Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN Brutal series of assaults, robberies in Minneapolis highlights police shortageCNN - By Omar Jimenez, Pierre Meilhan and Theresa Waldrop, CNN(CNN) — A series of brutal assaults in downtown Minneapolis is highlighting the city's skyrocketing robbery rate amid a critical shortage of police officers. More than 6,000 "priority one" 911 calls, include
Politics House intel chair says he confronted acting spy chief about whistleblower complaintCNN - By Zachary Cohen, CNN(CNN) — House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff said Monday that he had confronted acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire in a phone call about a whistleblower complaint that was never
Oil Oil shock hits a global economy that's already on shaky groundCNN - By Julia Horowitz, CNN BusinessNew York (CNN Business) — Washington and Beijing are locked in a bitter trade war involving tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars worth of goods. Consumer and business sentiment is suffering as global
trump news update The only way to deal with Trump the whinerCNN - Opinion by Michael D'Antonio(CNN) — Everyone's unfair to Donald Trump. Just ask him. Despite being president of the United states, a self-declared billionaire many times over, a champion of grabbing media attention and master of
The White House READ: White House sends letters saying former campaign manager and aides won't testify in front of House panelCNN - By CNN(CNN) — The White House sent letters to the House Judiciary Committee on Monday regarding the testimony of former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski and former aides Rick Dearborn and Rob Porter,
Wyoming After 50 years, the University of Wyoming apologized for the dismissal of 14 black football playersCNN - By Leah Asmelash, CNN(CNN) — Nearly 50 years ago, in 1969, 14 black football players at the University of Wyoming wanted to protest a racist policy. The team was set to play Brigham Young University, a university affiliated
Immigration He invited ICE to his town hall. Now he's under arrest.CNN The recent arrest of an undocumented Houston immigration activist has many concerned that the Trump administration is targeting outspoken critics. CNN's Ed Lavandera reports.
Anderson Cooper Cooper: We know what Trump meant by 'locked and loaded'CNN CNN's Anderson Cooper discusses the threat President Donald Trump directed at Iran over the suspicion that the country is behind the attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities.
Nicholas President Trump rallies in New Mexico: Live updatesCNN - By Daniel Dale and Veronica Rocha, CNN
Politics Omar: An administration 'that lies about weather maps' can't be trusted on IranCNN - By Paul LeBlanc, CNNWashington (CNN) — Rep. Ilhan Omar on Monday dismissed President Donald Trump's ability to navigate escalating tensions with Iran, pointing to the controversy over Hurricane Dorian's path and whether would
Trump Administration White House tells Lewandowski not to answer questions and asserts immunity for Dearborn and PorterCNN - By Pamela Brown, Jeremy Herb, Manu Raju(CNN) — The White House is asserting that two former senior White House aides have immunity from testifying and is directing former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski not to answer questions about
trump news update Can Donald Trump change the electoral map, again?CNN - Analysis by Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-largeWashington (CNN) — Donald Trump is in New Mexico tonight for a campaign rally, the latest sign his 2020 reelection team believes he can carry the Land of Enchantment in 2020. Which would seem very unlikely
Business New York Times' botched Kavanaugh story the latest in series of blunders from Opinion sectionCNN - By Oliver Darcy, CNN BusinessNew York (CNN Business) — The New York Times was reeling on Monday after its Opinion section fumbled a high-profile story about an allegation of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh,
Fossils The world's largest amphibian is this newly discovered giant salamanderCNN - By Ashley Strickland, CNN(CNN) — A giant salamander that once lived in the London Zoo and was later on display at the Natural History Museum represents a new species that may be the world's largest amphibian. This finding is of
Brett Kavanaugh 5 takeaways from the new book about Brett KavanaughCNN - By Dan Berman, Ariane de VogueWashington (CNN) — Robin Pogrebin and Kate Kelly dropped a political bombshell on Washington when they published an excerpt of their book on Brett Kavanaugh describing an additional incident from the Court
Brett Kavanaugh Justice Department to honor lawyers who supported Kavanaugh nominationCNN - By Evan Perez, Paul LeBlancWashington (CNN) — The Justice Department will present a prestigious award to the team of lawyers who did "work in support of the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh" to the Supreme Court, according to an internal
Politics 3 founding board members of Women's March leaving after allegations of anti-SemitismCNN - By Kate Sullivan, CNN(CNN) — Founders of the Women's March are leaving the organization's board after facing allegations of anti-Semitism, which they deny, that threatened to overshadow the work of grassroots activists. Women's
Luxembourg Boris Johnson leaves Luxembourg PM alone at joint presserCNN British Prime Minister Boris Johnson abandoned a press conference with his counterpart in Luxembourg to avoid anti-Brexit protesters, in an extraordinary diplomatic dust-up between the two nations.
Politics How to impeach a Supreme Court justiceCNN - By Ellie Kaufman, CNNWashington (CNN) — Several Democratic presidential hopefuls are calling for the impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh after a new book provided unreported details of an incident of alleged
Mitch McConnell McConnell calls out Dems' 'embarrassing' reenactmentCNN Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) comes to Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's defense as some Democrats call for his impeachment.
David Ortiz David Ortiz tears up in first interview since he was shotCNN In an emotional interview with Univision, former Red Sox baseball player David Ortiz opened up about being shot in the Dominican Republic in June.
Florida Florida is looking to hire 50 new citizen python huntersCNN - By AJ Willingham, CNN(CNN) — No, this is not an announcement about a new reality show on TLC. The South Florida Water Management District really is looking for a few dozen civic-minded people to join its python elimination
Sean Spicer Sean Spicer is just the latest politico hoping to dance his way into your heartCNN - Analysis by Brandon Tensley, CNNWashington (CNN) — Tom DeLay in 2009, in the middle of his indictment on charges of campaign money laundering. Rick Perry in 2016, after his failed presidential bid. Now, Sean Spicer, after his brief inglorious
Atheism Not everybody wants thoughts and prayers after a disaster, according to a study of hurricane survivorsCNN - By Allen Kim, CNN(CNN) — Thinking of sending your "thoughts and prayers" to those affected by tragedy or a natural disaster? Well, not everyone wants them. While Christians value these gestures from religious people, atheists
Jeffrey Epstein Epstein accusers can't receive damages over plea dealCNN - By Brian Vitagliano and Theresa Waldrop, CNN(CNN) — A federal judge in Florida handed down a loss Monday to Jeffrey Epstein's accusers, who have for years been trying to get payments and undo Epstein's 2007 plea deal in a sex trafficking case. District
News Trump says it looks like Iran was behind Saudi oil field attackCNN - By Zachary Cohen, Kylie Atwood, Ryan BrowneWashington (CNN) — President Donald Trump told reporters Monday that "it's looking like" Iran was behind this weekend's attack on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia but suggested it was too early to say for
Aspirin Medical guidelines say daily aspirin is too risky for most healthy people. A new study says some can benefitCNN - By Jen Christensen, CNN(CNN) — For decades, healthy patients were told to take a low-dose aspirin as a precaution to help prevent heart problems, but the guidelines changed this year. For patients who have had a heart attack,
Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain's possessions will be auctioned off to raise money for his familyCNN - By Leah Asmelash, CNN(CNN) — For years before his death, Anthony Bourdain brought the world and its cultures into our homes. Now, fans can own some of what the adventurer had in his -- more than 200 of Bourdain's personal
Women's News For 1 in 16 US women, their first experience with sexual intercourse was rape, study saysCNN - By Jen Christensen, CNN(CNN) — More than 3.3 million American women ages 18 to 44 were raped the first time they had sexual intercourse, according to a new study, and "all demographic groups reported substantial roles of forced
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN Disturbing video shows brutal robbery in broad daylightCNN Police in Minneapolis are struggling to combat an alarming rise in robberies throughout the city. One precinct specifically has seen a 50% increase in the last year.
