Judith Kerr, author of 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea,' diesCNN - By Jack Guy, CNNLondon (CNN) — Author Judith Kerr, best known for the children's book "The Tiger Who Came to Tea," has died aged 95. Kerr was born in Berlin in 1923 and moved to England aged 10 as the Nazi party came
Banksy crashes Venice Biennale with street stallCNN - Jack Guy, CNN(CNN) — Street artist Banksy appears to have turned up unannounced at the Venice Biennale, and may have even been kicked out of one of the city's most famous piazzas for running a stall without a permit.
FDA European doctor defies FDA orders to stop sending US women abortion pills by mailCNN - By Jessica Ravitz, CNN(CNN) — A European doctor who provides abortion pills by mail to the United States is defying an order from the US Food and Drug Administration to stop. "It is very important to continue ... because it
News These doctors risked their careers to expose the dangers children face in immigrant family detentionCNN - By Catherine E. Shoichet and Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN(CNN) — Dr. Scott Allen and Dr. Pamela McPherson were used to working behind the scenes, quietly documenting the devastating things they'd seen. Children's fingers crushed by cell doors. A boy who'd lost
Extreme Weather A trucker was on the side of the road when a tornado hit. It blew a house underneath his trailerCNN - By Faith Karimi and Paul Murphy, CNN(CNN) — David Bell was in his truck on the side of the highway when a tornado hit Missouri's capital of Jefferson City. As the winds whistled, houses collapsed around him, poles snapped and transformers
Wellcome Trust Snakebites: The hidden health crisis that kills 200 people a dayCNN - By Katie Hunt and Kocha Olarn, CNN(CNN) — Snakebites kill more than 200 people a day around the world, but Thai firefighter Pinyo Pookpinyo was one of the lucky ones. When the tip of his thumb was bitten by a king cobra, he made it to
Missouri Violent tornado that hit Missouri's capital 'felt like an earthquake'CNN - By Madeline Holcombe and Steve Almasy, CNN(CNN) — As many were sleeping late Wednesday night, Missouri's capital took a direct hit from a tornado -- one of many bringing chaos to the central United States. "When it hit... it felt like an earthquake,"
European Parliament European elections are a pivotal moment for voters to choose between unity and disruptionCNN - By Bianca Britton, CNNLondon (CNN) — Citizens from 28 countries will cast their votes in European parliamentary elections this week in what many politicians say could be one of the bloc's most pivotal moments. The election
Philippines Canada to haul back mountains of trash sent to Philippines years agoCNN - By Sareena Dayaram, CNN(CNN) — Canada will take back tons of garbage shipped to the Philippines years ago, in a major victory for President Rodrigo Duterte in a diplomatic row which saw him recall his ambassador to Ottawa. Canadian
Botswana Botswana lifts ban on elephant huntingCNN - By Julia Hollingsworth(CNN) — Botswana has scrapped its ban on hunting, citing an increase in conflicts between elephants and humans during the five years the rule was in place. The southern African nation, which is home to
News Father of murdered 10-year-girl says she was raped and acid thrown on herCNN - By Sophia Saifi and Julia Hollingsworth, CNNIslamabad, Pakistan (CNN) — The murder of a 10-year-old Pakistani girl who was allegedly raped has sparked public outrage in the South Asian country, with police under fire for inaction and authorities
War Crimes Most presidents don't pardon murderers. Trump did, and may again.CNN - Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN(CNN) — Where the military sees possible war crimes, President Donald Trump sees injustice. He is considering Memorial Day pardons for a number of US service members either convicted of or facing trial
Politics Trump walkout marks point of no returnCNN - Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNNWashington (CNN) — President Donald Trump seems to have realized that despite the end of the Mueller probe, his administration may never escape the vise handed to Democrats by their midterm election wins
Boeing Ethiopian crash could have been prevented if Boeing took pilots' concerns seriously, union saysCNN - By Madeline Holcombe, CNN BusinessAtlanta (CNN Business) — American Airline's pilots' union is calling Boeing's response to two fatal plane crashes "inexcusable," claiming the crashes might not have happened if the company had listened
Tiger Woods Tiger Woods: The rise, fall and comebackCNN Learn how Tiger Woods became one of the most successful golfers in history.
Jamie Foxx Jamie Foxx and Will Ferrell perform classic sitcoms liveCNN Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel paired up with show creator Norman Lear to do a one-time live performance of iconic sitcoms "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons."
Don Lemon Lemon presents the Mueller investigation numbersCNNCNN's Chris Cuomo and Don Lemon discuss President Donald Trump's comments following his meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), who accused Trump
Mario Batali Mario Batali faces criminal charge in alleged Boston groping incidentCNN - By Sonia Moghe, CNN(CNN) — Celebrity chef Mario Batali is facing a criminal charge in Boston after a woman reported that he groped her in March 2017. Batali is facing an indecent assault and battery charge in connection
Connecticut Connecticut police hope that 15,000 likes on Facebook will get man to turn himself inCNN - By Taylor Romine, CNN(CNN) — A Connecticut police department is trying out new methods of getting wanted criminals to turn themselves in. The City of Torrington police department posted two mugshots on Facebook early Wednesday
Chuck Schumer Schumer: Meeting with Trump was a set-upCNNIn an interview with CNN's Don Lemon, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) describes the meeting he and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) had with President Trump, saying he believes it was a set-up
Florida FWC Plastic shower hose pulled from dead dolphin's stomachCNN - By Amanda Jackson, CNN(CNN) — Another dead dolphin with a stomach full of plastic was discovered in Florida. The seven foot male dolphin washed ashore on Fort Meyers Beach in Big Carlos Pass, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
Woody Harrelson What you missed on ABC's live version of 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons'CNN - By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN(CNN) — Timeless is the word that comes to mind when watching modern-day actors read words Norman Lear and his staff of television writers penned 45 years ago. "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman
Mauritius UK suffers major UN defeat over Chagos Islands decolonizationCNN - By James Griffiths and Jenni Marsh, CNN(CNN) — The United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to condemn the UK's continued occupation of the Chagos Islands -- a humiliating defeat for London on its continued colonial legacy.
Regina Spektor 'Orange is the New Black' cast sings the theme song in an emotional videoCNN - By Kendall Trammell, CNN(CNN) — It's almost time for the "Orange is the New Black" cast to say goodbye. And we can already tell it's going to be a tearjerker. Ahead of the debut of the Netflix series' final season, cast members
Jennifer Hudson Jennifer Hudson delivers inspired take on 'Jeffersons' theme for ABC live specialCNN - By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN(CNN) — Everything old is new again, especially when it's sung by Jennifer Hudson. The Oscar and Grammy winner put a modern vocal twist on the theme to Normal Lear's "The Jeffersons" on Wednesday for special
Rex Tillerson Tillerson told lawmakers Putin was more prepared than Trump in Germany meetingCNN - By Zachary Cohen and Caroline Kelly, CNN(CNN) — Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told lawmakers that Russian President Vladimir Putin was more prepared than President Donald Trump for their meeting in Hamburg, Germany, putting US officials
Anderson Cooper Anderson Cooper mocks Trump's newest propCNN CNN's Anderson Cooper roasts the sign decorating President Trump's podium that reads "NO Collusion, NO Obstruction," following his meeting with Democratic congressional leaders.
Alaska NTSB calls for greater safety measures for charter flights after recent crashesCNN - By Darran Simon and Chris Boyette, CNN(CNN) — The National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday called for tighter regulations for charter flights after a series of fatal crashes over the past month. A Taquan Air floatplane on a commuter
U.S. Border Patrol US Border Patrol agent accused of sexual assaultCNN - By Chris Boyette and Emanuella Grinberg, CNN(CNN) — An agent with the US Border Patrol in Arizona is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women, the Tucson Police Department said Wednesday. Steven Charles Holmes was placed on administrative pending
Play buttonWorld News Afrobubblegum co-founder Wanuri Kahiu on why her lesbian romance film was banned in KenyaCNN - Jenni Marsh, CNN(CNN) — Wanuri Kahiu's role model is an African feminist icon who dedicated her life to planting trees -- and fighting the Kenyan authorities. "She was a woman who was coming up against the government
