India The man who tried to unite India's fragmented economy has diedCNN - By Rishi Iyengar, CNN BusinessNew Delhi (CNN Business) — The man who implemented India's biggest economic reforms of the 21st century has died. Arun Jaitley, who served as India's finance minister for the last five years, passed away
Hong Kong Hong Kong protests enter 12th week, as subway shuts some stationsCNN - By Julia Hollingsworth, CNNHong Kong (CNN) — Earlier this month, Hong Kong's protesters brought the city's airport to a standstill. Now, as another weekend of demonstrations begins, the city's famously efficient subway has pre-emptively
University of South Florida Victim's family said they can rest after a Florida man was convicted of manslaughter in 'Stand Your Ground' trialCNN - By Madeline Holcombe, John Couwels and Ray Sanchez, CNNClearwater, Florida (CNN) — The man who fatally shot Markeis McGlockton in a controversial "stand your ground case" was found guilty by a jury Friday night, and McGlockton's family says they can now begin
California Wildfires The Camp Fire devastated Paradise, but it didn't stop victory for the high school's first football game since last yearCNN - By Amir Vera, Amanda Watts(CNN) — The Paradise High School Bobcats had their season stolen from them last year. The team in Northern California missed the playoffs for reasons out of their control after the Camp Fire destroyed
San Diego, CA 6 people injured in a prison riot in San DiegoCNN - By Madeline Holcombe and Alexandra Meeks, CNN(CNN) — Six people were injured in a prison riot in San Diego Friday night, according to a Cal Fire spokesman. The riot took place at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, Capt. Thomas Shoots CNN.
New Jersey A New Jersey man started out as a custodian. This school year is his first as assistant principalCNN - By Scottie Andrew, CNN(CNN) — Taras Petryshyn started out in Clifton Public Schools as a high school student, then a custodian. Now, he's about to start his first school year as an assistant principal in the same district.
Rio Grande A Mexican and an American walked a highline hundreds of feet over the border to make a political pointCNN - By Kendall Trammell, CNN(CNN) — As politicians on Capitol Hill clashed over immigration, Corbin Kunst had a different struggle ahead of him: successfully crossing the Mexico-US border hundreds of feet in the air. The government
Tariffs Trump's China trade war spirals as 2020 loomsCNN - By Stephen Collinson, Donna BorakWashington (CNN) — The dangerous new twist in the tariff war between the United States and China will heap ominous pressure on the global economy at a moment when it is already struggling in the undertow
Boris Johnson Boris Johnson stakes future on Donald Trump after Brexit. The gamble may break BritainCNN - Analysis by Nic Robertson, CNNBiarritz, France (CNN) — This weekend, Boris Johnson makes his leadership debut on the world stage at the G7 in the French resort of Biarritz. It is a moment the UK Prime Minister has cherished since And,
Elephants Some African countries want to tackle a wildlife taboo. Whether to start selling ivory againCNN - By David McKenzie, CNNJohannesburg, South Africa (CNN) — "Why do you shoot the animals?" I asked through an interpreter. The Murle hunter, a semi-automatic weapon slung over his shoulder, definitely didn't appreciate my question.
Jerome Powell Trump: If Jerome Powell resigned, I wouldn't stop himCNN President Trump speaks to reporters before heading to France for the G7 summit.
U.S. Dept. of Education African American employee's office at Education Department vandalizedCNN - By Ellie Kaufman, Caroline Kelly(CNN) — The office of an African American diversity change agent at the Department of Education was vandalized this week, department employees told CNN on Friday. One employee said the woman's diploma
Chris Cuomo Cuomo: What Trump is saying is a dereliction of his dutyCNN CNN's Chris Cuomo gives his take on the Dow plunging after a series of tweets by President Trump regarding the US-China trade war.
Anne McClain New York Times: Astronaut accessed estranged spouse's bank account in possible first criminal allegation from spaceCNN - By Caroline Kelly, CNN(CNN) — NASA is examining a claim that an astronaut improperly accessed the bank account of her estranged spouse from the International Space Station, The New York Times reported Friday -- potentially
Shenzhen Simon Cheng, UK consular worker detained in China, has been releasedCNN - By Julia Hollingsworth, CNNHong Kong (CNN) — A United Kingdom consular worker who was detained in China for 15 days has returned to Hong Kong, according to his family. Simon Cheng was detained by Chinese authorities after traveling
Disney Channel Obi-Wan Kenobi and 'The Mandalorian' bring the Force to Disney+CNN - By Brian Lowry, CNN(CNN) — Obi-Wan Kenobi will bring the Force to Disney+, which -- along with the first trailer for "The Mandalorian" -- capped the studio's presentation for its new streaming service at the D23 Expo. Ewan
Joe Biden Recalling deaths of MLK and Robert Kennedy, Biden poses hypothetical question about an Obama assassinationCNN - By Arlette Saenz, CNNHanover, New Hampshire (CNN) — During a town hall Friday afternoon, former Vice President Joe Biden asked a New Hampshire audience to imagine what it would have been like if Barack Obama had been assassinated
Illinois State Police Illinois State Police trooper dies after East St. Louis shootoutCNN - By Hollie Silverman and Brad Parks, CNN(CNN) — An Illinois State Police trooper died Friday evening hours after he was wounded in an exchange of gunfire at a neighborhood in East St. Louis, officials said. Trooper Nicholas Hopkins, 33, was
La economía del oro en VenezuelaCNNEl periodista Antonio María Delgado comenta sobre el peligro de que parte del oro que proviene de las minas de Venezuela se quede en los bolsillos de las mafias del país, algunas lideradas por la familia
News A Florida teacher told students if he were a school shooter, he'd have a 1,000-person body countCNN - By Amir Vera, CNN(CNN) — A Florida high school teacher was placed on administrative leave after he told students he'd "be the best school shooter" with a "1,000 person body count." The incident took place at Lakeland High
Bennett Police searching for son after former NFL player killedCNN Authorities in Minnesota were searching for the son of former NFL player Barry Bennett after Bennett and his wife were found shot dead at their home in Long Prairie. CNN affiliate WCCO reports.
Iraq Israel likely had a role in Iraq airstrike that has roiled US-Iraqi relationsCNN - By Barbara Starr, Ryan Browne, Kylie Atwood, Jennifer Hansler(CNN) — The US government has assessed that Israel was likely involved in a strike that took place north of Baghdad last month, a strike that has complicated America's relationship with Baghdad, according
Nuclear Energy World's first floating nuclear rig departs for maiden voyageCNN The controversial Russian floating nuclear power station will travel over 3,000 miles to the small Arctic town of Pevek.
Politics Trump is the not-so-happy trade warriorCNN - By Lauren Dezenski, CNNWashington (CNN) — As warning signs of an economic slowdown bubble up at home, President Donald Trump has amped up his trade war with China. And he's using a ... unique ... way to do so. "Our great American
Coast Guard North Korea launches more short-range missiles, according to US assessmentCNN - By Ryan Browne, Yoonjung Seo(CNN) — North Korea fired two short-range missiles Saturday in the direction of the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, according to an assessment cited by two US officials. North Korea has been
Aretha Franklin Singer died with $1M in uncashed checksCNN An estate inventory found $1 million in uncashed checks among Aretha Franklin's possessions.
Celebrity News Beverly Hills real estate agent accused of burglarizing homes of celebrities including Usher and Adam LambertCNN - By Madeline Holcombe, CNN(CNN) — A Beverly Hills real estate agent and another man are accused of burglarizing celebrities' homes in Southern California, sometimes during open-house viewings, prosecutors say. Real estate agent
Mike Pompeo North Korea calls Pompeo 'poisonous plant' of US diplomacyCNN North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho launched a scathing attack against Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Tariffs Trump threatens to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% amid escalating trade warCNN - By Donna Borak and Nikki Carvajal, CNNWashington (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Friday counterpunched against retaliatory tariffs announced by Beijing earlier in the day, pledging to hike the rates importers must pay on Chinese-made goods
Politics DOJ asks appeals court to reconsider ruling that Trump's Twitter blocking violates ConstitutionCNN - By Katelyn Polantz, Caroline Kelly(CNN) — The Justice Department asked a federal court of appeals on Friday to reconsider a case where President Donald Trump was told he couldn't legally block Twitter users from seeing his tweets. The
