Florida Florida police place yard sign announcing an alleged drug house is 'closed for business'CNN - By Allen Kim, CNN(CNN) — The North Port Police Department wants their community to know that drugs are not welcome in their town as they crack down on "drug houses." Similar to real estate agents, the NPPD has begun signs
Flight Attendants Flight attendant's note to passenger goes viralCNN Ashley Ober, who was born deaf, flew alone for the first time in her life. See how a flight attendant's kindness went a long way. CNN affiliate WJLA reports.
Politics Obama says presidents shouldn't watch TV or read social mediaCNN - By Paul LeBlanc and Dan Simon, CNNWashington (CNN) — Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday offered up his advice for clear decision-making in the Oval Office -- avoid TV and social media, which only "clouds your judgment." "What have
Washington Monument Washington Monument reopens after years of repairsCNN After years of construction and repairs, the Washington Monument in the nation's capital is reopening to the public.
Zinedine Zidane Angel Di Maria piles the pressure on Zinedine Zidane as Real loses at PSGCNN - By James Masters, CNN(CNN) — There was a time when Zinedine Zidane could do no wrong. That time feels an age ago. Dressed in black and likely boasting a mood to match, Zidane watched on as his Real Madrid side succumbed a
Jeffrey Epstein New lawsuit alleges Jeffrey Epstein 'routinely abused and exploited' victim when she was 14 years oldCNN - By Erica Orden, CNN(CNN) — A woman central to Manhattan federal prosecutors' sex-trafficking charges against Jeffrey Epstein sued the executors of his estate Wednesday, alleging that Epstein "routinely abused and exploited"
Sofa Wayfair's cult-favorite couch is more than half off right nowCNN - By Courtney ThompsonWhether you're moving into your first "adult" apartment or can finally afford to redo your living room, seating is where you'll spend the majority of your budget. And we're not talking about arm chairs
Jeffree Star YouTuber Jeffree Star's latest transformation has the internet in a frenzyCNN - By Gabrielle Sorto, CNN(CNN) — Jeffree Star got a makeover, and his fans are saying he's unrecognizable. For those unfamiliar, Star is a YouTube personality with 15.9 million subscribers who's best known for his extravagant
Felipe Vázquez Pirates' closer Felipe Vázquez described sexual encounter with girl as 'sex but not really,' police sayCNN - By Ray Sanchez, Evan Simko-Bednarski and Kristina Sgueglia, CNN(CNN) — Pittsburgh Pirates' All-Star closer Felipe Vázquez admitted to a 2017 sexual encounter with a 13-year-old girl that he described as "sex but not really," according to a Pennsylvania criminal released
California Trump raises $15 million despite war with top California officialsCNN - By Fredreka Schouten, Maeve Reston, Kaitlan CollinsLos Angeles (CNN) — President Donald Trump is warring with California's Democratic officials over auto-emission standards and the state's homeless crisis, but here at the center of the resistance to his
HBO Max Streaming wars scorecard: What to watch and how much it will costCNN - By Frank Pallotta, CNN BusinessNew York (CNN Business) — Big Media and Big Tech are waging an all out streaming war to fight for your attention, not to mention your subscription dollars. In the coming months, Disney (DIS), WarnerMedia
Opinion Jimmy Carter wants an age limit for the presidency -- and he may have a pointCNN - Opinion by Julian Zelizer, CNN Political Analyst(CNN) — Former President Jimmy Carter took a shot at presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders when he said on Tuesday that he couldn't have handled the presidency at the age of 80. Speaking
Politics Conservative activists pressure McConnell on election securityCNN - By Kevin Collier, CNN(CNN) — Conservative activists are calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to support funding to upgrade voting machines across the country that critics argue are out of date and insecure. activist
Politics Proposal to expand background checks floated on Hill but Trump has yet to sign off on it or any other gun planCNN - By David Shortell, Lauren Fox, Clare Foran, Ted BarrettWashington (CNN) — Discussions around legislative fixes to mass shootings heated up Wednesday as the attorney general returned to Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers about proposed gun bills, including
Drew Brees Drew Brees is having surgery on his injured right handCNN - By Steve Almasy, CNN(CNN) — It's not going to be much of a birthday for Brittany Brees. She's spending the day, or much of it, with her husband Drew at a Los Angeles hospital, where the New Orleans Saints quarterback is surgery
Business How the GM strike could start a Midwest recessionCNN - By Chris Isidore, Sarah Jorgensen, CNN BusinessDetroit (CNN Business) — The nearly 50,000 striking General Motors workers are just the beginning. Soon hundreds of thousands of people could be off the job because of the walkout. The strike by the United
Babies Babies born by C-section have less of their mom's gut bacteria. Here's why that might be importantCNN - By Katie Hunt, CNN(CNN) — New research finds there are significant differences between babies born by cesarean and babies born vaginally when it comes to a newborn's microbiome -- the bacteria that colonize our gut and
Immigration Immigration court backlog exceeds 1 million cases, data group saysCNN - By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN(CNN) — The immigration court backlog now exceeds 1 million cases, according to Syracuse University's Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, which tracks immigration court data. Immigration courts,
Cuba A cruise ship rescued seven migrants from a flimsy boat near CubaCNN - By David Williams, CNN(CNN) — The crew of a Royal Caribbean cruise ship took an unexpected detour to rescue seven Cuban migrants after their small boat broke down. The Majesty of the Seas was about 66 miles southwest of Key
Politics Melania Trump set to ring opening bell at NYSECNN - By Kate Bennett, CNN(CNN) — First lady Melania Trump is scheduled to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on Monday, her spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham confirmed to CNN. "Mrs. Trump will taking
American Airlines American Airlines mechanic accused of trying to sabotage plane denied bondCNN - By Mary Kay Mallonee and Denise Royal, CNN(CNN) — The American Airlines mechanic accused of trying to sabotage a commercial airliner before takeoff will be held in custody until trial, a judge ruled Wednesday after saying the man may have sympathy
Lynne Patton Housing and Urban Development official is issued a warning for violating Hatch ActCNN - By Kate Sullivan, CNNWashington (CNN) — The US Office of Special Counsel issued a warning to Department of Housing and Urban Development Regional Administrator Lynne Patton for violating the Hatch Act's prohibition of certain
Beto O'Rourke Beto O'Rourke Fast FactsCNN - CNN Library(CNN) — Here's a look at the life of former US Representative Beto O'Rourke, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Personal: Birth date: September 26, 1972 Birth place: El Paso, Texas Birth name: Francis
Brad Pitt Brad Pitt opens up about fathers, sons and confronting Harvey WeinsteinCNN - Written by Amy Woodyatt, CNN; Interview by Christiane Amanpour, CNN(CNN) — Twice declared People magazine's "sexiest man alive," Brad Pitt might be an expert in American ideals of masculinity. But masculinity was still a theme the movie star was eager to discuss when
Abortion The rate of abortions drops to its lowest level since Roe v. Wade -- but not for the reason you might thinkCNN - By Holly Yan, CNN(CNN) — In the 46 years since abortion was legalized nationwide, the country has never seen abortion rates this low. But those decreases might have little to do with anti-abortion laws passed across country
University of New Mexico New Mexico governor announces free college tuition plan for residentsCNN - By Chandelis Duster, CNNWashington (CNN) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham wants to provide state residents with free tuition to public colleges, a plan that, if passed by the state legislature, would add New Mexico to
Port Harcourt Nigerian police arrest three suspects linked with 'serial killings' of womenCNN - By Friday Davies and Bukola Adebayo, for CNNPort Harcourt, Nigeria (CNN) — Three suspects, linked to a spate of killings targeting women in Nigeria's oil-rich Rivers State have been arrested, police said on Wednesday. A woman was rescued by police
Politics Trump wages more war on CaliforniaCNN - Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN(CNN) — Imposing their will over states might be what all presidents do, but President Donald Trump specifically promised in his inaugural address to take power away from Washington and give it back the
Politics CNN announces details for LGBTQ town hallCNN - By CNN staff(CNN) — Nine Democratic presidential candidates have accepted the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's invitation to participate in a CNN town hall next month focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender
United Parcel Service UPS uniforms are getting a redesignCNN - By Jordan Valinsky, CNN BusinessNew York (CNN Business) — UPS' familiar brown uniforms are getting their first major redesign since 1925. The company's 125,000 global delivery workers will soon have new clothing options in performance
