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Xi Jinping says battle against coronavirus making “visible progress” as death toll passes 2,000

February 19, 2020 7:39 am CNN

The death toll from the novel coronavirus passed 2,000 on Wednesday, marking a grim milestone in the battle to contain the deadly outbreak, as…

A stuntwoman threatened her ex-husband and his wife in their driveway. He shot and killed her and her husband, police say

February 19, 2020 7:18 am CNN

Stuntwoman Cheryl D. Sanders and her husband were shot dead after they allegedly threatened her ex-husband and his wife in their driveway, police…

5 things to know for February 19: Trump pardons, Dems, coronavirus, DOJ, Cameroon

February 19, 2020 6:38 am CNN

You probably know families who have all boys or all girls. But while it may seem like some families are prone to having children of one sex, a new…

A 12-year-old was given a black doll with beads forming a noose around its neck at a Mardi Gras parade

February 19, 2020 5:45 am CNN

When a person gets called up to a float at a Mardi Gras parade, it’s usually a sign they’re about to get something special — what…

Sputtering restaurant sales, obstacles to adoption, xenophobia: All the unexpected ways the coronavirus has impacted the world

February 19, 2020 5:16 am CNN

There are still several unknowns surrounding the novel coronavirus: How quickly it spreads, the symptoms it presents (or lack thereof) and the impact…

Syracuse University students renew protests following administration’s response to racist incidents

February 19, 2020 4:59 am CNN

Students at New York’s Syracuse University are occupying a campus building for the second time this school year following several reported…

Skeleton found in cave could reveal Neanderthal death rites

February 19, 2020 4:44 am CNN

Around 70,000 years ago, a Neanderthal was laid to rest in Shanidar Cave. Excavations in recent years have slowly revealed its entire upper body,…

Jury selection to begin in Los Angeles murder trial of real estate tycoon Robert Durst

February 19, 2020 4:01 am CNN

After Robert Durst was arrested for the killing of his longtime friend, the New York real estate heir sat down with a prosecutor for hours, making…

Turkish activist Osman Kavala re-arrested hours after his Gezi Park acquittal

February 19, 2020 3:20 am CNN

Turkish businessman and philanthropist Osman Kavala was re-arrested on Tuesday, just hours after a court acquitted him and eight other defendants…

Woman who posed as baby photographer charged with assault and attempted kidnapping after drugging a mother and planning to steal her child, prosecutors say

February 19, 2020 3:13 am CNN

A Washington woman is facing second degree assault and attempted kidnapping charges after prosecutors say she posed as a newborn photographer and…

The world’s top climate negotiator is feeling optimistic. She says you should too

February 19, 2020 3:00 am CNN

At first glance, Christiana Figueres doesn’t have that many reasons to be optimistic. The Costa Rican diplomat played a pivotal role in…

Class action lawsuit alleges Canadian businessman Peter Nygard sexually assaulted at least 10 women

February 19, 2020 2:43 am CNN

Global fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been accused of allegedly sexually assaulting 10 unnamed women and girls, some under the age of 18 at the time…

3 men were found dead near a cemetery in California. Sheriff says it ‘was a message’

February 19, 2020 2:38 am CNN

The bodies of three men found dead near a cemetery in Southern California have been identified, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said.…

These are the countries where novel coronavirus cases have been confirmed worldwide

February 19, 2020 2:26 am CNN

The novel coronavirus has spread throughout the world since the first cases were detected in central China in December. At least 2,000 people have…

Diamond Princess cruise passengers disembark after 14-day quarantine ends in Japan, raising concerns among health experts

February 19, 2020 1:11 am CNN

Passengers who have tested negative for the novel coronavirus began disembarking from the stricken Diamond Princess cruise ship Wednesday, despite…

Ex-Temple University fraternity president convicted of attempted sexual assault after victim testimony

February 19, 2020 12:29 am CNN

Former Temple University fraternity president Ari Goldstein was convicted Tuesday for his role in an attempted sexual assault of another student…

In Hong Kong, the coronavirus outbreak is deepening the political divide from the 2019 protests

February 18, 2020 11:10 pm CNN

In a video widely circulated earlier this month, a crowd of people swarm a cart of toilet rolls in a Hong Kong supermarket, pushing, shoving, and…

Off-duty officers stop a robbery when a masked man intrudes on their date night

February 18, 2020 10:57 pm CNN

Date night for two off-duty officers ended with them foiling a robbery at a restaurant chain in Kentucky. Chase and Nicole McKeown are both police…

Coronavirus death toll rises above 2,000 worldwide

February 18, 2020 8:02 pm CNN

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A mom called 911 in the middle of the night because she desperately needed baby formula. The police delivered

February 18, 2020 6:35 pm CNN

From flat tires to possible home invasions, the officers with the Lone Peak Police Department in Utah are used to dealing with a variety of 911…

“Remarkable Woman” Teri Hrabovsky has helped hundreds of LA children

February 18, 2020 6:05 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WGNO ) — Teri Hrabovsky often says that she hasn’t done…

89-year-old crossing guard killed after struck by vehicle

February 18, 2020 6:01 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, KS (KCTV ) — A crossing guard has died after he was struck by a…

Westerdam passenger infected with coronavirus: What we know and what we don’t

February 18, 2020 5:53 pm CNN

The Westerdam cruise ship was supposed to have been the lucky one. After being stuck at sea for days, when Japan, the Philippines and Thailand turned…

Fort Lauderdale is facing a $1.8 million fine after 206 million gallons of sewage was discharged into the city’s waterways

February 18, 2020 5:45 pm CNN

Over the last two and a half months, more than 206 million gallons of toxic sewage has spilled into Fort Lauderdale waterways. That’s the…

Bear found hairless and starving in CA makes amazing recovery

February 18, 2020 5:34 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story MURCHISON, TX (KOVR) — A bear who was found hairless and almost dead in Butte…

Kansas federal judge resigns after sexual misconduct allegations

February 18, 2020 5:29 pm CNN

A federal district court judge in Kansas who was publicly admonished last fall for sexual misconduct and having an extramarital affair resigned on…

Buttigieg tells voter worried about ‘socialist’ Sanders losing to Trump: ‘I share that concern’

February 18, 2020 5:04 pm CNN

Pete Buttigieg agreed with a voter here in Nevada on Tuesday who said he worries that “if the socialist Bernie Sanders wins the nomination,…

Faye Swetlik died from asphyxiation hours after abduction, coroner says

February 18, 2020 4:55 pm CNN

Faye Marie Swetlik, a South Carolina 6-year-old who went missing from her home, was abducted and killed by a neighbor who died by suicide,…

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman in serious condition with non-life threatening injuries after fiery Daytona 500 crash

February 18, 2020 4:31 pm CNN

Ryan Newman, leading the final lap of NASCAR’s Daytona 500, was involved in a fiery crash Monday that saw his car spin and go airborne,…

Students create petition to keep theater director full time after budget cuts

February 18, 2020 4:02 pm CNN

Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, IA (KCCI ) — A Des Moines community of students and parents is asking…