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How Michael Phelps is feeling not participating in Tokyo

July 31, 2021 1:50 AM CNN

CNN’s Coy Wire sits down with swimming legend Michael Phelps about the mental health of athletes amidst the pandemic and life as an Olympics…

‘You have to train your brain as much as any muscle’

July 31, 2021 1:50 AM CNN

Kirsty Coventry, Africa’s most decorated Olympian of all time, talks to Coy Wire about mental health in athletes and…

Vaccine holdouts causing frustration for the vaccinated

July 31, 2021 1:40 AM CNN

As stricter rules and mask mandates return, frustration is building particularly among those who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus. CNN’s Dan…

Nurse: Some Covid-19 patients think I’m lying about diagnosis

July 31, 2021 1:26 AM CNN

Louisiana is among the states with the worst vaccination rates and is seeing a surge in new coronavirus cases. CNN’s Miguel Marquez visited a…

Vaccine holdouts causing frustration for the vaccinated

July 30, 2021 10:02 PM CNN

As stricter rules and mask mandates return, frustration is building particularly among those who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus. CNN’s Dan…

Watch Sunisa Lee’s family and friends react to her gold medal win

July 30, 2021 10:02 PM CNN

Sunisa’s Lee’s family and friends gathered in her Minnesota hometown to cheer her on as she competed in the women’s all-around gymnastics…

Nurse: Some Covid-19 patients think I’m lying about diagnosis

July 30, 2021 7:33 PM CNN

Louisiana is among the states with the worst vaccination rates and is seeing a surge in new coronavirus cases. CNN’s Miguel Marquez visited a…

Capitol Hill is scrambling Friday to put together a deal to extend the eviction moratorium for renters from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention before it expires Saturday night. US Speaker of the House

Evictions are looming as the Delta variant spreads

July 30, 2021 5:58 PM CNN

The federal eviction moratorium, put in place by the CDC last September, will not be extended leaving those who have relied on it at risk of losing…

Jeff Bezos reignites battle for NASA moon contract

July 30, 2021 5:16 PM CNN

Jeff Bezos is offering NASA up to $2 billion in a bid to reignite the battle for space between his rocket company Blue Origin and Elon Musk’s SpaceX.…

After months of encouraging employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19

Businesses are taking a stand on vaccines

July 30, 2021 3:28 PM CNN

As the Delta variant surges around the country, Corporate America is taking a stand on vaccinations. Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of the Society…

‘It’s like PTSD’: Health care workers struggle with latest Covid surge

July 30, 2021 2:39 PM CNN

With new cases of Covid-19 surging in most of the US — driven by unvaccinated Americans and fueled by the highly contagious Delta variant —…

Health official describes racist attack after council meeting on masks

July 30, 2021 12:48 PM CNN

St. Louis County public health official Dr. Faisal Khan says he was pushed and called racist slurs after a council meeting about the county’s new…

Keilar: Rubio took a swing, missed and hit himself in the face

July 30, 2021 12:37 PM CNN

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) tweeted that US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was participating in “embarrassing Covid theater” by wearing a mask and…

The U.S. Capitol Building is closed to the public this year during Independence Day celebrations on July 4 in Washington

See what Biden said about the infrastructure vote

July 30, 2021 12:12 PM CNN

During a CNN town hall, President Joe Biden said he is confident the Senate will vote to move forward with a bipartisan infrastructure…

The Cordouan lighthouse in Le Verdon-sur-Mer

How many UNESCO World Heritage sites are there?

July 30, 2021 12:09 PM CNN

UNESCO World Heritage sites include cultural and natural locations that span more than 160 countries and…

COVID: VACCINATION, MASK MANDATE MOMENTUM (330PET)

July 30, 2021 12:01 PM CNN

Federal and local officials taking a harder line in the fight against…

President Joe Biden said Friday the wildfires intensifying in the West demand "urgent action" as he met with seven governors to discuss how states are responding to the wildfires and how the federal government can best assist. Biden is shown during a campaign event for Terry McAuliffe

CA: THOUSANDS FLEE FAST MOVING WILDFIRE

July 30, 2021 11:20 AM CNN

Thousands flee active wildfires in…

The Federal Reserve left interest rates and monetary policy unchanged.

Jerome Powell: Fed is confident inflation rates will go down

July 30, 2021 9:13 AM CNN

The Federal Reserve is confident that inflation will go down and left interest rates and monetary policy unchanged due to the incomplete economic…

Simone Biles stumbles as she lands during the artistic gymnastics women's final at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Tuesday.

Simone Biles withdrawal a ‘true heroic moment’

July 30, 2021 8:21 AM CNN

Veteran U.S. Olympic mental skills coach Dr. Colleen Hacker discusses the psychological aspect of athletics and the heroism of gymnast Simone…

See Cheney’s reaction after GOP leader blames Pelosi for insurrection

July 30, 2021 7:31 AM CNN

Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) sharply criticized Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) for blaming Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the January 6th…

People shop at a grocery store enforcing the wearing of masks in Los Angeles on July 23. Top federal health officials have debated whether to issue new guidance on masks and are close to announcing their decision as the Delta variant fuels new outbreaks in the United States.

Why do vaccinated people need to mask? See Gupta’s answer

July 30, 2021 7:26 AM CNN

CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the CDC’s updated guidance that recommends fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial”…

The ‘baffling’ thing about UFO tech that has security experts worried

July 30, 2021 6:38 AM CNN

The Senate Intelligence Committee’s report into unidentified aerial phenomena — or UFOs — highlights what could be possible threats to US airspace.…

Video shows crowd bashing truck on highway to save driver

July 30, 2021 6:38 AM CNN

Drivers on an Atlanta highway stopped their vehicles and broke into a slow-moving truck when they noticed the man behind the wheel appeared to be…

See sandstorm engulf city in China

July 30, 2021 6:38 AM CNN

A sandstorm as high as 100 meters (328 feet) hit Dunhuang City in northwestern China on July 25. Local police imposed traffic controls on the city’s…

Teenager attacked by 12-foot-long crocodile while on vacation

July 30, 2021 6:38 AM CNN

18-year-old Kiana Hummel is recovering in the hospital after she was attacked by a 12-foot-long crocodile while on vacation in Mexico. CNN affiliate…

See dog’s heartbreaking reaction after owner abandons him

July 30, 2021 6:38 AM CNN

A husky is abandoned on road and tries to chase vehicle that left him. CNN’s Jeanne Moos reports on an arrest and the pup’s new…

A person wears a mask while walking in Grand Central Terminal on July 27 in New York City.

#LoveIsNotTourism: Covid-19 travel rules keep couples an ocean apart

July 30, 2021 6:28 AM CNN

US-UK couples who have been separated for over a year due to Covid-19 travel restrictions have joined an online movement, Love Is Not Tourism, to…

Arkansas’ hospitals filling up with unvaccinated adults and children

July 30, 2021 6:28 AM CNN

CNN’s Martin Savidge reports from Little Rock, Arkansas, where hospitals are reaching capacity with unvaccinated patients struggling with…

The Delta coronavirus variant surging across the US appears to cause more severe illness and spreads as easily as chicken pox

Nurse: Some Covid-19 patients think I’m lying about diagnosis

July 30, 2021 6:19 AM CNN

Louisiana is among the states with the worst vaccination rates and is seeing a surge in new coronavirus cases. CNN’s Miguel Marquez visited a…

Taliban hunting down Afghan allies as US withdrawal continues

July 30, 2021 5:09 AM CNN

Some 700 hundred Afghan allies escape to the US as the troop withdrawal continues, while thousands more fear for their lives as the Taliban gain more…

You’ll have to prove you’re vaccinated to dine at these famous restaurants

July 30, 2021 5:00 AM CNN

Union Square Hospitality Group CEO Danny Meyer explains the company’s policy requiring employees and diners to be…

Actress Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on July 29 that alleges Disney breached her contract by releasing the highly anticipated superhero film "Black Widow" on its streaming service

Why Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney

July 30, 2021 4:57 AM CNN

Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit that alleges Disney breached her contract by releasing the highly anticipated film “Black Widow” on its streaming…

Tornadoes hit Pennsylvania, hot tempertures hit the south, and heat and flooding impact the West

July 30, 2021 4:53 AM CNN

Active weather today as we monitor the recovery from Pennsylvania tornadoes, Southern heat, and Western flash flooding. CNN Meteorologist Gene Norman…

A wildfire is closing in on their home. Hear why they are refusing to leave

July 30, 2021 4:53 AM CNN

CNN’s Camila Bernal reports on brothers who are refusing to evacuate their home near California’s largest wildfire this year, the Dixie Fire, in an…

Health guidance issued July 27 recommends that fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors if they're in areas with "substantial" or "high" transmission of Covid-19.

Why do vaccinated people need to mask? See Gupta’s answer

July 30, 2021 4:45 AM CNN

CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the CDC’s updated guidance that recommends fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial”…

Daniil Medvedev asks who will take responsibility if he dies in Tokyo Olympics' heat and humidity.

See Tokyo 2020 Olympics from above

July 30, 2021 4:45 AM CNN

CNN’s Will Ripley takes a look at the city of Tokyo ahead of the 2020 Olympics, where a growing number of athletes have tested positive for Covid-19…

Instagram influencer pleads guilty to money laundering

July 30, 2021 4:40 AM CNN

A Nigerian Instagram influencer who goes by the username “Hushpuppi” has pleaded guilty to money laundering in a US court. He posted pictures of his…

Israeli health official: We will need booster doses

July 30, 2021 4:13 AM CNN

Director-general of Israel’s Health Ministry Nachman Ash talks about his country’s fight against Covid as the Delta variant…

China looks to outshine Japan at next year’s winter Olympic games

July 30, 2021 4:06 AM CNN

These are not the Olympics of Japan’s dreams. The Games were supposed to be a comeback after decades of economic stagnation and devastation from the…

‘Wouldn’t want my worst enemy to go through this’: Unvaccinated man fights Covid-19

July 30, 2021 4:04 AM CNN

CNN’s Chris Cuomo visits with Alicia Ball, whose husband William is currently hospitalized in Mississippi with…

Fans gather on day one of Lollapalooza at Grant Park Thursday.

Lollapalooza begins, COVID concerns or not

July 30, 2021 12:53 AM CNN

Thousands of people gathered in Grant Park Thursday as Lollapalooza began, despite the rise in COVID cases and contagiousness of the delta…

Pandemic unemployment benefits must restart in Arkansas while a lawsuit works its way through the court system

Unemployed single mom: The economy is not booming for everybody

July 29, 2021 8:00 PM CNN

CNN’s Vanessa Yurkevich speaks with a Louisiana woman struggling to find a job that pays enough to support her…

‘You’re killing me’: Bodycam video shows violent arrest

July 29, 2021 5:00 PM CNN

Two police officers have been arrested and charged following a use of force incident in Aurora,…

Corporate America is requiring vaccinations

July 29, 2021 4:38 PM CNN

A growing number of companies are requiring vaccinations for employees and in some cases, for clients and customers. CNN’s Christine Romans…

Matt Damon works to get his daughter out of prison in "Stillwater."

Matt Damon stars in tense drama ‘Stillwater’

July 29, 2021 4:29 PM CNN

Matt Damon plays an Oklahoma oil-rig roughneck trying to get his daughter (Abigail Breslin) out of a French prison. David Daniel has a…

The steps President Joe Biden's administration is adopting to re-recommend masks and require vaccines for federal workers amount to emergency actions designed to contain a new surge of Covid-19 that has quickly become the top issue confronting the White House.

Avlon: Unvaccinated are holding us hostage

July 29, 2021 4:04 PM CNN

CNN’s John Avlon has a reality check on how forgoing Covid-19 vaccination in the name of libertarianism will end up posing risks to vaccinated…

The US House is reinstating its mask mandate as the Delta variant emerges as the dominant strain of Covid across the country.

Fauci: You get vaccinated because you want to save your life

July 29, 2021 4:04 PM CNN

Dr. Anthony Fauci and CNN’s Chris Cuomo discuss the importance of wearing masks and getting vaccinated as the Delta variant of Covid-19 continues to…

Bure apologized following a clip posted to TikTok.

Candace Cameron Bure apologized after posting this TikTok video

July 29, 2021 3:58 PM CNN

Actress Candace Cameron Bure apologized to fans for a TikTok where she holds a Bible and lip syncs to a Lana Del Rey…

Watch Sunisa Lee’s family and friends react to her gold medal win

July 29, 2021 3:16 PM CNN

Sunisa’s Lee’s family and friends gathered in her Minnesota hometown to cheer her on as she competed in the women’s all-around gymnastics…

CNN Heroes on a mission to vaccinate

July 29, 2021 3:06 PM CNN

The spread of the Delta variant is putting unvaccinated Americans at greater risk of severe Covid-19. CNN Heroes Jake Wood, Dr. Jim Withers, and Dr.…

CNN’s Rosa Flores tracks down Florida governor to ask about Covid-19 explosion in state

July 29, 2021 2:45 PM CNN

CNN’s Rosa Flores…

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated guidance saying that people in areas of "substantial" and "high" transmission should wear a face mask indoors.

‘I’m confused’: Dr. Wen discusses mixed messaging around mask policy

July 29, 2021 2:45 PM CNN

Dr. Leana Wen discusses the CDC’s updated guidance that recommends fully-vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial” and “high”…

Microsoft CEO shares leadership lessons he’s learned during the pandemic

July 29, 2021 2:39 PM CNN

During CNN Business’ live event series, Foreseeable Future, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared how the tech giant is trying to retain workers and…

Vlad Tenev is the CEO and co-founder of Robinhood. The trading platform opened at $38 on July 29.

Robinhood stock gets off to rocky start

July 29, 2021 2:21 PM CNN

Robinhood is officially a public company. The controversial trading platform opened at $38 a share, matching its initial public offering price. CNN’s…

A large group of rioters stand on the East steps of the Capitol Building after storming its grounds on January 6 in Washington

New video of riot shown at House hearing

July 29, 2021 2:16 PM CNN

Compelling new video from officers at the Capitol riot were shown at the House Select Committee…

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is taking his coronavirus vaccine plea directly to his constituents.

Republican lawmaker defends fact he isn’t getting vaccinated

July 29, 2021 1:26 PM CNN

CNN’s Chris Cuomo presses Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds about vaccine hesitancy in his state, and spikes in cases of the Covid-19 Delta…

Regulators are investigating the fact that Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev is not licensed by FINRA

Robinhood CEO’s credentials investigated by regulators

July 29, 2021 1:06 PM CNN

Regulators are investigating the fact that Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev is not licensed by FINRA. CNN’s Matt Egan…

Robinhood CEO: We’re relentlessly focused on the long-term

July 29, 2021 10:27 AM CNN

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev talks with CNN’s Julia Chatterley about IPO pricing, retail investors, and regulatory…

This is why Ozarks Healthcare is giving vaccines in private settings

July 29, 2021 9:37 AM CNN

Dr. Priscilla Frase say that Ozarks Healthcare in Missouri is giving vaccines privately, so recipients won’t face backlash for “giving…

Raisman shares concern for Biles, calls USA Gymnastics ‘absolute disaster’

July 29, 2021 5:48 AM CNN

Olympic gymnastics medalist Aly Raisman shares support for her former teammate Simone Biles after Biles pulled out of the team gymnastics event at…

Tornado threat for parts of the Northeast

July 29, 2021 4:42 AM CNN

The severe weather linked to a possible derecho in the Midwest shifts to the East, bringing a tornado and high wind threat to parts of the Northeast.…

See Cheney’s reaction after GOP leader blames Pelosi for insurrection

July 29, 2021 4:42 AM CNN

Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) sharply criticized Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) for blaming Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the January 6th…

Arkansas’ hospitals filling up with unvaccinated adults and children

July 29, 2021 4:42 AM CNN

CNN’s Martin Savidge reports from Little Rock, Arkansas, where hospitals are reaching capacity with unvaccinated patients struggling with…

Families of detained protesters in Cuba speak out

July 29, 2021 4:42 AM CNN

Families of detained protesters speak out against Cuba’s harsh justice system after historic nationwide marches over food and medicine shortages,…

Alaska under tsunami warning after 8.2 magnitude earthquake

July 29, 2021 3:40 AM CNN

Parts of Alaska are under tsunami warnings after an 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast, according to preliminary data from the US…

Fauci: You get vaccinated because you want to save your life

July 28, 2021 11:13 PM CNN

Dr. Anthony Fauci and CNN’s Chris Cuomo discuss the importance of wearing masks and getting vaccinated as the Delta variant of Covid-19 continues to…

Collin Morikawa makes history with Golf Open win

July 28, 2021 10:56 PM CNN

Collin Morikawa won the Open golf tournament on Sunday, finishing two shots ahead of Jordan…

Families of detained protesters in Cuba speak out

July 28, 2021 10:37 PM CNN

Families of detained protesters speak out against Cuba’s harsh justice system after historic nationwide marches over food and medicine shortages,…

Nurse says patients in ICU with Covid-19 begging for vaccine

July 28, 2021 10:22 PM CNN

CNN’s Randi Kaye spoke to Nurse Tammy Daniel in a Jacksonville hospital about Covid-19 patients begging for…

Fox News host mocked officer with fake trophy. See his response

July 28, 2021 10:03 PM CNN

DC Metropolitan police officer Michael Fanone, who was beaten during the Capitol attack, responds to Fox News host Laura Ingraham after she mocked…