U.S. Coast Guard Two people rescued after plane hits the water in California's Half Moon BayCNN - By Leah Asmelash, CNN(CNN) — A plane went down near northern California's Half Moon Bay on Tuesday afternoon, but the pilot and passenger walked away practically unscathed thanks to some quick thinking and the US Coast Guard.
Raccoons People love this cafe where you pet raccoonsCNN A café in Ukraine is offering its customers a chance to have your coffee while petting racoons the café owner raised from infancy.
Octavio Dotel Ex-MLB players implicated in major drug trafficking organization, Dominican officials sayCNN - By Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN(CNN) — The Dominican attorney general implicated a former Major League Baseball all-star and a journeyman pitcher on Wednesday in a drug trafficking and ring that authorities say ran narcotics from South
Ivanka Trump Trump's diplomacy is just like him: Unpredictable, vengeful and transactionalCNN - Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNNWashington (CNN) — President Donald Trump's sudden and barely believable spat with Denmark shows how he has turned American diplomacy into a reflection of his tempestuous, erratic personality. The world's
Politics North Carolina governor vetoes bill requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICECNN - By Chandelis Duster, CNNWashington (CNN) — North Carolina's Democratic governor vetoed a controversial bill on Wednesday that would have required sheriffs in the state to closely cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
Atlanta, GA A gunman fired into a crowd at an Atlanta college block party and injured 4 students, all womenCNN - By Susan Scutti, CNN(CNN) — Police are searching for a gunman who opened fire and injured four students during a college block party in Atlanta. Atlanta Police responded to a report of multiple people shot just after 10:30
Olive Oil Lawmakers urge no new tariffs for European olive oilCNN - By Haley Byrd, CNN(CNN) — A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to spare olive oil from being targeted by potential tariffs on European goods. In a letter on Wednesday, 19 House members, led
Higher Education The partisan rift over college will haunt usCNN - Opinion by David Perry(CNN) — The democratization of American higher education was one of the vibrant, if hard-won, victories of the 20th century in the United States. Thanks especially to public colleges and universities community
Trump Tower Donald Trump made 84 false claims last weekCNN - By Daniel Dale and Tara Subramaniam, CNNWashington (CNN) — President Donald Trump spent most of last week at his Bedminster golf club, where he sometimes retreats from the public eye. When he left Washington for New Jersey, we thought there
Serena Williams Chair umpire Carlos Ramos will not work US Open matches that have Serena or Venus WilliamsCNN - By Jill Martin, CNN(CNN) — Carlos Ramos will not serve as chair umpire for any Serena Williams or Venus Williams matches at the 2019 US Open, a United States Tennis Association spokesman told CNN on Wednesday. Ramos was
Politics Buttigieg knocks Trump on background checks: The NRA, "they have him by the ... base"CNN - By Kate Sullivan, CNNWashington (CNN) — South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday knocked President Donald Trump for abandoning his previous calls for tougher background checks and said the National Rifle Association
Politics Yes, Donald Trump really believes he is 'the chosen one'CNN - Analysis by Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-large(CNN) — In the midst of answering a question about the ongoing trade war with China on Wednesday, President Donald Trump turned from reporters, looked to heavens and proclaimed, "I am the chosen one."
Guns Parkland father slams Trump on guns: It's just talkCNN Cary Gruber, father of Parkland shooting survivor Justin Gruber, criticizes President Trump for failing to pass legislation on gun control.
Play buttonKirsten Dunst Kirsten Dunst discovered it's harder to make TV than movies with new Showtime seriesCNN - By Scott Huver, CNN(CNN) — At this moment in the era of Peak TV, any old notions about major movie stars like Kirsten Dunst making a transition to television are kaput, with some of Hollywood's biggest names starring in
News Former military records technician accused of bilking millions of dollars from US soldiers and vetsCNN - By David Shortell, CNN(CNN) — Federal prosecutors accused a former military medical records technician of bilking millions of dollars from thousands of US service members and veterans in a far-reaching identity theft scheme,
Biological Species Endangered species threatened by new rule, lawsuit chargesCNN - By Gregory Wallace, Ellie KaufmanWashington (CNN) — A coalition of environmental groups are taking the Trump administration to court over changes they say will weaken the Endangered Species Act. The administration's rule -- which updates
IPad Pro This handsome case for the iPad Pro gives you storage and the ability prop it upCNN - Jacob KrolIPad Pro owners take notice. Twelve South's latest product is a first. The Journal is now available for the iPad Pro — 11-inch and 12.9-inch models included. Priced at $99.99 and $119.99, this high-end
Politics Ad spending surges as Democratic presidential candidates race to make debate cutCNN - By Fredreka Schouten, David WrightWashington (CNN) — With the deadline fast approaching to qualify for the September debate stage, a handful of Democratic presidential candidates is on a spending spree to find donors and supporters who
Alaska State Troopers McKinley Fire in Alaska threatens more than 1,000 structures as wildfires rage in a dozen statesCNN - By Susan Scutti, CNN(CNN) — Almost 50 large wildfires are burning in a dozen US states from Texas to Alaska. The McKinley Fire, which has now spread to more than 4,300 acres in Alaska, has destroyed at least 80 structures
Pete Buttigieg Buttigieg: Trump reminded who is in charge after NRA callCNN Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg criticizes President Donald Trump for his reversal on legislation for firearm background checks.
Taliban 2 US service members killed in AfghanistanCNN - By Zachary Cohen, CNNWashington (CNN) — Two American service members were killed in action Wednesday in Afghanistan, the NATO-led international military coalition in Kabul said. The coalition's statement said the names are
NRA House Democrat demands documents from NRA's former ad firmCNN - By Michael Warren, Sara MurrayWashington (CNN) — A Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee is aiming to uncover more examples of potential financial impropriety at the National Rifle Association and convince the powerful House
Liam Hemsworth Liam Hemsworth files for divorce from Miley CyrusCNN - By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN(CNN) — A little over a week after announcing their separation, actor Liam Hemsworth has filed for divorce from singer Miley Cyrus. Hemsworth cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for his petition,
Climate Change The climate crisis could make it more dangerous to play sports outdoorsCNN - By Jen Christensen, CNN(CNN) — About this time every year, there are news reports about student athletes who collapse during practice while getting ready for a big game. Heat illness can lead to death and injury among athletes,
News Former VA doctor is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of 3 patientsCNN - By Madeline Holcombe, CNN(CNN) — A former doctor at an Arkansas veterans hospital has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the deaths of three patients. Robert Morris Levy, a pathologist, entered false
Islamic State (ISIS) ISIS fighters may not go to Guantanamo Bay, Trump says in apparent policy shiftCNN - By Ryan Browne, CNNWashington (CNN) — President Donald Trump Wednesday appeared to rule out sending the thousands of ISIS foreign fighters currently being detained by US allies in Syria to the detention facility in Guantanamo
Play buttonTheron 'Bombshell' teaser will make your jaw dropCNN - By Whitney Friedlander, CNNThe new teaser for director Jay Roach and writer Charles Randolph's movie "Bombshell" is light on dialogue. But it does give an idea about the secret alliances and whisper networks that were required various
Politics Trump refers to another woman as 'nasty' -- this time the Danish PMCNN - By Allie Malloy, CNNWashington (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended his decision to cancel his trip to Denmark, saying that the Danish Prime Minister's comments this week were "nasty" and "inappropriate" speaking
Politics What is the Flores settlement that the Trump administration has moved to end?CNN - By Veronica Stracqualursi, Geneva Sands, Veronica Rocha(CNN) — The Trump administration on Wednesday announced plans to end a decades-old settlement agreement that had set a 20-day limit for holding children and issue new regulations that could hold undocumented
Bachelor in Paradise 'Bachelor In Paradise' contestant Demi Burnett first to explore same-sex relationship on franchiseCNN - By Marianne Garvey, CNN(CNN) — "Bachelor In Paradise" contestant Demi Burnett is involved in the franchise's first-ever same-sex romance. Tuesday's episode of "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" spinoff series, currently it's
