Russian suspects in Salisbury poisoning linked to blast in Czech Republic
The suspects of the 2018 novichok nerve agent poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury, England, have been linked to a 2014 blast in the…
Continue Reading 3 people killed and 2 injured in shooting in Kenosha, sheriff’s department says
Three people were killed and two others injured with gunshot wounds in a shooting early Sunday morning at The Somers House Tavern in Kenosha County,…
Continue Reading In its latest lurch to the far right, Denmark plans to send some refugees back to Syria
It felt like paradise when Dania and Hussam first moved to Denmark. They did not speak a word of Danish yet the Scandinavian country was an outpost…
Continue Reading In the age of active shooters, a new mantra has emerged: ‘Run. Hide. Fight.’
It’s a nightmare scenario: You’re at a mall, shopping with friends. Or maybe buying some last-minute groceries for dinner. All of a…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccine demand is slowing in parts of the US. Now an uphill battle starts to get more shots into arms
When health officials in Ohio’s Mercer County opened their first Covid-19 vaccine drive-thru clinic in January, available slots filled up…
Continue Reading Morris Brown’s reaccreditation could signal more longevity among HBCUs
It is no secret that at some point, something went very wrong at Morris Brown College. It was a disappointing, though not unfamiliar story. A school…
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Australia in ‘no hurry’ to open borders to visitors
Australia is in “no hurry” to open its international borders and risk the success that the country has had with the coronavirus pandemic,…
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Inside Turkey’s incredible underground city
It’s a landscape that looks almost alien. Soft tufa rock — spewed from volcanoes millennia ago to create a series of ethereal…
Continue Reading Philanthropist and New York Public Library revivalist Vartan Gregorian dies at 87
Vartan Gregorian, the philanthropist and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient whose work revitalized the New York Public Library, died Thursday at…
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One killed, one wounded in shooting at a Nebraska mall
A person has died after being shot Saturday at Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, police said. The victim, described as an adult male, was taken by…
Continue Reading Search is underway for two missing people off the coast of Pismo Beach, California
A search is underway for two people who were last seen in the water near Dinosaur Caves Park in Pismo Beach, California, on Saturday, the US Coast…
Continue Reading Mars didn’t lose all of its water at once, based on Curiosity rover find
Mars was a warm, wet planet that was likely capable of supporting life billions of years ago. Something caused the planet to lose its atmosphere and…
Continue Reading Mike Mitchell, a founding member of the band that recorded ‘Louie Louie,’ has died
Mike Mitchell, lead guitarist for the Kingsmen for more than six decades, died Friday on his 77th birthday, according to a publicist for the group.…
Continue Reading ACM Awards 2021: See who’s nominated at Sunday’s show
The Academy of Country Music Awards, which celebrate some of the best songs and performances in country music of the year, will be presented Sunday.…
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YouTube star Jake Paul wins latest boxing match in first round against Ben Askren
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul defeated former MMA fighter Ben Askren in a much-anticipated boxing match with a first-round TKO, as the two squared…
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US and China agree to cooperate on climate change after talks in Shanghai
The US and China have agreed to cooperate on climate change after two days of high-profile meetings in Shanghai, despite rising tensions between the…
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At least 100 people arrested on tense sixth night of protests as Daunte Wright’s loved ones mourn for his son
As Daunte Wright’s loved ones reflected on a son who will grow up without a father, a peaceful march and protest calling for justice in his…
Continue Reading How Hideki Matsuyama became Japan’s new national hero
With one small putt, Hideki Matsuyama ascended from professional golfer to national treasure. Like Naomi Osaka before him, the 29-year-old’s…
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From cover-up to propaganda blitz: China’s attempts to control the narrative on Xinjiang
China’s Foreign Ministry this month issued the most forceful defense of its policies in Xinjiang to date, calling allegations of…
Continue Reading Space is the final frontier for archaeologists
The boot prints left by Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong are a tangible legacy of one of humanity’s greatest achievements — putting a…
Continue Reading Actor Felix Silla, famously known for his role as Cousin Itt on ‘The Addams Family,’ dies at 84
Actor Felix Silla, who portrayed Cousin Itt on the 1960s TV series “The Addams Family,” died on Friday. He was 84. Silla passed away…
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Jaleel White is launching his own cannabis brand
Actor Jaleel White is joining the growing list of celebrities who have launched a cannabis brand. White, known for playing Steve Urkel on the 1990s…
Continue Reading Police investigating deadly shooting involving delivery driver
Click here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, Washington (KPTV) — Vancouver Police Department is investigating a…
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Peloton Tread+ owners told to stop using the treadmill in ‘urgent warning’
A US government agency issued an “urgent warning” for users of Peloton’s Tread+ following multiple dangerous incidents with the…
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Man tops off helicopter proposal with five engagement rings
Picking out the perfect engagement ring can be a lot of pressure for someone preparing to propose. A man in Atlanta seemed to have a solution —…
Continue Reading Two more bodies identified as search continues for missing crew of ship that capsized off Louisiana coast
The bodies of two men found inside a commercial vessel that capsized earlier this week off the Louisiana coast have been identified. Lafourche Parish…
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Two people injured, one critically, after a shooting at a Nebraska mall
Two people suffered injuries in a Saturday shooting at the Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, according to police. One victim has been taken to the…
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Google Doodle celebrates Laura Bassi, one of the first European women to earn a PhD
Google takes many opportunities to celebrate trailblazers with its homepage doodles. On Saturday, the search engine featured Laura Maria Catarina…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene and other Trump allies ride small-dollar wave during 1st quarter as political committee donations fall
Donations from political action committees to some of former President Donald Trump’s biggest allies in Congress tumbled during the first three…
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Two people injured, one critically, after a shooting at an Nebraska mall
Two people suffered injuries in a Saturday shooting at the Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, according to police. One victim has been taken to the…
Continue Reading Mars helicopter’s first flight could happen on Monday
The Ingenuity helicopter is preparing for its historic flight on Mars Monday if everything goes according to plan. The first powered, controlled…
Continue Reading One person is critically injured after a shooting at an Omaha mall
One person was hospitalized with critical injuries after a shooting Saturday at the Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, according to police. The…
Continue Reading More residents say they haven’t had their IRS issues resolved in over a year
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Several people, who filed their returns last year by…
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SpaceX wins $2.9 billion NASA contract for lunar lander
SpaceX secured a $2.89 billion NASA contract to build spacecraft that will land astronauts on the moon for the first time in five decades. The…
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Nazi sympathizer who stormed Capitol poses a threat to Jews, Justice Department says
The Justice Department said Friday that a Nazi sympathizer who stormed the US Capitol on January 6 poses a threat to Jewish residents in his native…
Continue Reading Safe Baby Court has first graduate from program
Click here for updates on this story RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tennessee (WSMV) — A new program in the Midstate hopes to keep…
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What you need to know about the Jake Paul vs Ben Askren boxing match
YouTube star Jake Paul is set to fight in his third professional boxing match against former UFC fighter Ben Askren. Tonight’s eight-round pro…
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18-year-old from Ohio arrested with AK-47 in Times Square subway station, police say
An 18-year-old from Ohio is facing weapons charges after officers patrolling a Times Square subway station on Friday found him with an AK-47 and a…
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Portland police disperse crowd with pepper spray after officer fatally shoots suspect
Police in Portland, Oregon, said they used pepper spray and smoke canisters to break up a crowd that gathered on Friday as they investigated the…
Continue Reading Philippine authorities seize fossilized giant clam shells worth $25 million
The Philippines is shell-ebrating after it seized more than 150 tons of fossilized giant clams Friday worth nearly $25 million. As part of a joint…
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3-year-old Jamayla’s daycare friends honor her life
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Neighbors held another vigil for the three-year-old…
Continue Reading 2 dead, 2 in critical condition after Hazmat issue at mobile home
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Two adults are dead, and two are in critical…
Continue Reading ‘It seems like nobody wants to work’: Local restaurants say they are struggling to hire employees
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE COUNTY, Alabama (WALA) — As COVID restrictions continue to be loosened,…
Continue Reading Drainage work has made a difference, residents and business owners say
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A massive upgrade to Florida Street disrupted commerce…
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White House tells refugee advocates Biden likely to raise cap quickly
White House officials signaled in a conference call with refugee resettlement advocates late Friday that President Joe Biden is likely to raise the…
Continue Reading Child molestation investigation underway at local summer camp
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — Disturbing news out of southwest Atlanta, police are…
Continue Reading Floor collapses during massive house party near UGA, dozens injured
Click here for updates on this story ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Athens-Clarke County Fire responded to a…
Continue Reading Myanmar releases prisoners for New Year, though likely not dissidents
Authorities in Myanmar will release 23,184 prisoners from jails across the country on Saturday under a New Year amnesty, a Prisons Department…
Continue Reading Local bar has mixed emotions about epidemic order extension
Click here for updates on this story BAY CITY, Michigan (WNEM) — An extension of the state health department epidemic…
Continue Reading The 2020 election still hovers over the Supreme Court with another pending Pennsylvania case
Five months after the presidential election and nearly 100 days into President Joe Biden‘s term, the Supreme Court is still considering whether…
Continue Reading ‘It’s terrifying’: Neighbors react to officer-involved shooting, protest at Lents Park
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — An officer-involved shooting left one man dead at Lents…
Continue Reading Deputies: Man arrested after entering high school, stealing vehicle
Click here for updates on this story LANE COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — Deputies say a Portland man is in custody after…
Continue Reading Friends lay flowers near scene of wreck that killed beloved teacher
Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Friends laid flowers next to the Eblen…
Continue Reading Local artists celebrate springtime with ‘Cabin Fever Craft Show’
Click here for updates on this story WAYNESVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Looking for something to do this Saturday?…
Continue Reading Miss Broadway musicals? Try Clubhouse
With Broadway theaters shut down during the pandemic, artists are turning to Clubhouse, a buzzy audio app often used for networking and virtual…
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Ohio teen arrested with AK-47 in Times Square subway station, police say
An 18-year-old from Ohio is facing weapons charges after officers patrolling a Times Square subway station on Friday found him with an AK-47 and a…
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Hamilton sees off the Red Bulls to seize his 99th pole
Lewis Hamilton celebrated his 99th Formula One pole position after seeing off Red Bull’s Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen in qualifying for the…
Continue Reading Quest to land humans on Mars heats up and 5 other top space and science stories this week
A version of this story appeared in Wonder Theory, the first-ever CNN space and science newsletter, which launched Saturday. Subscribe here and be…
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Indianapolis was already seeing a spike in homicides when a gunman killed 8 at a FedEx facility
When a gunman killed eight people and wounded several others at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis on Thursday night, the city was already experiencing…
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Families of Americans held in Afghanistan and Russia worry about consequences of Biden’s tough foreign policy moves
The sister of an American who was kidnapped in Afghanistan last year told CNN that she is worried that when the US troop withdrawal is complete, any…
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Doctors hone in on cause of blood clots potentially linked with Covid-19 vaccines
Doctors say they are honing in on the cause of blood clots that may be linked with certain coronavirus vaccines, and add their findings have…
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White House backtracks on refugees decision after criticism and says Biden will announce increased cap by May 15
The White House said Friday President Joe Biden will set a new, increased refugee cap next month after facing a barrage of criticism when officials…
Continue Reading What is Dogecoin? How a joke became hotter than bitcoin
Dogecoin is the hottest, quirkiest cryptocurrency on the planet. The total value of the dogecoins in circulation is nearly $50 billion — not bad…
Continue Reading Hershey has a strange idea about where you should put your Reese’s
Pieces of Reese’s for your face. Beer going to the dogs. A sharper White Claw. Pizza that delivers itself. That’s just a sampling of some…
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Federal official: CDC, FDA taking reports of blood clots and J&J Covid-19 vaccine ‘seriously’
US health agencies are taking concerns about blood clots and the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine “seriously” and are working to…
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Pompeo violated ethics rules by asking staff to carry out personal tasks, watchdog finds
The State Department’s independent watchdog found that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife Susan Pompeo violated federal ethics…
Continue Reading South Africa’s tourism business struggles to hold on with few tourists in sight
One of Cape Town’s highest rated restaurants may close its doors after receiving just one reservation in 2021 so far. “It’s…
Continue Reading Is your butter harder? Researcher finds ‘strong correlation’ between firmness and palmitic acid content
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — The furor over “Buttergate” has produced…
Continue Reading Health Canada reviewing submission to use Pfizer vaccine on children 12 and older
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Health Canada is reviewing a submission from…
Continue Reading Global Covid-19 death toll passes 3 million as cases surge
More than three million people globally have died of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, Johns Hopkins University said on Saturday. With…
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