Thursday, June 30, 2022

Supreme Court to hear redistricting case that could upend election laws everywhere

Moore v. Harper focuses on a new North Carolina voting map after maps proposed by the Republican-led state legislature were struck down

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Saudi-backed LIV Golf series faces 9/11 protest as it begins first tournament on US soil

The Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series arrived in Oregon for its first tournament on US soil Thursday and faced protests from 9/11 survivors and victims' families who criticized golfers for working with Saudi Arabia, who they say was complicit in the 2001 terrorist attacks.

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WATCH: Coyote spotted in the streets of San Francisco

The coyote was spotted crossing the street in the Laurel Heights neighborhood.

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What five more years of zero-Covid China could look like

Those dismayed by China's zero-Covid policy were likely also shocked that Beijing's Communist Party chief Cai Qi reportedly said this week the city might keep the policy in place "for the next five years."

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Iran says it's ready for new talks with US on nuclear deal

Iran says it's ready for new indirect talks with the United States to overcome the last hurdles to revive its tattered 2015 nuclear deal with major powers amid a growing crisis over the country's atomic program

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, following his conviction last year on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges stemming from his efforts over years to use his fame to ensnare victims he sexually abused.

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WATCH: Large piles of luggage seen at Toronto Pearson International Airport

Flight delays, cancellations, airline staff shortages and “temporary mechanical disruptions” with the baggage system all led to the problem, a spokesperson said.

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Iran nuclear deal talks in Doha end without progress

Indirect talks between US and Iranian officials in Doha aimed at salvaging the Iran nuclear deal ended without any progress, a senior administration official said Wednesday.

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WATCH: Couple builds epic ‘floating bed’ for beloved Golden Retriever

Now those are committed ‘pawrents’!

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Sole survivor of ISIS group that carried out 2015 Paris attacks sentenced to life without parole

Salah Abdeslam, who is believed to be only surviving member of the group that carried out a series of deadly gun-and-bomb attacks across Paris in November 2015, was found guilty of all five crimes he was charged for, including murder on Wednesday.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson joins a Supreme Court in turmoil

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is set to join the Supreme Court on Thursday, making history as the first female African-American justice and beginning what could be a decades-long tenure.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

'Take your hand off the wheel': How Trump tried to drive himself to the Capitol

Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to then-President Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows, describes a moment where Trump lunged at Secret Service detail to drive to the US Capitol on January 6.

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Jan. 6 hearing live updates: Witness: Trump grabbed wheel, demanded to go to Capitol

The Jan. 6 committee held a surprise hearing Tuesday, after saying the focus would be on some "recently obtained evidence" but revealing nothing more.

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Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years

Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday after she was convicted in December on sex trafficking charges.

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Former aide was backstage with Trump at his Jan. 6 rally. Here's what she heard him say

Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former President Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows, testifies before the committee investigating the Capitol Hill insurrection on January 6, 2021.

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Monday, June 27, 2022

Amtrak train derails in Missouri, injuries reported

Several cars of an Amtrak train derailed after hitting a dump truck at a public crossing in Mendon, Missouri.

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Irish abortion rights activist: American women face future similar to Ireland's past where 'women did die and did suffer'

Ailbhe Smyth played a central role in Ireland's campaign to legalize abortion in 2018 and reflecting on Ireland's past, says American women now face everyday anguish and worry in their lives

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Russia-Ukraine live updates: 11 dead in missile strike on shopping mall

Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

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How war in Ukraine is affecting one of the most vulnerable African countries

Somalia is facing compounding concerns of a record-breaking drought and a lack of access to food due to the war in Ukraine, putting the country at risk of famine and an increase in malnourished children. CNN's Michael Holmes reports.

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Jan. 6 committee unexpectedly adds hearing for Tuesday

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol will hold a hearing this Tuesday, June 28, to present new evidence and witness testimony.

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Sunday, June 26, 2022

At least 4 dead, 30 seriously injured after collapse at stadium in Colombia

At least four people were killed and about 30 seriously injured after part of a stadium in El Espinal in Colombia's western state of Tolima collapsed during a bullfight Sunday, the state's governor said.

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Detroit woman charged after body of son, 3, found in freezer

Police found the 3-year-old boy’s decomposing body in a basement freezer.

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Haotong Li overcome with emotion after ending four-year winless drought at BMW International Open

Just 10 months ago, Haotong Li was seriously considering walking away from golf.

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G-7 rolls out global infrastructure plan: U.S. aims to contribute $200B, Biden says

The G-7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment plans on disbursing $600 billion by 2027 in infrastructure investments

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Prince Charles accepted suitcase with 1 million euros from Qatari sheikh, Sunday Times reports

Clarence House said Prince Charles received charitable donations and the correct processes were followed regarding those donations after a British newspaper reported the Prince of Wales once accepted a suitcase containing €1 million ($1.05 million) in cash from a Qatari politician.

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WATCH: Pregnant sea lion wandering in golf course returns to ocean

A pregnant sea lion that wandered onto a California golf course made her way back into the ocean.

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Saturday, June 25, 2022

Jury awards $21M to family of pregnant teen shot by police

The complaint described the killing as “a botched covert arrest operation."

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WATCH: Man threatens state troopers with excavator

Two Vermont troopers found themselves in a dangerous situation when a man recklessly operated an excavator in an attempt to stop his son’s arrest.

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Army private's plea shelved internet fantasy chat defense

He planned to call the plot to kill members of his unit an internet fantasy.

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Biden doesn't support expanding the Supreme Court, White House says

Democrats and activists are calling for changes to the high court after its rulings on gun rights and abortion.

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Religious schools may face another hurdle to state tuition

The schools must be willing to abide by the state's antidiscrimination law.

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Scrapping Roe v. Wade makes the US an outlier in the West. Here's how it compares on abortion rights



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Friday, June 24, 2022

WATCH: Politicians react to Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade

The landmark case decided nearly 50 years ago was overturned in the Supreme Court in a 5-4 majority.

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WATCH: First-generation student honors her immigrant mom on graduation day

Nataly Morales Villa, who earned her graduate degree from Harvard, adorned her mom, who came to the U.S. more than 20 years ago, with her hood, cap and stole on graduation day.

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Wildfires return to the Mediterranean

Turkish firefighters were battling a blaze for a third day Friday near the Aegean coastal resort of Marmaris, in the same area that was hit last year by the worst fires in the country's history.

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Airlines aim to shift blame for flight problems to FAA

With an eye on the upcoming July Fourth weekend, airlines are stepping up their criticism of federal officials over recent widespread flight delays and cancellations

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Saudi Arabia releases Murtaja Qureiris, once the youngest political prisoner​​ in the kingdom -- ESOHR

Murtaja Qureiris, once considered by lawyers and activists as the youngest political prisoner in Saudi Arabia, was released on Friday, the European Saudi Organization for Human Rights told CNN.

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

US Marshals find Jeep registered to woman suspected of killing cyclist

U.S. Marshals found Kaitlin Marie Armstrong's jeep over a month into their search.

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Watch CNN's coverage of the January 6 committee's hearing



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New footage shows contrast in Ivanka Trump's 2020 election comments

In documentary footage from filmmaker Alex Holder, former presidential adviser Ivanka Trump says she supported the count of every vote in the 2020 election despite former President Donald Trump's attempt to stop the vote count. CNN's Jake Tapper and Pamela Brown break down how her comments differ from her interview with the January 6 committee.

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What does life look like on a hotter planet?

Heat waves are becoming more intense because of the rise in global temperature, which has devastating effects on landscapes, ecosystems and even the human body. Climate experts explain why this matters and what can be done to stabilize the planet's temperature.

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Apple and Android phones hacked by Italian spyware, Google says

An Italian company's hacking tools were used to spy on Apple and Android smartphones in Italy and Kazakhstan, Alphabet's Google said in a report on Thursday.

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Jan. 6 hearing live updates: Focus is Trump's effort to corrupt Justice Department

Thursday marks the House select committee's fifth hearing this month looking at the plot by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election.

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World's largest bacterium discovered is the size of a human eyelash

These are bacteria like you've never seen before -- likely because, until now, all known bacteria could only be seen using a powerful compound microscope.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

NYPD bulldozes nearly 100 illegal motorbikes and ATVs

New York City leaders demolished close to 100 motorbikes and ATVs, sending a message they are cracking down on dangerous, illegal vehicles.

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Police officers rescue woman who collapsed onto subway tracks

Dramatic police body-camera video captured two New York City police officers rescuing a woman who collapsed on a subway platform and fell onto the tracks.

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Yellowstone reopens with new visitation rules

Yellowstone has partial reopening after major flood damage

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Nursing home owner whose residents suffered in Ida arrested

The owner of seven Louisiana nursing homes whose residents suffered in squalid conditions after being evacuated to a warehouse for Hurricane Ida has been arrested

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Putin says Russia is rerouting trade to China and India



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Russia stepping up cyber espionage against US and allies

Russian intelligence agencies have increased their efforts to hack US and allied government computer networks to gather intelligence since the war in Ukraine began, Microsoft said in new findings published Wednesday.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Threats and violence: LGBTQ community faces renewed political battles during Pride

Advocates say attacks against the community are increasing amid anti-LGBTQ legislation wave.

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Netanyahu's return to power 'by no means a forgone conclusion,' says Israeli analyst

Bianna Golodryga speaks with Anshel Pfeffer, Haaretz columnist and author of "Bibi: The Turbulent Life and Times of Benjamin Netanyahu," on the political crisis in Israel after Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his coalition partner, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, decided to call for elections.

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Broadway theaters drop their mask mandate starting in July

In another sign that the world of entertainment is returning to pre-pandemic normal, Broadway theaters will no longer demand audiences wear masks starting in July

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Dad fends off gunman while carrying his sleeping baby

Detroit police have a person in custody after a man pointed a gun at a father in a gas station while he was holding his 7-month-old baby.

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Monday, June 20, 2022

Hear from Apple employees on union victory

Apple workers in Towson, Maryland, have voted to form the first-ever labor union at one of the tech giant's US stores. CNN affiliate WBAL reports.

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1 month after the Uvalde shooting, here are 5 questions that are still unanswered

Nearly a month after a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, several key questions about the police response remain unanswered.

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6 people hospitalized after taxi jumps curb in New York City, NYPD says

A New York taxi cab jumped the curb and struck several people in central Manhattan on Monday, sending six people to local hospitals, including three with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.

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Man pleads to threatening Colorado's top elections official

A Nebraska man has pleaded guilty in federal court to making death threats against Colorado’s top elections official

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Biden may decide this week to back a gas tax holiday addressing pain at the pump

President Joe Biden said Monday he could make a decision as soon as this week on whether to support Congress instituting a pause on the federal gas tax of 18.4 cents

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Colombia's new president aims to reset relations with US

Gustavo Petro's victory in Colombia's presidential elections on Sunday opens a new page in the history of the country's relations with the US.

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Saturday, June 18, 2022

Brazil: police arrest 3rd suspect in Amazon deaths

The British journalist and Indigenous expert went missing almost two weeks ago.

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WATCH: Police chase tears through Texas golf course

Golfers got an unexpected obstruction as a police chase tore through a golf course in Cypress, Texas.

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Ex-Pence aide gets GOP nod to run for secretary of state

Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan didn't get the party’s nomination.

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Georgia city official resigns after Confederate shop reopens

The shop sells items with racial slurs and caricatures of Black people.

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Frustrated golfer goes on tirade after having to play awkward drain shot at US Open

Two-time major winner Justin Thomas has enjoyed many happy Saturdays of golf. The third round at the 2022 US Open is unlikely to rank among them.

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4 buildings at observatory in Arizona lost in wildfire

Early indications are other buildings on the property don't appear damaged.

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WATCH: Biden falls off his bike

President Joe Biden fell when he tried to get off his bike at the end of a ride Saturday at Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware but wasn’t hurt in the tumble.

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Warren Buffett's final charity lunch draws record $19M bid

An anonymous bidder paid millions for a private meal with the billionaire.

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Friday, June 17, 2022

McCartney marks 80th birthday with Springsteen, 60,000 pals

How better to celebrate an 80th birthday than by singing about “Glory Days” onstage with Bruce Springsteen, and being serenaded by some 60,000 well-wishers

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Heartwarming video shows penguins return home after being rehabbed in Argentina

These Magellanic penguins were facing malnutrition and dehydration before they were rescued and rehabilitated by the Mundo Marino Foundation.

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French film titan Trintignant, of 'A Man and a Woman,' dies

The French film actor and amateur race car driver was 91.

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World Refugee Day: a "long vision" needed to help displaced people

"How long are we going to live in this fear?"

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Dominion's 2020 election lawsuit against Newsmax to move forward, judge rules

Judge Eric M. Davis denied Newsmax's motion to dismiss the civil suit.

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Why enemies Lebanon and Israel are talking now



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Thursday, June 16, 2022

Who is Colombia's 'Old Man of TikTok' that could become the next president?

When Colombia's presidential campaign race started back in January, few expected that Rodolfo Hernandez would reach the final lap. But the septuagenarian real estate magnate-turned-politician has a chance of becoming the country's next president if he wins the battle against competitor Gustavo Petro in Sunday's runoff vote.

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Jan. 6 hearing live updates: What Trump's circle really thought of pressuring Pence

The Jan. 6 committee is holding its third public hearing of the month Thursday with the focus on the pressure campaign on then-Vice President Mike Pence.

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Kim Kardashian did not damage Marilyn Monroe's dress, according to Ripley's

Kim Kardashian did not ruin Marilyn Monroe's iconic dress at the Met Gala.

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Suspect confesses to killing missing British journalist and Indigenous expert: Police

A search in the remote Amazon for missing British journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous rights expert Bruno Araujo Pereira has now turned into a homicide investigation.

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10 Trump election lies his own officials called false

Many of former President Donald Trump's own officials knew that his false claims about the 2020 election were false. In some cases, they told him to his face that his information was wrong.

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Newly documented polar bear population lives in a surprising place

A genetically distinct and isolated population of polar bears have been documented living in southeast Greenland.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

SE Cupp: Marjorie Taylor Greene's climate comments are the latest in the GOP war on science

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims climate change helps people. In this week's episode of "Unfiltered," SE Cupp explains why we can't ignore nonsensical comments like these, and why we will likely hear more of them.

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FDA panel recommends authorizing Moderna, Pfizer shots for youngest kids

Parents with young kids are one step closer to getting them vaccinated following a grueling wait.

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John Hinckley Jr. freed from court oversight after decades

John Hinckley Jr. has been freed from court oversight

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US imposes terrorist designation on man tied to Russian White supremacist group

The United States government on Wednesday designated an individual connected to the Russian Imperial Movement (RIM) -- an ultranationalist, White supremacist organization -- as a terrorist and sanctioned two others for involvement with the group.

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Ethiopian government and Tigrayan forces move towards negotiations

The Ethiopian government has formed a committee to negotiate with forces from the Tigray region, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said in a televised speech to parliament on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Donald Trump, eldest children to give depositions in real estate investigation

The New York attorney general has been investigating Trump's valuing of assets.

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HomeGoods store evacuated after armed man makes threats

An armed man is in custody after officials say he threatened people inside a HomeGoods store in the Atlanta area.

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1st federal prison to experience COVID-19 outbreak now short-staffed: Officials

The Justice Department inspector general found the BOP mismanaged the facility.

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WHO to assess if monkeypox outbreak is public health emergency

The WHO Director-General said a meeting will be held next week to determine if the monkeypox outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern.

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1st federal prison to experience COVID-19 outbreak now short-staffed: Officials

The Justice Department inspector general found the BOP mismanaged the facility.

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David Gergen: "Dumbfounded" by Biden's Saudi trip

David Gergen, former adviser to four U.S. Presidents, talks to Bianna Golodryga about President Biden's struggle to message on the economy.

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Fisher-Price, US regulators warn of infant deaths in rockers

Fisher-Price and U.S. product safety regulators are telling parents not to let their infants fall asleep in the company’s rockers after 13 infants died in the devices between 2009 and 2021

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Photos capture tension at WH as Trump family, aides watch election lead fade away

They reflect what advisers told the Jan. 6 committee despite Trump's claims.

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Monday, June 13, 2022

Dramatic details you may have missed in Monday's Jan. 6 hearing

Here are key takeaways about Trump from Monday's public Jan. 6 hearing by the House select committee investigating the attack on the Capitol.

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WATCH: Hilarious viral video shows family meeting boyfriend for first time

Don't act weird? Challenge accepted.

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Top GOP attorney: Trump campaign did not produce any credible claims of fraud

Top Republican election attorney Benjamin Ginsberg testifies in the January 6 Special Committee hearing, discussing the credibility of the Trump campaign's election fraud claims.

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All entrances to Yellowstone National Park are temporarily closed due to 'extremely hazardous conditions'

Yellowstone National Park announced on Monday that all entrances to the park are temporarily closed due to "extremely hazardous conditions" caused by "unprecedented" rainfall and flooding.

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Texas shooting records could be blocked by legal loophole

Some are concerned that officials will use a legal loophole to block a release.

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Graphic video of men stomping on a woman's head shakes China to the core

Tata, a 34-year-old in the Chinese city of Chengdu, was scrolling through her social media feed at her office desk on Friday afternoon when she came upon a harrowing video that shook her to the core.

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Sunday, June 12, 2022

Police: 2 killed, 4 wounded in shooting at Indiana nightclub

Authorities did not release information about what may have led to the shooting.

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French parliamentary elections overshadowed by low turnout

Just weeks after his own re-election, French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance Ensemble risks losing its absolute majority in parliament, after early results in Sunday's legislative elections showed it neck and neck with leftist coalition New Ecologic and Social People's Union (NUPES).

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CBP officers seize more than $330K in fentanyl at Hidalgo International Bridge in Texas

US Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted about $339,300 worth of suspected fentanyl at the Hidalgo International Bridge in Texas this week, according to a CBP news release.

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Advocates, survivors applaud 'new beginning' with Senate's gun deal -- but want more

The Senate's new gun control framework, if passed into law, includes provisions that would increase investments in mental health services and fund school safety

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Netflix green lights 'Squid Game' season 2

"Squid Game" is officially coming back.

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Prominent Democratic operative Joe Grandmaison dies at 79

He ran numerous campaigns and served as an appointee under three presidents.

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Video of women being brutally attacked sparks public outrage in China

Nine people have been arrested in China following an assault on four women in the northern city of Tangshan on Friday, local police said in a statement on Saturday.

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Saturday, June 11, 2022

Mo Donegal crosses finish line first at Belmont Stakes

Mo Donegal crossed the finish line first at the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes in Elmont, New York, on Saturday.

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6-year-old boy still missing after mother drowns trying to rescue him from river

A 6-year-old boy has been missing since Thursday evening after he was swept away in a river. His mother drowned attempting to rescue him.

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Son of former LA Dodger Steve Sax among 5 Marines killed

Steve Sax said his 33-year-old son had always dreamed of being a pilot.

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Nicaragua authorizes entry of Russian troops, planes, ships

Russian military will provide training, law enforcement and emergency response.

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WATCH: 'March For Our Lives' protestors take moment of silence

The crowd took a moment of silence to honor and mourn gun violence victims.

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Several factors are converging to push gas prices higher

Gas prices are hitting $5 a gallon, and they're showing no signs of letting up.

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Friday, June 10, 2022

US buys more monkeypox vaccine as global case count grows

The U.S. government is buying more monkeypox vaccine as a surprising international outbreak continues to grow

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March for Our Lives returns with a renewed gun control push

Angered by the unrelenting toll from gun violence, tens of thousands of people are expected at rallies this weekend in the nation’s capital and around the United States demanding that Congress pass meaningful changes to gun laws

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Russia 'using starvation as a weapon,' German official says



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Justin Bieber says he has facial paralysis due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome

Justin Bieber announced Friday that he is taking a break from performing because he is suffering from paralysis on one side of his face.

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Police: 3 shot at shopping mall in Maryland suburbs of DC

Police say three people have been shot and wounded at a shopping mall in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D

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WATCH: Dog steals the spotlight with 'pawfect' dance moves in family TikTok video

Iron the dog just wanted to join in on the fun.

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Police investigating shooting at company in Maryland; situation remains active

Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting with multiple victims at Columbia Machine in Smithsburg, Maryland, according to Lt. Joshua McCauley.

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Rescue underway after two people fall in tank full of chocolate

A rescue operation is underway at the Mars M&M factory in Pennsylvania after two people fell into a tank full of chocolate, officials said.

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Police officer charged with murder of Patrick Lyoya during traffic stop

A county prosecutor is set to announce whether charges will be filed in Patrick Lyoya's death.

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US warns Iran's recent actions could lead to a 'deepening nuclear crisis'

US Secretary of State Tony Blinken said Thursday that it will "further complicate" efforts to salvage the 2015 Iran nuclear deal if Iran removes cameras that monitor its nuclear program and could lead to "a deepening nuclear crisis and further economic and political isolation for Iran."

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DOJ investigating Louisiana State Police for excessive force, racist policing

LSP announced it would launch an external review of itself earlier this year.

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2 arrested, facing murder charges in Philadelphia shooting

Officials say two men are facing murder charges and have been arrested in Virginia in the deaths of two bystanders in last weekend’s shooting in a busy entertainment district in Philadelphia

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Jewelry giant resolves sexual harassment, unequal pay case

Sterling Jewelers, parent company of Kay Jewelers, Jared and Zales to pay $175M in sexual harassment case

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Jewelry giant resolves sexual harassment, unequal pay case

Sterling Jewelers, parent company of Kay Jewelers, Jared and Zales to pay $175M in sexual harassment case

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Donald Trump agrees to sit for deposition in real estate investigation

Former President Donald Trump, his eldest son and eldest daughter have agreed to sit for depositions as part of a civil investigation by the New York attorney general.

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11-year-old Uvalde survivor describes witnessing massacre in video testimony



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From 'pariah' to 'partner'? Anchor presses White House official on Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden and Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, could meet for the first time after months of diplomatic heavy lifting. This meeting could represent a turnabout for a US president who once declared Saudi Arabia a "pariah."

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Uvalde pediatrician to US Congress: I do my job. Please do yours



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107 students, teachers airlifted to safety in Austrian Alps

Authorities in Austria say 107 students and teachers on a school trip from Germany had to be airlifted to safety after they followed an online map that directed them onto an unmarked and difficult trail

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Mexican megachurch leader faces more than 16 years in prison

The leader of a Mexican megachurch faces more than 16 years in a California prison for sexually abusing three girls who were followers

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Key snubs at Summit of the Americas reveal Biden's struggle to assert US leadership in its neighborhood

The decision by Mexico's President to boycott this week's summit for regional leaders in Los Angeles rendered futile months of work by President Joe Biden and other top officials to convince him to attend.

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Family of Andrew Brown Jr. to get $3 million in settlement

The family had filed a $30 million lawsuit against several individuals within the sheriff's department.

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Matthew McConaughey makes emotional plea for gun control at White House

Actor Matthew McConaughey delivered impassioned and at-times emotional remarks at the White House press briefing on Tuesday, telling the stories of those who died in the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and urging more action on gun control.

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WATCH: California brush fire leaves 50 acres of scorched land

The fire has left one victim injured and their condition is not yet known.

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Johnny Depp joins TikTok and thanks 'loyal and unwavering supporters'

Johnny Depp is thanking his fans for sticking by his side during the recent defamation trial with his ex-wife Amber Heard.

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WATCH: TikTok user tries on grandma's honeymoon wardrobe 70 years later

Marie D'Alessandro Donato, 91, preserved a suitcase with outfits from her honeymoon in 1952. Seventy years later, her granddaughter opened this modern-day treasure chest.

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Monday, June 6, 2022

A newly issued US quarter celebrates Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller

A new quarter released on Monday celebrates a legendary figure who spent her life advocating for Indigenous people.

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New indictment of Proud Boys leader charging Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

The Justice Department on Monday announced a new indictment of Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio charging seditious conspiracy related to Jan. 6.

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Despite moves to increase supply, families are still feeling the pain of the baby formula shortage

Parents and caregivers continue to feel the pain of store shelves that are cleaned out of baby formula, and many are turning to hospitals and community organizations for help.

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WATCH: Cat disapproves of owner's dance moves

This Norwegian cat owner did not get a seal of approval.

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Wendy's is finally selling this 'highly anticipated' Frosty flavor

Wendy's is adding a new Frosty to its lineup — its first new flavor in nearly three years.

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Sunday, June 5, 2022

WATCH: Hippo enjoys spa day at Texas zoo

Timothy the hippo had a little rest and relaxation as small fish swam around him at the San Antonio Zoo.

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Researchers: Breast cancer drug could help more patients

This targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities.

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Madison estate rehires staff let go during recent turmoil

Controversy over sharing governance with descendants of people enslaved there.

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Wisconsin man charged with killing 6 in botched drug robbery

A 34-year-old Wisconsin man has been charged in the deaths of six people who were found dead in January at a Milwaukee duplex

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Alaska's unusual House primary draws Palin, Santa, 46 others

Alaska voters face an election unlike any they’ve seen, with 48 candidates.

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Saturday, June 4, 2022

Russian agent Kovtun, accused in spy poisoning, dead at 57

Dmitry Kovtun was accused by the U.K. in the poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko.

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Brad Johnson of 'Melrose Place,' Marlboro Man ads dies at 62

Brad Johnson, movie and TV actor who portrayed the Marlboro Man in ads, has died

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‘Tiger King’ star Doc Antle to face money laundering charges

Bhagavan “Doc” Antle was arrested by the FBI, expected to appear in court Monday

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Swiatek defeats Gauff 6-1, 6-3 for 2nd French Open title

Iga Swiatek defeated 18-year-old Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-3 in the women's final.

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Baby formula maker Abbott reopens Michigan plant amid shortage

Abbott Nutrition, one of the largest makers of infant formula in the U.S., reopened its Michigan plant Saturday.

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Man breaks into Dallas Museum of Art and damages several artworks, including 2,000-year-old Greek vases

Several ancient works of art at the Dallas Museum of Art, including Greek vessels crafted thousands of years ago, were damaged by an intruder Wednesday night.

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Suspect who allegedly killed retired judge had political hit list: Official

Suspect who killed judge had hit list that included Mitch McConnell, Gov. Whitmer, others, official says.

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Friday, June 3, 2022

WATCH: Utah cop stops wrong-way driver

Dashcam video captured a Utah police officer ramming a wrong-way driver allegedly under the influence and clocked at over 80 mph.

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Scientists can reverse aging in mice. The goal is to do the same for humans

In molecular biologist David Sinclair's lab at Harvard Medical School, old mice are growing young again.

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WATCH: Rep. Cicilline criticizes GOP colleagues over gun control legislation

Rep. David Cicilline criticized his GOP colleagues during a House session on gun control legislation, citing past Republican administration's support for red flag laws.

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Watch Platinum Jubilee celebration highlights

A four-day celebration has kicked off in the United Kingdom where thousands gathered to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.

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Uvalde fourth grader who played dead during shooting to testify before Congress

Victims of the Uvalde and Buffalo mass shootings are among those set to testify on gun violence during a Congressional hearing on June 8.

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Meet the researchers revolutionizing micro-scale robots for medical use

Northwestern University professor John Rogers led the research to invent the smallest-ever remotely controlled walking robot. Rogers explains why he, along with his team of engineers, focus on research to support real-life applications in medical fields.

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Silent spread of monkeypox may be a wakeup call for the world

A monkeypox outbreak continues to grow in countries where the virus isn't normally found, putting global health officials on high alert.

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What we know about the Tulsa mass shooting victims

Two doctors, an employee and a patient were gunned down at a Tulsa, Oklahoma, medical building on Wednesday.

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Military hackers have conducted cyber operations in support of Ukraine, US confirms

Cyber Command, the US military's hacking unit, has conducted offensive cyber operations in support of Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia's invasion, the head of the command has confirmed.

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NOAA forecasts average dead zone off Louisiana and Texas

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting an average oxygen-depleted “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico this summer

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LeBron James is now a billionaire

LeBron James is a billionaire, marking the first time an active NBA player has achieved that milestone, according to one calculation.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

COO Sheryl Sandberg stepping down from Facebook

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down from her position.

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'Ghost heart': Cardiac breakthrough may soon be ready for transplant into humans

The first time molecular biologist Doris Taylor saw heart stem cells beat in unison in a petri dish, she was spellbound.

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Leader of now-defunct Colombian drug cartel dies in US jail

An elderly leader of the former Cali cartel that smuggled vast amounts of cocaine from Colombia to the United States in the 1980s and 1990s has died in a U.S. prison

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NFL's Roger Goodell and team owner asked to testify before Congress

The National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder have been called to testify before a Congressional committee as part of the House Committee for Oversight and Reform's investigation into Snyder and the team's reported hostile workplace culture.

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Verdict reached in Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard lobbed abuse claims at each other during their testimonies over the course of the weekslong, high-profile defamation trial.

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Father and son sentenced for charging police at US Capitol riot

A father and son team was convicted Wednesday for rushing a group of police officers guarding an entrance to the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, helping to allow the mob outside to flood in.

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WATCH: Adorable baby smiles after she sneezes (and you will too)

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