New video appears to show moments before George Floyd was pinned to ground

Investigators are looking into a new video that appears to show the moments before George Floyd was pinned to the ground and died.

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NYPD cop cars filmed plowing into protesters as they converged on vehicle

A video has emerged of two police SUVs plowing into a group of protesters in New York City after being peppered with debris from the crowd of people.

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Many states scrambling to update hurricane plans for virus

Officials across the U.S. South are scrambling to adjust their hurricane plans around the coronavirus pandemic

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Many states scrambling to update hurricane plans for virus

Officials across the U.S. South are scrambling to adjust their hurricane plans around the coronavirus pandemic

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Protests rage for a fifth night across America

Protests erupted in at least 30 US cities over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with violent clashes across the country. CNN's Polo Sandoval reports.

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Atlanta mayor on protests: We're better than this as a country

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms addressed clean up efforts and the next steps the city will take after protests turned violent over the death of George Floyd.

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‘We’re sick of it’: Anger over police killings shatters US

Another night of unrest in every corner of the country left charred and shattered landscapes in dozens of American cities following more protests over the death of George Floyd

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Protesters in some cities target Confederate monuments

Confederate monuments have become a target of protesters demonstrating against the police killing of George Floyd

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Massive protests raise fears of new virus outbreaks

The mayor of Atlanta has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”

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‘We’re sick of it’: Anger over police killings shatters US

Another night of unrest in every corner of the country left charred and shattered landscapes in dozens of American cities following more protests over the death of George Floyd

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Protesters in some cities target Confederate monuments

Confederate monuments have become a target of protesters demonstrating against the police killing of George Floyd

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Massive protests raise fears of new virus outbreaks

The mayor of Atlanta has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”

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George Floyd protest updates: Biden says nationwide protests are 'utterly American'

The death of George Floyd, a black man seen in a video pinned down by a white police officer and who later died, has caused outrage in Minneapolis and across the U.S.

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Trump, Putin and Bolsonaro find their populist playbooks are no match for coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic could have been a moment of glory for the world's populist leaders. This is a period of heightened fear and anxiety — emotions that typically allow them to thrive.

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Advantage Biden, with risks; Trump disapproval grows: POLL

Biden holds a lead over Trump among registered voters, according to a new ABC News/Washington Post poll.

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Democrats to interview ousted State Department watchdog

It's part of their investigation into his abrupt firing by President Trump.

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FBI says its top lawyer is leaving the bureau

Dana Boente has been targeted by some conservative commentators.

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Trump calls for delay in Group of 7 meeting, seeks expansion

He said the group should include Russia, Australia, South Korea and India.

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Democrats to interview ousted State Department watchdog

It's part of their investigation into his abrupt firing by President Trump.

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FBI says its top lawyer is leaving the bureau

Dana Boente has been targeted by some conservative commentators.

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Trump calls for delay in Group of 7 meeting, seeks expansion

He said the group should include Russia, Australia, South Korea and India.

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NASA, SpaceX launch astronauts from US soil for the first time in a decade

A SpaceX spacecraft carrying two NASA astronauts soared into outer space Saturday — marking the first time humans have traveled into Earth's orbit from US soil in nearly a decade.

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He walked 1,250 miles in 10 days. India's lockdown left him no choice

Rajesh Chouhan had walked 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) in five days. His legs were swollen and his blisters had burst. A piece of Styrofoam trash he'd found on the roadside was soaking up the pus seeping from his feet.

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The Asian billionaire who made a fortune from war

When Stanley Ho Hung-sun, the man who made Macao a global gambling mecca, died at age 98 this week he was reportedly worth $14.9 billion.

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Crashed PIA flight 'black boxes' to be examined in France

Work on the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from a Pakistan International Airlines flight that crashed in Karachi will begin on June 2, French air safety investigators said Saturday on Twitter.

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A week of distractions from Trump shows a leader in crisis

On Monday, as the nation marked Memorial Day, President Donald Trump mocked his campaign rival for wearing a face mask. On Wednesday, as the national death toll from coronavirus reached a wretched milestone, Trump and his family flew to Florida in an attempted focus on space travel. By Friday, as smoke was lifting in Minneapolis after a night of racial unrest, he announced the United States would withdraw from the World Health Organization.

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Schools nationwide brace for cuts from new financial crisis

More than 13,000 public school districts face the possibility of sharp budget cuts as state tax revenues decline because of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Schools nationwide brace for cuts from new financial crisis

More than 13,000 public school districts face the possibility of sharp budget cuts as state tax revenues decline because of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Trump walks back his incendiary Minneapolis 'thugs' post

President Donald Trump tried to explain that an early morning tweet was an attempt to warn against the risk of violence

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China says US action on Hong Kong 'doomed to fail'

The mouthpiece of China's ruling Communist Party says U.S. moves to end some trading privileges extended to Hong Kong grossly interfere in China's internal affairs and are doomed to fail

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Trump taps controversial Conair heir to head US consulate in Bermuda

Republicans and Democrats had already rejected his nomination for another role.

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In unusual move, US embassies in Africa speak up on Floyd

As Minneapolis burns over the police killing of George Floyd and shock and disappointment in Africa grow, some U.S. embassies on the continent have taken the unusual step of issuing critical statements, saying no one is above the law

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NASA and SpaceX try again for historic launch, weather still uncertain

It will be the first time since 2011 the U.S. sends American astronauts from American soil.

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SpaceX launch forecast includes possibility of thunderstorm, lightning

The SpaceX launched was scrapped on Wednesday because of weather and that could happen again Saturday.

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Trump walks back his incendiary Minneapolis 'thugs' post

President Donald Trump tried to explain that an early morning tweet was an attempt to warn against the risk of violence

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China says US action on Hong Kong 'doomed to fail'

The mouthpiece of China's ruling Communist Party says U.S. moves to end some trading privileges extended to Hong Kong grossly interfere in China's internal affairs and are doomed to fail

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Trump taps controversial Conair heir to head US consulate in Bermuda

Republicans and Democrats had already rejected his nomination for another role.

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In unusual move, US embassies in Africa speak up on Floyd

As Minneapolis burns over the police killing of George Floyd and shock and disappointment in Africa grow, some U.S. embassies on the continent have taken the unusual step of issuing critical statements, saying no one is above the law

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NASA and SpaceX try again for historic launch, weather still uncertain

It will be the first time since 2011 the U.S. sends American astronauts from American soil.

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Minnesota protest updates: 'Prudent' to have Army units ready to deploy to Minnesota

Protests following the death of George Floyd while in police custody continued across the U.S. Saturday

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Jesse Jackson: 'We're tired of being used as target practice'

Civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson talks to Amanpour about the death of George Floyd and says that America must fight white supremacy to the very end.

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'That's a healthy dose:' CNN reporter hit with gas

CNN's Miguel Marquez reports from Minneapolis where the police are deploying tear gas against demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd after a curfew was enacted.

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Wife of officer charged with George Floyd's murder files for divorce

Derek Chauvin was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter Friday.

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Jeffrey Epstein victims' compensation fund to finally move forward

The plan was first proposed by Epstein's estate last November.

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Jeffrey Epstein victims' compensation fund to finally move forward

The plan was first proposed by Epstein's estate last November.

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Joe Biden discusses his phone call with George Floyd's family

Former Vice President Joe Biden talks to CNN's Don Lemon about offering solace during a phone call he had with George Floyd's family.

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The racist origin of the phrase Trump tweeted

President Trump tweeted about nationwide protests over George Floyd's death, saying "when the looting starts the shooting starts." Trump and the White House have since said that the tweet was not intended as a threat. CNN's Abby Phillip reports on the racist history tied to the phrase.

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Damaging winds, hail and isolated tornado possible in Northeast Friday

Meanwhile in the Southwest, temperatures are breaking records.

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CNN crew arrested while reporting on Minneapolis protests

The Minnesota State Patrol arrested a CNN television crew as they reported on violent protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck

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Damaging winds, hail and isolated tornado possible in Northeast Friday

Meanwhile in the Southwest, temperatures are breaking records.

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Another alleged victim cannot find Ghislaine Maxwell to serve complaint

Maxwell has not been seen in months despite multiple lawsuits against her.

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DHS at risk if Secret Service moves back to Treasury: ANALYSIS

Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Diane Feinstein introduced Senate bill 3636, which, if put into effect, would transfer the United States Secret Service back to the Treasury.

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How viral videos of killings of black men take a toll on black male mental health

Viral video of the killing of black men takes a toll on black male mental health, according to experts.

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Another alleged victim cannot find Ghislaine Maxwell to serve complaint

Maxwell has not been seen in months despite multiple lawsuits against her.

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DHS at risk if Secret Service moves back to Treasury: ANALYSIS

Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Diane Feinstein introduced Senate bill 3636, which, if put into effect, would transfer the United States Secret Service back to the Treasury.

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6th victim of Long Island murders identified through genetic genealogy

The sixth victim in a Long Island murder case has been identified through genetic genealogy.

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Arizona sues Google for location-tracking tactics

Google says the suit mischaracterizes their services.

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Christian Cooper accepts apology from woman at center of Central Park confrontation

“It’s about the underlying current of racism... that’s been going on for centuries and that permeates this city and this country that she tapped into," he said.

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6th victim of Long Island murders identified through genetic genealogy

The sixth victim in a Long Island murder case has been identified through genetic genealogy.

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Arizona sues Google for location-tracking tactics

Google says the suit mischaracterizes their services.

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Christian Cooper accepts apology from woman at center of Central Park confrontation

“It’s about the underlying current of racism... that’s been going on for centuries and that permeates this city and this country that she tapped into," he said.

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Twitter flags Trump tweet about George Floyd protests for 'glorifying violence'

Trump's tweet about the Minneapolis protests of the death of George Floyd was flagged by Twitter for glorifying violence.

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Thousands crossing US-Mexico border despite nonessential travel ban, COVID-19 threat

Essential workers traveling to jobs in the U.S., dual citizens and even sick American retirees crossing to San Diego for treatment are permitted to come into the U.S.

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House Democrats question Trump's deal on Russian ventilators

In a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, House Democrats say they have “grave concerns” about President Donald Trump's deal with Russia on ventilators.

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Thousands crossing US-Mexico border despite nonessential travel ban, COVID-19 threat

Essential workers traveling to jobs in the U.S., dual citizens and even sick American retirees crossing to San Diego for treatment are permitted to come into the U.S.

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House Democrats question Trump's deal on Russian ventilators

In a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, House Democrats say they have “grave concerns” about President Donald Trump's deal with Russia on ventilators.

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Trump to extend National Guard's COVID-19 mission after bipartisan pressure

President Donald Trump will extend the use of roughly 46,000 National Guardsmen currently helping states cope with the coronavirus pandemic into mid-August.

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Trump to extend National Guard's COVID-19 mission after bipartisan pressure

President Donald Trump will extend the use of roughly 46,000 National Guardsmen currently helping states cope with the coronavirus pandemic into mid-August.

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China is embracing a new brand of foreign policy. Here's what "wolf warrior" diplomacy means

There is a new brand of diplomacy taking hold in Beijing and its chief architects have a suitably fierce nickname to match their aggressive style -- they are the "wolf warriors."

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Nissan to cut production capacity by 20% after suffering worst year since 2009

Nissan committed on Thursday to slashing production capacity by 20% and closing a plant in Spain as part of a sweeping overhaul announced after the Japanese carmaker revealed its first annual operating loss in more than a decade.

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Another 2.1 million US workers file jobless claims

The U.S. unemployment rate is at the highest since the Great Depression.

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Severe weather moves east with flash flooding expected

Severe weather moves east with flash flooding expected

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UK police say Johnson aide made 'minor' lockdown rule breach

British police say Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s adviser Dominic Cummings likely broke the rules by traveling during lockdown, but will not face further action

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Many more likely sought US jobless aid even as layoffs slow

The U.S. government is set to sketch its latest picture of the layoffs that have left tens of millions of people unemployed but have slowed as states increasingly allow businesses to reopen

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China approves proposal for Hong Kong security law that curtails its autonomy

China’s National People’s Congress endorsed a controversial new law to ban all “activities” in Hong Kong that endanger national security.

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Top spellers prepare to crown national champion, from home

With the Scripps National Spelling Bee canceled, many top spellers who would have been on the bee stage this week are instead competing online

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Many more likely sought US jobless aid even as layoffs slow

The U.S. government is set to sketch its latest picture of the layoffs that have left tens of millions of people unemployed but have slowed as states increasingly allow businesses to reopen

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China approves proposal for Hong Kong security law that curtails its autonomy

China’s National People’s Congress endorsed a controversial new law to ban all “activities” in Hong Kong that endanger national security.

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Republicans take aim at Steve King ahead of GOP primary

The controversial Iowa Republican, isolated after comments about white supremacy, is facing his toughest primary challenge next week.

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Virus, heat wave and locusts form perfect storm in India

India is facing a triple disaster that drew biblical comparisons with scorching temperatures, locust swarms and a coronavirus toll growing by thousands of new infections each day

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Coronavirus updates: Blood clots clogged lungs of black COVID-19 victims, study says

A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 355,000 people worldwide.

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Republicans take aim at Steve King ahead of GOP primary

The controversial Iowa Republican, isolated after comments about white supremacy, is facing his toughest primary challenge next week.

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Protests over George Floyd's death as Minnesota governor warns of 'extremely dangerous situation'

Hundreds remained on the streets of Minneapolis late Wednesday night protesting the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died after pleading for help as a police officer pinned him to the ground with his knee on Floyd's neck.

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Protesters stop LA freeway traffic, smash patrol car windows

Hundreds of people protesting the death of a black man in police custody in Minneapolis blocked a Los Angeles freeway, damaging California Highway Patrol cars and possibly injuring a demonstrator

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Protesters stop LA freeway traffic, smash patrol car windows

Hundreds of people protesting the death of a black man in police custody in Minneapolis blocked a Los Angeles freeway, damaging California Highway Patrol cars and possibly injuring a demonstrator

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China set to push ahead with controversial national security law for Hong Kong

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Russia's medical workers risk their lives with little applause

Frontline medical workers in the US, the UK and elsewhere may face major risks in their efforts to battle the coronavirus pandemic, but they've also seen an outpouring of public appreciation. In Russia, health workers say they face fear, mistrust -- and even open hostility.

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UConn murder suspect arrested in Maryland after manhunt

Cops say they received a tip that the fugitive UConn student may have crossed into Maryland after getting a cab from a gas station.

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India has an unlikely new type of period health educators: men

There's no trash can in the cramped washroom shared by almost 200 women at the congested Banjara Basti slum in Thane, a satellite city near Mumbai.

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China's defense budget shows Xi's priorities as economy tightens

When China announced a 6.6% increase in its military budget last week while cutting substantially in other areas, analysts said it made one thing clear: Beijing senses an increasing security threat and is giving the People's Liberation Army the military muscle to deal with it.

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Disney CEO explains why it's safe to go back to Disney World

Disney World is set to reopen, but is it safe to return to the "most magical place on earth"?

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Trump mocks journalist for wearing mask

CNN's Jim Acosta reports that President Trump is stoking a "culture war" over not wearing masks, mocking Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason for wearing one at a press briefing.

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Boeing is building the 737 Max again even though it's not yet approved to fly

Boeing restarted production of the troubled 737 Max Wednesday, even though the Federal Aviation Administration has yet to give its approval for the jet to fly again, and as demand for new jets has ground to a near halt along with demand for air travel.

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Trump threatens to 'close' down social media platforms after Twitter checks claims

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media outlets after Twitter fact checked his claims about mail-in voting fraud.

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Elderly residents at NYC hotel concerned for their health after homeless move in

Elderly residents at Upper West Side hotel are upset homeless people were moved in

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Cyprus pledges to cover costs for virus-hit tourists

Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation in the east Mediterranean island nation

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Thunberg scolds Danes for dumping wastewater into strait

Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has lashed out at the Danish capital because Copenhagen has for the last six years pumped large amounts of wastewater into the strait separating Sweden and Denmark

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Superintendent at Soldiers' Home did not keep officials in the dark, attorney says

The suspended superintendent at Holyoke Soldiers' Home did not keep officials "in the dark" about the growing crisis inside the facility, according to his attorney.

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Superintendent at Soldiers' Home did not keep officials in the dark, attorney says

The suspended superintendent at Holyoke Soldiers' Home did not keep officials "in the dark" about the growing crisis inside the facility, according to his attorney.

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EU to unveil virus recovery plan amid split over way ahead

The European Union is unveiling a massive coronavirus recovery plan to help its 27 member countries rebuild their economies, but they are deeply divided over whether strings should be attached to the funds

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Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 cases among US health care workers top 62,000

A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 350,000 people worldwide.

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EU to unveil virus recovery plan amid split over way ahead

The European Union is unveiling a massive coronavirus recovery plan to help its 27 member countries rebuild their economies, but they are deeply divided over whether strings should be attached to the funds

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China moves to consolidate position of strength in Hong Kong and beyond as country emerges from pandemic

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White woman who called police on a black man bird-watching in Central Park has been fired

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Latin America is now the 'epicenter of the outbreak,' says health official

Latin America has surpassed Europe and the United States in the daily number of reported Covid-19 infections, the director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said Tuesday, putting the region at the center of the global outbreak.

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How many people have coronavirus? Sometimes, it's just a guess

The young man admitted to the Newton-Wellesley hospital was clearly very ill -- so ill that he needed the help of a ventilator to breathe.

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US military again accuses Russian jets of 'unsafe' aerial encounter

The US military has once again accused Russian jets of conducting an "unsafe" intercept of a US Navy P-8 surveillance aircraft Tuesday while it was flying in international airspace over the Mediterranean Sea.

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CNN's John King crunches US coronavirus numbers as states reopen

CNN's John King looks at the numbers around the coronavirus pandemic across the US as states begin the process of reopening.

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Jimmy Fallon apologizes for Chris Rock impersonation in blackface on 'SNL'

Jimmy Fallon is addressing his impersonation of Chris Rock in a "Saturday Night Live" sketch from 20 years ago in which he appeared in blackface.

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Vitamin D's effect on Covid-19 maybe be exaggerated. Here's what we know

Is your inbox all a flutter over the latest Covid-19 miracle cure -- vitamin D? Just like hydroxychloroquine, the antimalarial drug that US President Donald Trump championed, vitamin D is having its day in the sun on the internet and social media.

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This country is rolling out universal Covid-19 testing

With a population of less than 6 million, Denmark is making coronavirus testing available to anyone who wants it and residents are flocking to test centers in Copenhagen and other towns. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports.

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Richard Herd, 'Seinfeld' and 'Get Out' actor, dead at 87

Richard Herd, a veteran character actor who appeared in dozens of films and television series, has died, a representative for the actor told CNN.

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UK care home manager: It's a national tragedy

More than a quarter of coronavirus deaths in England and Wales have occurred at care homes. CNN's Nina dos Santos visits two homes in the north of England where residents and staff share stories of suffering amid the pandemic.

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Mexico sees its largest single-day increase in deaths yet

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VA secretary fires back at critics of controversial COVID-19 treatment

Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie fired back at critics of his agency's use of a controversial drug touted by President Donald Trump to treat COVID-19 patients.

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Australia angered China by calling for a coronavirus investigation. Now Beijing is targeting it

It didn't take long after Australia's first calls for an international investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic before rumblings of retaliation came from Beijing.

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Wuhan performed 6.5 million coronavirus tests in just 9 days, state media reports

The central Chinese city of Wuhan conducted more than 6.5 million novel coronavirus tests in just 9 days, according to state media, a drastic move by authorities to prevent a second wave of infections in the original epicenter of the global pandemic.

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Latin America's largest airline files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Pandemic takes toll on Trump properties while President golfs at one

President Donald Trump golfed this weekend at his Virginia country club, signaling to the nation that it should start returning to normal.

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Pakistan's flagship carrier needs a radical overhaul. The Karachi crash is the latest reminder

Many Pakistanis tempered this year's Eid greetings with words of condolence or prayers for the victims of coronavirus and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-8303.

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Lawmakers want the VA to remove swastikas from gravestones at two veterans cemeteries

Members of Congress are calling on federal officials to take down or alter headstones at two national cemeteries that contain swastikas or messages honoring Adolf Hitler.

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Airline resumes flights to Italy (but turns around when airport's shut)

We're all pretty excited about being able to travel again -- but German airline Eurowings might be more eager than most.

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Coronavirus is like a war -- but not in the way Trump thinks

This year, Memorial Day comes as the US quickly approaches 100,000 deaths from Covid-19, surpassing the number of US military members who died in Vietnam. Soon, it may approach the number of American soldiers who died in World War I. President Donald Trump has ordered the flags to be flown at half-staff at federal buildings and monuments through Memorial Day to honor the nation's victims of the virus.

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Risks complicate reopenings as WHO warns 1st wave not over

The risks of reigniting coronavirus outbreaks are complicating efforts to fend off further misery for the many millions who have lost jobs, with a top health expert warning that the world is still in the midst of a “first wave” of the pandemic

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Latam Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

South American carrier Latam Airlines says it is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it grapples with the sharp downturn in air travel sparked by the coronavirus pandemic

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Costa Rica latest country to legalize same-sex marriage

Costa Rica is expected to become the latest country to legalized same-sex marriage early Tuesday when a ruling from its supreme court goes into effect ending the country's ban

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Macao gaming tycoon Stanley Ho has died at 98

Macao casino tycoon Stanley Ho has died at age 98

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Risks complicate reopenings as WHO warns 1st wave not over

The risks of reigniting coronavirus outbreaks are complicating efforts to fend off further misery for the many millions who have lost jobs, with a top health expert warning that the world is still in the midst of a “first wave” of the pandemic

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Latam Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

South American carrier Latam Airlines says it is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it grapples with the sharp downturn in air travel sparked by the coronavirus pandemic

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Costa Rica latest country to legalize same-sex marriage

Costa Rica is expected to become the latest country to legalized same-sex marriage early Tuesday when a ruling from its supreme court goes into effect ending the country's ban

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Macao gaming tycoon Stanley Ho has died at 98

Macao casino tycoon Stanley Ho has died at age 98

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Canada wants national sick leave plan in place for second wave of the coronavirus pandemic

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is trying to give all workers a minimum of 10 days paid sick leave per year as Canada starts to prepare for a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Uber lays off 600 people in India as the coronavirus pandemic hurts business

Uber's last big stand in Asia just got a lot smaller.

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Authorities: Bear attacks mountain biker in southern Montana

The man, in his 60s, likely surprised the bear after rounding a sharp corner.

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Authorities: Bear attacks mountain biker in southern Montana

The man, in his 60s, likely surprised the bear after rounding a sharp corner.

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US company trials coronavirus vaccine in Australia

Novavax has hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.

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US company trials coronavirus vaccine in Australia

Novavax has hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.

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Discrimination towards Africans in China goes back decades

A black version of the Chinese flag swept across African Twitter earlier this month, as users replaced their avatars to express their anger at the government of China.

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COVID-19 outbreaks at 9 facilities in one city, including food processing plants

Los Angeles County health officials say at least 153 workers tested positive for coronavirus at one plant.

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Analyst discusses what US will do in face of Hong Kong unrest

CNN national security analyst Samantha Vinograd discusses what action the United States might take in light of the Chinese government's move to impose a controversial national security law for Hong Kong, which threatens the city's autonomy and civil liberties.

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How a Kawasaki-like syndrome left this 6-year-old fighting for his life on a ventilator

"The doctors were shocked. They said they had never seen anything like this," says Valentina Vigilante, recalling the terrifying day her 6-year-old son Nicolò was rushed into intensive care in Bergamo, northern Italy, as he struggled to breathe.

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I was trapped naked on a German fire escape

It's 10 years ago. I'm on a road trip to Germany with my then boyfriend.

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White House announces new travel restrictions on Brazil

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The largest volcano in the world sits beneath two small rocky peaks in Hawaii

With two barren peaks that rise only about 170 feet above sea level, the now extinct Pūhāhonu volcano in the Northwestern Hawaii Islands doesn't look like much. This is especially true since in the same archipelago, Mauna Loa towers over every other volcano at 30,000 feet.

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Brazil's Supreme Court releases video of President Bolsonaro

Brazil's Supreme Court released a video of President Jair Bolsonaro meeting with members of his cabinet last month. Bolsonaro can be heard swearing several times on the nearly 2-hour long video, which is part of an inquiry into allegations he sought to interfere with federal police investigations. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports.

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The pandemic is causing an exponential rise in the online exploitation of children, experts say

At first glance, Shelley Allwang's cubicle looks just like any other office space.

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Americans are crowding public places and officials fear possibility of spikes in coronavirus cases

At a glance, it may look like many Americans have long forgotten about the dangers of coronavirus.

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Women are told more lies than men in workplace reviews, new research suggests. And that can prevent gender equality.

Turns out, gender bias in the workplace is just as detrimental as you may think.

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JioMart expands to 200 cities in India as it seeks to compete with Amazon and FlipKart

An online grocery business backed by Asia's richest man is expanding to hundreds of cities across India — a move widely seen as a challenge to Amazon and FlipKart.

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Aerial video shows holiday crowd in Daytona Beach

Video released by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office shows a crowd of people not socially distancing while celebrating Memorial Day weekend in Daytona Beach, Florida. A person making a rap video caused a disturbance when they began throwing money from a car, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood. CNN's Ana Cabrera talks to Mayor Derrick Henry about how the city is managing during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Chinese tech giant criticizes US for 'politicizing business'

One of China’s biggest tech companies has criticized the Trump administration for “politicizing business” after it slapped export sanctions on 33 more Chinese enterprises and government entities

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1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act

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Chinese tech giant criticizes US for 'politicizing business'

One of China’s biggest tech companies has criticized the Trump administration for “politicizing business” after it slapped export sanctions on 33 more Chinese enterprises and government entities

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1st deadlines for laid-off workers to get health insurance

Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act

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India's airports begin to reopen

After two months of closures, airports across India begin reopening today, May 25.

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Why Donald Trump's wild weekend can't be normalized

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'Quite a decent shake here': New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern hit by earthquake during TV interview

The coronavirus pandemic has been something of a nightmare for live TV, with interviews interrupted by children, cats, ringing phones, dogs and now, earthquakes.

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Trump's tough choices over Hong Kong

Successive administrations have struggled with an increasingly aggressive China, while factoring in the geopolitical reality that it is, and will likely continue to be, a global heavyweight. With just six months to go until the US presidential election, China has become a popular political football.

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Faith leaders stress caution on reopening churches as Trump pushes for in-person services

Faith leaders are stressing the need for a cautious approach to reopening churches after President Donald Trump declared places of worship "essential" during the pandemic and said he'd override governors if they didn't allow in-person services.

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On Memorial Day weekend, Trump shows his true self

A century after the poppy began symbolizing Memorial Day, it's a good time to consider how we should memorialize the casualties of the pandemic. (In mere months, more Americans have died than in Vietnam and Korea combined.) The surgical mask might be a proper emblem, or perhaps the double helix of DNA. Both would honor the dead and the medical workers who saved the sick. Both would likely enrage President Donald Trump.

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Man accused of beating 75-year-old in Detroit nursing home pleads not guilty to assault and other charges

The 20-year-old man accused of beating a 75-year-old in a Detroit nursing home pleaded not guilty to assault Sunday, said Maria Miller, Wayne County assistant prosecuting attorney.

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US announces new travel restrictions on Brazil

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Alligator rumored to have been Hitler's dies in Moscow

An alligator rumored to have once belonged to Adolf Hitler has died in the Moscow Zoo

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Desperate Indian girl bikes 745 miles home with disabled dad

Fifteen-year-old Jyoti Kumari rode a bicycle hundreds of miles with her disabled father riding on the back to escape the constraints of India's coronavirus lockdown

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North Korea's Kim holds meeting on bolstering nuclear forces

North Korea's state media say leader Kim Jong Un has convened a key military meeting to discuss bolstering its nuclear arsenal and putting his country’s strategic armed forces on a high alert

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WH coronavirus response coordinator pressed on Memorial Day reopening guidance

Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator, appears on ABC's "This Week."

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Trump's pitch to voters: Trust me, economy will soar in 2021

President Donald Trump has a new pitch to voters for this fall

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Netanyahu heads to court as 1st sitting Israeli PM on trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial has begun

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Alligator rumored to have been Hitler's dies in Moscow

An alligator rumored to have once belonged to Adolf Hitler has died in the Moscow Zoo

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Desperate Indian girl bikes 745 miles home with disabled dad

Fifteen-year-old Jyoti Kumari rode a bicycle hundreds of miles with her disabled father riding on the back to escape the constraints of India's coronavirus lockdown

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North Korea's Kim holds meeting on bolstering nuclear forces

North Korea's state media say leader Kim Jong Un has convened a key military meeting to discuss bolstering its nuclear arsenal and putting his country’s strategic armed forces on a high alert

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Democrats see Warren as rising VP contender

Joe Biden is thinking big.

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Biden is running ahead of Clinton's 2016 pace

Poll of the week: A new national Fox News poll finds former Vice President Joe Biden with a 48% to 40% lead over President Donald Trump.

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Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning will face off against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady in a charity golf match. Here's how to watch

Golf is back. Kind of.

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Ex-congressman Allen West of Florida injured in Texas crash

Former U.S. Rep. Allen West of Florida has been injured in a motorcycle crash in Texas

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A Connecticut mystery 1 year later: A timeline of the missing mom case

Jennifer Dulos, 50, vanished on May 24, 2019. Her husband died in Jan. 2020.

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Severe storms expected in Midwest, Southern California braces for record heat

Thunderstorms continue to roll across Oklahoma and Texas this morning. These are expected to wind down throughout the morning hours as stronger storms approach.

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Ex-congressman Allen West of Florida injured in Texas crash

Former U.S. Rep. Allen West of Florida has been injured in a motorcycle crash in Texas

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A woman was attacked and killed by her French bulldog mix

Lisa Urso's love of animals was profound.

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Pressure mounting on UK PM to sack top aide over 'lockdown breach'

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Coronavirus updates: Wuhan lab director calls virus leak claims ‘pure fabrication’

A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 342,000 people worldwide and over 5.3 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

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Iranian ships approach Venezuela with no sign of US threat

First of five tankers loaded with gasoline from Iran reaches Venezuelan waters.

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Iranian ships approach Venezuela with no sign of US threat

First of five tankers loaded with gasoline from Iran reaches Venezuelan waters.

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Eid al-Fitr: One of the happiest times for Muslims will be a somber affair

It's no secret that Ramadan this year looked very different for Muslims around the world.

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Meet Biscuits and Gravy, the kitten born with two faces

An Oregon family got quite the surprise when one of their farm cats gave birth to a litter of six kittens, including one twice as cute as the rest.

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Court delays testimony of Ghislaine Maxwell in civil suit

Maxwell, 58, has not been seen in public in several months and her whereabouts are unknown.

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How to help children with ADHD thrive in a virtual schoolhouse

When schools shut down because of the coronavirus, some parents of children with ADHD found themselves in a stressful predicament.

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Boris Johnson under pressure to sack aide over reported lockdown breach

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Debt and coronavirus push Hertz into bankruptcy protection

Hertz has filed for bankruptcy protection, unable to withstand the coronavirus pandemic that has crippled global travel and with it, the heavily indebted 102-year-old car rental company’s business

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Mitsubishi Aircraft closing overseas locations, cutting jobs

Officials say Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will cut hundreds of jobs in Washington state and close its U_S_ operations for the troubled SpaceJet project as it “consolidates all activities back to Japan.”

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Coronavirus updates: Symptomatic hair stylist potentially exposes dozens of people

A Missouri hair stylist knowingly worked with COVID-19 symptoms, potentially exposing dozens of people.

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Debt and coronavirus push Hertz into bankruptcy protection

Hertz has filed for bankruptcy protection, unable to withstand the coronavirus pandemic that has crippled global travel and with it, the heavily indebted 102-year-old car rental company’s business

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Mitsubishi Aircraft closing overseas locations, cutting jobs

Officials say Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will cut hundreds of jobs in Washington state and close its U_S_ operations for the troubled SpaceJet project as it “consolidates all activities back to Japan.”

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Beach chaos threatens Europe as temperatures rise

As summer approaches, temperatures are starting to rise in Europe, and citizens are looking towards their next vacations after months stuck at home under lockdown restrictions.

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This is now the world's busiest airport... on certain Saturdays

Alaska's Anchorage International Airport lacks the waterfalls and razzmatazz of Singapore Changi or the eight runways of Chicago O'Hare.

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India reports largest one-day spike

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Meet the 1-year-old chef with 1.3 followers on Instagram

A 1-year-old chef is cooking up a storm on social media, with more than a million followers on Instagram tuning in to "Kobe Eats" to enjoy his baby-faced tutorials.

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Millions of cicadas are expected to emerge after 17 years underground

As if we didn't have enough to worry about with giant murder hornets invading the US and a global pandemic, millions of 17-year cicadas will emerge from the ground this year.

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Is this the end of Hong Kong?

Hong Kong's status as Asia's premiere financial hub survived months of political unrest last year. But news this week that China is planning to further erode the city's autonomy has again called into question its future as an East-West conduit for global business.

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White House adviser: China's security law a 'scary move'

Kevin Hassett, senior economic adviser to President Trump, tells CNN's Poppy Harlow that China's proposed national security law will be "very costly to China and the people of Hong Kong."

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Current Georgetown coach Ewing has COVID

Georgetown coach and former Hoyas and Knicks star Patrick Ewing says he has tested positive for COVID-19

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VA acknowledges unproven drug Trump touted used on veterans

Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer charged veterans were treated as "guinea pigs" as VA aknowledges patients given unproven drug Trump touted.

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Iranian couple practicing parkour arrested for romantic rooftop photos

The photos went viral on social media last week.

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New guidance permits dentists to reopen, but some still harbor coronavirus fears

Some dentist offices are cautiously opening with safety measures in place, but fears of coronavirus persist.

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Current Georgetown coach Ewing has COVID

Georgetown coach and former Hoyas and Knicks star Patrick Ewing says he has tested positive for COVID-19

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VA acknowledges unproven drug Trump touted used on veterans

Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer charged veterans were treated as "guinea pigs" as VA aknowledges patients given unproven drug Trump touted.

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Iranian couple practicing parkour arrested for romantic rooftop photos

The photos went viral on social media last week.

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New guidance permits dentists to reopen, but some still harbor coronavirus fears

Some dentist offices are cautiously opening with safety measures in place, but fears of coronavirus persist.

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Fauci is 'cautiously optimistic' about this finding

Dr. Anthony Fauci, a key member of the White House coronavirus task force, explains why he is encouraged by early findings in a recent coronavirus vaccine trial.

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A 'city' for online shopping is being built in Dubai

Many of us have been forced to take our shopping habits online during lockdown, and while stores have been shuttered, many internet traders are flourishing.

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Gupta's tips for staying safe before - and during - your flight

As air travel resumes, CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta demonstrates how to safely navigate the airport and what you should do once you're aboard the plane.

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Khashoggi's sons forgive Saudi killers, sparing 5 execution

The family of slain Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi announced Friday that they have forgiven his Saudi killers, giving legal reprieve to the five government agents convicted of his murder who’d been sentenced to execution

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Hong Kong opposition slams China national security law move

A similar law mooted in Hong Kong spared huge protests.

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Khashoggi's sons forgive Saudi killers, sparing 5 execution

The family of slain Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi announced Friday that they have forgiven his Saudi killers, giving legal reprieve to the five government agents convicted of his murder who’d been sentenced to execution

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Hong Kong opposition slams China national security law move

A similar law mooted in Hong Kong spared huge protests.

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Jio Platforms lands fresh cash from KKR, bringing fundraising spree to $10 billion

Mukesh Ambani pulled in another $1.5 billion for his bid to build a new global tech giant, getting another top investor on board and swelling his war chest to $10 billion.

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Co-owner of gym that was shut down isn't afraid to get arrested and says he'll reopen Friday

The co-owner of a New Jersey gym that was shut down by the state health department says he's going to reopen his gym Friday, even if he gets arrested.

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These are the changes US schools will make when they finally reopen, expert says

When students finally return to school, sweeping changes will be in place to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

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CDC estimates that 35% of coronavirus patients don't have symptoms

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Watch the entire CNN coronavirus town hall

CNN's Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta host a global town hall answering your questions about what the future holds for the fight against Covid-19. Watch the full event below.

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Here's how Covid-19 could change the way we fly

As the world slowly eases its way out of the Covid-19 lockdown, we're on the verge of a new era in air travel.

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Trump and his plan to win a second term unmasked in Michigan visit

President Donald Trump's debasing of fact, divide-and-rule tactics and endless quest for new political enemies may be disastrous in a pandemic. But such behavior, combined with the promise of an American comeback, still adds up to a formidable electoral arsenal.

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Coronavirus government response: Trump claims to have worn mask, but only off camera

President Donald Trump was visiting a Ford plant in Michigan now making ventilators, and said he wore a mask as company rules require, but only off camera.

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South Korea's Foreign Minister: 'We’re not going back to life pre-COVID'

"We need to learn to live with this risk, that means everybody doing their share to stick to the sanitary rules, [including] wearing masks in public places," she said.

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Bill would give small businesses twice as much time to spend PPP funds

Senators are hoping to give PPP loan recipients more time to spend funds.

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COVID-related arson believed cause of church fire in Mississippi

Investigators in Mississippi are looking for clues in an arson of a church that sued the city over a COVID related violation.

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South Korea's Foreign Minister: 'We’re not going back to life pre-COVID'

"We need to learn to live with this risk, that means everybody doing their share to stick to the sanitary rules, [including] wearing masks in public places," she said.

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Bill would give small businesses twice as much time to spend PPP funds

Senators are hoping to give PPP loan recipients more time to spend funds.

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COVID-related arson believed cause of church fire in Mississippi

Investigators in Mississippi are looking for clues in an arson of a church that sued the city over a COVID related violation.

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Legendary virus hunter speaks out after getting infected

Legendary virus hunter Peter Piot developed coronavirus symptoms in March and is still experiencing the aftereffects. He speaks with Christiane Amanpour about his ordeal.

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Scientists make mouse embryo with highest level of human cells in an animal yet

Scientists have created a mouse embryo that's part human -- 4% to be exact.

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US seeing the cost of late unemployment benefits

Over 36 million American workers have applied for unemployed insurance during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Study: Philippines a global hot spot for online child abuse

A U.S. official says the Philippines has emerged as a global hot spot for online child sexual exploitation and that coronavirus lockdowns that restrict millions to their homes may be worsening the abuses

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Coronavirus updates: Pandemic hits grim milestone as global cases top 5 million

A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 328,000 people worldwide.

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How herd immunity may protect us from COVID-19

Once enough people become immune to the novel coronavirus, it can't spread easily throughout the population.

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In nursing homes minorities hit hardest by COVID: Researchers

University of Chicago researchers say public data shows disparity in nursing home infections.

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US seeing the cost of late unemployment benefits

Over 36 million American workers have applied for unemployed insurance during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Study: Philippines a global hot spot for online child abuse

A U.S. official says the Philippines has emerged as a global hot spot for online child sexual exploitation and that coronavirus lockdowns that restrict millions to their homes may be worsening the abuses

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New Zealand's prime minister floats 'four-day week' as a way to help the economy

The four-day work week has been touted as a way to improve work-life balance. Now it's getting a boost from New Zealand's leader, who recently raised the idea as one that might help the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pence, unmasked in photo op, eats at Florida burger joint to highlight reopening

Vice President Mike Pence, without a mask, held at photo op at a Florida burger joints to highlight that state's reopening.

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China lawmakers gather as doubts swirl over pandemic safety

China is convening its biggest political gathering.

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Pence, unmasked in photo op, eats at Florida burger joint to highlight reopening

Vice President Mike Pence, without a mask, held at photo op at a Florida burger joints to highlight that state's reopening.

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China lawmakers gather as doubts swirl over pandemic safety

China is convening its biggest political gathering.

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Thousands in India and Bangladesh left homeless as Cyclone Amphan heaps misery on coronavirus-hit communities

Thousands of people have been left homeless in the wake of Cyclone Amphan, which slammed into India's eastern coast on Wednesday afternoon, as authorities race to provide relief efforts in communities already stricken by the coronavirus.

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Covid-19 'tsunami' overwhelmed a whole generation in northern Italy. Now their families want answers

Plot 87 occupies a barren corner of Milan's austere main cemetery. Here, the soil has been freshly turned to make new graves, 120 in all, the morning we visited. Another body was to be buried that afternoon.

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In Asia, children are going back to school. But education in the time of coronavirus is not without difficulties

For the first time in three months, South Korean high school students are back in the classroom.

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TikTok needs to win over Washington. Hiring a CEO from Disney won't be enough

TikTok's hiring of Disney veteran Kevin Mayer was widely seen as a move — at least in part — to win over the growing number of US lawmakers who claim the popular short video platform is a threat to America's national security.

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3 shot at Arizona mall, 1 in custody: Police

Two people were shot at an Arizona mall Wednesday night, the Glendale Police Department confirmed. One suspect is currently in custody.

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3 shot at Arizona mall, 1 in custody: Police

Two people were shot at an Arizona mall Wednesday night, the Glendale Police Department confirmed. One suspect is currently in custody.

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Nurse shares stunning selfies before and after virus

A San Francisco nurse who contracted Covid-19 shared pictures of himself showing the impact the virus had on his body.

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This man reuniting with his donkey will melt your heart

Ismael Fernández thought his pet donkey Baldomera would not remember him after he had been under quarantine, but the beloved animal gave him an unexpectedly emotional reunion.

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COVID-19 outbreak exposes generations-old racial and economic divide in New York City

Bronx residents are more than twice as likely to die of COVID-19 than anywhere else in New York City.

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation search home of Ahmaud Arbery's alleged killers

Ahmaud Arbery's family attorney slammed the release of past police body cam video.

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COVID-19 outbreak exposes generations-old racial and economic divide in New York City

Bronx residents are more than twice as likely to die of COVID-19 than anywhere else in New York City.

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Rolls-Royce is cutting at least 9,000 jobs as the coronavirus slams aviation

Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce is cutting at least 9,000 jobs because of the collapse in demand for air travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Massive block party in Florida ended in multiple arrests and accusations of racial profiling

Law enforcement officials in central Florida have denied accusations of racism after several people were arrested when police tried to disrupt a block party of approximately 3,000 over the weekend.

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Joe Biden wins Oregon's Democratic presidential primary

Former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday won Oregon’s Democratic presidential primary

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South Koreans return to school amid virus outbreak

South Korean students have began returning to schools as their country prepares for a new normal amid the coronavirus pandemic

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Cyclone dumps rain on India, Bangladesh, 2M head to shelters

A powerful cyclone is dumping rain on coastal India and Bangladesh as more than 2 million people are being moved to shelters before the storm hits in the afternoon

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Joe Biden wins Oregon's Democratic presidential primary

Former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday won Oregon’s Democratic presidential primary

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South Koreans return to school amid virus outbreak

South Korean students have began returning to schools as their country prepares for a new normal amid the coronavirus pandemic

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Cyclone dumps rain on India, Bangladesh, 2M head to shelters

A powerful cyclone is dumping rain on coastal India and Bangladesh as more than 2 million people are being moved to shelters before the storm hits in the afternoon

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McConnell endorses Senate Republican investigation of Mueller probe

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell gave a full-throated endorsement of an aggressive Senate Republican investigation of the Mueller probe.

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J&J to stop selling talc-based baby powder in US, Canada

Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson’s Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada

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McConnell endorses Senate Republican investigation of Mueller probe

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell gave a full-throated endorsement of an aggressive Senate Republican investigation of the Mueller probe.

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J&J to stop selling talc-based baby powder in US, Canada

Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson’s Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada

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2 Michigan dams breached, thousands evacuated amid flooding

Two breached dams caused by several days of rainfall and rising water has forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people in mid-Michigan

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Trump escalates fight against World Health Organization

Critics say the move would cede the global stage to China.

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2 Michigan dams breached, thousands evacuated amid flooding

Two breached dams caused by several days of rainfall and rising water has forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people in mid-Michigan

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Trump escalates fight against World Health Organization

Critics say the move would cede the global stage to China.

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Trump administration indefinitely extends US border restrictions, citing coronavirus

The Trump administration has indefinitely extended its border restrictions with Mexico and Canada, citing the coronavirus pandemic.

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As China faces a blacklash in the West, Xi needs Africa more than ever

Chinese leader Xi Jinping made preserving diplomatic ties in Africa a centerpiece of his opening address at the World Health Assembly earlier this week, as Beijing faces a backlash among some Western democracies for its role in the coronavirus pandemic.

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New York Times: Pompeo had answered written questions in watchdog probe of Saudi arms deal

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had answered written questions from the State Department inspector general's office as part of its probe into the administration's move to bypass Congress and expedite last year's $8 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia by declaring an emergency, three people with knowledge of his actions told The New York Times.

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Trump's stone-age views on 'women's work'

For President Donald Trump, women do one thing: Serve. And men, even when they are supposed to be public servants, lead.

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Gregory Tyree Boyce, 'Twilight' actor, found dead with girlfriend

Gregory Tyree Boyce, an actor who appeared in the 2008 film "Twilight," was found dead in a Las Vegas residence, a spokesperson with the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner confirmed to CNN.

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A National Forest sign in Montana went missing, so one woman carved a new one

After a one-year absence, the sign for Hyalite Canyon in Custer Gallatin National Forest has been restored -- thanks to a determined local with a love for the land and a set of power tools.

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Cash-crunched cities want states to give them a larger slice of congressional aid

Facing severe budget crunches of their own, cities want states to give them a larger slice of the coronavirus relief aid approved by Congress in late March.

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Does COVID-19 cause delirium? Doctors race to understand its impact on the brain

Patients are showing signs of confusion after contracting COVID-19 -- and doctors don't fully understand why.

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Mnuchin to face grilling about small-business lending effort

Lawmakers from both parties have criticized the Payroll Protection Program.

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Epstein estate has failed to turn over any documents: Victims' attorneys

A contentious behind-the-scenes debate between attorneys for some of his alleged victims and attorneys for his $634 million estate has spilled into public view.

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UK unemployment claims surge 69% as pandemic takes hold

Jobless claims surged by 856,000 to 2.1 million in April.

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Record number of women CEOs on 2020 Fortune 500 list, Amazon moves to No. 2 spot

Women lead a record high of 37 out of the 500 companies this year.

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Facial recognition helps reunite kidnapped toddler with family after 32 years

A man who was abducted as a toddler 32 years ago was finally reunited with his biological family Monday, with the help of facial recognition technology.

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By putting off the WHO investigation until after the pandemic, China could shape any result in its favor

As Xi Jinping prepared to address the World Health Assembly on Monday, it seemed like the Chinese leader might be in a vulnerable spot.

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Fox News can't get its message straight on hydroxychloroquine

A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here.

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Couple arrested in cross-border kidnapping that left 2 dead

Prosecutors say a Southern California woman and her boyfriend have been arrested on suspicion of collecting ransom in a kidnapping that killed two of three U.S. citizens held in Mexico

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Magnitude 5 quake in southwestern China kills 4, injures 23

A magnitude 5 earthquake in southwestern China has killed 4 people and injured 23

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Couple arrested in cross-border kidnapping that left 2 dead

Prosecutors say a Southern California woman and her boyfriend have been arrested on suspicion of collecting ransom in a kidnapping that killed two of three U.S. citizens held in Mexico

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Magnitude 5 quake in southwestern China kills 4, injures 23

A magnitude 5 earthquake in southwestern China has killed 4 people and injured 23

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Top adviser traveled to epicenter of China's outbreak to press local authorities

CNN's David Culver sits down exclusively with Dr. Zhong Nanshan, who is considered the Dr. Fauci of China. Zhong says the science community in China and the US are still collaborating on Covid-19 research despite differences in politics.

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Trial underway to determine whether dogs can 'sniff out' Covid-19

Dogs are now being trained to detect people infected with coronavirus. CNN's Max Foster reports.

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One data website keeps popping up in the pandemic, but its inner workings are still a mystery

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India and Bangladesh brace for strongest storm ever recorded in Bay of Bengal

Millions of people in India and Bangladesh are in the path of a super cyclone which is due to make landfall in less than 36 hours, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain to a region already struggling with the coronavirus pandemic.

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Trump's unorthodox treatment choice flies in the face of evidence

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Some good news about a vaccine test (though it's still early)

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Man angry about virus closure attacks 2 with machete

Police say a Tennessee couple were in critical care after a man attacked them with a machete because he was angry about shutdowns that were taking place during the coronavirus pandemic

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Man angry about virus closure attacks 2 with machete

Police say a Tennessee couple were in critical care after a man attacked them with a machete because he was angry about shutdowns that were taking place during the coronavirus pandemic

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Trump threatens to permanently pull funding from WHO and 'reconsider' US membership

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Pelosi takes shot at Trump's weight when asked about hydroxychloroquine

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responds to President Trump's revelation that he is taking hydroxychloroquine despite an FDA warning about the drug.

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Treasury has disbursed only a fraction of coronavirus relief fund, commission reports

The Treasury Department has disbursed only $37.5 billion of the $500 billion in relief funds available, according to a report from the Congressional Oversight Commission.

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Australia welcomes growing support for coronavirus inquiry

Australia’s foreign minister has welcomed international support for an independent investigation of the coronavirus pandemic, a proposed inquiry that has been condemned by China and blamed for a bilateral trade rift

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Ukraine's overburdened doctors in desperate virus fight

Ukraine's doctors are struggling against the coronavirus in deplorable conditions

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Surveillance videos show multiple people had trespassed at the home Ahmaud Arbery visited. He was the only one killed.

Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed while jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, on February 23, 2020.

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Worried about beef shortages and price spikes? Here's what happens if you eat less meat

With meat shortages and higher prices, consumers might be faced with limited and more expensive options at the butcher's counter. Reducing meat consumption can bring real benefits for personal health and the environment. Here's what you need to know to adapt.

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Europeans take advantage of eased restrictions

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China has been trying to avoid fallout from coronavirus. Now 100 countries are pushing for an investigation

Russian President Vladimir Putin once called Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader, a "lone warrior."

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SoftBank announces that Jack Ma will leave its board ahead of earnings report

SoftBank on Monday said that Jack Ma has resigned from its board, while also revealing a big round of share buybacks. The announcements come ahead of what is widely expected to be an historically terrible earnings report for the Japanese tech conglomerate.

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Parents 'devastated' as their babies are stranded during pandemic

Born amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, many surrogate babies in Ukraine have been left stranded by the lockdown and travel restrictions. CNN shows the inside of a facility in Kiev where more than 50 babies can't be collected by their legal parents. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.

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Canadian aerobatic jet crashes amid pandemic show; 1 dead

A Canadian aerobatic jet has crashed into a British Columbia neighborhood during a flyover intended to boost morale during the pandemic, killing one crew member, seriously injuring another and setting a house on fire

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Thousands defer plans to leave the military during crisis

Army Sgt. Antonio Gozikowski had been planning to leave the military and head to college to study dentistry

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Canadian aerobatic jet crashes amid pandemic show; 1 dead

A Canadian aerobatic jet has crashed into a British Columbia neighborhood during a flyover intended to boost morale during the pandemic, killing one crew member, seriously injuring another and setting a house on fire

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Thousands defer plans to leave the military during crisis

Army Sgt. Antonio Gozikowski had been planning to leave the military and head to college to study dentistry

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Trump officials deflect blame for US death toll, escalate reopening push

Two of President Donald Trump's top officials are now pointing the finger at the administration's own scientists and Americans' pre-existing health conditions to explain the country's world-leading Covid-19 death toll.

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More than 100 infections linked to fitness classes in South Korea, study finds

Indoor fitness classes could provide a route for spreading coronavirus, researchers in South Korea report.

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Hundreds demand justice for Arbery at Georgia rally

Speakers at a rally for Ahmaud Arbery say justice for the black man killed during a pursuit by a white man and his son in Georgia isn't just prison time for his killers

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Japan's growth drops amid pandemic, worse times likely ahead

Japan’s economic growth plunged into recession in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic squelched production, exports and spending

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Hundreds demand justice for Arbery at Georgia rally

Speakers at a rally for Ahmaud Arbery say justice for the black man killed during a pursuit by a white man and his son in Georgia isn't just prison time for his killers

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Japan's growth drops amid pandemic, worse times likely ahead

Japan’s economic growth plunged into recession in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic squelched production, exports and spending

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Australia announces bid to win back tourists

When we do go outside again, what will it be like?

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'I can't send money back home': How a lifeline for the world's poorest is being cut off due to Covid-19

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Republicans are wimping out again on Donald Trump

With just 170 days until the 2020 election, you'll be voting before you know it. Every Sunday, I deliver to your inbox the 5 BIG storylines you need to know to understand the upcoming week on the campaign trail. And they're ranked -- so the No. 1 story is the most important of the coming week.

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US primary health care can be cheaper and more equal. Here's how.

Americans across the country have joined forces in fighting a common enemy: the Covid-19 pandemic. But one question starkly divides us during this crisis: Who is most at risk of dying from the virus? The answer does not reflect well on the US.

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Nearly 200 possibly exposed to COVID-19 at service that violated stay-at-home orders

California public health officials have notified more 180 people of COVID-19 exposure after a person who attended a religious service on Mother's Day tested positive.

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Coronavirus updates: Texas reports single highest daily rate increase of infections

The novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 311,000 people worldwide and more than 4.6 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

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Officials: Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead in home

Israel’s Foreign Ministry says the Chinese ambassador to Israel has been found dead in his home north of Tel Aviv

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8 more sailors aboard US ship test positive a 2nd time

All the sailors had gone through at least two weeks of isolation.

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The dangerous consequences of Trump's oversight purge

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Obama says US lacks leadership on coronavirus response

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Must-watch videos of the week

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Tropical Storm Arthur forms in the Atlantic

Two weeks before the official start to Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Arthur has become the first named storm of the year.

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Olympic athletes keep hope alive as coronavirus puts dreams on hold

"Go There" is a deeper look at the cultural, political and economic challenges affecting our lives. We're going to take you to the center of the story alongside our correspondents across the globe. Episodes premiere weekdays at 8 p.m. ET on Facebook. Check out some of our recent content below.

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Nick Kyrgios lets fly at Novak Djokovic in lockdown chat

After downing what he thought was about six glasses of wine, a tipsy looking Nick Kyrgios told good friend Andy Murray that he thought the former Wimbledon champion was better than Novak Djokovic.

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She had to give birth while in a coma. Five weeks later, she's finally met her baby

Alicia Kappers doesn't remember her contractions or her baby's first cries. Other than her newborn son, her only reminder of that day is the scar from her cesarean section.

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Rwandan genocide suspect captured in Paris suburb after decades on the run

One of the last key suspects in the Rwandan genocide has been captured in a Paris suburb after more than 20 years on the run.

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Coronavirus has devastated Moscow. Now it's spreading across Russia's 11 time zones to ill-funded regions

Russia hit a grim Covid-19 milestone this week: According to Johns Hopkins University, the country now ranks second in the world for confirmed coronavirus cases.

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Fire, explosion in Los Angeles injures 10 firefighters

Dozens more are trying to douse the blaze from the explosion.

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Fire, explosion in Los Angeles injures 10 firefighters

Dozens more are trying to douse the blaze from the explosion.

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Iditarod mushers could get $500 for veterinary expenses

Fund was started by a donation from longtime race supporter David Pike.

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Nevada Rep. Horsford acknowledges he had extramarital affair

Woman said the on-and-off relationship began in 2009 and ended last September.

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Preakness rescheduled for Oct. 3, one month after Derby

Announcement came just before the original post time for the Triple Crown race.

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Phyllis George, female sportscasting pioneer, dies at 70

The former Miss America became a female pioneer on “The NFL Today,”

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Know the risks: Where you are most likely to get coronavirus

Why you're more likely to get coronavirus in your living room than outside or at the grocery store.

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Iditarod mushers could get $500 for veterinary expenses

Fund was started by a donation from longtime race supporter David Pike.

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Nevada Rep. Horsford acknowledges he had extramarital affair

Woman said the on-and-off relationship began in 2009 and ended last September.

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Preakness rescheduled for Oct. 3, one month after Derby

Announcement came just before the original post time for the Triple Crown race.

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Phyllis George, female sportscasting pioneer, dies at 70

The former Miss America became a female pioneer on “The NFL Today,”

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Trump's emergency powers worry some senators, legal experts

“Somebody needs to look at these things,” one senator said.

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Judge orders Los Angeles to move thousands of homeless

A federal judge has ordered Los Angeles city and county to move thousands of homeless people who are living near freeways, saying their health is at risk from pollution and the coronavirus

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State Department inspector general becomes the latest watchdog fired by Trump

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Millennials are facing another once-in-a-generation economic disaster

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German soccer returns but not as we know it

It's an experiment and the stakes couldn't be higher.

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Tourist arrested in Hawaii after posting beach pictures on Instagram

A tourist from New York was arrested in Hawaii after he posted beach pictures on Instagram when he was supposed to be in quarantine.

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French language authorities answer: What gender is 'Covid?'

For months, the people of France have faced an énigme.

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Severe storms strike Northeast as tropical threat possible off Florida coast

This system will likely become a tropical or subtropical depression Saturday.

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Severe storms strike Northeast as tropical threat possible off Florida coast

This system will likely become a tropical or subtropical depression Saturday.

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Two Sikh doctors shaved their beards, a pillar of their religion, to treat Covid-19 patients

Two Canadian doctors of the Sikh faith have made the difficult decision to shave off their beards -- a pillar of their faith -- to continue treating Covid-19 patients.

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Report: Bryant crash pilot had no drugs, alcohol in system

An autopsy has found the pilot of the helicopter that crashed and killed Kobe Bryant had no trace of drugs or alcohol in his system

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Report: Bryant crash pilot had no drugs, alcohol in system

An autopsy has found the pilot of the helicopter that crashed and killed Kobe Bryant had no trace of drugs or alcohol in his system

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Edvard Munch's masterpiece The Scream is fading. New research has found out why

Over the last few decades, an unseen enemy has been degrading The Scream. The famous painting by Edvard Munch represents human anxiety and anguish and feels especially relevant during these uncertain times.

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Coronavirus updates: New York tourist arrested in Hawaii after posting beach photos

The U.S. coronavirus death toll nears 90,000.

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Trump fires IG said to be investigating Pompeo, involved in impeachment probe

Trump fires IG Steve Linick, who was allegedly investigating Pompeo and was involved in impeachment probe

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Preschools and childcare might reopen soon. Should you send your kid?

Last week I received an email from my younger son's preschool.

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Truck collision on Indian highway kills 23 migrant workers

A government official says at least 23 migrant workers have been killed when a truck they were travelling in crashed into a stationary truck on a highway in northern India

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Report: Google facing onslaught of antitrust cases in US

The Wall Street Journal reported that federal and state regulators are preparing to file antitrust lawsuits alleging that Google has abused its dominance of online search and advertising to stifle competition and boost its profits

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Truck collision on Indian highway kills 23 migrant workers

A government official says at least 23 migrant workers have been killed when a truck they were travelling in crashed into a stationary truck on a highway in northern India

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Report: Google facing onslaught of antitrust cases in US

The Wall Street Journal reported that federal and state regulators are preparing to file antitrust lawsuits alleging that Google has abused its dominance of online search and advertising to stifle competition and boost its profits

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Trump fires State Dept. watchdog critical of admin moves

President Donald Trump has fired the State Department's inspector general, an Obama administration appointee whose office was critical of alleged political bias in the agency's management

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House passes $3 trillion relief package, bill 'DOA' in Senate

The House passed a historic $3 trillion coronavirus relief package on Friday, but the massive piece of legislation is heading straight to the Senate graveyard.

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COVID-19 vaccine by 2021 would be unprecedented but not impossible, experts say

A vaccine has never been developed so quickly.

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Typhoon leaves 1 dead, extensive damage in Philippine towns

A Philippine governor says a typhoon's ferocious wind and rain left at least one dead and damaged hundreds of coronavirus isolation facilities and homes along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern towns

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Germany in recession as economy shrinks 2.2% in 1st quarter

Offical data show that the German economy shrank by 2.2% in the first quarter compared with the previous three-month period as shutdowns in the country and beyond started to bite

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For 200 years, these villagers lived 2,600 feet up a remote cliff. Now they're in a housing estate

Villagers living up a remote 800-meter (2,624-foot) clifftop in southwest China that became famous for the precarious ladders connecting it to the world have been moved to a new urban housing estate.

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House expected to approve voting by proxy for coronavirus pandemic

The change in House rules will have to be renewed after 45 days.

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Governor reacts to state Supreme Court blocking stay-at-home order

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers urged residents to continue to practice social distancing the day after the state Supreme Court blocked his stay-at-home order.

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Coronavirus updates: Milwaukee order allows salons, malls, playgrounds to reopen

The city of Milwaukee releases a new order Thursday outlining how many businesses can reopen.

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Ex-officer charged with killing black man had service weapon taken away in 2019

Gregory McMichael repeatedly failed to complete officer training.

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House expected to approve voting by proxy for coronavirus pandemic

The change in House rules will have to be renewed after 45 days.

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Governor reacts to state Supreme Court blocking stay-at-home order

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers urged residents to continue to practice social distancing the day after the state Supreme Court blocked his stay-at-home order.

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China's factories are producing more but the economy is still very fragile

Production at China's factories is growing for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began. But there are still major challenges ahead for the country's economy.

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Spanish island eyes 'green bridge' to kickstart tourism

Spain's Mallorca island in the Mediterranean plans to welcome a limited number of Germans and other travelers in late June in a "pilot project" to restart tourism that has been halted due to coronavirus, Francina Armengol, the Regional President of the Balearic Islands said Thursday.

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The week in 41 photos

Take a look at 41 photos of the week from May 6 through May 14.

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Teacher on leave after Nazi accusation

A South Carolina middle school teacher has been placed on leave after a social media post accused him of being a Nazi who helped make travel arraignments for white supremacist attending the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia

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Teacher on leave after Nazi accusation

A South Carolina middle school teacher has been placed on leave after a social media post accused him of being a Nazi who helped make travel arraignments for white supremacist attending the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia

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Taiwan chip maker TSMC's $12 billion Arizona factory could give the US an edge in manufacturing

One of the world's top chip making companies is bringing more manufacturing power to the United States.

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Deforestation in the Amazon is accelerating despite coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has slowed the global economy, but deforestation in the Amazon is speeding up. While most of Brazil's major businesses remain shuttered under lockdowns and quarantine measures, many believe illegal loggers and miners continue to operate in the area with little to no regulation.

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Two NFL players are wanted for allegedly robbing partygoers at gunpoint

Police in southeast Florida have issued arrest warrants for two NFL players for armed robbery, according to the police department.

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Coronavirus has arrived in Bangladesh camps home to 1 million Rohingya refugees

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Tens of thousands of Singapore's migrant workers are infected. The rest are stuck in their dorms as the country opens up

At the start of April, Singapore had about 1,000 cases of the novel coronavirus.

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Life after lockdown in Vietnam: This is what it's like when an entire country reopens

As the faint smell of smoke rose up from the sidewalk and into my bedroom, I jumped up and stepped out onto the balcony to survey the Hanoi streets.

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Greta Thunberg: 'Our actions can be the difference between life and death for many others'

Teen activist Greta Thunberg is urging the world to listen to scientists as she describes the devastating impact the coronavirus pandemic is having around the world.

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Dr. Gupta reacts to whistleblower's revelation: 'That's pretty staggering'

Rick Bright, the ousted director of a vaccine agency, testified to Congress that he warned HHS about importing N95 masks because they do not offer healthcare workers as much protection as those manufactured in the US.

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See iconic casino's unprecedented situation

CNN's Kyung Lah speaks with the CEO of Caesars Entertainment Tony Rodio about how the pandemic has halted operations at the iconic Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, and how the hotel and casino plans to reopen once restrictions are eased.

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What to know about Michael Flynn as his case hangs in legal limbo

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Why is Russia's Covid-19 mortality rate so low?

For almost two weeks, three countries have led the rest of the world in the daily number of new Covid-19 infections: The United States, Russia and Brazil.

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An 8-year-old boy with coronavirus antibodies went into cardiac arrest. His brother's CPR saved his life

An 8-year-old boy was rescued by his teen brother's quick thinking after going into cardiac arrest at home, his family says, following what doctors told them was a coronavirus-related condition.

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Jared Kushner's bizarre comment

When Jared Kushner speaks in public, very often he reveals the most dangerous truths about the Trump administration. The latest jaw-dropper came on Tuesday, when the son-in-law and top adviser to President Donald Trump casually cast doubt on whether the next presidential election will absolutely take place, as scheduled, and as mandated by law, on November 3.

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Manafort and Cohen: The prison prospects of two convicts tied to Trump

It's the tale of two convicts with ties to the President.

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American woman dies in plane crash while attempting to deliver Covid-19 tests to remote Indonesian village

An American pilot died when her plane malfunctioned while she was on her way to deliver Covid-19 rapid test kits to a remote Indonesian village, officials said.

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Suspect in Arbery shooting had earlier confrontation, neighbor says

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Virgin Australia still needs a buyer. A local government is making a bid

Virgin Australia may get a government bailout after all.

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Abbott's fast Covid-19 test may miss too many cases, NYU study finds

A new study suggests that the Covid-19 diagnostic test being used by the White House frequently misses cases of the virus.

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A black man in Vermont says he was threatened and told to leave the state, police say

A black man in Vermont told police he was threatened and told to leave the state by a white man, Vermont State Police said in a news release.

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Judge slams the brakes on William Barr's abuse of power

Just when it seemed that Attorney General William Barr would get away with intentionally tanking his own Justice Department's conviction of President Donald Trump's former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, a federal judge on Wednesday slammed on the brakes and now is demanding real answers.

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Videos show skydivers spiraling in sky before crashing

Eyewitnesses in Florida captured two skydivers spinning in the sky before they crashed into a tree and landed in front of a home, according to police and firefighters in Titusville.

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Hear 911 call McMichael made days before Ahmaud Arbery's shooting

Less than two weeks before the February 23 shooting that left Ahmaud Arbery dead, a suspect arrested in the case had a confrontation with an unidentified African-American man who had entered a neighboring house under construction, according to an attorney for the owner of that house.

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Fox News dumps coronavirus coverage for anti-Obama conspiracy theory

A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here.

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US China tensions didn't begin with the coronavirus. They've been building for years

Relations between the United States and China have sunk to new lows in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, with both sides hoping to make political gains by blaming the other for the severity of the crisis.

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Trump's rebuke of Fauci encapsulates rejection of science in virus fight

President Donald Trump's repudiation of Dr. Anthony Fauci has long been probable. Once the trusted doctor warned of the human cost of Trump's push to quickly reopen the country, it became inevitable.

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Expect more cases of strange coronavirus syndrome in kids, doctors warn

Parents, hospitals and clinics should expect to see more cases of a mystifying condition that seems to be affecting children after a bout with Covid-19, doctors said Wednesday.

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How expensive will air travel be after the Covid-19 crisis?

When the state of Florida began enacting stay-at-home measures and closing beaches in mid-March, in response to the threat of Covid-19, Miami-based real estate agent and artist Nadia Bouzid was in the middle of painting a mural inside a new hotel in Cancun, Mexico.

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Washington state directs restaurants to log all eat-in customers in order to reopen

Restaurants in Washington state will be required to keep a log of each dine-in customer to facilitate contact tracing during phase two of the state's reopening plans.

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Washington state directs restaurants to log all eat-in customers in order to reopen

Restaurants in Washington state will be required to keep a log of each dine-in customer to facilitate contact tracing during phase two of the state's reopening plans.

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Cats can infect other cats with coronavirus, researchers find

Cats can infect other cats with the novel coronavirus, but they may not show any symptoms, according to a study published Wednesday.

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Judge to examine whether Flynn committed perjury

The federal judge overseeing the Michael Flynn case has appointed an outside judge to consider whether to hold Flynn in criminal contempt for perjury.

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Judge to examine whether Flynn committed perjury

The federal judge overseeing the Michael Flynn case has appointed an outside judge to consider whether to hold Flynn in criminal contempt for perjury.

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US on track towards more deaths as states continue to ease coronavirus restrictions, researcher warns

Nearly every state in the US is moving toward reopening from pandemic closures, but a leading researcher warns that doing so puts the country on an "unfortunate trajectory" to more coronavirus deaths.

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Spike in Covid-19 cases in South Korea stokes homophobia

South Korea, once deemed a success handling the Covid-19 virus, has seen a renewed outbreak emerged in its LGBTQ clubs in the process of reopening. CNN's Paula Hancocks talks to mayor of Seoul on the difficulty of contact tracing.

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2020 is a catastrophe for tourism businesses. Here's what the industry needs to get back on its feet

Socrates Gavriel is bracing for a dramatic drop in visitors to his boutique hotel in Athens this summer.

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Germany finds a unique way back to nightlife

Germany's cultural institutions are making a comeback, but the way people visit museums and enjoy nightlife has been changed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Business owners have adopted strict hygiene and social distancing guidelines in a bid to fend off the virus. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports.

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Homeowner says no crime was committed at under-construction home Ahmaud Arbery may have visited before shooting

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Former Watergate prosecutors urge judge to buck Justice Department and not dismiss Michael Flynn case

Sixteen former Watergate prosecutors have told a federal judge he has the authority to sentence former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn to prison despite the Justice Department's effort to toss the case.

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Coronavirus concerns keep heart patients from hospital: 'I was so scared'

Hospitals across the United States are seeing fewer stroke and heart patients coming to their facilities for care -- and two new reports suggest that concerns around the coronavirus pandemic are keeping people from seeking the care they need.

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Trump says the US leads the world in testing. But it's far behind in testing per capita, studies show

Two giant signs at a White House press conference amplified a claim that President Donald Trump consistently makes:

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Pakistan reports largest daily spike in cases. Russia epidemic worsens.

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Twitter will let employees work from home 'forever'

Twitter will allow some of its workforce to continue working from home "forever" if they choose, the company confirmed to CNN Business on Tuesday.

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Canada's Calgary Zoo to return two pandas to China because it can't get enough bamboo to feed them

The Calgary Zoo in Canada is sending two giant pandas back to China due to a shortage of bamboo.

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Family of Guatemalan woman shot dead by border agent sues

The family of a 20-year-old Guatemalan woman killed in 2018 by a U.S. Border Patrol agent has filed a civil rights suit against 21 agents and the U.S. government

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Woman falls into thermal feature in closed Yellowstone park

A woman has suffered burns after falling into a thermal feature at Yellowstone National Park, which is closed because of the coronavirus pandemic

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Family of Guatemalan woman shot dead by border agent sues

The family of a 20-year-old Guatemalan woman killed in 2018 by a U.S. Border Patrol agent has filed a civil rights suit against 21 agents and the U.S. government

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Woman falls into thermal feature in closed Yellowstone park

A woman has suffered burns after falling into a thermal feature at Yellowstone National Park, which is closed because of the coronavirus pandemic

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Arkansas health department to shut down Travis McCready concert, governor says

Arkansas officials plan to shut down a socially-distanced Travis McCready concert planned for Friday.

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Arkansas health department to shut down Travis McCready concert, governor says

Arkansas officials plan to shut down a socially-distanced Travis McCready concert planned for Friday.

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Covid-19 isn't just a respiratory disease. It hits the whole body

The patient had been relatively fine for the first 10 days he was down with Covid-19.

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A woman suffers burns after illegally entering Yellowstone National Park, park officials say

A woman suffered burns after falling into a thermal feature at Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday, according to the park officials.

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While the wealthy self-isolate, the poor can't afford to stay put in Sao Paulo

The glass towers in Sao Paulo's financial district are shuttered, bars closed and restaurants open only for delivery. But on the outskirts of the city, residents say they can't afford to stop working, even if it means risking their lives.

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Vongfong is the first named storm of the year in the West Pacific

The 2020 West Pacific typhoon season is off to a slow start. It took until Tuesday for the first named storm of the year -- Vongfong -- to form, but it has quickly become a threat to the Philippines.

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Prices are tumbling at an alarming rate

Prices are tumbling in America as the coronavirus lockdown drags on and people spend less.

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Singer apologizes for social media post blaming 'bat eating' people for coronavirus

Canadian singer Bryan Adams is sorry about that.

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Attackers storm Kabul hospital

At least 80 patients were evacuated from a hospital in Kabul besieged by a "number of attackers" early on Tuesday, according to a spokesman for Afghanistan's Interior Ministry.

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Mitch McConnell: Obama 'should have kept his mouth shut' instead of criticizing US coronavirus response

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday slammed former President Barack Obama for criticizing the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic during a private call last week, asserting that he "should have kept his mouth shut."

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No, your teenager's boyfriend or girlfriend cannot come over during the pandemic

As far as first dates go, the one 14-year-old Jake Scott had with his new 15-year-old girlfriend, Abby Westrope, back in early March was epic.

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Jerry Stiller's life in pictures

Jerry Stiller, perhaps best known for his roles on the TV sitcoms "Seinfeld" and "The King of Queens," has died at the age of 92.

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Razer is using vending machines to give out millions of free face masks in Singapore

Gaming equipment maker Razer is aiming to give out millions of free face masks in Singapore as the country grapples with a recent surge in coronavirus cases.

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Mike Pence calls for coronavirus testing of all nursing home residents, staff

Vice President Mike Pence made a nationwide call for coronavirus testing in America's 15,000 nursing homes.

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Senate to grill Fauci, other admin officials on reopening via videoconference

Senators to grill some of the nation's top health care officials on reopening via videoconference

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Any Obama officials involved in Flynn 'unmasking' declassified: Source

Acting DNI Grenell has sought to declassify a list of former Obama administration officials who were allegedly involved in the so-called 'unmasking' of Michael Flynn.

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Coronavirus updates: Trump and Pence to maintain distance from each other

A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 286,000 people worldwide.

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Mike Pence calls for coronavirus testing of all nursing home residents, staff

Vice President Mike Pence made a nationwide call for coronavirus testing in America's 15,000 nursing homes.

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Senate to grill Fauci, other admin officials on reopening via videoconference

Senators to grill some of the nation's top health care officials on reopening via videoconference

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Any Obama officials involved in Flynn 'unmasking' declassified: Source

Acting DNI Grenell has sought to declassify a list of former Obama administration officials who were allegedly involved in the so-called 'unmasking' of Michael Flynn.

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Trump tramples over his own message with ugly race tangle

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Elon Musk has a lot to say about Covid-19. Some of it isn't true

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has called stay-at-home orders "fascist" and spread misinformation about Covid-19 on Twitter. Now, he says he's reopening a factory despite government orders.

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