Flu This flu season is the longest in a decade, CDC saysCNN - By Debra Goldschmidt and Susan Scutti, CNN(CNN) — It's official: This year's flu season is a record breaker. There have been 21 weeks of elevated flu activity reported in the United States during the 2018-19 flu season, based on data from the
Donald Trump Jr Here's the 1 thing the Mueller report proves beyond a shadow of a doubtCNN - Analysis by Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-large(CNN) — The Mueller report -- the result of a 22-month investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election -- didn't end the debate over whether President Donald Trump obstructed justice or acted
Costa Rica Saving sloths in Costa RicaCNN - Text by Lilit Marcus; Video by Deborah Brunswick, CNN(CNN) — It's pretty surprising to see a 27-year-old jump into her mother's arms and insist on being held like a baby. At The Sloth Sanctuary outside of Cahuita, Costa Rica, though, such a sight is ordinary.
CNN There were only 147 of the world's fattest parrots alive -- and then came the baby boomCNN - By AJ Willingham, CNN(CNN) — Behold the delightful kākāpō, a flightless bird that holds the honor of being the fattest kind of parrot in the world. These roly-poly land angels are native to New Zealand, and unfortunately,
CNN How one mother avoided jail timeCNNThe U.S. women's state prison population has grown 834% since 1978, and the majority of these women are mothers. CNN's Jeesoo Park reports on how one woman is finding a way to parent within the criminal
Opinion My grandfather's Passover tradition gives me hopeCNN - By Barbara Fischkin(CNN) — A hundred years ago, the 750,000-member Federation of Ukrainian Jews in America warned that 6 million in its region back home were in peril. This was after a spate of pogroms that killed at least
Measles Are you protected from measles? It may depend on when you were bornCNN - By Michael Nedelman, CNN(CNN) — Nearly two decades after measles was declared eliminated in the US, the country and the globe have seen an upsurge of cases -- including adults who thought they were protected by the vaccine. some
CNN Multitasking waitress sings effortlessly during shiftCNN A video of a Cleveland waitress went viral for her singing skills.
Trump Tower Moscow Fact check: What Trump associates told the public vs. what they told MuellerCNN - By Holmes Lybrand, Sarah Westwood and Betsy Klein, CNNWashington (CNN) — For two years, President Donald Trump and his close associates contradicted, denied and dodged reports and questions of Russian involvement in the 2016 campaign. Now that the Mueller
Joe Biden Joe Biden to announce his jump into 2020 race next weekCNN - By Arlette Saenz and Jeff Zeleny, CNN(CNN) — Joe Biden is poised to make his long-awaited announcement to jump into the 2020 presidential campaign next week, people close to the former vice president say. The format and date of the announcement
Donald Trump Jr Mueller report shows Hope Hicks' struggle to persuade 'boss man' TrumpCNN - By Betsy Klein, CNNWest Palm Beach, Florida (CNN) — She built a national reputation as the elusive public relations force behind President Donald Trump's campaign and administration, but Hope Hicks couldn't save the President
Salma Hayek Salma Hayek says her husband Francois-Henri Pinault won't claim tax credit for $113 million donation to Notre Dame repairCNN - By Michelle Lou and Saeed Ahmed, CNN(CNN) — Actress Salma Hayek lavished praise on her husband's family for their generous donation to rebuild Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral -- and clarified that they won't be taking advantage of any tax credits.
Jimmy Kimmel Jimmy Kimmel's 'All in the Family' and 'Jeffersons' special will air in MayCNN - By Lisa Respers France, CNN(CNN) — Jimmy Kimmel's long-awaited live sitcom special, recreating "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons," now has an air date and all-star cast. "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's in
Texas Exploding transformers lead to dazzling light displayCNN The explosion from power line transformers led to a remarkable light display in Kilgore, Texas.
ACLU A militia group detained migrants at the border. The ACLU calls it kidnappingCNN - By Catherine E. Shoichet and Deanna Hackney, CNN(CNN) — A militia group near the US-Mexico border detained hundreds of people this week, New Mexico's attorney general told CNN. "My office has been informed that this week, an armed group has detained
Khalifa Haftar Trump praises Libyan general as his troops march on US backed government in TripoliCNN - By Ryan Browne, CNN(CNN) — President Donald Trump spoke with Libyan general Khalifa Haftar Monday, praising his role in fighting terrorism and securing Libya's vast oil resources even as Haftar's troops continue their offensive
CNN Two 14-year-old girls drew up plans to kill 9 people, police sayCNN - By Dakin Andone, CNN(CNN) — Two 14-year-old girls in Florida have been arrested after a teacher discovered their plans to kill nine people, sheriff's reports say. The Highlands County School Board confirmed in a statement
Autopsy What does it mean to die of 'natural causes'?CNN - By Carina Storrs, Special to CNN(CNN) — When a death is by "natural causes," what does that phrase mean? Or, rather, what is "unnatural" about something that happens to everyone? Is it just for the old? Does cancer count as "natural?"
Marvel Studios Marvel lifts its TV game to higher power for Disney+CNN - By Brian Lowry, CNN(CNN) — Marvel is about to unleash what could be its biggest movie ever with "Avengers: Endgame," which, given the studio's track record, is no small feat. But after some hits and misfires, the upcoming
Jeopardy How James Holzhauer is gaming the board and breaking records on 'Jeopardy!'CNN - By Ramy Zabarah, CNN(CNN) — If you've been watching "Jeopardy!" lately, you're probably familiar with James Holzhauer, the Las Vegas resident and professional sports better currently smashing records on the nightly game During
Dow Jones Why cannabis stocks are soaringCNN Now that cannabis is legal in Canada and several US states have voted to approve recreational and medical marijuana use, investors see the potential for growth.
News South Carolina fifth-grader Raniya Wright died of natural causes, prosecutor saysCNN - By Darran Simon and Jason Hanna, CNN(CNN) — South Carolina fifth-grader Raniya Wright -- the student who died last month after a fight at her elementary school -- died of natural causes, and there's no evidence the fight contributed to death,
Politics The Mueller Report is already a best-sellerCNN - By Brian Stelter, CNN BusinessNew York (CNN) — Three versions of "The Mueller Report" soared to the top of Amazon and Barnes & Noble's best-selling book charts in the 24 hours after a redacted version of Robert Mueller's findings released
Beaches Scientists now say Hurricane Michael was a Category 5 storm at the time of US landfallCNN - By Ray Sanchez, CNN(CNN) — Hurricane Michael, which barreled into the Florida Panhandle in October, was actually a Category 5 storm when it hit the coast, scientists at the National Hurricane Center said Friday. A post shows
Neil Armstrong Neil Armstrong's spacesuit goes on display 50 years after moon launchCNN - By David Williams, CNN(CNN) — After years of painstaking conservation, Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 spacesuit will be shown this summer at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum to celebrate the 50th anniversary of historic
Philadelphia Flyers Sports teams dump Kate Smith's 'God Bless America' because of her racist songsCNN - By Doug Criss, CNN(CNN) — For years, baseball's New York Yankees and hockey's Philadelphia Flyers have played singer Kate Smith's famous rendition of "God Bless America" during games. But those long-time traditions have
Robert Mueller Top judiciary Dem issues subpoena for full Mueller reportCNN - By Alex Rogers and Jeremy Herb, CNNWashington (CNN) — House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler subpoenaed Attorney General William Barr on Friday for a full, unredacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report and the underlying
Play buttonEarth Day Comedian Lil Dicky gets serious about Earth Day with all-star music videoCNN - By Lisa Respers France, CNN(CNN) — Lil Dicky got some of his famous friends to have fun to draw attention to climate change. In honor of Earth Day, the rapper/comedian has released a music video for his song "Earth." At more than
Robert Mueller John Avlon looks at Mueller report by the numbersCNN CNN's John Avlon examines some of the themes that repeat themselves throughout special counsel Robert Mueller's report.
Jason Momoa 'Game of Thrones' star Jason Momoa shaves off beard for a causeCNN Jason Momoa posted a video of himself shaving his facial hair off to promote aluminum recycling.
