protesting plane shootdown

There was no immediate report in Iranian state-run media on the incident.

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US to send home some Saudi military students after shooting

The move comes after a Saudi Air Force officer shot 3 U.S. sailors dead.

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Video: Iran police shoot at those protesting plane shootdown

There was no immediate report in Iranian state-run media on the incident.

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US to send home some Saudi military students after shooting

The move comes after a Saudi Air Force officer shot 3 U.S. sailors dead.

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China is really worried about unemployment. Here's what it's doing to avoid mass layoffs

The Chinese government wants to do whatever it can to protect the economy in 2020. It's got an enormous task ahead of it.

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Airline passenger attacks flight attendant, injures 6 police officers: Authorities

Matthew Dingley, 28, allegedly attacked an attendant on a CommutAir flight from Washington to Newark.

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Philippine officials warn of 'volcanic tsunami' following eruption

Officials in the Philippines have warned residents of a possible "volcanic tsunami" following the eruption of a small volcano near the capital of Manila.

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Philippine officials warn of 'volcanic tsunami' following eruption

Officials in the Philippines have warned residents of a possible "volcanic tsunami" following the eruption of a small volcano near the capital of Manila.

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Latino group launches effort to defeat Donald Trump in 2020

The group is led by former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

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Taiwan's President thanks voters after winning reelection

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen thanked the island's electorate Saturday for putting "democratic values into practice" after securing more than 57% of the vote.

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Critics' Choice Awards 2020: Best fashion on the red carpet

After the glamour of last week's Golden Globes, stars took a comparatively pared back approach to fashion at the Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday evening.

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Sanders wins major New Hampshire union endorsement

He faces the challenge of earning a repeat victory in the New Hampshire primary.

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Pope Benedict XVI breaks silence to reaffirm priest celibacy

Pope Francis is weighing whether to allow married men to be ordained.

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Sanders wins major New Hampshire union endorsement

He faces the challenge of earning a repeat victory in the New Hampshire primary.

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Pope Benedict XVI breaks silence to reaffirm priest celibacy

Pope Francis is weighing whether to allow married men to be ordained.

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Phishing scam costs school district $2.3M, FBI investigating

Manor Independent School District lost $2.3M in a phishing email scam.

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Former Mrs. Florida gets prison time for Social Security fraud

Former Mrs. Florida was sentenced to 1 month in prison for social security fraud.

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Iranian protesters take to streets after Tehran admits Ukrainian plane was unintentionally shot down

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Why does Meghan get all the blame?

Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, have announced they're stepping back from — and essentially quitting — their roles as senior members of the royal family. As part of that move, they'll spend some of their time in North America and "work to become financially independent." Who knew that was even an option?

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More than 20 million people under flood watch after killer storms power through Midwest, East

More than 20 million people were under a flood watch Saturday as storms responsible for at least eight deaths cut through the Midwest and Southeast.

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First on CNN: More than a dozen Saudi servicemen to be expelled from US after review of December shooting at Naval Air Station

More than a dozen Saudi servicemen training at US military installations will be expelled from the United States after a review that followed the deadly shooting last month at a Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida, multiple sources told CNN.

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Trump tweets support for Iranian protesters after Tehran admits to unintentionally shooting down Ukrainian plane

President Donald Trump on Saturday tweeted his administration's support for Iranian protesters who took to the streets after Tehran admitted it mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet and killed all 176 people on board.

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How Americans and Iranians are using memes and hashtags to cope with conflict

As the US and Iranian governments strode towards what seemed like inevitable conflict over the past week, ordinary Iranians and Americans turned to memes to cope with the uncertainty.

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Trump weighs in on royal family bombshell

President Trump shares his thoughts on the news that Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are stepping back from their royal duties.

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Watch Russian warship 'aggressively' encounter US ship

A Russian warship "aggressively approached" a US Navy destroyer while it was operating in the North Arabian Sea, ignoring warnings from the US vessel and increasing the risk of a collision, the US Navy said. CNN's Barbara Starr reports.

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People are finding one final image of a deceased loved one, thanks to Google Maps' Street View

When you lose a loved one, sometimes the best way to keep the memories close is to revisit old photos. That's exactly what hundreds of people on social media are doing right now, thanks to Google Maps.

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Teens who changed a digital billboard to display pornography identified by police

Police in a Detroit suburb have identified two teenage boys responsible for changing a digital billboard along an interstate highway to display pornography, according to Auburn Hills police Lt. Ryan Gagnon.

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This playboy tortoise had so much sex he saved his entire species. Now he's going home

A womanizing tortoise whose rampant sex life may have single-handedly saved his entire species from extinction has retired from his playboy lifestyle, returning to the wild with his mission accomplished.

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Iranians anguished after military admits shooting down Ukrainian jet

Iranians are taking to social media to express their grief, shock and anger after authorities admitted that the Iranian military had shot down Ukrainian Flight 582.

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Can anyone get Boeing through this mess? He's going to try

Dave Calhoun might have the toughest job in corporate America: Fixing Boeing.

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A Georgia death row inmate has asked to be executed by firing squad

A convicted murderer in Georgia has asked that he be executed by firing squad, arguing an execution by lethal injection would cause him "excruciating pain" because of the condition of his veins.

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Man survived in the Alaskan wilderness for 3 weeks after a fire burned his house

A Utah man has been rescued from the Alaskan wilderness, approximately three weeks after a fire burned his home to the ground, killed his dog and left him without much food, clothing or shelter.

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NYPD arrests two teen suspects in fatal beating of man robbed of $1

The New York Police Department has arrested two more suspects in the fatal beating of a 60-year-old man on Christmas Eve from whom they allegedly robbed $1, according to Detective Sophia Mason.

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